Wanda Barker
Wanda Barker belongs to the Bear Clan from Hollow Water First Nation. She has worked passionately on language and culture revitalization for decades. Anishinaabemowin, also called Saulteaux or Ojibwe, is her first language, and she considers it a gift as well as a responsibility. She has worked as a language instructor for many years at all grade levels and continues to work evenings in providing language instruction for different agencies, organizations and institutions. She is currently the team lead for the First Nations Language and Culture unit at the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc.
Kids Books (3)
Anishinaabe ABC Mazina’igan
$10.00
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Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Anishinaabeg; Ojibway;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781927849422
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
It's never too early to start teaching children their First Nations language, and Anishinaabe ABC Mazina'igan is a great tool to assist with learning.
This book is the second in a series by Language Facilitator, Wanda Barker. It is a great tool to assist with learning the Ojibwe language. Anishinaabe ABC Mazina’igan is filled with beautiful illustrations, Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe sentences and their English translations. The images can serve as a starting point for discussion of the cultural relevancy of the sentences associated with each letter.
This book can be used by students, parents and teachers, young and old. It is written in the double vowel writing system and is intended to show the sequence of the Ojibwe alphabet. The images can serve as a starting point for discussion of the cultural relevancy of the sentences associated with each letter.
Educator Information
This book is written in the Ojibwe language with a glossary at the back in Ojibwe and English. It is useful for anyone wanting to learn the Ojibwe language.
Anishinaabemowin Alphabet
$10.00
Artists:
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Anishinaabeg; Ojibway;
Reading Level: N/A
ISBN / Barcode: 9781927849354
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
It’s never too early to start teaching children their First Nations language, and Anishinaabemowin Alphabet is the perfect place to begin. This book is filled with beautifully shaded illustrations, Anishinaabemowin/Ojibwe words and their English translations, and it can be used by students, parents and teachers young and old. It is written in the double vowel writing system and is intended to show the sequence of the Ojibwe alphabet. The images can serve as a starting point for discussion of the cultural relevancy of the word associated with each letter.
Educator Information
This book is written in the Ojibwe language. An English translation for each word is provided at the back of the book.
The publisher recommends this book for children or anyone learning the Ojibwe language.
Anishinaabemowin Animal Alphabet Book 1
$19.99
Artists:
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Anishinaabeg; Ojibway;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781990297526
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Anishinaabe educator and author Wanda Barker, Bear Clan from Hollow Water First Nation brings her knowledge and fluency in Anishinaabemowin to language learners in her book Anishinaabemowin Animal Alphabet Book 1. This alphabet book focuses on the letters used in the double vowel writing system. The book focuses on learning the names of animals, information on the animals and their actions. A double vowel chart to learn the sounds and pronunciation is included.
Educator Information
Recommended for grades 1 to 3.
Additional Information
36 Pages
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