Some pictures of our great-great-grandfather's monument, taken by my cousin Matt.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Visiting the Mattie Mitchell Monument
Ta'n me'j jilaptoq Mattie Mitchell
Some pictures of our great-great-grandfather's monument, taken by my cousin Matt.
Some pictures of our great-great-grandfather's monument, taken by my cousin Matt.
Canada's History - Aboriginal History
Intriguing and informative books on FNMI peoples and issues
http://www.canadashistory.ca/Books/Reading-Lists/Aboriginal-History
A selection of titles, many of which have been reviewed in Canada's History magazine.
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http://www.canadashistory.ca/Books/Reading-Lists/Aboriginal-History
A selection of titles, many of which have been reviewed in Canada's History magazine.
"Among the Culture and Society titles, you'll find books on art and literature, the histories of particular peoples, and the challenges faced by Native peoples and cultures across the continent. Biographies tell of well-known historical figures such as Big Bear and Louis Riel, but also the stories of key personalities such as Frank Calder and the unique lives of people such as Marie Rose Delorme Smith. Other books examine how First Peoples have been impacted by and, sometimes, have in turn helped to shape political decisions, legal processes, and the education system."
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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Mi’kmaq Creation Story - lesson activity
How life began for all things
Learn about the Mi'kmaq Creation Story as it describes how life began for all things. This process occurred in seven stages or levels of creation and is described by Stephen Augustine, a Mi'kmaq elder.
Suggestions are included for how to integrate other subject areas into this lesson.
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Expressions: Canadian Aboriginal Artists.
An overview of the breadth and range of Aboriginal art
"The Canada Council for the Arts is pleased to present Expressions: Canadian Aboriginal Artists. This publication aims to honour the work of First Nations, Métis and Inuit artists in each region of the country. The success of these artists speaks to their creativity, innovation and strength as Aboriginal peoples: authors, musicians, filmmakers, dancers, actors and visual artists."
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Tuesday, April 19, 2016
First Nations Principles and the Circle of Courage
The Science of Raising Courageous Kids
"The Circle of Courage is a holistic approach to reclaiming youth, which is grounded in resilience science and in values of deep respect for the dignity of children and youth. This article identifies the core assumptions of the Circle of Courage model and its research foundation in positive youth development. In order to thrive, all children need the opportunity to be reared in schools and communities that cultivate belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity."
Other articles: http://martinbrokenleg.com/articles
A video summary of the first article:
Dr. Martin Brokenleg's presentation of the Circle of Courage at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission hearings held May 17 2013 in Williams Lake. Produced for School District 27 Cariboo-Chilcotin.
(9 min)
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Friday, April 8, 2016
Indian Reading Series: Stories and Legends of the Northwest
140 culturally relevant stories
Written and illustrated by First Nations authors and artists from the US, these short "readers" are a source of traditional stories. (Note: in Canada, the phrase "First Nations" is preferred over the term "Indian".)
"In 1972, the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory received funding from the National Institute of Education for the development of a community-based reading and language arts program especially for Indian children. Twelve Northwest Indian reservations actively participated in the program from its beginning. For the next 11 years, the NWREL Indian Reading & Language Development Program produced 140 culturally relevant stories written by local Indian authors and illustrated by Indian artists."
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People of the Beautiful River
The Maliseets of Viger
Trailer to a documentary:
"This documentary recreates an important historical event, a plot by the Langevin brothers that caused the Maliseets of Viger to lose their ancestral lands. At that time, the Maliseets of Viger lived a nomadic lifestyle and survived by fishing and hunting on their land. Following the loss of their land, the Maliseets of Viger dispersed and their population slowly decreased."
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Wednesday, April 6, 2016
APTNDigitalNations - YouTube Channel
Short clips on FNMI customs and practices
Learn more about First Nations, Métis and Inuit customs and practices via these short video clips from APTN Digital Nations.
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Mi'kmaq Legends
Native American Indian Legends - Index
Links to Mi'kmaw stories from the "FirstPeople" site. I'm not sure how "authentic" all of them are. Some do sound familiar but have probably been reworked to sound more "mystical".
Aplíkmuj, The Lazy Rabbit - See Algonquin
How Kluskap Created Sugarloaf Mountain - See Abenaki
How Kluskap Found the Summer - See Algonquin
How The Rabbit Lost His Tail - See Ojibwa
Kluskap Fights The Water Monster - See Passamaquoddy
Kluskap Turns Bad Into Good - See Abenaki
Micmac Creation Story (version 1)
Micmac Creation Story (version 2)
The Chocolate Waters Of The Petitcodiac River aka The Legend Of The Tidal Bore
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Putting indigenous identity at heart of Grade 7/8 program
Miyo Pimatsowin: Cree for "the Good Life"
Read how a school and community are using language and cultural heritage to envigourate the educational program for their students.
"...The knowledge students gain in Miyo Pimatsowin is practical and helps them connect to their home and history. Children are excited to go to school again, Chief Wapass said, because they are rediscovering who they are.
"I told them Miyo Pimatsowin is a very special program. You're going to learn respect, to love yourself as a Cree person and language and culture is number one here. We have to love ourselves for us to grow," she said. "They'll carry that knowledge on for the rest of their life." said Doreen Carrier, Grade 7 and 8 teacher.
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