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Come Walk in My Moccasins Newsletter September 2024 |
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In this Issue:
Books: Today is Orange Shirt Day, Phyllis's Orange Shirt, Aggie and Mudgy: The Journey of Two Kaska Dena Children, Mangilaluk : A graphic memoir about friendship, perseverance, and resiliency, Unsettling Education : Decolonizing and Indigenizing the Land Our Music: You Are My Sunshine Our Arts: LodgePole Arts Alliance Our Words: Farm Animals in Anishinaabemowin Our Stories: Lacrosse Our Traditions: Sweat Lodge Recipe: Nana's Marinated Carrot Salad |
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| Did you know...
...the Canadian government formed the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2008 to investigate the full extent of the harm caused by residential schools, propose solutions, and prevent future abuse of Indigenous communities?
In June 2015, the Truth & Reconciliation Commission released a summary report of its findings and "94 Calls to Action" to redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation.
The government has been slow to complete the calls to action. Learn more about how Canada is working toward achieving the calls here. |
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| Today is Orange Shirt Day
Infant and Toddler
A first conversation about the importance of Orange Shirt Day - Every Child Matters and what little ones can expect to see and do on Orange Shirt Day - The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
An authentic, age-appropriate touch-and-feel board book designed for ages 0-3, written by the founder of the Orange Shirt Day movement and author of award-winning picture book Every Child Matters.
Orange Shirt Day is a day recognized annually on September 30th to honour Residential School Survivors, their families, and the children who did not come home. (Excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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| Phyllis's Orange Shirt
Preschool and Kindergarten
When Phyllis was a little girl she was excited to go to residential school for the first time. Her Granny bought her a bright orange shirt that she loved and she wore it to school for her first day. When she arrived at school her bright orange shirt was taken away. This is both Phyllis Webstad's true story and the story behind Orange Shirt Day which is a day for us all to reflect upon the treatment of First Nations people and the message that 'Every Child Matters'. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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Aggie and Mudgy: The Journey of Two Kaska Dena Children
Primary
Based on the true story of the author’s biological mother and aunt, this middle-grade novel traces the long and frightening journey of two Kaska Dena sisters as they are taken from their home to attend residential school.
When Maddy discovers an old photograph of two little girls in her grandmother’s belongings, she wants to know who they are. Nan reluctantly agrees to tell her the story, though she is unsure if Maddy is ready to hear it. The girls in the photo, Aggie and Mudgy, are two Kaska Dena sisters who lived many years ago in a remote village on the BC–Yukon border. Like countless Indigenous children, they were taken from their families at a young age to attend residential school, where they endured years of isolation and abuse.
As Nan tells the story, Maddy asks many questions about Aggie and Mudgy’s 1,600-kilometre journey by riverboat, mail truck, paddlewheeler, steamship, and train, from their home to Lejac Residential School in central BC. Nan patiently explains historical facts and geographical places of the story, helping Maddy understand Aggie and Mudgy’s transitional world. Unlike many books on this subject, this story focuses on the journey to residential school rather than the experience of attending the school itself. It offers a glimpse into the act of being physically uprooted and transported far away from loved ones. Aggie and Mudgy captures the breakdown of family by the forces of colonialism, but also celebrates the survival and perseverance of the descendants of residential school survivors to reestablish the bonds of family. (excerpt from Strongnations.com)
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Mangilaluk : A graphic memoir about friendship, perseverance, and resiliency
Teen and Young Adult
Bernard Andreason was born and raised in the beautiful landscapes of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. He spent some of his childhood going to Stringer Hall Residential School in Inuvik, NT. He currently lives in Vancouver, which has become a place he calls home. Alan Gallo is an Illustrator based in the Philippines.
After running away from residential school, Bernard Andreason and his two best friends begin a harrowing 130-kilometre journey from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk, one which only Bernard would survive. In this heartbreaking and beautifully told graphic memoir, Bernard recounts his time in residential school and the tragic journey that took the lives of his two best friends. We then follow Bernard as he returns home, haunted by his past and struggling to find his place. Despite enduring more challenges into adulthood, Bernard never stops pursuing healing and higher learning, and he finds a support network that helps him. His story shows us that the possibility of finding a safe and loving home exists, and it is something every child deserves. (excerpt from Goodminds.com)
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| Unsettling Education: Decolonizing and Indigenizing the Land
Adult
Dr. Anna-Leah King is the Chair of Indigenization, the Education Core Studies Chair, and an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Regina. She is Anishnaabekwe from Wikwemikong Unceded Reserve, Manitoulin Island, Ontario. Dr. Kathleen O'Reilly is a Graduate Program Coordinator and Associate Professor of Indigenous Education at the First Nations University of Canada. Her expertise is in anti-racist pedagogy, Indigenizing teaching and curricula, and Indigenizing the academy. Dr. Patrick Lewis is a Professor Emeritus of Early Childhood Education at the University of Regina. His research interests include treaty education and Indigenization. In June 2021, he was honoured by the Faculty’s Education Indigenous Circle for being a valued contributor.
