"A Children's and Cross-Generational Resource for First Nations Churches, Communities, Sunday Schools, and for Cross-Cultural Understanding". -- Cover.
"'Children of The Dancing Sun' is a publication of The United Church of Canada". -- inside front cover.
"Distribution is through the United Church Distribution Centre and Anglican Book Centre". -- inside front cover.
"01/02 3C". -- inside front cover.
"Permission to freely photocopy material in 'Children of The Dancing Sun' is given to First Nations congregations in The United Church of Canada. Apart from photocopying by First Nations congregations, permission to reproduce material in 'Children of The Dancing Sun' in any form must be obtained from the Faith Formation and Education Unit, The United Church of Canada, 3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300, Etobicoke, ON M8X 2Y4. Tel: (416) 231-5931; Fax: 416-231-3103." -- inside front cover.
"Contributors: Teresa Altiman, Grafton Antone, Lee Claus, Sandi Hill, Maggie McLeod (Writers); Aleace Davidson (Dancing Sun First Nations Facilitator/Editor); Joyce Clouston Carlson (Project Editor); Jean Olthuis (Division of Mission in Canada, Staff Editor)". -- inside front cover.
"In this issue, First Nations leaders raise up 'identity', and 'learning to walk in two paths', as central and vital for all children in their communities. .... We are each part of a family and community. First Nations identity is critical to a positive self-esteem. Children need to walk in two worlds; this resource incorporates Traditional teachings and Christian teachings reflecting the ongoing need for this in church and community". -- Intro.
Contents divided into two main sections: Leader's Guide -- Session Outlines.
Contents: Introduction / Joyce Clouston Carlson, Editor -- Session Outline Chart -- Guidelines for the Use of This Material -- How to Use This Resource -- The Presence of Children in Sunday Worship / Maggie McLeod -- Identity / Aleace Davidson -- Resources and Reference Materials -- Session One: Identity: A Gift of Honour and Respect -- Session Two: A New Wat: Walking in Two Paths -- Session Three: We Are Not Alone -- Session Four: Upholding the Sacred Circle -- Session Five: Living in Harmony with Mother Earth.
Volumes 1-8 in the series have title: The Dancing Sun.
"'The Dancing Sun' is a joint publication of First Nations Ecumenical Liturgical Resources, the Anglican Church of Canada and The United Church of Canada". -- inside front cover.
"Permission to freely photocopy material in 'The Dancing Sun' is given to congregations in The United Church of Canada and parishes in The Anglican Church of Canada". -- inside front cover.
"1994 has been named by the United Nations as the International Year of the Family. A National Convocation of Native people in the Anglican Church of Canada in August 1993 stressed the need for strengthening families to bring healing in their communities. .... In keeping with the Year of the Family theme of the United Nations and in response to the expressed need of Native communities, the focus of this resource is strengthening the family. The workshop participants have had a variety of experiences. Phyllis Keeper served as a community teacher before becoming an ordained priest. Two members of St. Helen's parish participated: Elsie Monkman, a teacher who grew up in the rural community of Matheson Island; and Margaret Borley, a woman who enjoys working in Sunday school. Arlene Dieter-Grambois, recently ordained in the United Church, is an inner city outreach worker in Regina. Artist Annette Loutit is a student-leader a the Dr. Jessie Saulteaux Centre and a single parent deeply committed to hearing voices of youth. Jean Olthuis, Editor of 'Seeds & Sowers', assisted in planning and leading the workshop". -- Editorial.
Contents: Editorial / Joyce Carlson, Editor -- Guidelines for the use of material -- Our hopes for family resources -- Strengthening family relationships -- How to use this resource -- Resource and reference materials -- Session One: The Sacred Circle of Life -- Session Two: Valuing and affirming all family members -- Session Three: Living in Harmony in the Family -- Session Four: Confronting Conflicts and Breaking Cycles of Abuse -- Session Five: Living in Hope: Nourishing One Another.
