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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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March
2014 - Volume 12 Number 3
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Favorite
Sites
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collected
by Paul and Vicki
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Vision
Maker Media
Vision Maker Media exists to serve Native producers and Indian
country in partnership with public television and radio. Vision
Maker Media works with Native producers to develop, produce
and distribute educational telecommunications programs for all
media including public television and public radio. Vision Maker
Media supports training to increase the number of American Indians
and Alaska Natives producing quality public broadcasting programs,
which includes advocacy efforts promoting increased control
and use of information technologies and the policies to support
this control by American Indians and Alaska Natives.
http://www.visionmakermedia.org/ |
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First
Nations Films
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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Manitobah
Mukluks
Our story begins in Canada thousands of years ago, when our
ancestors created mukluks and moccasins using distinctive leather,
furs and beadwork to reflect their individual customs and culture.
Today as Métis we continue this tradition by combining
the craftsmanship and artistry of our ancestors with modern
materials to create truly timeless footwear – as functional
as it is beautiful. Stitch by stitch, bead by bead, we tell
the story of our People.
http://www.manitobah.ca/ |
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Dr. Seuss
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 1984 as well as three Academy
Awards, Theodor Geisel (best known as Dr. Seuss) authored and
illustrated forty-four children's books. Since his first children's
book in 1936, Dr. Seuss has introduced several generations of
kids to the joy of reading.
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Dr.
Seuss Art
This official site features reproductions of illustrations from
Geisel's Dr. Seuss books, as well as art he did for other books,
projects and his own enjoyment. Be sure to visit all five of
the galleries listed under Art of Dr. Seuss, and to read his
short biography. "Sitting in his Anglo-Saxon for Beginners
class, his [Geisel's] doodling caught the eye of a fellow American
student named Helen Palmer. Helen suggested that he should become
an artist instead of a professor. He took her advice and eventually,
he took her hand in marriage as well."
http://www.drseussart.com/ |
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Dr.
Seuss: Characters and Unusual Creatures
Although this site lacks graphics and animation, it's a valuable
reference. Visit to peruse a list of all of Seuss' books, followed
by an alphabetic list of all his creatures (from Aaron, the
alligator to Zummers.) Did you know the word "nerd"
dates to 1950 when it first appeared in Dr. Seuss' "If
I Ran the Zoo"? "I'll sail to Ka-Troo And Bring Back
an It-Kutch a Preep and a Proo a Nerkle a Nerd and a Seersucker,
too!"
http://wprcfs.primate.wisc.edu/hamel/web/seuss.html
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Dr.
Seuss Went to War
Although not for the preschool set, high school students and
grownups will find this fascinating. For two years (1941-1943),
Ted Geisel was an editorial cartoonist for a New York newspaper.
During that time he drew over 400 editorial cartoons, mostly
about World War II. This collection is organized by year, as
well as Places, People, Issues and Battles.
http://libraries.ucsd.edu/speccoll/dswenttowar/ |
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PBS:
Cat in the Hat
You've hit the Cat in the Hat jackpot, here at PBS Kids, with
lots of games, coloring pages, paper crafts, activities and
videos. My favorite click is the Math Safari, which features
(can you guess?) math games that are emceed by the Cat in the
Hat himself! Parents should take note of the Tips button in
the lower-left hand corner for bonus ideas on bringing math,
science and reading into your preschooler's everyday activities.
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Seussville
University
"Welcome to Seussville University, where you can have
'lots of good fun that is funny' while learning basic reading,
math, science, and reasoning skills." From the Cat's
Concentration game to Green Eggs and Ham picture scramble,
Dr. Seuss fans will find plenty to crow about at this official
Random House site. In fact, it's the only one of today's sites
with activities and games for young readers. For classroom
ideas, party projects and printable activity sheets, click
on Educators.
http://www.seussville.com/
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Commonly Confused Words
When your sheep's wool is long and curly, do you sheer it
or shear it? When tired, do you lay down or lie down for a
nap? Even native English speakers can be confused by homonyms
and words that some teachers call "confusables."
