29th Annual Conference • October 15-17, 2014

Thirtieth Annual Conference

MIEA... promote quality education, culture and unity for American Indians October 15-17, 2014 Shooting Star Event Center, Casino & Hotel Mahnomen, Minnesota

Visit the MIEA web site: www.minnesotaindianeducation.org

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Minnesota Indian Education Association

Ah-neen and Hau to our relatives and friends, Welcome to the Minnesota Indian Education Association’s Annual Indian Education Conference. We are honored to be the guests of the great White Earth Nation! This year we are teaming up with the Minnesota Department of Education to offer both the Indian Education Summit and the Minnesota Indian Education Association’s Conference consecutively. This decision was made in an effort to keep the summit and the conference as affordable as possible. We have many exciting presentations and workshops to offer all of our attendees. We hope that you take back to your school or organization lots of information and good ideas. We also welcome the “Native Youth Advisory” members, who will be meeting during the conference as well as giving out some welldeserved awards at the luncheon on Thursday. And of course, we would like to welcome all of the various colleges and vendors that are with us. A special welcome to all of the students that are participating in the conference. As you can see by your Agenda, the MIEA Conference will run with concurrent sessions through Friday afternoon. We hope that you will stay and take advantage of these sessions. Also, please note that our Silent Auction winners will be announced at the luncheon on Friday. If you are not there, those items will be put up to a live auction at that time (stick around, ‘cause it’s lots of fun)! The Pow-Wow will be held on Wednesday night and the Awards Banquet on Thursday night. Make sure that you attend these very special events. Mark your calendars…. In 2015, the MIEA Conference will be held November 4-6, at the Shooting Star Event Center, Mahnomen, MN. The Minnesota Indian Education Association is committed to improving our services to all of the Indian educators and students of our State. We welcome your feedback and your help, so please make sure you get involved in the Organization in some way. Miigwech!!! Pidamayaye!!!

Luann Frazer and Rick Haaland, MIEA Co Chairs

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MINNESOTA INDIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION 2014 Board of Directors





Co-Chairs

LuAnn Frazer, White Earth Nation



Rick Haaland, White Earth Nation

Vice-Chair



Jody Steile, White Earth Nation



Secretary

Billie Annette, White Earth Nation



Treasurer

Stephan Briggs, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa



Lisa Bellanger, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe



Bill Blackwell, Jr., Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa



Haley Brickner, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa



Stephen Briggs, Jr., Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa



Don Day, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe



Mary Beth Elhardt, Cherokee Nation



Dan Jones, Nicickousemenecaning First Nation



Justine Jourdain, Couchiching First Nation



Shirley Kampa, Manitou Rapids First Nations



Tom Mason, Rainy River First Nations Band of Ojibwe



Paula Morris, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe



Donna Norquay, Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe



Melissa Pope, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians



Priscilla Smith, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe



Ricky White, Naotkamegwanning First Nation



Ex-Officio Member

Dennis Olson, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa



Honorary Members



Jim Chase, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe



Barbara Kent, White Earth Nation



Teri Malbraaten, White Earth Nation



Shirley Schmidt, Blackfeet Nation

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Minnesota Indian Education Association

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15, 2014 Minnesota American Indian Education Summit Closing the Achievement Gap: Culturally Based Education Practices Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

MDE Registration

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Opening Ceremony (Event Center) Call to Order: LuAnn Frazer and Rick Haaland – Co-chairs, Minnesota Indian Education Association Opening Prayer: Marlene Stately – Spiritual Advisor, Leech Lake Reservation Drum Group: Prairie Thunder Honor Guard: White Earth Veterans Honor Guard 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM

Welcome Erma Vizenor – Chairwoman, White Earth Nation Brenda Cassellius, Ed.D. – Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Education

9:30 AM – 4:00 PM MIEA Student Lounge (Pine Bend/Richwood) A place where students can hang out, meet other students and participate in the creation of a mural. 9:45 AM – 10:15 AM American Indian Education in Minnesota Dennis W. Olson - Director of Indian Education, Minnesota Department of Education 10:00 AM -6:00 PM

MIEA Quiz Bowl Challenge (Pine Bend/Richwood)

