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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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June 2020 - Volume
18 Number 6
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Favorite
Web Sites
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collected
by Paul and Vicki
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About
NPCCA
Native People Count California
is the official California complete count – census 2020
tribal media outreach campaign. Launched in January 2020 –
the Native People Count CA campaign is a collaboration between
Governor's Office of the Tribal Advisor, the California Complete
Count – Census 2020 office, and Tribal Media Outreach Partners
NUNA Consulting Group, LLC, California Indian Manpower Consortium,
Inc. (CIMC), and the California Native Vote Project (CANVP).
Native People Count CA was created with the belief that the
2020 Census is an integral piece to upholding the fiduciary
responsibility by the United States federal government to Tribes
and its delegated authority to state and local governments
https://nativepeoplecountca.org |
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Dream
of Wild Health
The mission of Dream of Wild Health is to restore health and
well-being in the Native community by recovering knowledge of
and access to healthy Indigenous foods, medicines and lifeways.
https://dreamofwildhealth.org |
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What
is Ot?ókahe?
An online hub for Dakota/Lakota language courses taught across
Standing Rock and beyond. The speaker who gave the name explained
it in two ways: (1) a beginning, and (2) taking the lead. Wherever
you are in your language learning, we're here to help.
https://othokahe.com/ |
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Native
Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy (NNI)
Located on Tohono O’odham Nation traditional homelands,
the Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and
Policy (NNI) was founded in 2001 by The University of Arizona
and the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation as a
self-determination, self-governance, and development resource
for Native nations. It is housed at the university's Udall
Center for Studies in Public Policy.
http://nni.arizona.edu |
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Udall
Foundation
The Udall Foundation’s mission is to provide programs to
promote leadership, education, collaboration, and conflict resolution
in the areas of environment, public lands, and natural resources
in order to strengthen Native nations, assist federal agencies
and others to resolve environmental conflicts, and to encourage
the continued use and appreciation of our nation’s rich
resources.
https://udall.gov |
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How
to Make a Face Mask
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends wearing cloth
face masks in public when it is difficult to maintain proper
distance from other people, such as when walking in a busy
part of town or at the grocery store. They also recommend
that we not use medical grade disposable masks, as those are
urgently needed by healthcare workers. Simple, homemade cloth
face coverings are fun and easy to make, and help keep us
both busy and safe.
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CDC:
Use of Cloth Face Coverings to Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19
This CDC page is my pick of the week because it answers so many
questions: How does one safely clean a cloth face mask? How
does one safely remove a used cloth face covering? How should
a face mask fit? It also includes tutorials on making both a
sew and no-sew face covering from cotton material or a t-shirt.
"Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children
under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious,
incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without
assistance."
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
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Craft
Passion: Face Mask Sewing Pattern
"Since the outbreak of the recent pandemic virus, I have
been perfecting and improvising this face mask pattern to include
all the features that are needed to fight against the spread
of the disease," explains crafter Joanne L. These features
include a slot for a paper filter and/or a nose wire to cinch
the mask around your nose and create a better seal. Scroll down
to the subhead "Face Mask Pattern Templates" for instructions
and printable mask patterns in a variety of sizes and styles.
https://www.craftpassion.com/face-mask-sewing-pattern/ |
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New
York Times: What’s the Best Material for a Mask?
"While a simple face covering can reduce the spread of
coronavirus by blocking outgoing germs from coughs or sneezes
of an infected person, experts say there is more variation in
how much homemade masks might protect the wearer from incoming
germs, depending on the fit and quality of the material used."
The best fabric in the study? Quilting fabric made from high-quality,
high-thread count cotton lead the pack, filtering 70 to 79 percent
of airbound particles.
https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-homemade-mask-material-DIY-face-mask-ppe.html
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The
Stitching Scientist: How to Sew a Face Mask
Remona, author of The Stitching Scientist, is a research scientist
by day and DIY seamstress in her free time. If you have access
to a sewing machine, her masks are very easy to make. This page
gives her tutorial for an adult-size mask, but in the very first
paragraph, you'll find a link to her instructions for a child-size
cloth mask.
https://thestitchingscientist.com/2020/03/how-to-sew-a-face-mask.html
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TIME:
How to Make a Face Mask for Coronavirus
TIME magazine offers up two video tutorials: one for those
who sew, and another for those who don't. They are based on
instructions by the CDC, Deaconess Health, and Froedtert &
Medical College of Wisconsin. "However, the CDC and healthcare
professionals have noted that cloth facial coverings are not
a substitute for other preventative measures. Everyone should
continue frequently washing their hands and maintaining social
distancing practices, in conjunction with wearing face masks
in public spaces."
https://time.com/5816956/how-to-make-a-face-mask-coronavirus/
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Vaccines
A
vaccine is a treatment (usually administered via an injection)
that stimulates your immune system to fight off future infections.