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About:
Grammar: Index of Commonly Confused Words
About.com's Grammar and Composition Guide, Richard Nordquist,
defines over 200 sets of commonly confused words. From A ("A,
An, And") to Y ("Your, You're"), each word is
defined, an example provided, and a few practice fill-in-the-blank
sentences included. Don't miss The Big Quiz, which tests 50
sets of "confusables." To view the quiz without any
ads (or to print it), use the Print icon in the upper right-hand
corner.
http://grammar.about.com/od/words/a/UsageGlossary.htm
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Daily
Writing Tips: Misused Words
"If most people's employment of the word 'literally' doesn't
drive you mad, you're probably guilty of a few misuses yourself.
It's one of the most common complaints of the grammar-savvy."
Daily Writing Tips is a delightful blog about writing skills.
This particular page is an index to all their posts about misused
words. It is full of treasures such as "Epiphany or Mere
Realization", "Hordes of People Shouldn't Hoard",
and "Literally the Worst Mistake You Could Ever Make."
Related categories (listed in the left-hand menu) include Spelling,
Vocabulary and Grammar 101.
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/category/misused-words/
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Grammar
Book: Confusing Words and Homonyms
Jane Straus, author of "The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation,"
provides four pages of words that frequently cause confusion.
Some words are simply defined, but others include grammar rules,
sample sentences, and the occasional usage chart. The site also
includes two interactive ten-question quizzes on the subject.
To find them, click on Quizzes in the nav menu, and look for
More Confusing Words and Homonyms Quiz 1 and Quiz 2.
http://www.grammarbook.com/homonyms/confusing-words-letter-a.asp
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Merriam-Webster:
Top 10 Commonly Confused Words
Designed as a slide show in ten parts, each word or phrase pair
is presented as a question. "If you treat convention with
disdain, are you flouting or flaunting the rules?" "If
you receive an appropriate punishment, did you get your just
deserts or just desserts?" Other amusing Top 10 lists are
displayed at the bottom of each page. Be sure to check out Top
10 Most Frequently Searched Words on M-W.com. "Although
certain definitions spike in our search results based on current
events (see Trend Watch), this list presents the eternally vexing
words that remain among the most looked up over time."
http://www.merriam-webster.com/top-ten-lists/top-10-commonly-confused-words/flaunt-flout.html
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Oxford
Dictionaries: Commonly Confused Words
From "accept/except" to "wreath/wreathe"
Oxford Dictionary sets us straight about almost 80 pairs of
confusing words. Click on any of the words to be taken to
its dictionary page, where you'll find example sentences,
synonyms, and a pronunciation guide. Just below the list of
word pairs, you'll find links to a few related grammar guides:
Shall or will?, Who or whom?, and Can or may?
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/us/words/commonly-confused-words
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American Presidents
Starting with George Washington, whose term began in 1789, there
have been a total of forty-three individuals sworn into office
and forty-four presidencies. The discrepancy is because Grover
Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms, making him both
the 22nd and the 24th President.
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Encyclopedia
Britannica: The American Presidency
In addition to the usual presidential biographies, Encyclopedia
Britannica brings us Historical Election Results, Political
Parties, Source Documents, Audio & Video, and Monuments
& Memorials. "A monument to [George] Washington was
first proposed in 1783, when the Continental Congress appropriated
funds to erect a statue of the country's military commander
on horseback." The obelisk-shaped Washington Monument opened
to the public in 1888, and is currently closed for repairs.
https://www.britannica.com/presidents |
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Miller
Center: American President
American President is a non-partisan resource on the history
and function of the American presidency published by the University
of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs. You'll find great
stuff for school reports on any president, just click on any
thumbnail picture. Other great clicks include the Presidential
Classroom (with interactive exhibits and lesson plans) and the
Speech Archive.
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PBS:
The Presidents
"There is much to learn about the presidency by studying
the men who occupied the office. All have been immensely different
from one another. Woodrow Wilson, the peacemaker; Kennedy, the
Cold Warrior; Jimmy Carter, the engineer; 'Silent Cal' Coolidge
and the bellicose Theodore Roosevelt. We've had Richard Nixon,
the anti-communist and Ronald Reagan, the actor turned politician.
All of the characters are complex and all of their stories surprising.