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Keynote Address Martin Reinhardt, Ph. D. - Assistant Professor, Native American Studies, Northern Michigan University 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM MIEA Conference Registration (Event Center Lobby) MIEA Board of Directors Election (closed during luncheon) 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

MDE Breakout Sessions Culturally Responsive Education Practices: Focus on Food Sovereignty Martin Reinhardt, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Native American Studies, Northern Michigan University Closing the Achievement Gap Anton Treuer, Ph.D., Executive Director, American Indian Resource Center, Bemidji State University Check and Connect Jean Ness, Ed.D., University of Minnesota

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3:45 PM – 4:30 PM

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Public Question and Answer Session Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a question and answer session with representatives from the Minnesota Department of Education.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

MIEA Hand Games Competition in Memory of Bruce Carlson of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (Roy Lake Room) Brief discussion on the history of Hand Games and use among the Plains Tribes and the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. The remainder of the time will be spent on teaching the game on a team basis. Rules, hand signals, guesser and hider positions will be taught. Join as a participant or spectator. Moccasin Game instruction will also be given during this session Presenters: Steve Briggs, Stephan Briggs, Chuck Grolla, & Larry Anderson 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

MIEA Moccasin Games (Naytahwaush Room)

4:30 PM – 4:45 PM MDE Closing Session (Event Center) Prairie Thunder Drum Group 5:00 PM

Dinner on your own

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Powwow

THURSDAY OCTOBER 16, 2014 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM

Tai Chi Class / Workout for Early Birds with Dr. Brice Wilkinson (Richwood Rm)

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Conference Registration (Event Center Lobby) MIEA Board of Directors Election (closed during luncheon)

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Elder’s Lounge (Pine Point Room)

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

WORKSHOP SESSION I

Success for the Future Minnesota Indian Education Grant (Roy Lake Room) Presented by: Shirley Kampa and Dennis Olson - MDE Indian Education This is for representatives of schools and districts that received the 2013-2015 Success for the Future State of Minnesota Indian Education Grants. Attendees will discuss full understanding of the Success for the Future Report forms and deadlines. Native Youth Alliance of Minnesota (Naytahwaush Room) Presented by: Susan Beaulieu - Native Youth Alliance of Minnesota The mission of the Native Youth Alliance of Minnesota (NYAM) is to engage the eleven Tribal Nations of Minnesota, and natives living throughout the state, to ensure that native youth are prepared for a lifetime of choices, not circumstances. This will be accomplished through community based youth councils, statewide education, and the development of and implementation of an Indigenous Youth Research Center. This session will provide updates about the activities and initiatives of NYAM, new partnerships and collaborations, as well as information on how to get involved.

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Nurturing the Spirit: Beyond Behavior Management (Waubun Room) Presented by: Amy Donnan – Early Childhood Program Manager, Leech Lake Behavioral Health Opening Your Heart: Beyond Behavior Management is targeted to older teens, caregivers, teachers and anyone wanting to better understand the meaning of behavior and the importance of emotional understanding and compassion to facilitate healing and growth -- or learning. Visual Thinking Strategies: Art Makes Sense (Callaway Room) Presented by: Tom Kanthak Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) is an easy method for any teacher to engage students in the sensory activity of viewing Native art. Session participants will experience VTS and then relate this method to the engagement of the 20 senses. First Native American Focused Portable Planetarium (Rice Lake Room) Presented by: Wicoie Nandagikendan Early Childhood Immersion Program, Minneapolis, MN This is a unique opportunity for students of all ages to experience the First Native American focused portable planetarium. Bring the night sky in you your school with lessons created specifically around Dakota and Ojibwe Star knowledge. Shows can be created and detailed to the needs of your students/group. Lessons include an overview of the importance, meaning and uses of the stars for First Nation People. We currently offer interactive lessons and stories highlighting the Star Field, Earth, Native American Mythology, Solar System and Galaxy. 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

