MANIDOO GIIZOONS (Little Spirit Moon)
MANIDOO GIIZOONS (Little Spirit Moon)
December 2023
December 2023
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
Indigenous Education Coordinator November Recap
Indigenous Education Coordinator November Recap
Behneh! Boozhoo!
This Native American Heritage Month we had the opportunity to gather and share about the Anishinaabe and Indigenous people across Turtle Island. The video is a quick recap of Native American Heritage Month. Students at Westwoods had the opportunity to handle the items and ask questions before they were directed where to display them for their classmates to see. Students at Long Lake had story time. Traverse City High School students made bling bracelets. All students were invited to participate in Native American Heritage Month Fashion Week.
As we approach mid-year I wanted to take a moment to revisit our program objectives and provide a brief update for each objective:
Increase Academic Achievement: School liaison Teaching Instructional Assistants (TIA) meet with Indigenous Education (IE) students weekly to address academic needs.
Increase knowledge of cultural identity and awareness: School displays are provided with cultural information, middle school students meet monthly during advisory for cultural connects. In November students learned about medicine plants. West Senior High students meet weekly on Thursdays. Information and visual representation is shared in all TCAPS Indigenous Education spaces. Information is shared by the IE Coordinator with TCAPS staff through a District newsletter.
Increase the graduation rate: High School TIA's monitor student's grades and attendance. If action is needed TIA's work with students, parent/guardian, or the GTB truancy intervention s specialist. TIA's provide information on opportunities post-high school to aid in encouraging students.
Increase prevention activities or violence: TCAPS Indigenous Education knows culture is prevention and continues to promote cultural involvement, awareness, and programming to work towards the objective. Prevention information is made available at all Anishinaabe Expressive Culture Series events and Indigenous Education Parent Committee meetings.
Increase parent participation: Information is shared with parents through this newsletter for TCAPS Indigenous Education events and Tribal community events to promote culture and increase parent participation. IE Parent Committee meetings and Anishinaabe Expressive Culture Series events are promoted through the newsletter, IE social media, and district communications to increase awareness of programming and offerings to parents.
Increase support for at-risk students: IE TIAs monitor students PowerSchool and communicate with building staff to stay informed of potential at-risk students. Advocacy and resources is provided for students and families.
Our program is honored to serve students and families.
Miigwech /Oose/Peshaiyu,
Summer Baldwin
Office: (231) 933-5897
Call/text: (231) 499-2421
email: baldwinsu@tcaps.net
ANISHINAABE EXPRESSIVE CULTURE SERIES
ANISHINAABE EXPRESSIVE CULTURE SERIES
Drum roll.....
December's Anishinaabe Expressive Culture Series event is Storytelling! Storytelling will be provided by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Culture Manager, Aaron Chivis.
The season of storytelling for Anishinaabe and many Indigenous people is in the winter. Storytelling has been a part of the Anishnaabe community for time immemorial. These moments are used for building community, sharing traditional stories, cultural customs, and providing life lessons.
What: Storytelling
When: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Where: West Middle School Library
Additional Information about the event:
In alignment with the theme of storytelling, the Traverse Area District Library will be present on-site with their Bookmobile! Students and families can check out books and set up a library account if they don't already have one. To set up an account on-site, please visit the TADL website to find out what documents you will need to bring with you.
The Bookmobile hosts an Indigenous library that was made possible through the funding of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa 2% Grant. To find these books on the Bookmobile consult with the librarian or search for the turtle symbol on the spine.
Unlike previous Anishinaabe Expressive Culture Series events this year, food will not be available at this event due to location restrictions.
This event is made possible through the collaboration of TCAPS Indigenous Education, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Culture Program, and Traverse Area District Libary.
Additional Information about storytelling:
Lee Obizaan Staples (Aazhoomog community) shares about sacred winter stories in a YouTube video.
Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo/Isante Dakota Indian) writes "The Winter Solstice Begins a Season of Storytelling and Ceremony" in the Smithsonian Magazine.
Zhaawnong Webb shares Nanaboozhoo Story, Nanaboozhoo and the spirit of the Maple tree on YouTube video.
If you have any questions please contact Summer Baldwin, TCAPS Indigenous Education Coordinator, (231) 933-5897 / baldwinsu@tcaps.net
We look forward to seeing you!
GROWTH
GROWTH
wins
wins
Lililili! Gna-gi-ji-too-naa'aa!
IE celebrations from West Middle School:
2 students of 18 have a 4.0 GPA!
11 of 18 students (61%) of students have over a 3.0 GPA!
IE celebrations from West Senior High School:
Congratulations Evi for perfect attendance!
Congratulations to the students with 1 excused absence: Dominic, Evi, Marleigh, Roman, and Tayen!
Model UN Win
Congratulations to Evi for bringing home second honors in her security council committee representing the United Kingdom at the Mid-American International Affairs Conference!
