Discover the JourneyThis is an amazing story that is told by a turkey about distant tribes and how he introduces the tribes to each other.
The illustrations in this book are wonderful as it paints the story and peeks the imagination of those who read or listen. This is perfect for all ages, generations and should be a part of lessons in schools! |
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How did they do that?
How did the Native American Tribes discover different foods? How did they find out about each other? Has anyone ever wondered or asked these questions? Come along on this fun story written by a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indian Tribe that tells about a journey of a famous turkey and how he introduced many tribes to each other. This is a great story that tells a tale about Native American Indians before the Europeans came to America.Native American stories are always told to the children, not only keep history, but it allows them to use their great imagination about subjects that have deep hidden meanings of the way things really are. This story is great for all ages! The main character of this story is Chikënëm. This is the Lenape word for Turkey. You can also say “chicken” for a shorter version. I would like to think that this is why we call the modern-day bird that we eat a chicken!
The AuthorTyrese Gould Jacinto is a skilled craftsperson in Lenape arts, especially beadwork and basket weaving.
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Tyrese Gould Jacinto, of Bridgeton, New Jersey, is a member of the Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape Indian Tribe. Born on September 27, 1963, in Bridgeton, she is the daughter of the late Phyllis "Red Deer" and Chief Mark "Quiet Hawk" Gould, who was among a core group, in the 1970s that initiated the modern-day structure of the ancient tribe. Ms. Gould Jacinto was, therefore, immersed in tribal life from an early age.
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It is time for a new way to celebrate in honor of National Native American Heritage Month and it would be appropriate to mention Native American artists from around the country and the world.
Often times, we as Natives are portrayed as something that is from the past especially during November, Native American heritage month. When in fact we are alive and thriving and there are many artists that are underrepresented or never mentioned in mainstream media.
In my recent research to find all of the children's books that were written and created by Native Americans,I found that there are very few lists that reflect this underrepresented population. I know there are more books!
It is imperative that we honor the artist of today, in the month of November, instead of highlighting the events of the past. We cannot change the past but we can focus on the future.There are many more artists that are not being supported and do not have the ability to promote their work beyond the mainstream media that focuses on only Native American artist by Native American artist.
Often times, we as Natives are portrayed as something that is from the past especially during November, Native American heritage month. When in fact we are alive and thriving and there are many artists that are underrepresented or never mentioned in mainstream media.
In my recent research to find all of the children's books that were written and created by Native Americans,I found that there are very few lists that reflect this underrepresented population. I know there are more books!
It is imperative that we honor the artist of today, in the month of November, instead of highlighting the events of the past. We cannot change the past but we can focus on the future.There are many more artists that are not being supported and do not have the ability to promote their work beyond the mainstream media that focuses on only Native American artist by Native American artist.
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I’ve always liked to hear and tell stories. I wrote my first story at the age of 11 and as a part of a Native American community, the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Tribe, I was surrounded by many creative elders and family that inspired me. I have always been amazed at the stories that were told to us as children.
I am thankful for all those who inspired me to be creative. I have read poems by my mother and grandmother as a child and have a deep appreciation of the thoughts of others. I am fascinated at those who have the ability to tell stories.
I found that it is very difficult to record a story that is told. There are so many ways to express what happens and each time the story is told, it tells a different version.
