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Category Archives: First Nation Issues
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
Posted in: First Nation Issues, Publishing
Tags: , aboriginal, attawapiskat, book, cultural, curriculum, education, First Nation, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe, publisher, resources
Tags: , aboriginal, attawapiskat, book, cultural, curriculum, education, First Nation, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe, publisher, resources
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Sage’s Story – HIV/AIDS Awareness Book
When writing the Healthy Life Series: Volume 6- HIV/AIDS, I added a factoid about how someone may not know they are HIV-positive and unknowingly infect others. Because it can take years for someone to develop noticeable symptoms, it’s best to … Continue reading
Posted in: Authors, First Nation Issues, Literacy
Tags: , aboriginal, aids, author, awareness, book, cultural, education, First Nation, health, hiv, literacy, Ningwakwe
Tags: , aboriginal, aids, author, awareness, book, cultural, education, First Nation, health, hiv, literacy, Ningwakwe
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
Posted in: Authors, First Nation Issues
Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, education, First Nation, history, lenni lenape, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe
Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, education, First Nation, history, lenni lenape, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe
Writing a First Nation Cultural Book about HIV/AIDS – Part 2
While writing on the topic of HIV/AIDS for the Ningwakwe Learning ‘Healthy Living Series,’ the message I wanted to drive home was that with medication and healthy choices, HIV-positive people can live long lives.
Posted in: Authors, First Nation Issues
Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, cultural, First Nation, health, hiv, literacy, Metis, native american, Ningwakwe
Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, cultural, First Nation, health, hiv, literacy, Metis, native american, Ningwakwe
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
Posted in: First Nation Issues
Tags: , aboriginal, book, cultural, First Nation, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe, Ojibway, publishing, Remembrance day, veterans, wab kinew
Tags: , aboriginal, book, cultural, First Nation, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe, Ojibway, publishing, Remembrance day, veterans, wab kinew
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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Tags: , aboriginal, books, First Nation, linkedin, Metis, truth and reconciliation
Tags: , aboriginal, books, First Nation, linkedin, Metis, truth and reconciliation
