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H a p py 4 4 th Anniversary to my mom and dad, Dan and Darlene Smith. Hope you have many more! Happy Birthday to a No. 1 brother, Dar rin Smith. Thanks for all you do for me. I hope you have a great day. Love, your No. 1 sister Danelle Passages Policy Submissions to Passages are limited to two 25-word items per person, plus one photo if desired. All birthday, anniversary and holiday wishes will appear in the Passages section. Siletz News reserves the right to edit any submission for clarity and length. Not all submissions are guaranteed publication upon submission. Please type or write legibly and submit via e-mail when possible. Happy 14 th Birthday to Jordyn Rose! I hope our birthday is amazing, you certainly deserve it. I’m so proud of you. You always excel in everything you do. It always puts a smile on my face. There is nothing better than being part of your journey through life. Love always, Mama, Papa and Sis For more information about the Siletz Tribal language program, please visit siletzlanguage.org. #NativeReads campaign of American Indian children’s literature launched just in time to celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November Happy 9 th Birthday, Aaidyn! You’re growing into such a wonderful young man. We love you and can’t wait for all the big things you’ll do in life. Love, Mom, Dad and Sister Gary Butler Sr. – Pops, you’ve come a long way and the steps you’ve taken to get where you are now give me the energy and courage I need to be just like you. Thanks for standing by me, Dad. Love, your son Shane Happy 17 th Birthday on Nov. 1 to Michael Dwaine Hunter Tate! We love and miss you so much, Bubba. Mom, Rendi, Grams and Grandpa Happy 26 th Birthday on Nov. 30 to Rendi Rae Keller! We love you so much, Ru Bear. Love, Mama, Grams and Grandpa Happy Birthday to my baby sister, Nellie Carey, on Nov. 13! I’m proud of the woman you are. You’re capable of anything you put your mind to. Love you so much, Trish Happy Birthday to my baby brother, Jordan Hoover, on Nov. 12! You’ve grown into quite the polite young man. Hope your day is awesome! Love from your favorite sister in the whole wide world, Trish 20 • Siletz News • LONGMONT, Colo. – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) has partnered with Debbie Reese, Ph.D. (Nambé Pueblo), to create the Native Amer- ican Children’s Literature Recommended Reading List and Discussion Guide to encourage a “national read” and discussion about these important Native narratives. Reese, known for her expertise in the field of Native children’s literature, is an educator and has served on many national literacy boards. She is the editor and publisher of the American Indians in Children’s Literature website. In observance of Native American Heritage Month in November, First Nations is launching the #NativeReads campaign that features five books of Amer- ican Indian children’s literature – selected by Reese – as part of its effort to educate others and share authentic resources about Native histories, cultures and peoples. “We feel it is important to provide an opportunity for people to learn more about Native experiences from a culturally and historically accurate perspective,” said First Nations President & CEO Michael E. Roberts (Tlingit). “A core part of our work is to change the narrative on how American Indians are viewed … by mak- ing the invisible visible, by actively refut- ing persistent negative stereotypes, and by shifting the pervasive misperceptions. Education makes a significant difference in breaking down stereotypes, reshaping collaborations and building bridges of understanding in the world today. A great place to start young people is with Native author writing about Native America.” The list of five books is essential reading for young ones in Head Start and preschool to elementary and middle school students. High school students even get a Native comic book. The reading list is full of wonderful, culturally authentic stories and illustra- November 2016 Artwork by Julie Flett Dr. Debbie Reese tions. The featured books include: 1. Wild Berries by Julie Flett (Cree- Métis) – Head Start and Preschool 2. Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee (Creek) – Early Elementary Grades K-3 3. In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse by Joseph Marshall III (Sicangu Lakota) – Middle Grades 4-7 4. If I Ever Get Out of Here by Eric Ganswor th (Onondaga) – High School 8-12 5. Super Indian Volume One by Arigon Starr (Kickapoo) – Comics and Graphic Novels The campaign includes a discussion guide for each book. The book list and links to the discussion guides can be found at firstnations.org/HeritageMonth2016. The effort also includes “10 Ways to Make a Difference” – a call to action – using the featured books. The full list of recommended reading by age group can be found firstnations.org/sites/default/files/*/ TenWaysYouCanMakeADifference.pdf. Suggestions include reading one to a child, sharing the list with libraries and bookstores, donating copies to teachers or schools, discussing one in a book club and promoting the books on social media using the hashtag #NativeReads.