This edited collection tackles “unsettling” as an emerging field of study that calls for settlers to follow Indigenous leadership and relationality and work toward disrupting the colonial reality through their everyday lives. Bringing together Indigenous and non- Indigenous scholars and activists, Unsettling Education considers how we can reconcile and transcend ongoing settler colonialism. The contributors reflect on how the three concepts of unsettling, Indigenization, and decolonization overlap and intersect in practical and theoretical ways. Questions are raised such as how can we recognize and address historical and current injustices that have been imposed upon Indigenous Peoples and their lands? How can we respect the fundamental and inherent sovereignty and rights of Indigenous Peoples as we work toward reconciliation? And how do we work collectively to build more equitable and just communities for all who call Canada home? Unsettling Education is well suited for college and university courses in Indigenous studies or education that focus on decolonization, land-based learning, Indigenization, unsettling, and reconciliation. (excerpt from Goodminds.com)
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| You Are My Sunshine in Mohawk
Enjoy this video by Woodland Cultural Centre featuring the song, You are my sunshine in Kanyen’keha, also known as the Mohawk language.
Ǫgwehǫ:weh languages can be difficult to translate from English, especially when it comes to songs, or romanticized English. Oftentimes, the closest translation possible is used, as displayed in this lullaby. Singing is Woodland Cultural Centre's Language and Cultural Manager, Kaniehtenhawi Deer. (.53 second video)
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| LodgePole Arts Alliance
LodgePole Arts Alliance is an inclusive space, grounded in Eastern Woodland (Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe) cultural practices, knowledge and teachings, celebrations and showcases. A place to welcome and host local to global Indigenous Peoples stories and expressions.
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| Farm Animals in Anishinaabemowin
Diane from North Hastings Children's Services shares farm animal names in Anishinaabemowin. (1:05 minute video) |
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| Lacrosse
Carlene from Kahwa:tsire Indigenous-Led Child & Family Programs shares the Kanyen'keha (Mohawk) word for "lacrosse" and shows a simple demonstration. (.33 second video) |
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| Sweat Lodge
Learn more about the sacred space known as the sweat lodge. Video is courtesy of Akwesasne TV. (4:11 minute video)
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| Nana's Marinated Carrot Salad
Donna Vinkle from Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation shares her grandmother's recipe for marinated carrot salad. |
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Indigenous Language Resources |
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| Mohawk Language Learning Resource This open education resource (OER) may be used a supplementary resource to learning the Mohawk language at the beginner level. In the first part of the OER, the basic morphology, of the language is introduced through pronouns, pronoun prefixes, particles, and verb roots. The second part introduces vocabulary builders. Finally, in the third part, basic conversational language is explored.
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Language Resources created with the intention of learning and developing your knowledge of the Michif language. The resources featured are trilingual including the following languages; Michif, French, and English.
Anishnaabemowin - Our Language Our Culture
Ojibwa language booklet
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Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na provides Mohawk language and culture programming at the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory (the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte). They run several programs, including Totáhne (At Grandma's House) for preschool children, Kawenna'ón:we Primary Immersion (K-4) and Shatiwennakará:tats, a year long program for Adults. |
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Free Anishinaabemowin printable resources, lesson plans, and videos to help learn the language |
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| Toronto Zoo- Turtle Island Conservation Toronto Zoo's Turtle Island Conservation programme (TIC) respectfully shares the hopes and goals of First Nation partners in our committment to the preservation of biodiversity. TIC partners with First Nation communities to preserve community knowledge and significant natural and cultural landscapes.
Resources available in Ojibwe and Mohawk. |
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| Beauty in Movement: An Indigenous Guide to Physical Activity Pamphlet about the importance of physical activity and ideas to get children moving
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Sources for Indigenous books:
Indigenous Book Lending:
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| Wampum Belt Storytelling, ONLINE Monday, September 9 |
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Event with Kimberly Murray, Kingston, ON
Thursday, September 26 |
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Kingston Reconciliation Walk, Kingston, ON
Sunday, September 29 |
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| | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Brockville, ON Monday, September 30 |
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