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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

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

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

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

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 Aboriginal Family Book – Seven Gifts for Cedar

This unique Families-Read-Together format features two distinct reading levels. It allows the parent to read a section and build vocabulary with bigger words and more details. Then the child reads a section and participates by reading aloud at a grade two reading level. 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.