Last page of text (p. 25) printed on inside back cover.
"Funding for development work, research of stories, meetings with people from communities was received by First Nations Liturgical Resources, History and Publications Board (Stan McKay, Alf Dumont, Laverne Jacobs) from: Fellowship of the Maple Leaf; Diocese of Rupert's Land; Regents Park United Church Foundation; and St. Stephen's Broadway Foundation". -- back cover.
Funding for editorial work on 'The Dancing Sun' Volume IV was by The Anglican Church of Canada through the Council for Native Ministries and Partnerships in Canadian Mission Unit. Distribution was through 'Blessings', Native Ministries, the Anglican Resource Centre and United Church Book Rooms. Publication was by 'Seeds & Sowers', Division of Mission in Canada, The United Church of Canada". -- back cover.
"940113". -- back cover.
Volumes 9-12 in the series have title: Children of The Dancing Sun.
"A Children's Resource for First Nations Churches, Communities, Sunday Schools, and for Cross-Cultural Understanding". -- Cover.
"'Children of The Dancing Sun' is a publication of The United Church of Canada". -- inside front cover.
"Distribution is through the Anglican Book Centre and United Church Book Rooms". -- inside front cover.
"09/00 5C". -- inside front cover.
"Permission to freely photocopy material in 'Children of The Dancing Sun' is given to First Nations congregations in The United Church of Canada. Apart from photocopying by First Nations congregations, permission to reproduce material in 'Children of The Dancing Sun' in any form must be obtained from the Division of Mission in Canada, The United Church of Canada, 3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300, Etobicoke, ON M8X 2Y4. Tel: (416) 231-5931 ext. 5086; Fax: 416-232-6005." -- inside front cover.
"Contributors: Doreen Angus, Gwen Boyd, Ellen Cook, Hagar Head, Maggie McLeod, Charlotte Sullivan, and Aileen Urquart (Writers); Joyce Clouston Carlson (Project Editor) and Jean Olthuis, Division of Mission in Canada (Staff Editor)". -- inside front cover.
"Rich moments of sharing guided our considerations of the 'Holy Family'. The sacredness of creation affirmed in First Nations traditions is critical as we work together to prevent further damage to our world. .... First Nations spirituality describes the time of Advent as the time of the 'spirit moon', a time of dormancy and waiting. The arrival of Christmas brings a time of celebration, a time to light the candles, set out the feast, and share with all." -- Intro.
Contents divided into two main sections: Leader's Guide -- Session Outlines.
Contents: Introduction / Joyce Clouston Carlson, Editor -- Session Outline Chart -- Guidelines for the Use of this Material -- How to Use This Resource -- Including Children in Sunday Worship -- Resources and Reference Materials -- Session One: Watch, The Creator Comes Into Our Lives -- Session Two: Be Peace and Justice Makers -- Session Three: Live with Love and Generosity -- Session Four: Be Messengers of God -- Session Five: Celebrating Good News.
Last two pages of text (p. 71 and [72]) printed on inside back cover and back cover.
"200240". -- inside front cover.
Volumes 1-8 in the series have title: The Dancing Sun.
"'The Dancing Sun' is a joint publication of First Nations Ecumenical Liturgical Resources, History and Publications Board and The Division of Mission Canada -- 'Seeds & Sowers'". -- inside front cover.
"Permission to freely photocopy material in 'The Dancing Sun' is given to congregations in The United Church of Canada and parishes in The Anglican Church of Canada". -- inside front cover.
