NISHIN GRADUATES!
NISHIN GRADUATES!
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CONGRATULATIONS!
The TCAPS Indigenous Education Program celebrates your academic success in walking the stage and transitioning into a new chapter of life!
Best wishes on your next chapter into young adulthood.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
INDIGENOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR PROGRAM UPDATES
INDIGENOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR PROGRAM UPDATES
meetings
meetings
We had the opportunity to connect at a Parent Meeting on May 3 to receive input on next school year's objectives and grant program.
Attended MMIW event at Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa (GTB) and had the opportunity to meet community members and GTB employees.
Attended a special Board Meeting on May 22 regarding the graduation dress code. All voted in favor of revising policy 5460. The revision allows graduates to bead their graduation caps!
Met with the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa on May 1 and May 23 to provide information not only about Title VI but other grant-funded programs at TCAPS and how they provide support to our students.
In addition, met with NMC and Great Discovery Pier to discuss opportunities for students.
All meetings provided valuable information and opportunity.
Cultural Connects
Cultural Connects
Students at West Middle School learned about the history of ledger art and created their own "ledger art" on the lined paper used to practice cursive writing in 90's elementary schools.
Students at Traverse City High School tested their Indigenous / Anishinaabek knowledge in a Kahoot game with prizes sponsored by Northwest Michigan College.
We will connect at West Senior High to smudge in June.
What is smudging?
Welcome Mrs. Adams!
Welcome Mrs. Adams!
Mrs. Adams joined us in May at Traverse Heights Elementary as the on-site Indigenous Education teaching aide.
She has a background working in Elementary Education and has worked with an Indigenous Education program in California.
Mrs. Adams is excited to join the program and looks forward to assisting students.
JUNE 8: TITLE VI FAMILY END-OF-YEAR GET TOGETHER!
JUNE 8: TITLE VI FAMILY END-OF-YEAR GET TOGETHER!
Please join us for an end-of-year get-together on Thursday, June 8 at 6 pm at Traverse City High School.
We will gather for kickball, hotdogs, and fun! Feel free to bring a dish and your lawn/powwow chairs.
Parents: national and local health and prevention resources will be made available.
RSVP by Wednesday, June 7 at 12 pm, this allows us to plan how much food to bring.
Event Address:
Traverse City High School
3962 Three Mile Road North
Traverse City, MI 49686
To volunteer or questions contact Summer Baldwin (231) 933-5897 or baldwinsu@tcaps.net
JUNE 12: INDIGENOUS EDUCATION PARENT COMMITTEE END-OF-YEAR MEETING
JUNE 12: INDIGENOUS EDUCATION PARENT COMMITTEE END-OF-YEAR MEETING
Parent Committee End-of-Year Meeting - Monday, June 12, at 6:00 PM
In-Person:
West Middle School Library
3950 Silver Lake Road
Traverse City, MI 49684
Google Meet:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/grn-jygb-qza
Or dial: (US) +1 208-696-2640 PIN: 626 281 871#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/grn-jygb-qza
Notice sent via email on file April 21, 2023.
JUNE 22: TITLE VI / INDIGENOUS EDUCATION MANITOU SAIL
JUNE 22: TITLE VI / INDIGENOUS EDUCATION MANITOU SAIL
Title VI students and parent/guardian are invited for a sail on the Manitou Thursday, June 22!
Join Discovery Center & Pier with Traverse Tall Ship Company aboard the schooner Manitou! This sail will take you on a two-hour adventure around West Grand Traverse Bay. Help the crew raise the sails and feel the spray of the bay on your cheeks. Or just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023
Arrive by: 9:30 am
Return to Pier: 12:00 pm
Participants: Title VI student and parent/guardian
Sail Minimum: 20
Sail Maximum: 58
First come first serve.
Must RSVP by June 20 at 5pm,
CLICK HERE to RSVP.
TCAPS INDIGENOUS ED SUMMER BREAK BOOK REVIEWS
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!
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!
TCAPS INDIGENOUS EDUCATION STUDENTS MAKING MOVES!
TCAPS INDIGENOUS EDUCATION STUDENTS MAKING MOVES!
Congratulations to our Senior academic award recipients!
Dannie Arnold: Gold Pin and Cord
Isaac McClellan: Gold Pin and Cord
Sophia Santigo: Academic Letter
Congratulations to William, a West Senior High student, for your acceptance into the 2023 National Native American Fish and Wildlife Summer Youth Practicum!
INDIGENOUS YOUTH RESOURCES
INDIGENOUS YOUTH RESOURCES
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
community events and gatherings
community events and gatherings
May/June: Nenaandawe'iwejig: Traditional Healing. Services are available for all Native American people and families. Download Flyer.
Mondays: Youth & Community Open Drum Nights at GTB M-22 Youth building from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Click here for more information.
Saturday, June 10: Financial Literacy Basic Workshop from 10 am to 2 pm. Everyone welcome! Click here for more information.
Saturday, June 10: Discover Fishing at the Pier for youth ages 9 to 14. Download flyer.
Saturday, June 17: NMC Graduation Celebration Powwow
Saturday, June 17: Angeline Boulley at Odawa Casino Ovation Hall. Visit website for details and to RSVP.
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.
camp opportunity for high school students
camp opportunity for high school students
Grand Valley State University: Anishinaabe Student Leadership Camp
Participants: entering 9th to 12th grade students who identify as Native American
Camp Dates: June 19 - June 22, 2023
Application Deadline: June 5, 2023
LEISURE
LEISURE
Reads
Reads
This month's themed suggested reads are based on the summer season:
This month's themed suggested reads are based on the summer season:
Mii maanda ezhi-gkendmaanh: This Is How I know by Jennifer Leason
Reading Age 3-7, Grade level pre-k to 3rd, 44 pages.
Mayabeekamneeboon Blueberry Patch by Jennifer Leason
Reading age 5-6 years old, grade level 1-3, 32 pages.Powwow Summer: A Family Celebrates the Circle of Life by Marcie R. Rendon
Reading age 7-12 years old, grade level 5-8, 48 pages.The Summer of Bitter and Sweet by Jen Ferguson
Reading age 13-17 years old, grade level 7-12, 384 pages.
Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley
Reading age 14-18 years old, grade level 8-12, 400 pages
TELEVISION SERIES
TELEVISION SERIES
Hey adults, if you're looking to stay indoors and in search of a binge-worthy show check out Reservation Dogs and Dark Winds. Both shows have new season releases in the upcoming months.
RESERVATION DOGS
RESERVATION DOGS
"Comedy series about four Native American teenagers growing up on a reservation in eastern Oklahoma." Sourced from IMDB.
Reservation Dogs season 3 release on August 2, 2023.
DARK WINDS
DARK WINDS
"Follows Leaphorn and Chee, two Navajo police officers in the 1970s Southwest that are forced to challenge their own spiritual beliefs when they search for clues in a double murder case." Sourced from IMDB.
Dark Winds season 2 release on July 30, 2023.
DID YOU KNOW?
DID YOU KNOW?
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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