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Indian School Road : Legacies of the Shubenacadie Residential School.

Benjamin, Chris

In Indian School Road, journalist Chris Benjamin tackles the controversial and tragic history of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School, its predecessors, and its lasting effects, giving voice to multiple perspectives for the first time. Benjamin integrates research, interviews, and testimonies to guide readers through the varied experiences of students, principals, and teachers over the school's nearly forty years of operation (1930-1967) and beyond. Exposing the raw wounds of Truth and Reconciliation as well as the struggle for an inclusive Mi'kmaw education system, Indian School Road is a comprehensive and compassionate narrative history of the school that uneducated hundreds of Aboriginal children.

Date Published:2014

Ring Of Fire

The Ring of Fire is a six part documentary series that follow the First Nations communities of Marten Falls and Webequie as they try to deal with the complex issues surrounding of very large mining project-called The Ring of Fire-proposed to be built on their traditional territory and in close proximity to their reserves.

Date Published:2015

The Hunt

Jackson, Melanie & Dennis

Wapos Bay is a light-hearted, stop-motion animation series about the adventures of three Cree children living in remote northern Saskatchewan. Guided by elders, extended family and their own insatiable curiosity. T-Bear, Talon and Raven learn how to balance traditional ways with newer ones. Dennis and Melanie Jackson created this charming award-winning series. A day on the land turns into a major rescue operation after some animal tracks are misidentified. When the community decides to have a feast to celebrate Kohkum Mary's accomplishments, T-Bear, Talon, Mushom (grandfather), Alphonse Jacob and Uncle Peter set off in search of a moose to feed every. The trip goes awry when a mother moose asher call are wounded and have to be found. In Wapos Bay: The Hunt, both jTalon and T-Bear learn first-hand how important their Moshum's traditional knowledge is. They also discover that they each have very special hunting skills.

Date Published:2008

The Buffalo Hunt

SWAINSON, Donald

Date Published:1980

The Sacred Tree

FOUR WORLDS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

The Sacred Tree was created by Four Worlds Development Project, a native American inter-tribal group, as a handbook of Native Spirituality for indigenous peoples all over the Americas and the world. this handbook is being used by the Four Worlds Development Project to eliminate widespread drug and alcohol abuse in tribal communities. It is now being shared for the first time with all members of the human family desiring personal growth.

Date Published:1984

Goodbye Clutter / Count on Anne

McIntyre Media

This is the story of Louis, an Aboriginal elder, whose mission in life is to help the people in his community in any way he can, Louis is getting older and it's getting harder for him to help people on his ow. So he decides to recruit Randy, a 10-year old boy, to help him with his work. Every day Louis gives Randy a task. But there is one problem: Louis monthly speaks Cree and Randy only speaks English. How can Randy help Louis if he can't understand his instructions? in order for Randy to fully understand Louis' instructions he first needs to learn what the Cree words mean. Grades JK - 1. Goodbye Clutter: Louis gives Randy a sack and instructs him to collect uyanisa and metuwakuna (clothes and toys) for donations. Anne tells Randy that the words mean clothes and toys and suggests that he donates some of the clothes and toys that he doesn’t use anymore. Count on Anne: Louis gives Randy a large bannock. He tells Randy to kakeeskis (cutting into slices) and give bannock Mr. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles, Katie and Anne. Randy first heads to Anne’s house. Anne tells Randy the word kakeeskis means cutting into slices. Randy, Anne and Katie count the bannock slices from one to five in Cree.

Date Published:2013

Heroes & Heronines

Beck, Mary L

Date Published:1989

Dictionary of Moose Cree

Moose Cree First Nation

This third edition of a Dictionary of Moose Cree is the largest single-dialect Cree dictionary to have been compiled to date. It provides reliable coverage of contemporary and historical vocabulary and also includes accurate verb conjugation tables. New to this edition is an innovative English-Cree section designed to aid learners with word formation, knowledge that is essential for acquiring fluency.