"'The Dancing Sun' was initiated by First Nations Ecumenical Liturgical Resources, History and Publications Boards, 'Seeds & Sowers' and the Dr. Jessie Saulteaux Resource Centre. This resource responds to an urgent need for resources to assist student leaders and ministers serving reserve and inner city Aboriginal communities". ... Two storybuilding workshops were held at the Dr. Jessie Saulteaux Centre in Beausejour, Manitoba in November 1991. .... Following the workshops, a draft of stories and art was circulated to both circles. Consultations with Sandy Scott of the United Church, Stewart Folster of the Presbyterian Church as well as Rev. Phyllis Keeper, Mina Stevenson, Elder Gladys Cook and the Ven. Patrick Lee of the Diocese of Rupert's Land assisted the process. Dr. Janet Silman, Biblical Studies Staff at the Jessie Saulteaux Resource Centre, and Elder Stan McKay contributed biblical understandings. Rev. Evelyn Broadfoot and Verna McKay were final readers". -- Editorial.
Contents: Editorial / Joyce Carlson, Editor -- Guidelines in the use of material / Gladys Cook, Phyllis Keeper, Stan McKay, Sr., Evelyn Broadfoot -- How to use this resource -- First Sunday of Advent -- Second Sunday of Advent -- Third Sunday of Advent -- Fourth Sunday of Advent -- Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
"Funding for the production of 'The Dancing Sun' was by The Division of Mission, The United Church of Canada. Funding for development work, research of stories, meetings with communities was received by Liturgical Resources on behalf of the project from: Fellowship of the Maple Leaf (Anglican Church, Great Britain); Council of Native Ministries (Anglican Church of Canada); Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (Anglican Church of Canada); Urban Rural Missions (World Council of Churches); and St. Stephen's Broadway Foundation (United Church of Canada)". -- back cover.
Last page of text (p. 23) printed on inside back cover.
"920580". -- back cover.
Volumes 9-12 in the series have title: Children of The Dancing Sun.
"'The Dancing Sun' is a joint publication of First Nations Ecumenical Liturgical Resources, History and Publications Board and The Division of Mission Canada -- 'Seeds & Sowers'". -- inside front cover.
"Permission to freely photocopy material in 'The Dancing Sun' is given to congregations in The United Church of Canada and parishes in The Anglican Church of Canada". -- inside front cover.
"When the last leaves of summer were clinging to trees in autumn, a small group spent three days together to develop this resource: Phyllis Keeper, Gladys Cook and Mina Stevenson along with Laverne Jacobs, National Coordinator for Native Ministries [Anglican Church of Canada]. They were assisted by Pat Lee, Executive Archdeacon for the Diocese of Rupert's Land, Stan McKay Sr., a United Church partner, and Annette Loutit, our artist. .... The stories here relate to brokenness, loss and healing. Some stories relate to residential schools experience because that was formative in the lives of many participants .... Residential school experience touches young and old. It might be especially important for children and youth to hear these stories to help them better understand the brokenness in their own families and communities, and the theme is especially relevant to our spiritual journey in the Lent/Easter season, moving from brokenness to wholeness". -- Editorial.
Contents: Editorial / Joyce Carlson, Editor -- Guidelines in the use of material -- How to use this resource -- Community gathering for Shrove Tuesday or Ash Wednesday -- First Sunday of Lent -- Second Sunday of Lent -- Third Sunday of Lent -- Fourth Sunday of Lent -- Fifth Sunday of Lent -- Palm Sunday -- Good Friday -- Easter during the day.
Last page of text (p. 21) printed on inside back cover.
"Funding for the production of 'The Dancing Sun' was by The Division of Mission, The United Church of Canada. Funding for development work, research of stories, meetings with communities was received by Liturgical Resources on behalf of the project from: Fellowship of the Maple Leaf (Anglican Church, Great Britain); Council of Native Ministries (Anglican Church of Canada); Primate's World Relief and Development Fund (Anglican Church of Canada); Urban Rural Missions (World Council of Churches); and St. Stephen's Broadway Foundation (United Church of Canada)". -- back cover.
"930004". -- back cover.
Volumes 9-12 in the series have title: Children of The Dancing Sun.
"A children's resource for vacation church school, church and midweek groups".
