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This Is What I've Been Told
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Knowing our culture means knowing who we are. When we know who we are, we can walk in a good way.
It's been said when teachings are passed down from one generation to the next, good things can happen. Language is learned, knowledge is shared and culture is practiced. In this story of language preservation, author/illustrator and Anishnaabemowin language teacher Juliana Armstrong illuminates a number of Anishnaabemowin words along with their cultural connections, passed down from her Ojibway ancestors. Knowing our culture means knowing who we are. When we know who we are, we can walk in a good way.
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 6 to 8
This book shares Anishnaabemowin words, their cultural connections and how to say them, with the help of phonetics.
A story of Indigenous language preservation and revitalization.
This authentic book is written and illustrated by an Ojibway artist and Anishnaabemowin language teacher.
A teacher lesson plan is available: This Is What I've Been Told Teacher Lesson Plan
This book is available in French: C'est ce qu'on m'a dit
Additional Information
40 pages | 11.00" x 8.50"
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