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Canku
Ota
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(Many
Paths)
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An
Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America
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Febuary 2016 -
Volume 14 Number 2
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Favorite
Web Sites
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collected
by Paul and Vicki
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Sky
Hopinka
Sky Hopinka was born in Bellingham, Washington on March 20th,
1984 at 2:47AM to him and her. He lived in Ferndale, Washington
for thirteen years and is a Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin national.
He lived in Southern California for nine years and made some
songs. Lived in Portland, Oregon for seven years. Talks and
teaches chinuk wawa. Lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for now,
learning Ho-Chunk and making videos. Graduated some years ago
from Portland State University. Graduating someday from the
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee with an M.F.A. in Film/Video/New
Genres.
http://www.skyhopinka.com |
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Oklahoma
Native American Youth Language Fair
On the first Monday and Tuesday of April each year, the Native
American Language department of the Sam Noble Museum hosts the
Oklahoma Native American Youth Language Fair. Hundreds of pre-kindergarten
through 12th-grade Native American language students participate
in judged written and oral performance categories that celebrate
the use of native languages in traditional and modern ways.
http://samnoblemuseum.ou.edu/collections-and-research/native-american-languages/oklahoma-native-american-youth-language-fair/ |
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Shan
Goshorn
Eastern Band Cherokee artist Shan Goshorn has lived in Tulsa
since 1981. Her multi-media work has been exhibited extensively
in the US and Canada and is in prestigious collections such
as the National Museum of the American Indian (Smithsonian Institution,
Washington DC), Gilcrease Museum (OK), Museum of Contemporary
Native Arts (NM), CN Gorman Museum (UC Davis, CA), Minneapolis
Institute of Art (MN), Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians
and Western Art (IN) and The Museum of the Cherokee Indian (NC).
http://www.shangoshorn.net |
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United
States Artists
Each year, United States Artists (USA) awards $50,000 fellowships
to the countrys most accomplished and innovative artists
working in the fields of Architecture & Design, Crafts,
Dance, Literature, Media, Music, Theater & Performance,
Traditional Arts and Visual Arts.
http://www.unitedstatesartists.org |
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The
Language Conservancy
The Language Conservancys vision is to save the maximum
number of endangered languages in the Americas and the world,
to become the global provider of language revitalization support,
to become a beacon of hope to thousands of language communities,
and to inspire worldwide action.
http://www.languageconservancy.org |
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Dakhóta
Iápi Okhódakichiye
The Dakhóta Iápi Okhódakichiye (Dakota
Language Society) was created out of a international need for
Dakota language materials to be implemented for language learning
in the home, community and classroom. If someone attempted to
learn the Dakota language in 2013, they would immediately realize
the difficulty in reaching their language learning goals.
http://www.dakhota.org |
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Lakota
Language Consortium
Lakota Language Consortium is working to save and grow one of
the largest remaining Native American language groups, Lakota,
for the generations to come. We also hope that our work with
Lakota may provide a blueprint for revitalization work in other
Native American languages.LLC is working to ensure that the
Lakota language can be used in every household of the reservation
and that Lakota children can be raised as first language speakers.
http://www.lakhota.org/ |
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Ojibwe
Stories
Ojibwe Stories is a program of Ojibwe culture, language and
ideas, airing every third Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m. The
show is hosted by Dr. Erik Redix, an Assistant Professor of
American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth,
and a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior
Ojibwe. Ojibwe Stories is produced by Chris Harwood at KUMD
and the UMD Department of American Indian Studies.
http://kumd.org/programs/ojibwe-stories |
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FIRST
NATIONS FILM
FIRST NATIONS FILM - SINCE 1998 - creates and distributes award-winning
television documentary films for, by and about Indigenous people
- Sharing Our Stories! Our exclusive programs are distributed
to broadcasters, schools, libraries, universities and other
individuals and institutions throughout the world.
http://www.firstnationsfilms.com |
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Hoocak
Waaziija Haci Language Division
The Hoocak Waaziija Haci Language Division is dedicated to ensuring
the Hoocak Language continues to be a "LIVING LANGUAGE".
