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INDIGENOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR PROGRAM UPDATE
Indigenous Education students share jokes with Captain Jamie for an opportunity to steer the Manitou! June 22, 2023 Title VI Sail
Aanii! Behneh!
I would like to take this opportunity to say chi miigwech to the families, students, Indigenous Education Kiinomaage, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Education Program/Cultural Program/Elected Leadership, and TCAPS for an exceptional school year working as your new Indigenous Education Coordinator. A special thank you to Amber Ochoa for being by my side every step of the way providing guidance, support, and encouragement! I'm most appreciative of everyone's kindness and community extended not only to myself but my family.
This 22/23 school year we had the opportunity as a program to connect with one another on varying occasions. Some of those opportunities for connection were in the classroom, Parent Committee meetings, on-site Indigenous Education rooms, powwow workouts, Odemin teaching, smudging together, around our future food sovereignty garden, in the school front office, playing kickball, and most recently sailing on the Manitou!
I'm looking forward to this upcoming school year and connecting through culture and education! We will have an opportunity to meet at least once a month with students and families for various evening activities to promote community and culture. Information will be shared through TCAPS communications and this newsletter! The Indigenous Ed newsletter will resume in September 2023 as I too will soon be on summer break with the kiddos. I will be monitoring emails and the program cellphone during summer break. Please email me if you have ideas for evening activities! This request is not limited to just ideas for evening activities, feel free to reach out any time you would like to share ideas, feedback, or seeking resources. After all, our program is here to serve you!
Again, thank you, oose, peshaiyu for allowing me the opportunity to help with our next generation, it has been an honor and privilege.
Respectfully,
Summer Baldwin
Office: (231) 933-5897
Call/text: (231) 499-2421
email: baldwinsu@tcaps.net
2023/24 Indigenous Education Parent Committee Meetings
2023/24 Parent Committee Meetings have been scheduled at West Middle School and virtually via Google Meet. Parent Committee meetings are an opportunity to get involved in the Indigenous Education Program and provide input to the program.
September 11, 2023 - Election of Officers
November 13, 2023
February 12, 2024
March 11, 2024 - Annual Public Meeting
June 10, 2024 - End-of-Year Meeting
TCAPS INDIGENOUS ED SUMMER BREAK BOOK REVIEWS
Summer break book reviews!
TCAPS Indigenous Education is seeking Indigenous Education student book lovers to read and provide reviews of books written by Indigenous authors over the 2023 summer vacation!
Who can submit? TCAPS Indigenous Education Students
What to submit? Provide a book review of Indigenous-authored books. Submissions can be written, video, or audio. Birchbark Books' website is a great resource to find Indigenous-authored books.
When to submit? Summer break 2023
Multiple book reviews are welcomed and encouraged!
An anonymous and fellow book worm donor sponsored two $10 gift cards!
Winners will be selected on the first day of school (September 5, 2023).
For more information and to submit click here!
TCAPS INDIGENOUS ED CALL FOR STUDENT ART!
A call for art from TCAPS Indigenous Education students!
The TCAPS Indigenous Education Program wants to share art from the talented students in their program. Art submissions may be used for visual aides for events, presentations, and our social media channels for the upcoming 2023 - 2024 school year!
Who can submit? TCAPS Indigenous Education Students
When to submit? Summer break 2023
What to submit? Diverse mediums of art accepted. Details on the form.
For more information and to submit click here!
INDIGENOUS YOUTH RESOURCES for MENTAL HEALTH AND PREVENTION
COMMUNITY
community events and gatherings
Monday, July 3: Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek Powwow at the National Cherry Fest Festival
Saturday, August 19 & Sunday, August 20: Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Powwow
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa's Programs hosts events year around. Visit their website for a calendar of events.
SPECIAL INVITATION FROM DISCOVERY CENTER & PIER
Discovery Center & Pier shared a special invitation to our program participants for the summer. Please see the email below:
Good Morning!
I wanted to reach out to let you know that Discovery Center & Pier can offer free boat rides with Discovery Cruises again this year as part of our All Aboard! program. These tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis (this includes other organizations that work with youth and people with disabilities in our region) with a limited number of tickets on Discovery Cruise's Bay Sightseeing Cruise or Family Fun Tour. If you know of any families that might be interested in this experience, please have them reach out to me directly via email and send me the following information:
First and Last Name of Adult
First and Last Name of Each Child
Age of Each Child
Adult Phone Number
Adult Email Address
Organization Name
Preferred Date (these tickets are good for Bay Sightseeing Cruises or Family Fun Tour ONLY): Here is a link to their schedule
Please let me know of any required physical accommodations so we can discuss a few options for individuals to participate.
Please let me know if you have any questions! We look forward to a summer full of programs!
Best,
Stephanie Rustem
she/her/hers
Program & Fundraising Coordinator
Discovery Center & Pier
13170 SW Bay Shore Dr, Suite 100
Traverse City, MI 49684
(C): 517-285-8103
(E): stephanie@discoverygreatlakes.org
LEISURE
Reads
This month's themed suggested reads are based on powwows:
Bowwow Powwow by Brenda J. Child
Reading age 3-7 years old, grade level 1-2, 32 pages
Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids by Cynthia L Smith
Reading age 10-12 years old, grade level 3-7, 320 pages
Powwow Summer by Nahanni Shingoose
Reading age 13-18 years old, grade level 4+, 176 pages
The Last Powwow by That Native Thomas and Steven Paul Judd
Reading age: for the adults, 393 pages
There There by Tommy Orange
Reading age: for the adults, 304 pages
TUNE IN
THE GREAT OUTDOORS!
Nibi: Spirit of our Waters Sail
"Explore the connection the Anishinaabe, Grand Traverse Bay's ancestral residents, had to the Bay. Tera John, a Knowledge Carrier and Storykeeper from the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, will be our guide as Manitou sails across the waters that have been a vital resource since time immemorial." Visit the Traverse Tall Ship Co.'s website for price ticket prices and more information.
Old Indian Trail
The Old Indian Trail spans from Cadillac to Traverse City and was used as a trail by Anishinaabe ancestors. Check out the Cadillac Area Vistors Bureau website for more information and a map!
Traverse City Area Public Schools Indigenous Education
231.933.5897 (office)
231.499.2421 (cell)
Indigenous Education Office
Traverse City High School
3962 Three Mile Road North
Traverse City, MI 49686
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