"'The Dancing Sun' is a joint publication of First Nations Ecumenical Liturgical Resources, History and Publications Board and The Division of Mission Canada -- 'Seeds & Sowers'". -- inside front cover.
"In early spring ... an ecumenical group gathered to develop culturally appropriate materials for use in reserve and inner city communities. Participants included: Esaias Beardy, Community Development Worker from Garden Hill, Manitoba; Phyllis Keeper, an Anglican priest serving in inner city Winnipeg; Melody McKeller, student/leader at the Dr. Jessie Saulteaux Centre, serving a United Church in Saskatchewan; Betty Lou Skogen, student/leader at the Dr. Jessie Saulteaux Centre, leader in pastoral care with children, as well as a leader in abuse counselling; Patrick Lee, Anglican priest and administrator recently returned from Uganda; Annette Loutit, artist and student/leader at the Dr. Jessie Saulteaux Centre. Jean Olthuis, Editor of 'Seeds and Sowers' assisted planning and development". -- Editorial.
"Thos resource responds to an urgent need for materials; but more, it carries forward a cision of working in community to affirm integrations of biblical story and Aboriginal culture. .... The stories offer an holistic approach to life, an understanding of the rhythms of seasons, cycles of life and our relationship to the Creator and all 'creatures'." -- Editorial.
Contents: Editorial / Joyce Carlson, Editor -- Guidelines in the use of material -- How to use this resource -- Resources -- Session One [The creation belongs to the Creator. The Creator loves the creation. Everyone and everyhting in creation has value.] -- Session Two [We need to respect and live in harmony with self, others, the Creator and the whole creation.]: -- Session Three [The Creator is active and present in our lives. The Creator keeps coming into our lives through the creation and the love and care of other people.] -- Session Four [We are all valued and we belong to the Creator and to one another.] -- Session Five [We are all messengers of God, called to bring love and fairness into the lives of others. We also have a right to be treated with love and fairness.]
Last page of text (p. 21) printed on inside back cover.
"First Nations Ecumenical Liturgical Resources, History and Publications Board (Alf Dumont, Laverne Jacobs and Stan McKay) gratefully acknowledges funding support for development work from: Fellowship of the Maple Leaf (Anglican Church); Diocese of Rupert's Land (Anglican Church of Canada); and St. Stephen's Broadway Foundation (United Church of Canada)". -- back cover.
"930442". -- back cover.
Volumes 9-12 in the series have title: Children of The Dancing Sun.
"'The Dancing Sun' is a joint publication of First Nations Ecumenical Liturgical Resources, the Anglican Church of Canada and The United Church of Canada". -- inside front cover.
"Apart from photocopying by congregations and parishes, permission to reproduce material in 'The Dancing Sun' in any form must be obtained from First Nations Ecumenical Liturgical Resources, History and Publications Board ... or The Division of Mission in Canada -- Seeds and Sowers, 85 St.Clair Ave. East, Toronto .." -- inside front cover.
"The result of assimilation policies and massive economiv changes is devastating. The suicide rate among Aboriginal youth stands at six times the national average; violent deaths are prevalent among all age groups. High personal losses occurring as communities undergo rapid change has created a crisis of epidemic proportions. Grief was chosen as a theme for this workshop by Aboriginal leaders. The purpose was to help participants 'name' personal loss, understand natural patterns of grief, explore cultural loss, and find healthy expressions of grief either through recovery of traditions or visioning new ways of being community together". -- Editorial.
"Students in ministry at the Centre include Gayleen Jacobs of Walpole Island; Aleace Davidson serving the community of Georgina Island; and Brian Montague, originally from Christian Island and now doing a ministry placement at Moravian Town. Elders present were Aileen Rice, serving her home community of Wasauksing near Parry Sound, Ontario and Nancy Scelbe of Georgina Island. Alf Dumont, former Speaker of the All Native Circle Conference, assisted in workshop planning. Workshop facilitators were Jean Olthuid, Children's Consultant in the United Church; Laverne Jacobs from Walpole Island, Coordinator of the Council for Native Ministries of the Anglican Church; Dan Manning and Glenys Huws, staff members at the Francis Sandy Centre". -- Editorial.
