Friday, June 1, 2018

Mapping Indigenous languages in Canada

The languages of the land beneath your feet.
https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/mapping-indigenous-languages-canada
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​
See where 60 languages belonging to 12 language families are being used right now.

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018

5 cultural competency video modules for ECE

Videos and Teacher's Guide

A series of five cultural competency video modules for Early Childhood Educators was created in a partnership between the Musqueam Nation, BC Aboriginal Child Care Society, City of Vancouver, Collingwood Neighbourhood House, and other community partners.


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Friday, April 27, 2018

Submission call for Indigenous writers and artists

​Let your voice be heard!​

http://www.rebelmountainpress.com/ 



​Rebel Mountain Press has put out
 a submission call for Indigenous writers and artists for
​their
 new​
book- In Our Own Aboriginal Voice 2. This is open to Aboriginal- status, non-status, Inuit, Métis writers in Canada aged 15 to adult. The not-for-profit book, to be released Nov 2018, is a vehicle to feature writers who might not otherwise be heard. 
Deadline for submission of short stories, poetry, memoirs and artwork is June 30, 2018.


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Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Completing the Circle - (ONLC - Ontario Native Literacy Coalition)

T
​he Medicine Wheel as an organizing principle

​"​
The Completing the Circle: Teaching Our First Teachers program is a flexible course designed for Aboriginal adults who want to help their children's literacy development and who are interested in talking about their parenting strategies. The program consists of eight sessions which include detailed Facilitator's Notes and a full set of handouts that can be copied and used with the participants.
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Monday, April 9, 2018

Coast Salish Transformation Stories

​Geographical features and their connection to Transformer stories.

​To find out more about the role of Transformers, take a look at the
 Sto:lo-Coast Salish Historical Atlas
​: there are ​
 a couple of pages that
​explain more
 about transformation sites. (p6, p8)
​ 



As well, here are some articles with background
​ info​
​to
 explore:

  *   http://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/spirits-stolo-ancestors-live-fraser-valley-landmarks-1.4074785
  *   http://digitalsqewlets.ca/sxwoxwiyam/mtcheam-eng.php
  *   http://www.srrmcentre.com/StoneTxwelatse/13MtCheam.html
  *   http://www.sfu.museum/time/en/panoramas/long-back/transformer-sites/
  *   https://belowbc.wordpress.com/2014/10/16/xaytem-historical-site-and-the-hatzic-rock/
  *   https://books.google.ca/books?id=qaoOImioW08C&lpg=PA246&ots=5soCq63gvS&dq=map%20of%20salish%20transformation%20sites&pg=PA246#v=onepage&q=map%20of%20salish%20transformation%20sites&f=false

See also: (Especially Chapter 7. Transformer Stories, Flood Stories, Travel, and Viewscapes: )
http://www.clearairbc.ca/visibility/Documents/Aboriginalperspectives.pdf

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Tuesday, April 3, 2018

SFU Academic Summer Day Camp for Aboriginal Students 2018

​Provide
 a solid foundation in Math, Science
​&
 English in preparation for success in post
​-​
secondary

http://www.sfu.ca/mathcatcher/math-camp/2018_camp.html



 This year's camp is taking place at SFU Burnaby Campus between July 3rd - 27th, 2018. The camp is organized and supported by the SFU Office for Aboriginal Peoples, the Pacific Institute for Mathematical Sciences, the SFU Indigenous Student Centre, and the SFU Department of Mathematics. 

(read testimonials here: http://www.sfu.ca/mathcatcher/math-camp/2018_camp/testimonials.html )


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Bannock: A brief history

"Bannock and fry bread are often seen as quintessential Indigenous foods on Turtle Island - they find their way onto "Indigenous" menus all around the country at food trucks, at pow wows, and even fine dining restaurants. … So how did bannock/fry bread become so ubiquitous among Indigenous cultures here?"



​For more: ​

http://www.cbc.ca/radio/unreserved/bannock-wild-meat-and-indigenous-food-sovereignty-1.3424436/bannock-a-brief-history-1.3425549
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Friday, March 2, 2018

First Peoples - Perspectives on Urban Belonging

​Surrey's Vital Signs 2018​
http://www.surreycares.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018-SurreyCares-First-Peoples-VitalSigns-For-Publish.pdf


F
​rom the preface to the report:

​
At SurreyCares, we believe that greater awareness is the
​ ​
first step toward improving connections and relationships
​ ​
in our community. These links are the foundation of every
​ ​
cohesive, inclusive community, small or large.
​ ​
This report aims to help residents of Surrey better understand
​ ​
the lived experience of our Aboriginal neighbours. It opens
​ ​
the door to more dialogue and learning. And it provides
​ ​
local planners, service providers, policy-makers, funders,
​ ​
fund holders, and philanthropists with information and
​ ​
insights. We trust this knowledge will translate into policies,
​ ​
programs, and grants addressing the needs expressed by
​ ​
First Peoples.

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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Taking Your Seat at the Fire - ERAC

​Culturally
 responsive resources


​ 
"Taking Your Seat at the Fire" continues the conversation around culturally responsive resources. Leona Prince, Professional Learning Team Member, shares with us ways in which we embed Aboriginal perspectives into all parts of the curriculum in a meaningful and authentic manner.
​View the video on the ERAC site for
 a quick tour of ERAC resources that can be used to support Aboriginal perspectives.

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Thursday, February 1, 2018

Metis: The Flower Beadwork People from Surrey Museum

Surrey Museum comes to class!​
https://www.surrey.ca/culture-recreation/25854.aspx

​Book a presentation to come to your class:​

​"​
Explore the Métis culture and how this distinct nation joins European and Indigenous traditions to create a unique set of values, language, music, dance and art. Students will handle artifacts, recreate a buffalo hunt, and dance a Métis jig. To register, call 604-592-6956 and press "0" or read the full registration details. If you would like more information on programs, please email us at heritageschools@surrey.ca.=

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