Their lives and careers provide us a panoramic view of America."
The Presidents draws on the research done for PBS television
specials and includes more than thirty-seven hours of streaming
documentaries.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/collections/presidents/
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Smithsonian
Education: Mr. President
"Did you know that Thomas Jefferson offered his own huge
book collection as a replacement when British troops burned
the Library of Congress? Or that John F. Kennedy was the youngest
man ever elected president — and the youngest to die in
office?" Explore the presidents via the galleries, but
don't skip the links in Additional Information. For elementary
students, the first link listed (The American Presidency) includes
activities, resources, and lesson plans.
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/students/idealabs/mr_president.html
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White
House: The Presidents
From George Washington to Barack Obama, the White House profiles
America's forty-four presidents. Best reasons to visit are
the slideshow, the bios, and the section on the First Ladies.
"From the day Martha married George Washington in 1759,
her great concern was the comfort and happiness of her husband
and children. When his career led him to the battlegrounds
of the Revolutionary War and finally to the Presidency, she
followed him bravely."
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents
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Carter
G. Woodson
Despite his humble beginnings, historian Carter G. Woodson
(1875 - 1950), the son of slaves, earned a PhD. from Harvard.
He is known as the father of Black History Month and for his
scholarly work promoting the accomplishments of African Americans.
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ASALH:
The Origins of Black History Month
"The 1960s had a dramatic effect on the study and celebration
of black history. Before the decade was over, Negro History
Week would be well on its way to becoming Black History Month.
The shift to a month-long celebration began even before Dr.
Woodson death. As early as 1940s, blacks in West Virginia, a
state where Woodson often spoke, began to celebrate February
as Negro History Month." This one-page history tells the
story of how and why Dr. Woodson formed the Association of the
Study of Negro Life and History as well as the annual Negro
History Week.
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Biography:
Carter G. Woodson
"One of the first African Americans to receive a doctorate
from Harvard, Woodson dedicated his career to the field of African-American
history and lobbied extensively to establish Black History Month
as a nationwide institution. He also wrote many historical works,
including the 1933 book The Mis-Education of the Negro."
Visit for a short video biography of Dr. Woodson as well as
a two-page article about his life and accomplishments.
http://www.biography.com/people/carter-g-woodson-9536515 |
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Goodreads:
Carter G. Woodson Quotes
"The mere imparting of information is not education."
Goodreads is a book sharing site (now owned by Amazon.com) that
allows readers to submit and vote on their favorite book quotes.
Most quotes include a source (something frequently missing from
online quote collections) and can be voted up with a like button.
In addition to exploring the quotes by book, you can also traverse
via tags such as bravery, courage or action.
https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/142122.Carter_G_Woodson |
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Library
of Congress: The Burgeoning Cause 1920-1930
"The effort to preserve and publicize the historical heritage
of black Americans was the mission of Carter G. Woodson, who
called his beloved black history crusade 'the cause.' Woodson
successfully launched a bold campaign of public education and
advocacy on the one hand and research and publication to gain
scholarly acceptance of the history of African peoples on the
other." This excellent Library of Congress article is a
must read for high-school students writing a school report and
grownups wanting more insight into Dr. Woodson's work for the
advancement of blacks.
http://www.loc.gov/loc/lcib/94/9403/woodson.html |
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NAACP
History: Carter G. Woodson
"During his lifetime, Dr. Woodson developed an important
philosophy of history. History, he insisted, was not the mere
gathering of facts. The object of historical study is to arrive
at a reasonable interpretation of the facts." The National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
brings us a biography that explores Dr. Woodson's aspirations
for how the study of Black history could bring pride and equality
to African Americans.
http://www.naacp.org/pages/naacp-history-Carter-G.-Woodson/
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STAR
Students And Teachers Against Racism
announces their new website that offers insight into the Native
American perspective to teachers and educators.
http://www.racismagainstindians.org/
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Changing
Winds Advocacy Center
Through presentations, classroom sessions, curriculum, fund
raising, charitable works, and multi-media efforts, we seek
to raise public awareness of the stereotyping, discrimination,
racism and other unique situations facing Native Americans.
http://changingwinds.org/
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