Learn Cree syllabics in virtual reality

New program teaches syllabics inside immersive world

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/james-bay-students-learn-cree-in-virtual-reality-1.3835500

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​"​The Cree School Board launched its Cree Syllabics Virtual Reality project on Nov. 2, which it says is the first of its kind in Indigenous Canada.

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Students put on headsets to enter a virtual camp setting where they meet a little girl named Niipiish and her dog Achimush. Using hand movements and buttons to move around within the camp, they go on a journey to prepare for Niipiish's little brother's walking-out ceremony, all the while identifying Cree words that describe the seasons, the environment and Cree traditions.

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Redpatch Comic – First Nations soldiers in WWI

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ownloadable Comic in PDF format 

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http://thehealthyaboriginal.net/portfolio-item/redpatch-first-nations-soldiers-in-wwi/

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On August 4th, 1914 England declared war on Germany. As a member of the British Empire, Canada was obliged to join the war. Many First Nations men had to lie about their heritage in order to join the Canadian Forces. First Nations soldiers proved to be some of Canada's greatest warriors. Many achieved near-legendary status as scouts, trench-raiders and snipers.

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Remembrance Moments: Canada's Indigenous Veterans

Indigenous men & women who served bravely & well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Z6RSKbrw0

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"Indigenous people have a long and proud tradition of military service in Canada. From the earliest days before Canada was even a country of its own, through the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, post-war peace support efforts, Afghanistan and on to the present day, thousands of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous men and women have served bravely and well in uniform."

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