Alex Shares his Wampum Belt
Alex Shares his Wampum Belt is a children's book used for treaty education.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- October 2017: This book was scheduled to be launched on November 6, 2017.[2]
- November 2017: The book was created by the Anishinabek Nation to help students learn about the significance of treaties. It features Alex Hebert, who designed a LEGO version of the Treaty of Niagara wampum belt.[3]
- November 2017: The book explains what wampum belts are and their significance with respect to treaties. It features a young narrator named Alex who introduces himself in Anishinaabemowin. The publication includes the preamble to the Chi-Naaknigewin in Anishinaabemowin at the beginning of the book.[4]
- November 2017: This book was launched at Shawanosowe School in 2017 to help younger students understand the treaty relationship. It was written by Kelly Crawford and illustrated by Donald Chretien. The publication serves as a companion to the We are all Treaty People educational kit.[5]
- November 2018: Written by Kelly Crawford, the book helps younger students learn about agreements and the Anishinabek Nation treaty relationship.[6]
- July 2019: This book features the story of Alex Hebert and is available through the Anishinabek Nation head office.[7]
- July 2019: Alex Shares his Wampum Belt tells the story of Alex Hebert and his LEGO wampum belt design. The book is available through the Union of Ontario Indians head office.[8]
- October 2019: This work is listed as an educational resource created by Kelly Crawford.[9]
- November 2019: The book is used as a resource for teachers to educate students about treaties.[10]
- February 2020: This book features the story of Alex Hebert and his creation of a LEGO wampum belt. It is distributed through the Anishinabek Nation head office.[11]
- June 2020: Alex Shares His Wampum Belt is an educational resource written by Kelly Crawford.[12]
- November 2020: Alex Shares his Wampum Belt is being adapted into an online resource that connects to the Ontario curriculum.[13]
- November 2020: The book serves as a basis for new online education resources featuring characters who explore different worlds. It tells the story of a character based on Alex Hebert building a LEGO replica of the Treaty of Niagara wampum belt.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "New online resource a co-learning journey for students and teachers", Anishinabek News, 3 November 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Grand Chief congratulates Kelly Crawford, Education Director for the Anishinabek Education System", Anishinabek News, 30 October 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Treaty education books for elementary students to be launched during Treaties Recognition Week at Shawanosowe School", Anishinabek News, 2 November 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Book Review: Two new books for elementary students on Treaties", Anishinabek News, 3 November 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation launches two new elementary books to kick off Treaties Recognition Week", Anishinabek News, 6 November 2017 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation hosts Treaties Recognition Week education events", Anishinabek News, 5 November 2018 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Book review: The Tree by the Woodpile", Anishinabek News, 17 July 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Point-of-sale PST exemption in Ontario: What you need to know", Anishinabek News, 24 July 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "A letter to teachers on treaty education", Anishinabek News, 24 October 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Anishinabek Nation celebrates fourth Treaties Recognition Week", Anishinabek News, 4 November 2019 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "‘Biboon’ full of winter words to learn", Anishinabek News, 21 February 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Treaty session explores realities of the histories of Canada and Nation-to-Nation", Anishinabek News, 3 June 2020 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Fifth Treaties Recognition Week sees new online treaty education resources in development", Anishinabek News, 2 November 2020 (archived copy; original article).