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CD#2 - 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 #1

Date Published:2000

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

Off to the Movies

Samatte, Sandra

Native Teaching Books Series Have children read about things that happen to them throughout a day in our new my day series.

Date Published:2016

Indians of Ontario: An Historical Perspective

INDIAN AFFAIRS BRANCH

Date Published:1962

Telling Our Stories: : Omushkego Legends and Histories from Hudson Bay.

Bird, Louis

This delightful volume of Omushkego (Swampy Cree) stories is one of Louis Bird's ongoing contributions to the recording of his people's unique culture and orature, or oral literature. Louis Bird, an Omushkego elder from Peawanuck, Ontario, has spent three decades gathering the stories of the Omushkegowak from the western shores of James Bay and... .

Date Published:2005

The Seasons: Winter, Vol. 1

KARP, Barry

Date Published:1981

Back on the Rez: Finding the Way Home

Maracle, Brian

Date Published:1996

Nation to Nation: A resource on treaties in Ontario

Switzer, Maurice, 2013.

Nation to Nation: A Resource on Treaties in Ontario is a 68-page book from the Union of Ontario Indians designed to inform readers and students about First Nations treaties in Ontario. Edited by Maurice Switzer the book has a definition section and background about treaties in general, treaties between First Nations, the Royal Proclamation of 1763, Indian treaties in Canada, and a timeline showing Indian treaties in Ontario. Specific treaties such as Treaty of Niagara 1764, Chippewa Treaties, Manitoulin Treaties, Robinson Superior Treaty, Robinson Huron Treaty, and Williams Treaties are described. A brief overview of the significance of the War of 1812 is explored. News articles about treaties and the contemporary reality of these nation to nation relationships add to the understanding of their importance today. The final essay is Patrick Madahbee’s call to action for instituting a process to mend the relationship between Canada and Ontario First Nations. This important collection clarifies the often confusing picture about treaties by focusing on treaties covering Ontario from their origin to the present day. Background data was provided by the Canadian Encyclopedia, and historians Maurice Switzer, Alan Corbiere, and David Shanahan. An excellent resource for secondary level students as well as college, university, and the general reader.

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Guide to Indian Herbs

STARK, Raymond

Date Published:1984

Showing The Children The Way

The Esk'etemc people are standing up their culture, their governance and their children. After suffering oppressive policies and having their land pre-empted, they are now healing and declaring their rightful place as caretakers of their land. This beautiful and exciting film highlights the struggle and success of these people. Great for all audiences. A beautifully shot program.

Date Published:2018

Some History Myths & Legends of the Swampy Cree.

Kataquapit, George E.

Reference One of the reasons for writing this book is to do justice to the old native culture; that is to present beliefs and views of these native people as related by themselves. Non-native aythors or religious writers tend to discriminate native culture: that is they say shamanism, known as metawin in Swampy cree is a witchcraft or divination and that is evil. But I present this native shamanism as a psychic power. The difference between witchcraft and psychic poweris how you use this power which is inherent to humans. If you abuse this power then it it becomes witchcraft.Such abuse was committed by by an evil shaman to harass or destroy people. A good shaman used his powers to help or to defend his people. .

Date Published:2003

No Time for Stories / Stick to the Plan

McIntyre Media

This is the sort 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 tp help him with his work. Ever 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. No Time for Stories: Louis asks Randy to help Mr. Thompson collect the medicinal plant known as rat root. He also tells him bring muskimot (a bag) with him. Randy thinks that muskimot means hiking shoes. He borrows Anne’s hiking shoes. The hiking shoes Randy is wearing are too small and his feet begin to hurt. Stick to the Plan: Louis tells Randy that he needs to deliver kinowacigosa (long wooden sticks) to Mr. Thompson, and cimacigosa (short wooden sticks) to Mr. Charles. Randy begins to wonder which wooden sticks are for Mr. Charles and which ones are for Mr. Thompson. When Randy arrives at Mr. Thompson’s house he finds out that he has brought the wrongs sticks.

Date Published:2013

Learning About Treaties in Canada

McIntyre Media

Grades 4 - 8. Aboriginal people lived in Canada long before European settlers and explorers arrived here. They lived in harmony with their environment and cared for the land and water they depended on for survival. The concept of land ownership was foreign to them. The arrival of Europeans had a drastic impact on their lives. In Learning About Treaties in Canada, elementary students will come to understand the circumstances that led to the process of treaty making including the fur trade, western and northern expansion, and the 7 Year War. Treaties are compared to promises or solemn covenants. We begin to understand how their negotiation was flawed and how First Nation peoples lives were affected not only in the past, but also how the process still impacts the First Nations community today. From award-winning Métis filmmaker Matt LeMay.

Date Published:2016

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

Forgotten Soldiers

GAFFEN, Fred

Lists native Canadians who died in WWI and WWII, excellent bibliography, well illustrated with b&w photos. 4to - over 9?" - 12" tall.

Date Published:1985

Animals in the North

Rupke, Rachel

Date Published:2014

What is Truth, Betsy? / A Story of Truth

Vermette, Katherena

A Story of Truth Miskwaadesi is puzzled about the teaching Truth. But she knows more than she thinks she does.

Date Published:2015

Homophobia: Deal with it and turn prejudice into pride

Solomon, Steven

Deal with it Series Homophobia: Deal With It and Turn Prejudice into Pride is one of the titles in the Deal With It Series created to assist adolescents with everyday conflicts in their lives and promotes peaceful resolution. This title examines how students can effectively deal with homophobia. The book covers how to take action against homophobic behaviours whether the student is the homophobe, the target, or the witness. The various forms of homophobia are defined with easy to understand examples presented in comic format, a quiz, letters to a Conflict Counsellor, do's and don’ts, and tips on how to deal with these issues. Suggested activities that demonstrate how to cope with bullying, teasing or harassing behaviours are provided as well as a resource guide for follow-up activities. This is a valuable student resource for dealing with homophobic behaviour at the classroom level and replacing it with acceptance and respect. The cartoon illustrations are effective and inclusive showing male and female students from a variety of cultural and religious groups.

Date Published:2013

Roebuck Preshistoric Village Site, Grenville County, Ontario

Wintemberg, W. J.

Bulletin No. 83

Date Published:1972

Circle of Life

Johnston-Bush, Catherine

A 6-part series. Woodland tribes like the Yankton Sioux, Menominee and Objibwe share their perspectives on why cultural diversity and biodiversity are interconnected. You will experience how, through years of dedication and listening to their elders, the Menominee have created one of the most outstanding examples of sustainable forestry in the world. From black ash basket making to building sweat lodges, this film takes you to the lands of tribal artists, elders and land managers living sustainably with deep, healthy spiritual traditions tied to trees and forests.

Date Published:2005