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

Shout out to Eastern Middle School Indigenous Education students! Currently, there are 3 students with all A's! Congratulations Solveig, Sophia, and Brock! There are 12 students with 3 A's or more, 10 have 4 A's or more, and 5 have 5 A's or more! 

A huge shout out and Lilili to our Academic Award Recipients at West Senior High School! Way to go Luke, Tayen, Evie, Jonah, and Kamile! 

West Senior High School students have also started a Native American Club. We are proud of you for creating community and space. The club meets every Thursday at 7:40 am in B101.

Applications are Open for  2024 Champions for Change 

Center for Native American Youth launches the 2024 Champions for Change Applications.

 The Champions for Change program recognizes and celebrates five Native youth leaders from across the nation who are making positive impacts in their communities. All Native youth are invited to apply!  

The Champions for Change program acknowledges the efforts of young Native leaders, supports their leadership growth, enhances their network, and provides opportunities for advocacy at a national level.

For more information visit the Center for Native American Youth website.

Application Deadline: October 22, 2023

Apply today!

How to Report Bullying at TCAPS

Traverse City Area Public Schools takes bullying very seriously and will investigate all reported incidents. Reports can be made by contacting your school office or by filling out the TCAPS Bullying Preventions & Intervention Incident Reporting Form.  

All reported incidents reported will follow the bullying/cyberbullying investigative process.

Kendaasowin (the art of learning), the 7 Grandfather Teachings do not include mean-spirited behavior as part of our traditional way of life. Research has shown that when a person is not a part of something or excluded their life longevity and ability to learn are impacted. Let's all lend a hand in stopping bullying and promoting the traditional practice of love. 

Bullying prevention resources:

• Life hacks to deal with bullying by our relatives at We R Native.

• Stopbullying.gov

What Is Domestic Abuse?

"Domestic abuse, also called "domestic violence" or "intimate partner violence", can be defined as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. Abuse is physical, sexual, emotional, economic or psychological actions or threats of actions that influence another person. This includes any behaviors that frighten, intimidate, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, injure, or wound someone. Domestic abuse can happen to anyone of any race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender. It can occur within a range of relationships including couples who are married, living together or dating. Domestic violence affects people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and education levels. "  - United Nations

Help is available. 

Resources:

• Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault/Abuse (DVSA)

• National Domestic Violence Hotline (24/7, for survivors & victims): 1.800.799.7233, or text LOVEIS to 22522

• National Indigenous Women's Resource Center

• We R Native - Relationships & Dating, Abuse & violence link

• Local and National Resources for wellness

Reads

Spooky suggested reads:

• Those That Cause Fear  by Neil Christopher, Illustrated by Germaine Arnattaujuq (Arnaktauyok)

Reading age 6-8  years old, grade level 1-3. 48 pages.

• The Caterpillar Woman by Nadia Sammurtok, Illustrated by Carolyn Gan

Reading age 7 - 9 years old. Grade level 2-4. 32 pages.

• Kiviuq and the Mermaids by Noel McDermott, Illustrated by Toma Feizo Gas

Reading age 9 - 12 years old. Grade level 4 - 8. 40 pages.

• Harvest House by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Reading age 12 - 17 years old. 320 pages.

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