Animals of Khéya Wíta (Dakota Version)

Animals of Khéya Wíta (Dakota Version)

$16.00

“Animals of Khéya Wíta (Dakota Version)”

Animals of Khéya Wíta- Turtle Island is a story exploring the traits of our sacred animal relatives through imagination and wonder. Khéya Wíta is the Dakota language version, complimentary to Animals of Nimaamaa-Aki - Mother Earth, the Ojibwe Version. Translated by Tara Perron, noting what an honor it is to teach our children how to care for and respect all the amazing spirits of our beautiful homeland(s). The #Niniijaanis Animals of Khéya Wíta (Dakota Version) is brought to you by Tara Tanaǧidaŋ To Wiŋ Perron. Written and developed on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Twin Cities Metro, MN.

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Paperback book
24 pages
Written in English and the Ojibwe language
ISBN-13: Animals of Khéya Wíta (Dakota Version)

Size

8.5 x 0.06 x 8.5 inches

Materials

Paper

Investments ($16.00)

50% ($8) Directly to author Tara Tanaǧidaŋ To Wiŋ Perron
50% ($8) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

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Indigenous Montessori Powwow Dancers Mobile

$30.00

“Indigenous Montessori Powwow Dancers Mobile”

The Powwow has evolved into an intertribal celebration of culture and shared dancing, resembled here in the #Niniijaanis Indigenous Montessori Powwow Dancers Mobile, brought to you by Brook LaFloe. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Saint Paul, MN.

Hand made by Brook LaFloe
Curriculum included with purchase
Read more about the mobile in our journal “The Powwow Trail”

Hung on 7.8in Hoop

Bamboo wooden hoop
Cotton and transparent thread
Double sided holographic dancers (4)
Sinew

Investments ($30.00)

50% ($15) Directly to artist Brook LaFloe
50% ($15) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

Primary Indigenous Montessori Ribbon Apron

$50.00

“Primary Indigenous Montessori Ribbon Apron”

Keep clean clothes and work in style while building a cultural identity with the #Niniijaanis Primary Indigenous Montessori Ribbon Apron, brought to you by Janice LaFloe. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Saint Paul, MN.

Hand made by Janice LaFloe
Working ribbon apron for 3-6 years of age
Pair of matching napkins (2)
Hook and Eye closure
Curriculum included with purchase

Apron: 22 1/4” L x 17” W
Waist tie: 12” L expandable to 22” L
Napkins: 5 1/4 “ L x 5 1/4 “ W approximately

Cotton
Ribbon
Elastic necktie and waist tie
Hook and eye

Investments ($50.00)

50% ($25) Directly to artist Janice LaFloe
50% ($25) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

Violet Floral Beaded Shoes

$375.00

“Violet Floral”

Step out to your next pow wow in the #OneofOnes Violet Floral Beaded Shoes, brought to you by Hannah Smith. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Duluth, MN.

Beaded fronts
Beadwork whip stitched stable but removable and reusable
Shoe can be worn as a lace-up or classic slip on with convertible elastic laces

9.5 Mens or 11.5 Womens

Size 11 glass beads
Air Speed “The Switch” shoe

Investments ($375.00)

75% ($300.00) Directly to artist Hannah Smith
25% ($75.00) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

Amber Ribbon Tote Bag

$312.50

“Amber Ribbon Tote”

Come through just sacred with this ribbon tote inspired by our favorite Native designer Amber Buckanaga. The #OneofOnes Amber Ribbon Tote Bag, brought to you by Brook LaFloe. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Saint Paul, MN.

Beaded pocket face
Extra large stripe tote bag
Ribbon sides
Zip closure
Adjustable cross-body/shoulder strap
Handles

23 1/2“ L x 6” W x 515 1/2” H, expands to 12 1/2” W

Ribbon
Size 11 and 12 glass beads
Zipper
Cotton
Polyester

Investments ($312.50)

75% ($250.00) Directly to artist Brook LaFloe
25% ($62.50) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

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Toddler Indigenous Montessori Ribbon Apron

$45.00

“Toddler Indigenous Montessori Ribbon Apron”

Keep clean clothes and work in style while building a cultural identity with the #Niniijaanis Toddler Indigenous Montessori Ribbon Apron, brought to you by Janice LaFloe. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Saint Paul, MN.

Hand made by Janice LaFloe
Working ribbon apron for 1-3 years of age, once walking
Pair of matching napkins (2)
Velcro closure
Elastic necktie
Curriculum included with purchase

Apron: 18 3/4 ” L x 13 1/2” W
Waist tie: 13 1/4” L
Napkins: 4” x 4” approximately

Cotton
Ribbon
Elastic
Velcro

Investments ($45.00)

As part of the social benefit of your purchase, Niniijaanis will give away the same item to an early childhood program partner or nominated child/family. Your purchase covers the material cost portion of the giveaway item (not including labor). You will get to select the recipient of the give away item.

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Mashkode-bizhikii Horn Rattle

$60.00

“Mashkode-bizhikii Horn Rattle”

Mashkode-bizhikii, the buffalo sustained life physically and culturally for many Plains and Woodland tribes. We honor Mashkode-bizhikii and their teachings by sharing them with our young ones and the next generation, made possible with the #Niniijaanis Mashkode-bizhikii Horn Rattle brought to you by Dakota Gunville. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Belcourt, ND.

Hand crafted and assembled by Dakota Gunville
Curriculum included with language contributions from Marshall Asini

Varies on horn size (approximately 11” L x 6” W x 3.5”H)

Buffalo Horn
Raw hide
Beans
Metal pellets
Clear enamel finish

Investments ($60.00)

75% ($45) Directly to artist Dakota Gunville
25% ($15) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

Mikinaak Shell Rattle

$40.00

“Mikinaak Shell Rattle”

Mikinaak, the turtle is one of the 7 grandfather teachings for many Plains and Woodland tribes, including an original clan animal for the Anishinaabeg. We honor Mikinaakwag and their teachings by sharing them with our young ones and the next generation, made possible with the #Niniijaanis Mikinaak Rattle brought to you by Dakota Gunville. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Belcourt, ND.

Varies depending on shell size (approximately 6”L x 5”W x 2”H)

Turtle Shell
Raw hide
Beans
Metal pellets

Investments ($40.00)

75% ($30) Directly to artist Dakota Gunville
25% ($10) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

Upcycled Treasure Ribbon Overall

$62.50

“Upcycled Treasure Ribbon Overall”

An amazing repurposed overall dress, Native style. Take home the #OneofOnes , brought to you by the Buckanaga Social Club. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | McGregor, MN.

Custom designed ribbon overall dress by Alyssa Buckanaga
Dress falls above the knee

Women’s Small-Medium

Cotton
Leather
Ribbon
Rik rak
Silver

75% ($50.00) Directly to Alyssa of the Buckanaga Social Club
25% ($12.50) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

Dabaadendiziwin Shirt

$75.00

“Dabaadendiziwin Shirt”

Dabaadendiziwin, “s/he thinks little of themselves” as demonstrated through humility. Humility is one of the 7 Anishinaabe teachings brought to us by the wolf, included in the #OneofOnes Dabaadendiziwin Shirt, brought to you by Marshall Asini. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Dunseith, ND.

Designed and sewn by Marshall Asini
APT.9 brand long sleeve polo dress shirt
Classic Fit

Men’s XL

Cotton
Buttons

Investments ($75.00)

75% ($60.00) to Marshall Asini
25% ($15.00) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways