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REFLECTS STUDENTS IN THEIR LITERATURE

Maskwacis school commission publishes Nehiyawewin books to prep students for school

Oct 8, 2024 | 3:25 PM

The Maskwacis Education Schools Commission (MESC) has published five new books designed to foster language development in Nehiyawewin and prepare students for the routines of school life.

In addition to the skills shared, the books are said to be a step to ensuring that Maskwacis students see themselves reflected in their literature.

“These books will be valuable resources in our schools and libraries, helping to nurture a strong sense of Nehiyaw language and identity for our students,” shared Jolene Rain, Coordinator of Nehiyawewin.

The creations are a result of collaboration between the MESC Curriculum Department and community members. The books feature families from Maskwacis pictured in the stories, making them true reflections of the community.

MESC officials also recognized the contributions of staff members Rose Makinaw, Jolene Rain, Janine Wildcat (photographer), Muriel Simon, and Sharon Ward for their pivotal roles in the creation process.

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“I am so proud of our Nehiyawewin team for leading this work. These books are a celebration of our language, culture and ways of being while promoting literacy,” said Carla Badger, director of Maskwacis curriculum. “It’s important that our children can relate to the stories they read, and these books are a beautiful way to bridge our traditions with their education.

The five books published by MESC this August are:

• ᒫᒪᒋ ᓂᐢᑕᒼ ᐁᑭᐢᑭᓌᐦᐊᒫᑯᓯᔮᐣ Mâmaci Nistam Ekiskinwahamâkosiyân (My First Day of School)
• ᓂᐳᓯᐣ ᐳᓯᐏᓂᓯᐦᐠ Niposin Posiwinisihk (I Ride the Bus)
• ᓂᒥᔮᐦᑲᓱᓱᐣ Nimiyâhkasoson (I Smudge)
• ᑭᐢᑭᓌᐦᐊᒫᑐᑲᒥᑯᐢ ᐃᑕᓯᐍᐏᓇ Kiskinwahamâtokamikos Itasiwewina (Classroom Rules)
• ᓂᐑᒉᐚᑲᓂᐦᑳᐣ Niwîcewâkanihkân (I Make Friends)

Copies can be purchased online.

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