SPECIAL SESSION (White Earth Room)

safeTALK Presented by: Kaylea Burlingame and Byllie Jean Meade, White Earth Tribal Mental Health SafeTALK prepares anyone over the age of 15 to identify persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them to intervention resources. Participating in safeTALK will assist you in moving beyond missing, dismissing or avoiding suicide, identifying thoughts of suicide and applying steps to connect the person to suicide intervention caregivers. 10:30 AM- 11:45 AM

WORKSHOP SESSION II

Wisdom and Spirituality (Roy Lake Room) Presented by: Brice Wilkinson – Professor Emeritus, Winona State University Wisdom and Spirituality of Yaqui Indian warriors as told through Carlos Castenada in the capstone book, “Wheel of Time.” The first eight of his books are excerpted into a virtual ladder that anyone can live as an impeccable warrior. Come and explore. NYAM Tribal Youth Council Panel (Naytahwaush Room) Presented by: Eric Billiet – Minnesota Department of Education The Native Youth Alliance of Minnesota has a mission to ensure Native American youth are prepared for a lifetime of choices and not circumstances. Once of our strategies is supporting community based youth councils. Join us to learn about two different, but equally successful models of Native youth councils from the White Earth and Red Lake Nations. Tribal Nations Education Committee -TNEC (Waubun Room) Presented by: Tribal Nations Education Committee The Tribal Nations Education Committee is established by Tribal directive; with the mission to strengthen, protect and advance the overall education experience and opportunities for all tribal (American Indian) students, families and communities of Minnesota. This session will provide an update about TNEC initiatives. If Everyone Thinks Alike Nobody Is Thinking (Callaway Room) Presented by: Mike Parkhill - SayITFirst Inc., Ontario, Canada Content creation like books, Children’s shows, and translation tools need to get into the hands of children not only in schools but also before they reach school age. By Indigitization (digitizing indigenous knowledge), the Rainy River District School Board is seeing success in our language programs.

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Indigenous Knowledge: Returning to our Methods (Rice Lake Room) Presented by: Larry Aitken – Professor and Chair of American Indian Studies, Itasca Community College; Athena Aitken – presenter of issues pertaining to language revitalization and diversity training We as indigenous people know and have known ideas and methods that only recently western science has studied and endorsed. These practices and viewpoints are being re-defined as indigenous knowledge. From overall physical health to personal spiritual protection, everything in our world has something to offer or a lesson to teach. However, many of the traditional methods are only available to those who ask the right questions of the right people. Will we ever get to a place where our Native educators are equally articulate in traditional teachings as they are in western protocol? How can we encourage and promote concurrent learning? We will outline and describe indigenous knowledge with regard to healthcare and education. The Seven Generations and The Seven Grandfathers (Ogema Room) Presented by: James Kaagegaabaw Vukelich This talk will present the traditional teachings of the Anishinaabeg as a means of developing interconnectedness and interdependence. The seven grandfather teachings, the sacred law of the Anishinaabeg, show us how to lead “Mino-bimaadiziwin” a life of without contradiction or conflict, a life of peace and balance. 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Luncheon Keynote: Larry Aitken - Professor and Chair of American Indian Studies, Itasca Community College Lifetime Achievement Awards Native Youth Alliance of Minnesota Leadership Awards 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM WORKSHOP SESSION III Promoting Fair Special Education Evaluations of American Indian Students (Roy Lake Room) Presented by: Elizabeth Watkins - Division of Special Education, Minnesota Department of Education This workshop will review updated guidelines for school districts to determine whether American Indian students have disabilities and are in need of special education services. These guidelines have a broad reach and encompass factors that foster school success, with the underlying philosophy that special education evaluations must gather information to show whether problems in school are due to an innate disability on the part of the student or due to factors in the school environment. The workshop will emphasize the need for collaboration between families, Indian Education program staff and special education staff. The presentation will also include a short interview of racial disproportionality in special education. The updated guidelines were developed as a collaboration among the University of WisconsinRiver Falls, K-12 educators from around the state and the Minnesota Department of Education. Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program (Naytahwaush Room) Presented by: Lara Gerhardson, MN Indian Scholarship Program Learn about the application process of the MN Indian Scholarship Program, an important resource for students in Minnesota. Updates and information will be available. Come with your questions. Developing Assessment Plans for Reading Well by Third Grade (Waubun Room) Presented by: Cory Stai – Reading Content Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education This session will explore early reading assessments for monitoring students’ progress toward reading well by the end of third grade including components of reading types and uses of assessments and setting cut scores for various uses (MTSS/RtI intervention placement referrals progress monitoring etc.). Engaging Students with Dakota and Ojibwe Resources (Callaway Room) Presented by: Eden Bart and Ramona Kitto Stately- Minnesota Humanities Center The Minnesota Humanities Center’s Resource Collection contains award-winning educator resources that reflect the authentic narratives of today’s diverse student body. This session will focus on the Dakota and Ojibwe Resources.