Contents: Editorial / Joyce Carlson, Editor -- Guidelines for the use of material -- Our hopes in dealing with personal grief and cultural loss -- Circle sharing storymaking -- Spiritual needs of individuals and communities -- Use of this resource -- Resource and reference materials -- Session One: Connecting with Personal Loss -- Session Two: Responses to Grief -- Session Three: God is With Us -- Session Four: Understanding Community and Cultural Loss -- Session Five: Respect: Affirming different approaches to faith.
Last page of text (p. 25) printed on inside back cover.
"Funding for development work, research of stories, meetings with people from communities was received by First Nations Liturgical Resources, History and Publications Board (Stan McKay, Alf Dumont, Laverne Jacobs) from: Fellowship of the Maple Leaf; Diocese of Rupert's Land; Regents Park United Church Foundation; and St. Stephen's Broadway Foundation". -- back cover.
Funding for development work, planning, and consultation was received by First Nations Ecumenical Liturgical Resources, History and Publications Board (Stan McKay, Alf Dumont, Laverne Jacobs) from: Council for Native Ministries and Partners in Canadian Mission Unit. We are grateful to the Diocese of Rupert's Land for encouragement and administration of Liturgical Resources Project". -- back cover.
Funding for editorial work on 'The Dancing Sun' was by the Division of Mission in Canada, The United Church of Canada. Publication was by 'Seeds & Sowers', Division of Mission in Canada, The United Church of Canada". -- back cover.
"940523". -- back cover.
Volumes 9-12 in the series have title: Children of The Dancing Sun.
"'The Dancing Sun' is a joint publication of First Nations Ecumenical Liturgical Resources, the Anglican Church of Canada and The United Church of Canada". -- inside front cover.
"Permission to freely photocopy material in 'The Dancing Sun' is given to congregations in The United Church of Canada and parishes in The Anglican Church of Canada". -- inside front cover.
"Mervin [Wolfleg] has created each of the illustrations for this issue of 'The Dancing Sun'. He has signed the drawings with his Siksika name, Natowohki, which mean Sacred Water". -- inside front cover.
"In the development of 'The Dancing Sun', we have met in a variety of regions in Canada to reflect the variety and richness of culture within Aboriginal communities. The Diocese of Calgary assisted us with this issue. .... The Blackfoot Confederacy has a deep connectedness to their own traditions. Mervin Wolfleg (Siksika Nation), Anne Marie Wolfchild (Blood Nation), Eva Bad Eagle, Patricia Bad Eagle, and Hazel Big Smoke (Peigan Nation) are all from the Confederacy. Patricia Bad Eagle, a youth, joined us for part of the workshop. Evelyn Broadfoot, of Cree tradition from Norway House, Manitoba is on staff of the All Native Circle Conference, The United Church of Canada. Laverne Jacobs is Coordinator of the Council for Native Ministries of the Anglican Church of Canada. The workshop was facilitated by Jean Olthuis, Editor of 'Seeds & Sowers' and myself. Mervin Wolfleg led the integration of Christian and Blackfoot understandings". -- Editorial.
Contents: Editorial / Joyce Carlson, Editor -- Background for leaders -- Our hopes in developing this material -- Patterns of learning -- Guidelines in the use of this material -- Resources -- Story One: Opening Our Hearts to the Creator -- Story Two: One Road : Walking in Two Traditions -- Story Three: Respecting Different Traditions -- Story Four: Transformed Journeys.
Last page of text (p. 21) printed on inside back cover.
