Monday, October 17, 2011

Lakota Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist

I found this article about the book the Bernstein Bears.. it appears they have adapted it to using the Lakota language.. To watch the video go to http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2011/10/lakota-berenstain-bears-visit-the-dentist/


Lakota Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist
By ICTMN Staff October 14, 2011 RSS
Read More: Berenstain Bears Lakota Language Consortium Language Revitalization Native Languages
Every week ICTMN is posting a different episode of the Lakota language version of Berenstain Bears, or Matȟó Waúŋšila Thiwáhe—The Compassionate Bear Family. While it is a children’s cartoon, the goal of recreating this well-known show in Lakota is to help revitalize the language, so adults can brush up on their Lakota, or learn the language with their children.

In this episode, when Sister gets her first loose tooth, Brother teases her that the dentist will have to yank it out. But after she watches Brother get a cavity filled, she sees the dentist is gentle and he assures her that her loose tooth is a baby tooth, and those fall out on their own.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Want to be a youth citizen journalist?

Fall is upon us! Why not spend your afternoons learning to become a youth citizen journalist?
MEDIA ARTS Center San Diego, in partnership with the San Diego PublicLibrary, presents Mobile Stories Fall 2011! SIGN UP
by visitinghttp://www.mobilestories.org! Mobile Stories is a FREE afterschool program for students that uses the popularity of mobile phone technology to connect local youth (ages 9-14years old) with the extensive resources available at their local libraryin a format that is both current and easily accessible. The libraryrecognizes the ubiquity of cell phone technology, the need forunder-represented teens to express their voices regarding news andevents in their neighborhoods, and Mobile Stories' potential to connect youth and their interests and needs with the information and resourcesof the library. Highlights: * Use iPhone 4s to record news blogging * Audio and music recording * Digital photography * Learn how to be a reporter * Live webcasting * FREE snacks and more! The class schedules at each library will be different. Participatinglibrary branches include: * Logan Heights Library (567 South 28th St., San Diego, CA 92113,619-533-3968) * Central Library (820 E St., San Diego, CA 92101, 619-236-5800) Class Schedules Are As Follows: * The Logan Heights Library will host the workshops each Tuesday,4:30 - 6:30pm from October 10 to December 12. * The Central Library will host the workshops each Wednesday, 3:30- 5:30pm from October 11 to December 13. To learn more or sign up for the program, please visit http://www.mobilestories.org General program info: tclarke@mediaartscenter.org (619) 230-1938 x 103 Mobile Stories is made possible with funding by the Library and ServicesTechnology Act which the California State Library (CSL) administers inCalifornia.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

This saturday International Observe the Moon night

Howka tribal members, Just a reminder to please rsvp me kumeyaayindian@hotmail.com if you are attending the International Observe the Moon night.. it will be held by vice chair Brandie Taylors house.. we will local astronomers as well as a Native American woman from the American Indian science and engineering association..

LOCAL ASTRONOMERS WILL BE ON HAND TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND EXPLAIN ASTRONOMY TO THE CHILDREN. WE WILL HAVE SOME TELESCOPES AND BINOCULARS TO SHARE FOR VIEWING AS WELL AS THERE WILL BOOKS AND HANDOUTS TO GIVE AWAY FOR PARTICIPANTS. THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE OCT. 8TH , 2011 ON THE LAND BY VICE CHAIR BRANDIE TAYLORS HOUSE PLEASE START ARRIVING ABOUT 6PM