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
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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
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#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
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miss you so much, Bubba.
Mom, Rendi, Grams and Grandpa
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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
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into quite the polite young man. Hope
your day is awesome!
Love from your favorite sister in the
whole wide world, Trish
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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.