She tackled such heavy topics as the situation in Niger and the Middle East. The conference is meant for high school students with a focus on multilateral organizations. Way to go, Evi!
Opportunities
Opportunities
Young Tribal Leaders Art Contest
The BIA Division of Environmental Services and Cultural Resource Management is hosting a young tribal leaders art contest! Winning submissions will be featured in an online gallery. Awardees will also receive funding to share their work at the 2024 National Tribal and Indigenous Climate Conference!
Eligibility: Tribal citizens ages 14-30 years old
Themes: culture, environment, and climate
Deadline: Saturday, January 6, 2024
For more information and to apply: bia.gov/service/art-contest
Winners will be announced in February 2024.
National Weather Service WaterAware Junior Tribal Hydrologist Program
Students ages 12+ who are interested in receiving a certificate as a "Junior Tribal Hydrologist", will need to complete 4 one-hour sessions within a 6-month period.
1st session is River Basics and Water Cycle presentations and activities.
2nd session will concentrate on Floods and Flood Safety.
3rd session can be chosen from the list of topics below.
4th and final session will cover river forecasting and will include Hydro Hotseat simulation where the students become the river forecaster.
3rd Session Topics:
Flash flooding
River navigation (ship traffic) and economic impacts
Probabilistic river forecasting - using data ensembles
Drought (will be available in January)
Water Supply (will be available in January)
Students are asked to gather any Indigenous Knowledge about water/rivers from their Native community prior to the 3rd session. Their information is incorporated into presentations. That is the only outside assignment for the program.
NOAA Grant and Education Opportunities website.
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
Community Events & Gatherings
Community Events & Gatherings
Monday-Thursday: Virtual Anishinaabemowin Classes from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join by clicking the link, https:/bit.ly/GTB_Anishinaabemowin
Friday, December 8: Nadwèibiniyêk Bawating Wawyèwgawen Nottawaseppi People's Grand Rapids Round Dance from 6 pm to 11 pm at the Ballrom at McKay in Grand Rapids. Space is limited. For more information, please contact Northern Office Supervisor Camie Castaneda at 616.514.3662 or camie.castaneda@nhbp-nsn.gov.
Sunday, December 10: Youth Service E-gindaaso-jig (The Readers) Club - Zoom Read-Along at 5pm to 7 pm. All are welcome. Click here for more information.
Tuesday, December 12: Anishinaabe Expressive Culture Series - Storytelling at West Middle School Library from 6 pm to 7 pm. Details are provided above in this newsletter.
Tuesday, December 12: Online Reading and discussion of Winter’s Gifts, An Indigenous Celebration of Nature by Kaitlin Curtice at 7:30 pm. Registration and additional information.
Thursday, December 14: Youth Music Lessons - Presented by Heritage Library at Heritage Library & Online Via Zoom from 3 pm to 5 pm. Click here for additional information.
Monday, December 18: Youth Music Lessons - Presented by Heritage Library at Heritage Library & Online Via Zoom from 3 pm to 5 pm. Click here for additional information.
Monday, December 18: Anishinaabe Storytelling from 5 pm to 7 pm at the GTB 3 Mile Office, 845 Business Park Drive, Traverse City. Click here for additional information.
Tuesday, December 19: Youth Music Lessons - Presented by Heritage Library at Heritage Library & Online Via Zoom from 3 pm to 5 pm. Click here for additional information.
All events listed above are free and open to the public.
Local/Regional Tribal Event Calendars:
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa events website
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians event website
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians event website
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Tribe Youth Services and Heritage Library are hosting E-gindaaso-jig (The Readers) Club!
When: November & December from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
Where: GTB 3 mile office & M-22 Youth Building
Door prizes and incentives!
Additional details can be found on the flyer or by calling Leilani DeFoe at 231-631-990 or Delia Shawandase 231-463-5176.
LEISURE
LEISURE
Reads
Reads
December's suggested read with the theme of Storytelling:
December's suggested read with the theme of Storytelling:
Storyteller Skye: Teachings from My Ojibway Grandfather by Lindsay Christina King (Ojibway, Pikangikum First Nation)
Reading age 5-9 years old, grade level 1 - 2. 44 pages.
The Reluctant Storyteller by Art Coulson (Cherokee)
Reading age 8-12 years old, grade level 3-7. 80pages.
The Storyteller by Brandon Hobson (Cherokee)
Reading age 9 - 12 years old, grade level 4-7, 224 pages. Book trailer.
Madoodiswan: Sweatlodge by Leonard Moose (Anishinaabe) and Mary Moose (Anishinaabe)
All ages, 64 pages.
Our friends at Traverse City Area District Library composed a list of staff picks in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Miigwech for sharing your catalog of selections with us!
They mentioned they would also like to do a book recommendation list from students in the Indigenous Education Program! Please take a moment to complete this short submission form.
Watch
Watch
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