Date Published:2019

L'histoire du chandail orange

Webstad, Phyllis

L'histoire du chandail orange is the French language edition of The Orange Shirt Story by Phyllis Webstad, Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation (Canoe Creek Indian Band) The authors relates her true story explaining the history behind Orange Shirt Day held each September 30th. The storyteller describes her first day attending St. Joseph's Mission residential school in Williams Lake, B.C., in the 1970s. On this memorable day the young Phyllis wore a new orange shirt purchased by her grandmother. Upon arriving at the residential school the shirt was removed from Phyllis and never returned by the nuns operating the school. Phyllis never forgot this experience. The story begins a discussion about residential schools and their impact on the children and their families and communities. To acknowledge the truth and create awareness Phyllis Webstad began this special day when students and adults wear an orange shirt to proclaim that every child matters and encourages all Canadians to join in the growing movement of reconciliation. The book contains a helpful map of Secwepemc territory, along with a brief history of the Shuswap people, the St. Joseph's Mission residential school, and a glossary of terms. This ideal resource picture book captures the author's experiences attending residential school through accessible text and highly evocative illustrations by Brock Nicol. Highly recommended. The author's website provides a teaching guide designed for grade 5 students. .

Date Published:2018

CD#1 - Learning to Speak Moose Factory Cree

Turner, Daisy

An introduction to Cree syllabics which was prepared for use in Moose Factory schools. CD-ROM set - DISC #2

Date Published:2000

When My Son Died

Pitawanakwat, Kenn

Parents should not have to bury their children. A father’s life is devastated as he fights to heal with Aboriginal language and ceremony. A lifetime of good works comes into question. Secrets are disclosed. Kenn Pitawanakwat, B.A., M.A., is a professor of an endangered language. A Graduate of York University and Northern Michigan University, Kenn steps forward as people’s confidant and Algonquian language etymologist. Kenn has been featured in film, social media, and academe. Kenn currently lives, with his wife, Lorraine, in northern Ontario, Canada, where his personal search for meaning in tragedy led to the writing of this book.

Date Published:2015

The Blackfeet; Raiders on the Northwestern Plains

EWERS, John Canfield

Date Published:1958

An Introduction to First Nations Culture & Traditions

For grades 3-8. Before early European settlers arrived in what is Canada today, there were already many Aboriginal peoples living here. They lived right across this country and developed a rich and storied existence relying on the land and nature for food, shelter and clothing. Canada's First Peoples developed complex cultures and lived in harmony with their environment. Each cultural group was made up of several nations with similarities in language and social structure. Each group also had their own stories, ceremonies and interpretations of the world around them. In "An Introduction to First Nations Culture & Traditions", students are provided with a broad overview of First Nations life and culture. Your host, Cedar Smoke introduces students to some important aspects of First Nations life -- regalia and dance, food, drumming, powwows, and the importance of the environment. Elders share their wisdom regarding cultural practices, laws and traditional values. A must have for elementary social studies, arts and FNMI classes.

Date Published:2015

Dare to Get Bear / Beading Stars

McIntyre Media

This is the story of Louis, an Aboriginal elder, whose mission in life is to help the people in his community in any way he can. Louis is getting older and it's getting harder for him to help people on his own. So he decides to recruit Randy, a 10 year old boy to help him with his work. Every day Louis gives Randy a task. But there is one problem: Louis mostly speaks Cree and Randy only speaks English. How can Randy help Louis if he can't understand his instructions? in order for Randy to fully understand Louis instructions he first needs to learn what the Cree words mean. Grades: JK - 1. Dare to Get the Bear: Louis uses both English and Cree words to tell Randy that Emily's son is sick and that he needs to get him a maskohkân (teddy bear) to make him feel better. Randy thinks maskohkân means a bear's fang. Mr. Thompson tells Randy that maskohkan means teddy bear and not a bear's fang. Beading Stars: Louis tells Randy that Mrs. Charles need mekisuk (beads). Katie thinks the word means berries. Randy, Katie and Anne go to pick up berries for Mrs. Charles. When they arrive at Mrs. Charles' house they learn that the word for berries is menisu not mekisuk which means beads.

Date Published:2013

Harvesting: Cree Hunting & Gathering Techniques

Metatawabin, Edmund

The Mushkegowuk (Cree people) of western James Bay know what it's like to live off the land. Such as the destiny they received from the Creator. A contact-a way of life started-and the people have followed the arrangement to this day. It is Mother Earth that provides sustenance in the form of animals and plants.

