Category Archives: Publishing

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

Effective Partnerships Net Innovative Online Curriculum

A partnership, by definition, is when two or more groups get together for a common interest.  In this case, the Good Learning Anywhere (GLA) program at Sioux Hudson Literacy Council has partnered with Ningwakwe Learning Press (NLP). NLP has created … 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

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

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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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

Stray Dog Moccasins – Youth Novel

From award-winning author, Marilyn Dumont, comes the story of Wryly, a young Métis man surviving on the streets of Edmonton while chasing his dream of becoming a filmmaker. Searching for love, hope and success while dealing with the loss of … 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

New Book: Beadwork is a Healing Art

I had a wonderful experience researching this book. The interviews I conducted with Sherry Farrell Racette, Mariette Sutherland and Peter White were particularly revealing. The Elders all spoke about the important spiritual connection between personal expression and beadwork. More often than not, … Continue reading

Publishing House Created Out of Need & Creativity

I’ve had the privilege of being involved in Aboriginal adult literacy/basic education since 1985. Over the past quarter century, I’ve seen many changes in the way we work with Aboriginal adults.

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

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