Scientists around the world are currently working on a vaccine
to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Meanwhile, let’s learn
more about the science of vaccinations, how they work, and
why they are safe.
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History
of Vaccines: How Vaccines Work
An educational resource from the College of Physicians of Philadelphia,
History of Vaccines is my pick of the week for its articles
and activities that include information about the coronavirus.
This section explains how vaccines work, but be sure to spend
some time exploring the rest of the site. "Vaccines work
by mimicking disease agents and stimulating the immune system
to build up defenses against them." Scroll through the
animated slide deck, and then test your knowledge with the online
quiz.
https://www.historyofvaccines.org/content/how-vaccines-work
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NFID:
Vaccine Science & Safety
"Vaccines are among the most significant achievements in
public health. Since 1924, childhood vaccinations have prevented
more than 100 million cases of serious disease." Visit
this site from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
for two infographics: Brief History of Vaccine Accomplishments
(from 1798 to 2014) and Vaccines are Safe. There is also a link
to a collection of animated GIFs designed to be shared on social
media, using the hashtag: #ShotOfScience.
https://www.nfid.org/immunization/vaccine-science-safety/
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Science
News for Students: Explainer: What is a Vaccine?
"Before vaccines, many children suffered from debilitating
– and killer – illnesses such as measles, polio, smallpox
and diphtheria. A simple scratch could be deadly if it became
infected with the bacteria responsible for tetanus (or lockjaw).
Vaccines, though, have changed this." This one-page lesson
explains how vaccines work and includes a glossary of power
words from "antibody" to "virus."
https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/explainer-what-vaccine
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Vaccine
Makers Project
Vaccine Makers Project, funded by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia,
"is committed to public education about vaccine science
via scientifically supported, historically accurate and emotionally
compelling content" for students, teachers and parents.
Content includes lessons for elementary-, middle-, and high-school
students, info about STEM careers, videos, and animations. There
is also an online game (Vax Pack Hero) that looks fun, but was
not available when I visited the site.
https://vaccinemakers.org |
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Vaccinate
Your Family: Understanding Vaccine Science
Vaccinate Your Family is a great site from a non-profit dedicated
to protecting people of all ages from vaccine-preventable
diseases. This page answers eight common questions about the
science of vaccines, starting with "How do vaccines work?"
and "What is herd immunity?" "Vaccines are
made up of viruses or bacteria that are altered or weakened
so that they only cause an imitation of the disease and not
the disease itself. There are a variety of different ways
to alter or weaken the viruses or bacteria in vaccines so
they cause immunity instead of serious disease."
https://www.vaccinateyourfamily.org/questions-about-vaccines/understanding-vaccine-science/
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Juneteenth
Juneteenth (a blend of the words “June” and “nineteenth”)
is an annual celebration of June 19, 1865 when Union general
Gordon Granger read that all previously enslaved black Texans
were free. Although the Civil War had ended two months earlier,
and the Emancipation Proclamation had technically freed the
slaves two and half years earlier, enforcement of the proclamation
had been inconsistent. Juneteenth (also known as Freedom Day,
Emancipation Day, and Jubilee Day) is celebrated in major
cities across the U.S., but is not yet a federal holiday.
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History:
What is Juneteenth?
"In Texas, slavery had continued [after the Emancipation
Proclamation] as the state experienced no large-scale fighting
or significant presence of Union troops. Many slave owners from
outside the Lone Star State viewed it as a safe haven and had
moved there with their slaves." History.com's Juneteenth
page tells the story of that day, and includes lots of links
to related topics including the Emancipation Proclamation, Confederate
states, Abraham Lincoln, and the 13th Amendment. "Juneteenth
marks an effective end to slavery in the United States and is
considered the longest-running African American holiday."
https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth |
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Juneteenth.com:
History of Juneteenth
Juneteenth.com is a registry of Juneteenth organizations and
celebrations. This section tells the history of the holiday.
"The reactions to this profound news [of new freedom] ranged
from pure shock to immediate jubilation. While many lingered
to learn of this new employer to employee relationship, many
left before these offers were completely off the lips of their
former 'masters' – attesting to the varying conditions
on the plantations and the realization of freedom. Even with
nowhere to go, many felt that leaving the plantation would be
their first grasp of freedom."
https://www.juneteenth.com/history.htm |
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Mental
Floss: 12 Things You Might Not Know About Juneteenth
Learn more about Juneteen in this listicle from Mental Floss.
