Odewmin Giizis 🍓
Odewmin Giizis 🍓
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June 2024
June 2024
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
ANNOUNCEMENTS & UPDATES
Chi Niishin Graduates!
Chi Niishin Graduates!
Congratulations to all the 2024 graduates and those who helped them get across the stage and on to their next step in life.
Through hard work and dedication, our graduates have overcome the academic milestones for themselves, their families, and community. We are all very proud of you and wish you the very best!
A note from the Indigenous Education Coordinator
A note from the Indigenous Education Coordinator
Behneh (Shoshone greeting)!
Behneh (Shoshone greeting)!
With one year in the books as your Indigenous Education Coordinator, I want to thank each of you for your support of our program and our youth. There has been a great amount of support from families, community members, teachers, staff, and administration in contributing to our next generation. Through community care our children thrive!
This year we had the opportunity to connect and there may or may not be a correlation but attendance of our students increased! When students are in school they are learning and working towards building a greater future. We are excited to see the growth that will come and encourage our students to continue to challenge themselves academically through the summer. To that end, we are hosting our Summer Book Review program, Gda-Gindaasomin. You can find additional details below in the "opportunity" section of the newsletter or at this link.
June's newsletter is the last Indigenous Education Program newsletter of the 2023/24 school year. Our office will be closed for the summer. We wish you a memorable and safe summer break!
Respectfully,
Summer Baldwin
TCAPS Indigenous Education Coordinator
ANISHINAABE EXPRESSIVE CULTURE SERIES
ANISHINAABE EXPRESSIVE CULTURE SERIES
The Anishinaabe Expressive Culture Series has concluded for the school year. Miigwech / Oose (thank you) to all who had a hand in a successful year of sharing and celebrating Indigenous culture with the community.
Be sure to follow us on social media and visit this newsletter for updates next school year!
Opportunities
Opportunities
Gda-Gindaasomin: Summer break book reviews!
TCAPS Indigenous Education is seeking Indigenous Education student book lovers to read and provide reviews of books over summer break!
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.
When to submit? Summer break
Multiple book reviews are welcomed and encouraged!
An anonymous and fellow bookworm donor sponsored two $10 gift cards!
Winners will be selected and notified on the first day of school (September 3, 2024).
For more information and to submit click here! 👈
TCAPS Indigenous Education Powwow Dance Group - Seeking Interest
TCAPS Indigenous Education Powwow Dance Group - Seeking Interest
TCAPS Indigenous Education program is interested in creating a powwow dance group of students in the Title VI program. We are seeking interest from program participants. If your child would be interested in this opportunity please take a moment to complete this Google Form.
Who: TCAPS Indigenous Education Students
What: The group will provide students the opportunity to celebrate and educate about Indigenous culture through dance. In addition, students will have the opportunity to connect in community, enhance leadership skills, practice public speaking, and have access to mentor opportunities.
Follow-up communication can be expected in September 2024 to those who complete the interest form.
Michigan Music Education Association Young Composers of Michigan 2025
Michigan Music Education Association Young Composers of Michigan 2025
What: The Michigan Music Education Association Young Composers of Michigan is seeking submissions! The Young Composers of Michigan (YCM) provides an opportunity for students from Michigan to have their creative work heard, recognized, and celebrated. YCM aims to support the development of students as Creators, Producers and Performers.
Your work can be FEATURED in a LIVE PERFORMANCE on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids Michigan as part of the 2025 Michigan Music Conference.
Who: All K-12 students throughout Michigan are eligible to submit their composition(s) for feedback and comments from highly experienced musicians, composers, and music industry professionals.
Deadline: June 15, 2024
Submit a composition here: https://shorturl.at/enQ12
Volunteer & Mentor Opportunity:
Professional composers in Michigan who would like to mentor or help with selections for the concert please contact Kasey Julian at (248) 449-1400 ext. 4110 or email kasey.julian@novik12.org
If you would like to volunteer at the event please fill out this form.