Date Published:2007

The Drum Story

Indigenous People Project and Logos, 2010.

The Drum Story book and movie was created so people could hear and see the story teller tell the story. This book and DVD combination also featured the Ojibwe language alongside English to showcase the language. This beautiful and ancient story has been passed down through many generations. The story tells of a young girl given the gift of the first drum, and how she used that drum to bring peace to her people. Told in the traditional oral style, the teachings of the story are all about respect for one another and how to live well and properly with Mother Earth. This hard cover book is richly illustrated (60 pictures and paintings) with 12 originally commissioned original artworks. The DVD is included in a sleeve on the inside back cover. The combination of reading and hearing the story told in the ages old traditional method is extraordinary. The DVD also features traditional drumming and singing.

Date Published:2010

A Paint Job / Let it Snow

McIntyre Media

This is the story of Louis, an Aboriginals elder, whose mission in life is to help the people in his community in any way he can. Louis is getting older and it's getting harder for him to help people on his own. So he decides to recruit Randy, a 10-year old boy, to help him with his work. Every day Lois gives Randy a task. But there is one problem: Louis mostly speaks Crees and Randy only speaks English. How can Randy help Louis if he can't understand his instructions? in order for Randy to fully understand Louis' instructions he first needs to learn what the Cree words mean. Grades JK - 1. A Paint Job - Louis tells Randy that Mrs. Charles is working on a sopekahikewin (a painting), and she needs paint and brushes. Katie thinks sopekahikewin means painting the walls. Katie thinks Mr. Thompson might have some leftover paint and brushes he can give to Mrs. Charles. Mrs. Charles tells Randy that she is working on a painting, and not painting the walls. Let it Snow - Louis tells Randy that Mrs. Charles needs an extension cord to plug her konowi-mechiwin (snow cone) machine. Randy and Katie think Mrs. Charles needs an extension cord for a snow machine. They look for a long extension cord that can reach all the way to Mrs. Charles backyard. Mrs. Charles tells Randy that all she needs it for is to plug in her snow cone machine in the kitchen.

Date Published:2013

Beaded Earrings - Techniques & Designs

Reddick, Rex & Ginger

Today beaded jewelry such as bracelets, necklaces, and earrings are still extremely popular, especially those made in a Native American style. Using Beaded Earrings, readers can learn a craft that has delighted humankind for generations. This simple, concise guide contains easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions to teach techniques to both beginners and beading experts. Readers are taught twelve basic patterns that can be combined to make more than thirty-five different kinds of earrings. Instructions are also included on how to create one-of-a-kind designs. Beaded Earrings includes page after page of full-color illustrations that show how to make many different styles of traditional Native American earrings, including basic dangle variations, as well as Brick Stitch, Gourd Stitch and Bugle Bead. The techniques learned here can be applied to necklaces and other types of jewelry, as well. Instructions come complete with recommendations on the types and amount of beads and supplies to purchase and a list of practical suggestions to help readers avoid common frustrating errors.

Date Published:2011

Continuing Traditions

Johnston-Bush, Catherine

A 6-part series Native Americans from the Southwest and California share the spirit of the trees through the voices of their sacred drums and flutes, their looms and weavings, their medicines, stewardship of their lands and cultural interdependence. Watch a traditional drum maker show the entire process, from finding the perfect tree to finishing a beautiful drum. These indigenous people have lived for thousands of years with rich traditions, all intricately tied to their natural environment.

Date Published:2005

Native Women of Courage

Fournel, Kelly

Discover ten Native American women who followed their paths, challenged traditional stereotypes, and fought discrimination against indigenous people. These biographies from both historic and contemporary times portray idealistic, motivated women who achieved success. For Young Readers. Native Women of Courage profiles ten outstanding women leaders in the Native community. All of these successful, trailblazing women are stellar role models who have raised the profile of indigenous culture in North America. From heroines of the past to women making history today, this exciting work of non-fiction reminds readers of the extraordinary contributions of Native American women to our daily lives and to our country's social fabric. .

Date Published:2007