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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
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Tags: , aboriginal, books, cbc, cultural, distance education, First Nation, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe, publishing, resources, student activities
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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
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Tags: , aboriginal, cbc, cultural, curriculum, distance education, education, First Nation, free, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe, online learning, revisionquest, student activities, teachers guide
Tags: , aboriginal, cbc, cultural, curriculum, distance education, education, First Nation, free, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe, online learning, revisionquest, student activities, teachers guide
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
Tags: , aboriginal, attawapiskat, book, cultural, curriculum, education, First Nation, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe, publisher, resources
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
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Tags: , aboriginal, cultural, curriculum, distance education, education, First Nation, how to, literacy, Ningwakwe, OALCF, online learning, publishing
Tags: , aboriginal, cultural, curriculum, distance education, education, First Nation, how to, literacy, Ningwakwe, OALCF, online learning, publishing
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
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Tags: , aboriginal, author, books, cultural, curriculum, education, First Nation, literacy, Ningwakwe, publisher, publishing, resources, student activities
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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
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Tags: , aboriginal, books, cultural, education, First Nation, international literacy day, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe, publishing, resources
Tags: , aboriginal, books, cultural, education, First Nation, international literacy day, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe, publishing, resources
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
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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
Reflecting, Refracting and Dispersing – Rainbow Literacy
Ningwakwe George talks about what literacy means to her as she was the 2011 recipient of the Council of the Federation Literacy Award for Ontario. Continue reading
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Tags: , aboriginal, author, cultural, education, First Nation, literacy, Ningwakwe, Ningwakwe Learning Press, ojibwe, resources
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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
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Tags: , aboriginal, author, books, cultural, education, First Nation, linkedin, literacy
Tags: , aboriginal, author, books, cultural, education, First Nation, linkedin, literacy
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.
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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
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
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Tags: , aboriginal, books, business, cultural, education, First Nation, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe, publishing, volunteer
Tags: , aboriginal, books, business, cultural, education, First Nation, linkedin, literacy, Ningwakwe, publishing, volunteer
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
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Tags: , aboriginal, author, book, cultural, First Nation, literacy, Ningwakwe, publishing
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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
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Tags: , aboriginal, books, cultural, curriculum, education, First Nation, how to, linkedin, literacy, Metis, Ningwakwe, Ojibway, publishing, resources
Tags: , aboriginal, books, cultural, curriculum, education, First Nation, how to, linkedin, literacy, Metis, Ningwakwe, Ojibway, publishing, resources
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
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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
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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
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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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Tags: , aboriginal, books, cultural, curriculum, distance education, First Nation, linkedin, Metis, new release, Ojibway, publishing, reading levels, resources, student activities
Tags: , aboriginal, books, cultural, curriculum, distance education, First Nation, linkedin, Metis, new release, Ojibway, publishing, reading levels, resources, student activities
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
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