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Indigenous Knowledge: Returning to our Methods (Rice Lake Room) Presented by: Larry Aitken – Professor and Chair of American Indian Studies, Itasca Community College; Athena Aitken – presenter of issues pertaining to language revitalization and diversity training We as indigenous people know and have known ideas and methods that only recently western science has studied and endorsed. These practices and viewpoints are being re-defined as indigenous knowledge. From overall physical health to personal spiritual protection, everything in our world has something to offer or a lesson to teach. However, many of the traditional methods are only available to those who ask the right questions of the right people. Will we ever get to a place where our Native educators are equally articulate in traditional teachings as they are in western protocol? How can we encourage and promote concurrent learning? We will outline and describe indigenous knowledge with regard to healthcare and education. Encouraging and Preparing Native Youth for a Career in Health Professions (White Earth Room) Presented by: Mary J. Owen, M.D. - Center of American Indian and Minority Health, University of Duluth Learn about the history and mission of the Center of American Indian and Minority Health at the University of Minnesota Duluth campus. Gather information about our program opportunities that you can share with the Native American students in your community and schools. Master of Tribal Administration and Governance (Ogema Room) Presented by Tadd Johnson - Professor and Chair of American Indian Studies, University of Minnesota Duluth The Master of Tribal Administration and Governance is an applied professional development degree designed to develop the knowledge and skills needed to work as an administrator in a tribal government. Students who currently work or aspire to work professionally in tribal governments or management positions will benefit from this program, which emphasizes both the acquisition of academic knowledge and the application of practical skills. The curriculum is based on the roles that tribal administrators, leaders and professionals play in formal and informal situations that support tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Traditional language and culture is an important thread throughout the program. Program delivery is designed to accommodate working professionals and support existing commitments to families and home communities. A combination of online delivery and several weekend meetings per semester provides face to face interaction with experts in each area of the curriculum including faculty, staff, special guests, and students 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

WORKSHOP SESSION IV

Simple Strategies to Differentiate Instruction (Roy Lake Room) Presented by: Wendy Behrens – Gifted & Talented Education Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education Differentiated instruction is a way of managing the diverse instructional needs of all students within a classroom. In this session we’ll discuss simple strategies that target groups of students based on instructional readiness, interests and learning style. Indians in Minnesota’s Public Art: A classroom project challenging old images and creating new ones (Naytahwaush Room) Presented by: Scott Russell, Healing Minnesota Stories Jim Bear Jacobs will offer a visual tour and critique of how Indians and early Minnesota history are depicted in the state Capitol and in other public art. Art teacher Rachel Latuff will discuss her curriculum using these images as a jumping-off point for students to create alternative public art. Students Creating Their Own Positive Futures (Waubun Room) Presented by: Cheryl Whitesitt - MN Future Problem Solving Program Problem solving skills can easily be taught in non-competitive and competitive settings by using relevant topics of today and tomorrow with respect to unique cultural needs locally and globally. The Creative Problem Solving (CPS) process is a powerful tool that can be applied to any complex situation in education business community and personal settings. This hands on breakout will give you an overview of the CPS process and will demonstrate skills that will inspire your students to become agents of change in their own communities.

