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Culturally
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Multi-Cultural Learning at a very Young Age. Educators and librarians have long known that culturally specific resources geared to multi-cultural learning for very young children are difficult, if not impossible, to find. Yet, these materials are vitally important in helping young children increase their understanding of their own culture, as well as the cultures of others in their community and beyond. “Boozhoo”, “Our Journey” and "Niiwimin Powwow" are three books aimed at filling this void. It is with great pride that we offer these three books for use at home, in schools, libraries and other educational settings. BOOZHOO Come Play With Us
"5.25" x "6" Our Journey
Niimiwin everyone dance
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wonderful resource for schools, educators, early childhood programs,
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Come
play with the children of the Fond du Lac Band and learn words from the
Ojibwe language. This book features beautiful photographs of Fond du Lac
children, simple words and phrases along with a pronunciation guide. It
was created by Deanna Himango, Ojibwe language consultant, Andrea Junker,
pre-press consultant and Rocky Wilkinson, photographer and pre-press
designer.
This
beautifully illustrated book portrays traditional Ojibwe culture, taking
the reader on a Native American journey. “Our Journey” shows respect and
reverence for nature by saying hello (anin) and thanks (miigwech) to the
six directions. Text is poetic, repetitive, simple and reassuring for very
young children. For older children, the rich artwork provides a guide to
introducing the stories of the Ojibwe.
Join the
children of Fond du Lac Head Start as they celebrate the Ojibwe culture
through the ancient tradition of the Powwow. This book gives the reader a
look at the Powwow from preparation through to the Grand Entry, the
dancing, the feast and an invitation to Native and non-Native alike to
"see you at the next year's Powwow". 