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Tag Archives: book
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
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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
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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
Writing a First Nation Cultural Book about HIV/AIDS – Part 1
In writing a new addition to Ningwakwe Learning Press’ “Healthy Life Series” on the topic of HIV/AIDS, I had to decide during the writing process how the fictional character would become infected. Although it’s fiction, I wanted a First Nation … Continue reading
Posted in: Authors
Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, cultural, First Nation, literacy, Ningwakwe, publishing
Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, cultural, First Nation, literacy, Ningwakwe, publishing
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
Posted in: Publishing
Tags: , aboriginal, book, distance education, First Nation, how to, linkedin, literacy, Metis, publishing, social media
Tags: , aboriginal, book, distance education, First Nation, how to, linkedin, literacy, Metis, publishing, social media
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
Posted in: Literacy
Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, First Nation, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe, publishing
Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, First Nation, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe, publishing
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
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Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, cultural, First Nation, literacy, marilyn dumont, Metis, Ningwakwe, publishing, writer
Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, cultural, First Nation, literacy, marilyn dumont, Metis, Ningwakwe, publishing, writer
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
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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
Drum Making – Traditional Knowledge, Traditional Skills
I first started helping my dad make hand drums when I was a teenager. It was something he discovered a little later in life through his good friend Jake Sarazin, and he wanted to revive that ancient Anishinaabe art. Although … Continue reading
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Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, cultural, First Nation, literacy, Ningwakwe, Ojibway, publishing, waub rice
Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, cultural, First Nation, literacy, Ningwakwe, Ojibway, publishing, waub rice
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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Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, books, cultural, download, education, First Nation, linkedin, literacy, Metis, new release, Ningwakwe, Ojibway, publisher, student activities
Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, books, cultural, download, education, First Nation, linkedin, literacy, Metis, new release, Ningwakwe, Ojibway, publisher, student activities
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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Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, books, business, cultural, education, First Nation, how to, linkedin, Metis, Ningwakwe, Ojibway, publisher, publishing
Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, books, business, cultural, education, First Nation, how to, linkedin, Metis, Ningwakwe, Ojibway, publisher, publishing
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
Posted in: Publishing
Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, cultural, distance education, First Nation, literacy, Metis, Ningwakwe, online learning, resources
Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, cultural, distance education, First Nation, literacy, Metis, Ningwakwe, online learning, resources
New Release: Are You Ready to Mind Your Own Business?
If someone had asked me twenty years ago what I would be doing now, I would have responded, “Well, teaching, of course.” I never dreamed that I would be running my own business on the internet for the last dozen … Continue reading
Posted in: Literacy
Tags: , aboriginal, book, business, education, entrepreneur, First Nation, literacy, reserve
Tags: , aboriginal, book, business, education, entrepreneur, First Nation, literacy, reserve