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) North American Indigenous Health Scholars Program
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) North American Indigenous Health Scholars Program
What: Designed for Indigenous high school students passionate about science and exploring the healthcare field
Who: Indigenous high school students entering 9-12 grade in the 2024/25 school year.
Camp Dates: July 19 - July 21, 2024
Deadline: June 21, 2024
For more information or questions contact
ARTS
ARTS
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
Roman Leask, State Finalist
Keelin Dunsmore-Stempki breaks East Middle School high jump record!
Evi Burtt takes the track for the 1600 meter.
Emelie Frechette recognized at the track.
Diamond Temoke and his relay team place 3rd in the 4th & 5th Grade All-City Track Meet.
Amarah Lesperance flys past an opponent at a lacrosse game! (photo source Record Eagle)
COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY
Community Events & Gatherings
Community Events & Gatherings
Tribal Events & Gatherings, June 2024, we added a couple local powwows as well that will be occurring through the summer:
Tribal Events & Gatherings, June 2024, we added a couple local powwows as well that will be occurring through the summer:
MONDAY TO THURSDAY: Virtual Anishinaabemowin Classes from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join by clicking the link, https:/bit.ly/GTB_Anishinaabemowin
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, & FRIDAYS: June Music Lessons in person at the Heritage Library and on Zoom
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, & THURSDAYS: Aambe Nagamodaa (drum practice) with Ryan Memberto from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Monday at Peshawbestown PowWow Grounds, Wednesday at the 3-Mile Office, and Thursday at the Charlevoix office (next Thursday in Benzie, alternating locations on Thursdays).
WEDNESDAYS: Anishinaabemowin In-Person Classes at the GTB 3-Mile office from 5 pm to 7 pm
SATURDAYS Kids/Family Wing Chung Kung Fu! (Ages: 4-75) at the Heritage Library from 11 am to 12:30 pm
SATURDAY, JUNE 1: Traverse Area District Library Summer Reading Club Sign-Up
MONDAY, JUNE 3: GVSU Anishinaabe Student Leadership Camp Deadline
MONDAY, JUNE 10: TCAPS Indigenous Education Parent Committee End-of-Year Meeting at West Middle School Library / Google from 6 pm to 7 pm
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY JUNE 20-22: Youth Gathering of Native Americans for Indigenous youth between 12 to 24 years old. At the Strongheart Center from 10 am to 5 pm.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21: North American Indigenous Health Scholars Program Deadline
LOCAL POWWOWS DURING SUMMER BREAK
TUESDAY, JULY 2: Cherry Fest: Kchi Wiikwedong Anishinaabek PowWow from 10 am to 2 pm in Traverse City, MI
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 17/18: KCHI WIIKWEDONG ANISHINAABEK MAAWNJIDOWIN Contest PowWow in Peshawbestown, MI
If you have not attended a powwow before please find a link to Powwow 101 frequently asked questions.
All events listed above are 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
Literature
Literature
Reads
Reads
Jingtamok (powwow) season is upon us!
Jingtamok (powwow) season is upon us!
You guessed it, June's themed book recommendation is powwow.
You guessed it, June's themed book recommendation is powwow.
Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee Creek)
Reading age 4 - 8 years old, grade level pre-K to 3rd. 32 pages.
Finding My Dance by Ria Thunderchild (Ho-Chunk and Sandia Pueblo)
Reading age 4 - 8 years old, grade level pre-K to 3rd. 40 pages.
Waci! Dance! by Sage Speidel (Rock Hunkpapa Lakota Nation and Sapotaweyak Cree Nation)
Reading age 7 - 10 years old, grade level 2nd to 5th. 24 pages.
We Still Belong by Christine Day (Upper Skagit)
Reading Age is 8 - 12 years old, grade level 3rd to 7th. 256 pages.
Son Who Returns by Gary Robinson (Choctaw and Cherokee)
Reading age 12-16 years old, grade 8th to 12th. 120 pages.
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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