BASHKAKODE GIIZIS (Freezing Moon)

November 2023

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Indigenous Education Coordinator October Recap

Behneh! Boozhoo!

Please find a recap of our October...

Fall is a time for food for Anishinaabe. Courtade harvested corn they grew in their 3 Sisters Garden. Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Culture Manager, Aaron Chivis shared Fall teachings that included feasts and manoomin at the Anishinaabe Expressive Culture Series. The Anishinaabe Expressive Culture Series is hosted monthly focusing on Indigenous culture. The series is made possible by the Native American Heritage Fund Grant. Chi Miigwech Aaron for sharing Anishinaabe Fall teachings with us.

October hosts Indigenous Peoples' Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day is a day to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples. Students at Courtade sampled frybread bites, TCHS students participated in a smudge, and resources and information about the day were shared district-wide with TCAPS staff through the district newsletter.

It was a busy month for West Senior High School Native American Club. They updated a display case located outside of the main office and lunch room. The display includes a map and listing of all Tribal Nations represented at West Senior, books by Indigenous authors, and a skateboard by an Indigenous artist. They also connected in community to smudge and bead. If your student attends West Senior High they are invited to attend the meetings held every Thursday at 7:40 am in room B101.

I had the pleasure of visiting West Senior High School, Traverse City High School, and East Middle School which included connecting in community and smudging. Additional visits included TCAPS Montessori, Traverse City Central High School, Traverse Heights, Willow Hill, and Courtade.

This month please join us for an Indigenous Education Parent Committee Meeting and the Anishinaabe Expressive Culture Series. Details can be found down below in this month's newsletter!

Miigwech/Oose/Peshaiyu,

Summer Baldwin

Office: (231) 933-5897

Call/text: (231) 499-2421

email: baldwinsu@tcaps.net

Indigenous Education Parent Committee

Indigenous Education Parent Committee Meeting

November 13, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Locations: West Middle School Library and Google Meet

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zxn-rqkb-wwv

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 786-220-2092‬ PIN: ‪237 363 173‬#

More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zxn-rqkb-wwv

2023/24 Parent Committee Meetings

Locations: West Middle School and virtually via Google Meet
Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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

Parent Committee meetings are an opportunity to get involved in the Indigenous Education Program and provide input to the program.
Google Calendar of Indigenous Education Parent Committee Meetings.

Welcome Cheyenne Kiogima!

"Cheyenne Kiogima ndizhnikaaz. Mshkiki Giizis ndo-Anishinaabe noozwin.

Wiikwedohnsing ndojibaa. (I'm from Harbor Springs) Chiwiikwedong ndidaa. (I live in Traverse City.)

Anishinaabe ndaaw. (I'm Anishinaabe.) Waganakising Odawak ndodbendaagwaz. (Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians is the tribe I belong to.)"

Cheyenne joined the TCAPS Indigenous Education team in October providing student support to Willow Hill, Westwoods, and TCAPS Montessori. We are excited to have Cheyenne as part of the team! She brings with her the knowledge of Anishinaabemowin, graphic arts, and cultural knowledge.

Cheyenne is excited to be a part of the TCAPS community and hopes to be with the program for years to come. She enjoys spending time with family and pets, doing arts and crafts, learning about cultures and languages, listening to music of all kinds, gardening, and sharing learned life experiences. Join us in welcoming Cheyenne!

Lilili Gna-gi-ji-too-naa'aa! IE Student Wins!

Lililili! Gna-gi-ji-too-naa'aa!

IE celebrations from Courtade:

2 students were nominated for Courtade ROAR awards for modeling good citizenship!

2 IE students are members of the Student Run Credit Union in conjunction with TBA credit union. Courtade students hold positions ranging from bookkeeper to marketing to help run an actual banking branch for students within the school.

November is...

Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month. We celebrate and honor the rich history, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples.

We celebrate and honor who we are.

We are resilient, we are students, we are educators, we are collaborators, we are builders, we are talented, we are hilarious, we are profound, we are connecting, we are healing, we are innovators, we are creative, we are historians, we are steeped in cultural knowledge, we are.

Learn about Native American Heritage Month.

Native American Heritage Month Coloring Page by Caitlin Newago, Bad River Ojibwe.

National Scholarship Month

November is National Scholarship Month. This is a time to bring awareness to scholarships opportunities to current and future college students.

Below are a few scholarship opportunities:

Tips:

Be aware of deadlines.
Utilize writing centers and writing tool resources. i.e. Grammarly
Prepare text descriptions for online forms in a separate document to assist with spelling and grammar.
Seek out letters of recommendation early.
Get involved! Scholarship reviewers also review extracurriculars, clubs, and volunteering.
- TCAPS Indigenous Education Program offers volunteer opportunities and can also assist you in finding additional opportunities.
Awards, honors, and distinctions can get you noticed on a scholarship application.