"5. NOT ALL ENSLAVED PEOPLE WERE FREED INSTANTLY. Texas
is a large state, and General Granger's order (and the troops
needed to enforce it) were slow to spread. According to historian
James Smallwood, many enslavers deliberately suppressed the
information until after the harvest, and some beyond that. Other
theories include that the original messenger was murdered to
prevent the information from being relayed or that the federal
government purposely delayed the announcement to Texas to get
one more cotton harvest out of the enslaved workers."
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/501680/12-things-you-might-not-know-about-juneteenth
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New
York Public Library: Kids' Books to Celebrate Juneteenth
The librarians of the New York Public Library showcase eight
Juneteenth books for kids, and one for adults ("Juneteenth:
A Novel" by Ralph Ellison). The children's books are divided
into groups: picture books, non-fiction, and for older kids.
In addition to the book recommendations, there is a blog post
about Juneteenth celebrations throughout history. Look for a
link to it at the end of the opening paragraph.
https://www.nypl.org/blog/2019/06/18/juneteenth-kids-books
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PBS:
What Is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth isn't the only anniversary of significance to to
the emancipation of slaves. Read this PBS article to learn
more about other dates that are also important American milestones,
such January 1, 1863, the date the Emancipation Proclamation
took effect. "The most logical candidate for commemoration
of the slave’s freedom was January 1. In fact, the minute
Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect
at the midpoint of the war, Northern black leaders like Douglass
led massive celebrations in midnight jubilees; and on its
20th anniversary in 1883, they gathered again in Washington,
D.C., to honor Douglass for all that he and his compatriots
had achieved."
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/what-is-juneteenth/
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D-Day
On June 6, 1944, Allied troops from the U.S., Britain, Canada
and France, stormed the coastline of Normandy, France, taking
the occupying Germans by surprise. The attack was the largest
single-day invasion of all time, with over 130,000 troops
arriving by air and by sea in one day.
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D-Day
Museum: Memories of D-Day
"Four years in the preparation, Operation Overlord, the
Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944, marked the beginning
of the end of World War II and the eventual liberation of Europe."
The D-Day Museum of Portsmouth, UK, has a large D-Day archive,
including articles, veterans' memoirs, and audio clips. Best
reasons to visit are the first person accounts sprinkled throughout
the site. In addition to features about preparing for D-Day,
and crossing the channel, the site has sections covering the
five Normandy beaches where American and British troops landed.
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Encyclopedia
Britannica: Normandy Invasion
Encyclopedia Britannica's multimedia guide is a terrific starting
point for a school research project. Highlights include audio
memories from D-Day veterans, interactive charts, and Learning
Activities. Change the Course of History (the first of four
Learning Activities) is a classroom role-playing game where
students take on the role of a real German commander, Field
Marshall Gerd von Rundstedt. What might have happened if he
had somehow learned how and when the Allies were to invade France?
https://www.britannica.com/event/Normandy-Invasion |
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PBS:
American Experience: D-Day
Notable clicks at this PBS site include World War II in Europe
(a timeline) and "Meaning of D", which answers the
popular question: What does the "D" in D-Day stand
for? The short answer is that it probably stands for "Day,"
but you'll need to read the article to get the whole story.
"Letters from the Front" is a look at letters written
by American soldiers after D-day.
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/dday/
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U.S.
Army: D-Day
Don't miss the eight-minute video (on the front page) featuring
the recollections of five D-Day veterans, and D-Day film footage.
If you have trouble understanding the voices, there is a transcript
that pops up in a separate window. Other great clicks are Photos
from the Front, and General Eisenhower's message to the troops
just prior to the invasion (in audio, as well as a transcript.)
"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary
Force! You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward
which we have striven these many months."
https://www.army.mil/d-day/ |
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U.S.
Army Center of Military History: Normandy Invasion: The Story
in Pictures
Using photographs and illustrations, the Center of Military
History has created an annotated timeline gallery of D-Day.
The exhibit starts with an illustration by Olin Dows called
"On the Way to the Assault Boats" which depicts
soldiers marching on a beach in England. It might be cliche
at this point to say that a picture is worth a thousand words,
but I included this virtual exhibit because it adds a visual
dimension to today's D-Day collection.
https://history.army.mil/html/reference/Normandy/pictures.html
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