As a sign of respect to our elders, and the speakers that have
come before us. We will continu to speak our language, celebrate
our customs, respect The Hoocak value system and teach our future
Generations the "HOOCAK WAY OF LIFE"
http://hocak.info |
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National
Farm to School Network
The National Farm to School Network (NFSN) is an information,
advocacy and networking hub for communities working to bring
local food sourcing and food and agriculture education into
school systems and preschools.
http://www.farmtoschool.org |
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Mashpee
Wampanoag Tribe - People of the First Light / People of the
Dawn
The Mashpee Wampanoag Indian Tribal Council, Inc., formerly
known as the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, is one of two federally
recognized tribes of Wampanoag people in Massachusetts. Recognized
in 2007, they are headquartered in Mashpee on Cape Cod.
http://www.mashpeewampanoagtribe.com |
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Fond
du LacOjibwe School Mission Statement
In order to survive both as a people and a culture, we must
return full circle to our traditional manner of education. Traditional
Anishinaabe society was outcome based and results oriented.
Our society was community focused, it was so in order to survive.
http://www.fdlrezk12.com |
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Kaska
Language Website
This website was created to house the Kaska language materials
from the Kaska language courses that are jointly sponsored by
the First Nations Languages Program (FNLG) at the University
of British Columbia and the Kaska First Nations. The website
is available for use by students in the language courses, by
Kaska community members, and by others interested in learning
Kaska.
http://kaska.arts.ubc.ca |
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Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was a leading Austrian composer
of the late eighteen century. He was only five years old when
he wrote his first minuet, six when he performed before royalty,
and eight when he wrote his first symphony. During his short
life, Mozart composed over 600 works, and remains one of the
worlds most popular classical composers. Ludwig van
Beethoven (sixteen years younger than Mozart) was greatly
influenced by his work.
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BBC:
Primary History: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Although BBC says this page "is archived and is no longer
updated," it still earns a spot in my top five Mozart resources,
especially for elementary school students. Visit to read the
Fun Facts, play the Mozart Game, and take the quiz. Older visitors
will enjoy the link to BBC Music (in the bottom right) which
includes a Mozart biography and several music videos.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/wolfgang_amadeus_mozart/
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Biography:
Wolfgang Mozart
"Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's was the sole-surviving son of
Leopold and Maria Pertl Mozart. Leopold was a successful composer,
violinist, and assistant concert master at the Salzburg court.
Wolfgang's mother, Anna Maria Pertl, was born to a middle class
family of local community leaders." Biography provides
an excellent Mozart biography, accompanied by a short video.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/famouspeople/wolfgang_amadeus_mozart/
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Kids
Music Corner: Mozart
Mozart is introduced to middle-school students with quick facts
(Mozart is buried in an unknown pauper's grave in St Marx cemetery,
Vienna) and several videos. At the bottom of the page, you'll
find a link to more composers, including Mozart fan boy Ludwig
van Beethoven.
http://kidsmusiccorner.co.uk/composers/classical/mozart/
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Mozart
Project
The Mozart Project presents the milestones of Mozart's life
in a time line showing concurrent world events. Europe was seething
with political and cultural activity throughout the eighteenth
century, greatly affecting Mozart's development. You'll also
find an annotated catalog of Mozart's life work, cross referenced
chronologically and by category. This is not simply a listing
of compositions, but a detailed insight into each work and its
creation.
http://www.mozartproject.org |
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Mozart
Radio
With a single click, you can listen to Mozart all day long.
With a library of 768 recordings, this online radio station
plays "Mozart works masterfully performed by a variety
of artists, choirs or symphonies. The range covers pieces
from the many genres of which Mozart was a master, including
Classical, Baroque, Symphonic, Piano, Concertante, Chamber,
Operatic, Choral, Sonata, Serenades, Orchestral, Church and
Keyboard music." Mozart Radio is also available as a
free app (both iOS and Android) and in the iTunes store.
http://www.mozart-radio.com
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Riddles
What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries? What can
you catch but not throw? What goes around the world but
stays in a corner? No sooner spoken than broken. What is
it? * If you enjoy a challenge and a laugh, then todays
mind-bending riddle sites are for you.