"This is a joint publication of the Anglican Church of Canada and The United Church of Canada. Development, planning, and consultation are through Council for Native Ministries and Partners in Canadian Mission and Diocese of Rupert's Land of the Anglican Church of Canada and the Division of Mission in Canada of The United Church of Canada. Consultations within the Aboriginal community were throught First Nations Ecumenical Liturgical Resources, History and Publications Board (Alf Dumont, Laverne Jacobs, Stan McKay). We are grateful to the Diocese of Calgary for covering workshop costs for this volume and the Diocese of Rupert's Land for administration." -- back cover.
"Publication is by the Division of Mission in Canada, The United Church of Canada". -- back cover.
"Distribution is through the Anglican Book Centre and United Church Book Room". -- back cover.
"950341". -- back cover.
Volumes 9-12 in the series have title: Children of The Dancing Sun.
"A Children's Resource for First Nations Churches, Communities, Sunday Schools, and for Cross-Cultural Understanding". -- Cover.
"'Children of The Dancing Sun' is a publication of The United Church of Canada, developed jointly by the Anglican Church of Canada and The United Church of Canada". -- inside front cover.
"08/99 5C". -- inside front cover.
"Permission to freely photocopy material in 'Children of The Dancing Sun' is given to congregations in The United Church of Canada and parishes in The Anglican Church of Canada. Apart from photocopying by congregations and parishes, permission to reproduce material in 'Children of The Dancing Sun' in any form must be obtained from the Division of Mission in Canada, The United Church of Canada, 3250 Bloor St. West, Suite 300, Etobicoke, ON M8X 2Y4. Tel: (416) 231-5931 ext. 5086; Fax: 416-232-6005." -- inside front cover.
"[Prepared by] Doreen Angus, Ellen Cook, Hagar Head, Margaret Little, Maggie McLeod, Charlotte Sullivan, and Aileen Urquart (Writers); Joyce Clouston Carlson (Project Editor) and Jean Olthuis (Staff Editor)". -- inside front cover.
"The Artists: Teresa Altiman, Trevor Angus, Karen Cook, Annette Loutit, Gord Heffelfinger, Freda Rajotte". -- inside front cover.
Includes bibliographical references.
"Since 1992 the United and Anglican churches have been developing 'The Dancing Sun' in communities across Canada. .... Following publication of Volume VIII, 'Pathways to Healing', a consultation was held with First Nations in United and Anglican Churches. Communities wished to have materials dedicated to children for use in church schools and communities. They requested that these materials include spiritual nurture and growth for leaders. The small group of women, who gathered to make these decisions, formed the core group for developing materials: Doreen Angus, Ellen Cook, Hagar Head, Margaret Little, Maggie McLeod, Charlotte Sullivan, and Aileen Urquart. (Jean Olthuis, Children's Consultant at The United Church of Canada, and Joyce Clouston Carlson, editor, provided resource and support.) .... This resource us intended to empower children to name their concerns, and know how and whom to ask for help. Community issues that connect with the children's experience were carefully considered. Our commitment is to value each child, to help each child to link to community and cultural understandings. Each session celebrates the child's own experience, encourages trust building, and affirms the child's spiritual growth and learning. Sessions provide concrete actions which leaders and children may use to encourage the growth of each child". -- Intro.`
Contents divided into two main sections: Leader's Guide -- Session Outlines.
Contents: Introduction / Joyce Clouston Carlson, Editor -- Guidelines for Use of this Material -- How to Use This Resource -- Resources and Reference Materials -- Session One: Creation and Our Place In It -- Session Two: Living with Respect; Cain and Abel -- Session Three: God's Rainbow Promise; Noah's Family -- Session Four: New Beginnings; Sarah, Abraham, Isaac -- Session Five: Harmonious Family Living; Joseph's Story -- Session Six: Fairness for All; Moses' Story.
"Distribution is through the Anglican Book Centre and United Church Book Rooms". -- inside front cover.
"990269". -- inside front cover.
Volumes 1-8 in the series have title: The Dancing Sun.