30 Indigenous Leaders - The Canadian Encyclopedia

From activists to politicians to artists and more

http://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/30-indigenous-leaders/

"Many Aboriginal leaders have influenced Canadian history, both before and since Confederation. From activists to politicians to artists and more, Aboriginal peoples have protected and promoted their heritage, asserted Aboriginal rights and inspired change. [Here] is a list of 30 Indigenous leaders that the Encyclopedia has generated to help celebrate its 30th anniversary."

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Canada’s new national font was designed to include aboriginal languages

A new inclusive "unified typeface"

http://qz.com/574312/canadas-official-new-united-font-was-designed-to-include-aboriginal-languages/

"For the first time in its history, Canada has created a new "unified typeface" to represent not only its two official languages (French and English) but also its aboriginal languages. An angular sans serif font designed by Canadian type designer Raymond Larabie has been updated to be a little more inclusive."

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Learn Mi'gmaq online

How to describe yourself and your relations

http://www.learn.migmaq.org/lessons/1.1.3.html

"This lesson will teach you the basics of how to describe yourself and your relations. You will learn how to describe yourself, your family, your home, and your work to others. These are important skills to learn at the beginning, because once you have mastered these basics, you will be able to begin conversations and introduce yourself to other Mi'gmaq speakers when you meet them."

Learning from Knowledge Keepers of Mi’kma’ki | Cape Breton University

Exploring Our Roots and History

http://www.cbu.ca/aboriginal-affairs/unamaki-college/mikm-2701/

"Join ... Stephen Augustine, Dean of Unama'ki College and Aboriginal Learning and Hereditary Chief on the Mi'kmaq Grand Council, for this exciting introduction to Mi'kmaq history, culture, and ways of knowing, while learning about the meaning and context of Treaties and answer the calls from the Truth & Reconciliation Commission."

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This Canada Island Is Losing Ground But Not Losing Hope

The Mi'kmaq of Lennox Island are being swallowed up Malpeque Bay

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/12/151214-lennox-island-canada-climate-change-erosion/

Mi'kmaq artifacts in danger of being lost.

"While the fate of low-lying island states, largely in the Pacific, captured the spotlight at the United Nations climate talks in Paris last week, equally vulnerable but lesser-known communities like Lennox Island have quietly begun developing their own solutions to the changing climate."

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Bringing a historic Innu legend to a new generation

Innu-aimun and English version of an Innu Legend

http://today.mun.ca/news.php?id=9855

"A new children's book published by the Labrador Institute (LI) brings a historic Innu legend to a new generation. The Man Who Married a Beaver was made possible by a donation from the Hibernia Management and Development Company Ltd. (HMDC), originally received during Memorial's successful Dare To fundraising campaign. It was officially released during a book launch Nov. 23 at the Sheshatshiu Innu School, where it was read in two languages."

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L'nuisi Christmas Cheer

Santi Gla's Wejgu'et Gutang

(Santa Claus is Coming to Town)

http://www.mikmaqonline.org/songs/dmmSanta.mp3

More songs here:

http://www.turtleisland.org/discussion/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=9495

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Maw-pemita’jik Qali’pu’k - December issue online

The Cariboo travel together

http://qalipu.ca/site/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/December_2015.pdf

This issue covers the Swearing in ceremony of the new Chief and Council.

"Brendan's family legacy also includes Mattie Mitchell, his great-great-grandfather, who was a well- known Newfoundland Mi'kmaq guide and prospector now recognized as a person of national historic significance by the Federal Government of Canada for his contribution to this province."

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Teaching About the Mi’kmaq

Mi'kmaw history, culture and knowledge

http://www.mikmaweydebert.ca/home/sharing-our-stories/education-and-outreach/school-curriculum/

"The resource was designed for anyone who teaches Mi'kmaw history, culture and knowledge. Through the stories and knowledge of Mi'kmaw Elders, educators, and other experts, this volume will share content and teaching strategies for three subject areas for grades primary to nine."

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Xwii'xwi'em: Digital Storytelling - Ruler of the Forest

An e-book that supports classroom instruction in Hul'q'umi'num

http://solr.bccampus.ca:8001/bcc/items/5f8ed863-9985-4c43-b1d1-a81300d44c9f/1/?token=TLESP:55acb602-f42b-4cbf-bfb0-78caab90c0c5

 

In a language to related hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (used by Musqueam), this enhanced ebook in epub format (62Mb) allows readers hear the text read by a Cowichan First Nation native speaker.

This illustrated/audio e-book will support both classroom instruction in Hul'q'umi'num as well as a broad range of other course curriculum that will benefit from a resource that is First Nations content and demonstrates traditional methods of storytelling and language as a stand-alone resource available to download for use at home, work or in recreational activities. The story has been selected by the Elders and Ruby Peter, Cowichan Tribes Elder, provided guidance in the development of this story for the project. The story is called Ruler of the Forest.

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