*Answers: 1) a towel 2) a cold 3) a
stamp 4) silence or a secret
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AzKidsNet:
Riddles
To reveal the answers to these riddles, simply hover your cursor
over the riddle or the purple push pin. The answer should appear
in a floating box, depending on your browser. The site will
most likely not work well on mobile platforms. "What kind
of cheese is made backwards? Edam!"
http://www.azkidsnet.com/riddles.htm |
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Brain
Food: Riddles
"Puzzles For the Brain To Gnaw On." Brain Food's puzzle
collection includes hundreds of problems organized into seven
categories: Logi-Numbers, Logic Puzzles, Word Boxes, Word Puzzles,
Number Puzzles, Party Puzzles and Joke Puzzles. You'll find
the Groaners listed under Joke Puzzles. "I have two U.S.
coins that add up to fifty-five cents. One is not a nickel.
What are they?" Click Solution to reveal "A nickel
and a half dollar. Only one is not a nickel." I can hear
you groaning from here.
http://www.rinkworks.com/brainfood/p/riddles1.shtml |
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NIEHS
Kids Page: Brainteasers
"Scientists get to solve puzzles every day, because science
and research involve finding solutions from the clues that we
are given. Just like with brainteasers and riddles, the answers
to science mysteries are not always easy to see at first. With
time and effort, they eventually become clear." Unique
sections in this National Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences site are Palindromes, Optical Illusions, and the Mind
Over Matter tricks.
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/games/riddles/ |
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Squiggly's
Playhouse: Riddles
What jumps higher than a building? Everything, buildings
don't jump. Why did the telephone go to the jewelry store? He
wanted a new ring. Squigglys Playhouse offers oodles
and oodles of riddles with answers (in plain sight). For another
batch of riddles, reload the page using your browser controls
or use the reload link at the very bottom of the page.
http://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/JokesAndRiddles/Riddles.php
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WU:
Riddles
William Wu has created my pick-of-the-day riddle site for
high-school students and adults, especially those with an
interest in math or computer science. Because he doesn't want
to "spoil the problem-solving experience for many visitors,"
answers are not available at the site. Rather, they are posted
to the community forum, where you can search for them via
the forum search function. Some riddles do, however have hints.
To view them, click and drag your mouse over text area to
the right of the "Hint" label.
http://wuriddles.com
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Rosa
Parks
On
December 1, 1955, African-American Rosa Parks was arrested
for refusing to give her bus seat to a white passenger. One
year later, on December 20, 1956, the U.S. Supreme Court declared
segregated bus seating illegal. During that year, the forty-two-year-old
Montgomery seamstress lead a peaceful bus boycott that became
a model for other civil rights protests.
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Academy
of Achievement: Rosa Parks Profile
Get face-to-face with Rosa Parks in my pick-of-the-day site
from the Academy of Achievement. The biography and photo gallery
are both excellent, but my favorite clicks are the Parks interview
(available in text, audio or video) and the Black History Month
lesson plans (look in the left-hand column under Teachers.)
You'll find plenty of other heroes to browse while you are here.
Look for the list of Academy of Achievement honorees that are
related to Parks, and further down the sidebar you'll see a
list of the most popular.
http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/par0pro-1 |
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Montgomery
Bus Boycott: The Story of Rosa Parks
In the months before Parks refused to give her bus seat to a
white man, several other black women had also been arrested
for similar incidents. Why was it Park's refusal that lead to
the Montgomery bus boycott? Learn more about the boycott and
its place in the civil rights movement in this online special
published by the Montgomery Advertiser newspaper. Best click
is the interactive time line (covering 1954 to 1957) with embedded
video clips.
