Author Archives: Maria Morrison

About Maria Morrison

Maria, Publishing Manager for Ningwakwe Learning Press, has been with the company since it began in 1996. She is inspired by all the talented writers, researchers, illustrators and editors across Canada that she has the privilege of working alongside.

CBC’s ReVison Quest – Free Stuff Lesson Plan

Ningwakwe Learning Press has developed literacy lesson plans to go with the engaging, contemporary, cultural content that CBC has produced in their series, ReVision Quest. “ReVision Quest mixes personal storytelling, current affairs interviews and comedy to explore issues affecting Native peoples today, … Continue reading

CBC’s ReVision Quest – Literacy Lesson Plans

Ningwakwe Learning Press has developed literacy lesson plans to go with the engaging, contemporary, cultural content that CBC has produced in their series, ReVision Quest. We’ve started with 5 episodes, all though there are many more topics and quality episodes … Continue reading

Culturally Relevant Resolutions

With news stories making headlines, like Attawapiskat and the proposed First Nations Education Act, it seems like a very old story with the same problems evident within the education system for Aboriginal people. Everyone from the leaders in Canadian politics, to our chiefs, down to the grassroots workers, knows that education is the key in starting to improve the lives of First Nation people. As a publisher, I wondered, “What can we do? What’s NLP’s role in the bigger picture?” Continue reading

You are Part of the Publishing Process

Here at Ningwakwe Learning Press, we have over 15 years experience in publishing books. But, it’s not just reading a manuscript and then having them printed. Our unique process has developed through trial and error and looking for the best … Continue reading

Storytelling – Promoting Literacy For Peace

This year’s International Literacy Day, September 8, 2011, theme is Literacy for Peace. Storytelling is a key element of promoting peace between different nations. Knowledge gained by hearing and reading about other cultures promotes understanding and tolerance. Ningwakwe Learning Press … Continue reading

Who are the Lenni Lenape First Nation People?

One of the new materials Ningwakwe Learning Press is really excited about is the second volume in our history series, ‘Our History. Our Story. Our Future.”   I’ve been reviewing the first draft of a book about the little known … Continue reading

Ingredients of Success – Books in Progress

Ningwakwe Learning Press is in the midst of producing a new batch of books, materials and literacy curriculum. Learning all about a new literacy curriculum framework in Ontario has kept us quite busy on the research end of things over … Continue reading

Celebrating Our Publishing Volunteers

National Volunteer Week is a good time for Ningwakwe Learning Press to acknowledge the many people who make a difference to our publishing activities. Continue reading

Using Reviewers Effectively In Publishing

One of the most important phases in our publishing process is the review stage. Ningwakwe Learning Press was formed out of a grassroots Aboriginal literacy movement. After 15 years, we still try to include a variety of reviewers with different … Continue reading

Top Benefits for Publishers Using Social Media

This www.firstnationliteracy.com website, blog and Twitter account are almost a year old now. I have been really only using social media for the past year and have learned rapidly from one of the best social media marketing teachers in my … Continue reading

New Aboriginal Literacy Materials in Development

Ningwakwe Learning Press has been busy hiring new authors and starting some new materials. We are looking forward to the development of these great, new resources for literacy learners across Canada. I’d like to introduce you to some of our … Continue reading

Creating Literacy Resources for CBC Radio’s ReVision Quest

Students of any age learn differently from one anther. Many people retain more information and details from listening to interesting, engaging stories. This is never more true than in an adult literacy classroom or online literacy venues. People with different … Continue reading

Aboriginal Literacy Material in 2010

2010 was a great year for growth at Ningwakwe Learning Press. We created this new blog and website to house the latest literacy and education resources for First Nation adult learners. New Materials this year: Seven Gifts for Cedar by … Continue reading

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The Spirit of Cooperation in Literacy – Partnerships

A true partnership between organizations exists when they work together in a spirit of cooperation. They contribute to a goal, by combining knowledge or activities and mutually share its profit. The “profit” in the literacy field is the desire to … Continue reading

Aboriginal Writer/Consultants Wanted

Ningwakwe Learning Press is looking to hire 4 writer/consultants and 1 curriculum developer! You can read through the details for each material and topic we are looking for and the qualifications we are looking for under the ‘Opportunities’ link. Pass … Continue reading

Remembering Aboriginal Heroes

The roles of peacekeeper, warrior and veteran have always been extremely important for First Nation, Métis and Inuit people. Today, veterans are revered at every community powwow and Remembrance Day ceremony. The eagle staff and flags are carried in with … Continue reading

Fall 2010 Book Catalogue

Ningwakwe Learning Press develops and distributes literacy books and educational resources for use with First Nation, Métis and Inuit students. We now have around 75 titles in print for all reading levels. The topics of these books cover everything from traditional … Continue reading

Top 5 Things Publishers Look for in Writers

Top 5 Things Publishers Look for in Writers – meeting deadlines, communication, detail, credibility, knowledge Continue reading

Sinew and Sage 4: Aboriginal Literacy Workbook

Ningwakwe Learning Press is pleased to announce the latest in their popular Sinew and Sage adult literacy workbooks. The Sinew and Sage series came about as an answer to the need for culturally appropriate, yet solid, reliable English-language education tools … Continue reading

Lesson Plan & Student Activities for Literacy Anthology

Ningwakwe Learning Press is striving to make our reading material more user and classroom friendly. Slowly but surely, we are developing an educator/practitioner lesson plan and accompanying student activity booklet for each of our existing reading materials. We know that … Continue reading