It is rough and I’m still making some changes here and there, but I tried to render this portrait best I could. Tell me what you think (good and/or bad) :o)
this is so amazing! i am so honored and humbled that you took the time to draw a picture of me. You are wonderful <3 And this drawing is so beautiful.
This formula can be applied to several situations and can be applied to adults as well. The goal is to open up communication between two individuals while allowing both persons needs to be met while maintaining individuality.
my 2nd grader’s school work.
Little Bear: “I used logical reasoning”
this is still one of my favorite things ever
(via sunlight-chaser)
One of the most important reasons to encourage an individual rather than praise them is to empower that individual. If I give you praise then I am telling you that you need my approval, that your worth is determined by me; when you should be able to define your own worth without seeking out approval from another. This seeking approval can come naturally because many of us want our loved ones to value what we think, feel, and do, and wanting the approval of a loved one is not a bad thing necessarily but one can be supportive while encouraging an individual. Praise is instant gratification; praise is here and gone in a second. “Oh, that’s nice,” the teacher says to the child who just showed them his or her artwork. The child sought attention and appreciation, received a typical response, and returns to their seat. Sure, saying “that’s nice” is a nice thing to say but encouraging statements leave a greater impact and truly shows the individual that you are paying attention. By saying “that’s nice” the teacher has given the child their approval. That tells the child what they did is important if the teacher says so, reinforcing authority, rather than encouraging positive self-esteem.
Little Bear–at the Marysville Winter Powow Feb. 15th, winning the writing contest in her age division. Her Poem “Little Horse” will be published in the American Indian Education Program Chapbook.
“I don’t want to go to school” ~Little Bear
LB won in the writing contest, in her age division. <3
Little Bear gathering strawberries: te kapa hapay k'awim e'nnaan (Maidu)
Gardening Tips:
Strawberries are a regenerative plant that will spread out as long as their is more room. While the plant is busy spreading out, and dropping roots, they rarely grow their berries. If you want your plant to flower keep it in a separate container/pot; so they can focus their energy on flowering rather than spreading.
Little Bear working on applying tules to the tule hut. Summer 2013
homoyaabemi kaantee? How are you all? I noticed I have a few new followers and I don’t think I have ever done an introduction post, so it is well overdue.
This blog is supposed to act as an educational tool and supportive space for Native Americans/First Nations people, and people of color. Most of the topics are about racism; cultural preservation, Idle No More, and environmental issues.
My name is Melissa Snowy Owl Rose Whitecotton; I go by Snowy Owl, Snowy for short. I live in Northern California, Maidu country. I grew up in a very small, rural town in the foothills and now I live in the valley. I have a daughter, whose name is Little Bear, she is seven years old. I am twenty six years old. I am Choctaw, Cherokee, and Cayuga; I am also white. I am biracial with white passing privileges. I identify as Native American. I work for an American Indian Education Program. I teach fancy shawl and jingle dance. I also am a resource specialist; I advocate for our native students, monitor their grades and tutor, and teach Indigenous crafts. I am an artist; I sing, drum (powwow music), dance, paint, illustrate, and write. I am pansexual- with a preference for women. Two spirit. I am coping with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. My daughter and I have ASD ( Autism Spectrum Disorder ).
I truly wish to hear from all of you about anything. I love getting submissions of any kind: photos, selfies, information, and news. I also love receiving messages containing your beliefs and thoughts. I hope this can be a safe space for you to open up. <3