Opportunities

Center for Native American Youth: Creative Native Call for Art

This year's theme is HOME & COMMUNITY

Native youth creatives: What does home mean to you? Is it friends, your identity, your body? Is community a physical place or people? What makes your home and your community uniquely yours?

Submit artwork that applies to the theme of home & community for the chance to receive national recognition and an award of $300.00. An artist between the ages of 15-24 will also be recognized as the grand prize winner and receive a $1,000.00 award.

You can view our previous submissions here. Submissions will be accepted electronically through the Creative Native Entry Form.

Click here for a complete list of 2023 Rules & Guidelines and here to review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

*To be eligible for the Grand Prize, artists must be between the ages of 15-24 years old.

Who can apply?
Native or Indigenous artists ages 5-24 who currently reside in the United States.

How can I apply?
Submit a high resolution image of art. Examples of art submissions include images of artwork in the following mediums: painting, drawing, pottery, photography, sculpture, traditional works including beadwork, jewelry, regalia, silversmithing and carving.

Where can I apply?
Click here

What if I have more questions?
Review our FAQ or email Samantha Hintz at samantha.hintz@aspeninsitute.org

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.

Apply here!

NOAA Grant and Education Opportunities website.

Reminders

Friendly Reminders from TCAPS Indigenous Education:

Please take a moment to let your voice be heard and complete the Parent Survey. Responses will be accepted through November 30, 2023.
Are your kiddies artists? Submit their art to be showcased in our program. For more information, click here.
Calling for book reviews from our book lovers! For more information, click here.

ANISHINAABE EXPRESSIVE CULTURE SERIES

November - We Gather Wednesdays

What: We Gather Wednesdays

When: Every Wednesday in November 2023 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Where: Indigenous Education Office, Traverse City High School

Indigenous people live and lived in community sharing stories and their lives. In these moments, Anishinaabe build community, pass on oral tradition and customs, and nurture their spirit. This month's Anishinaabe Expressive Culture Series is based on gathering in community. We will gather around crafting and conversation.

Please bring a current beading, sewing, knitting, or craft project. Limited craft supplies will be available. We recently received a sewing machine by donation, which will also be available for sewing on those ribbons in preparation for the round dance season.

Light snacks will be available. Recipes sourced from "Healthy Cooking, The Anishinaabek Way".
You are welcome to bring food, potluck style but not required.

If you have any questions please contact Summer Baldwin, TCAPS Indigenous Education Coordinator, (231) 933-5897 / baldwinsu@tcaps.net

We look forward to connecting with you in community!

COMMUNITY

Community Events & Gatherings

Monday through Thursday: Virtual Anishinaabemowin Classes from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join by clicking the link, https:/bit.ly/GTB_Anishinaabemowin
Wednesdays in November: In-Person Anishinaabemowin Classes at GTB 3 mile office from 5pm to 7 pm. All are welcome. Click here for more information.
Wednesdays in November: Anishinaabe Expressive Culture Series - We Gather Wednesdays at TCHS from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. See the above section for details.
Friday, November 3 - 5: Anishinaabemowin Fall Symposium at Strongheart Civic Center. Vist the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa events page for more information.
Tuesday, November 7: Bay Mills Behavioral Health Program presents sleep yoga on Zoom at 7:00 pm. Participants must sign a waiver to join.
Tuesday, November 14: Snow Snake - Goon Ginebig Workshop from 5 pm to 8 pm at GTB 3-Mile Office. Click here for more information.

Events listed in our newsletter are open to all.

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

Reads

Gratitude and Indigenous story of Thanksgiving-themed suggested reads:

Keepunumuk by Danielle Greendeer (Author), Anthony Perry (Author), Alexis Bunten (Author), Garry Meeches Sr. (Illustrator)

Reading age 3-7 years old, grade level prek-2. 32 pages. Read aloud.

Book can be found on Sora.

We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga by Traci Sorell (Author), Frane Lessac (Illustrator)

Reading age 1-7 years old, 32 pages. Read Aloud.

Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message by Chief Jake Swamp (Author), Jr. Erwin Printup (Illustrator)

Reading age 5 - 11 years old, 24 pages. Read aloud.

1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving by Catherine O'Neill Grace (Author)

Reading age 8 - 12 years old, grade level 3-7, 48 pages. Book review.

Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians But Were Afraid to Ask: Young Readers Edition by Anton Treuer

Reading age 12-18 years old, grade level 7-12, # pages. Book review.

Food as Medicine article by WeRNative

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.

Did you know your student can access books on a device?

SORA app - Books & Audiobooks

TCAPS students can access e-books and audiobooks on Sora. To log in students use their TCAPS login information. This month's reading recommendations include a book available on Sora.