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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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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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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
Tags: , aboriginal, author, books, cultural, curriculum, education, First Nation, literacy, Ningwakwe, publisher, publishing, resources, student activities
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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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Free Download – Student Activities for Suicide Prevention Book
Literacy practitioners, both within the Aboriginal field and mainstream areas, find Ningwakwe Learning Press’ reading materials culturally relevant, unique, interesting and informative. However, sometimes they do not always know how to integrate these resources into a learning environment.
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