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Teacher Development and Evaluation—Overview and Discussion (Callaway Room) Presented by: Tyler Livingston—Educator Evaluation Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Education Local districts and charters are required to implement a teacher development and evaluation system (TDE) that meets requirements in state law. Attendees will hear and overview of the requirements, learn about professional development opportunities offered through regional centers of excellence and regional service cooperatives, and have time for questions and answers with the presenter. First Native American Focused Portable Planetarium (Rice Lake Room) Presented by: Wicoie Nandagikendan Early Childhood Immersion Program, Minneapolis, MN This is a unique opportunity for students of all ages to experience the First Native American focused portable planetarium. Bring the night sky in you your school with lessons created specifically around Dakota and Ojibwe Star knowledge. Shows can be created and detailed to the needs of your students/group. Lessons include an overview of the importance, meaning and uses of the stars for First Nation People. We currently offer interactive lessons and stories highlighting the Star Field, Earth, Native American Mythology, Solar System and Galaxy. How To Rally The Community To Increase Graduation Rate (White Earth Room) Presented by: John Eggers - Project Graduate The Bemidji area has held two symposiums where the goal was to rally business leaders, educators and parents to focus on what we can do collectively to increase the graduation rate for all students. How did we do? What were the results? Come and learn. 2014-15 Cultural Activities Calendar (Ogema Room) Presented by: Joe Carrier - Detroit Lakes Public Schools Indian Education and Lynda Wadena – Circle of Life Academy This session is not a workshop, but a time and place to plan out the 2014-15 school year for Quiz Bowl, Drum/ Dance competitions, and other events. Please bring dates, times, location of your competition or event to this session. We will devise a conformed calendar for as many Native American programs as we can. We will also establish updated contact information for the go-to person for as many schools as possible. We hope to add other items of importance such as powwows, career fairs, meetings, workshops, etc. The purpose of this calendar is to hopefully eliminate conflicts with dates and events so that you are able to have a date and time to yourselves. This will ensure the best possible outcome for your competition or activity. 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Awards Banquet Guest speaker: Henry Boucha - Retired Native American professional ice hockey center man who played 6 seasons in the National Hockey League Quiz Bowl Recognition (winners and participants) Outstanding Awards • • • • • • • • • •

Outstanding American Indian Student – High School Outstanding American Indian Student - Post Secondary Outstanding American Indian Teacher – Teacher Outstanding American Indian Counselor – Post Secondary Outstanding American Indian Administrator Outstanding American Indian Elder Outstanding American Indian Student Athlete – Male Outstanding American Indian Student Athlete - Female Outstanding American Indian Parent Outstanding American Indian Tribal Official

Introduction of 2014-15 MIEA Board of Directors

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FRIDAY OCTOBER 17, 2014 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM

Tai Chi Class / Workout for Early Birds with Dr. Brice Wilkinson (Richwood Rm)

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

WORKSHOP SESSION V

What Does Career and College Readiness Mean For Our Communities (Ballroom) Presented by: Paula Palmer - Director of Career and College Success, Minnesota Department of Education and Jessica Espinosa - Coordinator of College Transitions, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities The participants will become familiar with legislation about planning for students’ successful transition to postsecondary education and employment, and elements of the World’s Best Work Force. Participants will roundtable dialogue with representatives from the Mn Dept of Education and MnSCU about what college and career readiness means for their students and community. White Earth Tribal & Community College Mission and Vision (Naytahwaush Room) Presented by: Terry Janis – President, White Earth Tribal & Community College Discussion on the vision for stability and growth at White Earth Tribal & Community College that prioritizes excellent academic achievement for each student, reservation-wide partnerships that promote educational success for students at every age, and focused initiatives based on the core strengths of White Earth Nation and its people. Positive School-wide Climate and Culture (Waubun Room) Presented by: Chris Hagedorn - The Culture Piece An introduction to Positive School-wide Climate and Culture will be provided. PSCC provides educators with the tools needed to build and maintain healthy relationships with students which is foundational for learning. It also focuses on student-student relationships respectful classroom management practices and social-emotional learning. PSCC helps lay the foundation for academic and social success in schools. Transforming High School Cultures through American Indian Curriculum: An Eden Prairie Case Study (White Earth Room) Presented by: Nanette Missaghi and Mark Bray – Eden Prairie Schools Learn how Eden Prairie High School and dedicated staff integrated Minnesota Ojibwe and Dakota history, music, and beadwork into their social studies and arts curriculum. Features include how sovereignty, the Dakota indigenous flute, student feedback set the stage for transformation from a dominate narrative to one more inclusive of Minnesota tribal communities. Minnesota Culturally Responsive State Standards at a Glance (Ogema Room) Presented by: Vivian Delgado – Professor of Indigenous Native Nations, Bemidji State University Minnesota Culturally Responsive State Standards at a Glance is the initial step to getting Culturally Responsive State Standards in Minnesota for k-2-college and university. MN Culturally Responsive State Standards will create a path for Indigenous Native Nations in regard to being accepted for MN teacher licensing. 10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