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Parks
Institute: Rosa Louise Parks Biography
"Mrs. Parks was born Rosa Louise McCauley, February 4,
1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama. She was the first child of James
and Leona Edwards McCauley." In 1987, Parks established
The Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute to carry on her work encouraging
youth to "reach their highest potential." Visit the
Institute web page for her biography, a time line of her life,
and to learn about the Pathways to Freedom program that teaches
the history of American civil rights.
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The
Story of the Movement: The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The PBS special "Eyes on the Prize: The Story of the Movement"
covers the civil rights movement by focusing on twenty-six events.
The Montgomery Bus Boycott is event number two. Explore it through
photos, music, video and press clippings at this website built
as a companion to the TV special. Don't miss Context (what else
was happening in 1956) , the Rosa Parks profile (linked from
the first paragraph) and the classroom activities (click on
Teachers in the left-hand nav.)
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/eyesontheprize/story/02_bus.html
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Scholastic:
My Story: Rosa Parks
The Rosa Parks section of Scholastic's "Culture &
Change: Black History in America" includes a Parks interview
and in-depth coverage of the bus boycott and the subsequent
1956 Supreme Court ruling. How would you feel in Parks' shoes?
Submit your essay for possible online publication (look for
the orange Online Publishing button) and read comments from
other kids (the link to Read Kids' Writing is only on the
submission page.)
http://teacher.scholastic.com/rosa/
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Alexander
Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton (January 11, 1755 or 1757 July 12,
1804) was a Founding Father of the United States, the first
Secretary of the Treasury (under President George Washington),
author of the Federalist papers, the Father of the United
States Coast Guard, and the founder of The New York Post.
Hamilton was not born into privilege, but was educated at
what is now Columbia University. He died in a duel with Vice
President Aaron Burr.
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Alexander
Hamilton Awareness Society: All Things Hamilton
"Alexander Hamilton was born on the Caribbean island of
Nevis on January 11th, 1757. In 1765, when Alexander was eight
years old, he moved with his parents and brother to nearby St.
Croix. Over the next four years, Alexander and his brother would
lose every relative they had in the area." Published by
the AHA Society (Alexander Hamilton Awareness), this site is
a compilation of articles, timelines, videos, quotes, and original
source documents.
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Biography:
Alexander Hamilton
"In 1777, Hamilton became General George Washington's assistant.
In 1788, he convinced New Yorkers to agree to ratify the U.S
Constitution. He then served as the nation's first secretary
of the treasury, from 1789 to 1795. On July 12, 1804, in New
York City, Hamilton died of a gunshot wound that he sustained
during a duel with Aaron Burr." This one-page biography
includes links to related biographies, and a dozen Hamilton
quotes.
http://www.biography.com/people/alexander-hamilton-9326481 |
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History:
Alexander Hamilton
"Though he never attained the highest office of his adopted
country, few of America's founders influenced its political
system more than Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804). Born in the
British West Indies, he arrived in the colonies as a teenager,
and quickly embarked on a remarkable career." In addition
to the videos and biography found here, be sure to jump on over
to History's 5 Things You Didn't Know About Alexander Hamilton.
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/alexander-hamilton |
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New
York Historical Society: Alexander Hamilton Exhibition
Based on an exhibition at the New-York Historical Society, this
multimedia exhibit features "some of the rarest and most
precious historical objects and documents connected with Alexander
Hamilton and the Founding era, including the pistols that Hamilton
and Burr used in their deadly duel, original copies of the U.S.
Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, and handwritten
correspondence between Hamilton and his friends and enemies."
Click on Exhibition Virtual Tour to begin.
http://www.alexanderhamiltonexhibition.org |
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PBS:
The Duel
"The Duel is the story of the conflict between Alexander
Hamilton, an architect of the Constitution and designer of
American capitalism, and Aaron Burr, vice president of the
United States and the first modern politician." Best
clicks include Special Features, Timeline, and the Hamilton
biography found under People & Events. "This Founding
Father came to America alone at age 15. He fought at Washington's
side in the Revolution, helped ensure the ratification of
the Constitution, and saved the fledgling United States from
financial ruin."
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/duel/
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