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Author Archives: Maria Morrison
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
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Top 5 Things Publishers Look for in Writers
Top 5 Things Publishers Look for in Writers – meeting deadlines, communication, detail, credibility, knowledge Continue reading
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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
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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
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Free Download – Student Activities for Suicide Prevention Book
Literacy practitioners, both within the Aboriginal field and mainstream areas, find Ningwakwe Learning Press’ reading materials culturally relevant, unique, interesting and informative. However, sometimes they do not always know how to integrate these resources into a learning environment.
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Choosing Life: Bobby’s Story
“Bobby’s Story” is about a First Nation youth struggling with his friend’s suicide. It includes warnings signs and what to do if you know someone is suicidal. Dr. Pinette blends evidence-based Western medicine with traditional indigenous teachings on health into … Continue reading
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Understanding Cancer
Many people are uncomfortable discussing personal health issues especially one that can be as deeply affecting as cancer. As part of Ningwakwe’s ‘Healthy Life Series’, it is the hope of Ningwakwe Learning Press that this book, Understanding Cancer, and its … Continue reading
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The Truth About Nibbles
This is a book for families to take turns reading aloud which includes passages for both adults and children to enjoy. Ningwakwe Learning Press hopes that students and their families will be able to spend time together reading and enjoying … Continue reading
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How to Become a Writer with an Aboriginal Publisher
Ningwakwe Learning Press is an Aboriginal operated publishing press. Our mandate is to publish books by Aboriginal (First Nation, Métis & Inuit) authors. The Press prides itself on providing Aboriginal authenticity in all aspects of our publishing process – from … Continue reading
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Spirit Beads and Typos
In the publishing industry, a book is judged by its cover – and the amount of typos the forensic reader can find. As anyone in the media industry can attest to, this will always be a source of agony and … Continue reading
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Journeys of the Spirit 3
The theme of this anthology is as the name suggests, Journeys of the Spirit. Learners from across Canada share their fears, dreams, and relationships in this third collection of learner’s voices. Ningwakwe Learning Press is proud to publish writings such … Continue reading
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Anishinaabemowin Maajaamigad: Learning Ojibwe
By Howard Kimewon and Margaret Noori They are both teachers who specialize in helping students become speakers of Anishinaabemowin. Their goal is for readers to understand each and every word and begin to use this beautifully complex language. It is … Continue reading
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Making Sense of Literacy Books and their Reading Levels
One of the major challenges in creating and publishing literacy resources is attaching a reading level to them. Adult students that are learning to read better probably wouldn’t like to see a “Grade 3” sticker on the front of the … Continue reading
Moving Beyond – Impacts of Residential School
I used to be surprised when friends, even well educated ones, knew nothing about the residential schools and generational effects these had on First Nation people. We were taught nothing in schools about the Canadian government’s removal of Aboriginal children … Continue reading
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Not Just Putting Feathers on Book Covers
Publishing cultural resources for the literacy and education field is what we do here at Ningwakwe Learning Press. I’d like to share some of the things I’ve learned over the years working here as the Publishing Manager. I am continually … Continue reading
Including Aboriginal Cultural in Literacy Events
I presented a workshop for Ningwakwe Learning Press at the Saskatchewan Aboriginal Literacy Gathering in Manitou Beach, Saskatchewan. Although, the weather was below average and whipped the salt lake into foamy waves, the people were warm, friendly and eager to … Continue reading
Healthy Pregnancy
A young couple want to have a baby. They knew that preparing for a healthy pregnancy is the first step. Jenny learns to stay healthy in all areas of the Medicine Wheel in order to give their baby the best … Continue reading
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Combining Aboriginal Culture, Literacy and Publishing
Are you looking for more information on Canada’s Aboriginal people and want to know how to present that information to your students? Do you have First Nation students and need cultural reading resources to pique their interest? We have the … Continue reading
Assessing Literacy Learning Levels: Evaluating Aboriginal Literacy Material
Over the past years, literacy practitioners have been asking for a tool that blends various assessment approaches into an easy to use format so that learners working on improving their reading and writing can be assessed at the level or … Continue reading
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Laughter is Good Medicine
The overall theme of this book is what the title suggests: laughter is a healing power. Don Burnstick travels the continent spreading his brand of healing humour. It is the hope of Ningwakwe Learning Press that books like this one … Continue reading
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