WORKSHOP SESSION VI

Bringing Out the Best (Ballroom) Presented by: Wendy Behrens – Gifted & Talented Education Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education Parenting high potential learners can be challenging, rewarding and at times, exhausting. Join the state Gifted and Talented Education Specialist for a candid conversation on reasonable expectations for students, schools and parents of high potential learners. This interactive session will include practical parenting tips, resources and strategies for working with schools to bring out your child’s very best.

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Clarifying Constructs: Ensuring that Reading Improvement Efforts Make a Difference (Naytahwaush Room) Presented by: Cory Stai - Reading Content Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education There are important differences among classroom structures, teaching and learning practices, standards alignment, and curriculum adoption. School-wide and teacher efforts to improve these areas each offers rewards and pitfalls. In this session, participants will learn how to maximize these benefits and leverage these constructs to ensure positive effects on student reading achievement. The Seven Generations and The Seven Grandfathers (Waubun Room) Presented by: James Kaagegaabaw Vukelich This talk will present the traditional teachings of the Anishinaabeg as a means of developing interconnectedness and interdependence. The seven grandfather teachings, the sacred law of the Anishinaabeg, show us how to lead “Mino-bimaadiziwin” a life of without contradiction or conflict, a life of peace and balance. Teaching Indigenous Science (White Earth Room) Presented by: Steven Dahlberg – White Earth Tribal & Community College Indigenous Science is a place-based approach to scientific investigation built on direct observation of ones environment. It is similar to what is called natural history in the Western tradition. Using Technology in the Elementary Classroom to Support Math and Science (Ogema Room) Presented by: Anna Bellefeuille – Kindergarten Teacher, Ramsey Elementary, Ramsey, MN In this session we will look at how we can use devices and technology engage students in math and science. We will look at 3 ways you can use technology to support learning in these areas: pictures, journals and simulations. Using the students natural curiosity with technology we will look at how to get them to use technology to show and expand their learning. 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM General Assembly Luncheon (Ballroom) Resolutions Bylaws Live Auction 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM WORKSHOP SESSION VII (Ballroom) Sage Bundles, Make It & Take It Sage is a fragrant herb with grayish-green leaves that is burned in smudging ceremonies to for its purifying energies. You will make a sage bundle to take home. MIEA “Tree to DC” Ornaments Decorate an ornament for the DC Christmas tree. Dreamcatchers Make a dreamcatcher to take home. The traditional dream catcher was intended to protect the sleeping individual from negative dreams, while letting positive dreams through. Positive dreams slip through the hole while the negative dreams would get caught up in the web and expire with the first rays of the sun.

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Guest Speaker Biographies Henry Charles Boucha was born June 1, 1951 in Warroad, Minnesota. Considered to be one of the best all around athletes ever to come out of the State of Minnesota. He is one of the top High School hockey players ever. Boucha played football, hockey, baseball and track. Boucha was offered several full scholarships to compete in all four sports, but chose hockey overall. Out of HS, Boucha played junior hockey in Canada for the Winnipeg Jets and played on the Gold Medal 1970 U.S. Team in Bucharest, Romania. The next year Boucha was drafted into the U.S. Army, and played for the 1971 U.S. National Team, and the 1972 U.S. Olympic Team winning a Silver Medal in Sapporo, Japan. Boucha was drafted 16th over-all by Detroit in the 1971 amateur draft. Once released from the U.S. Army Boucha quickly signed with the Detroit Red Wings of the NHL playing in 16 games in the 1971-72 season. Boucha went on to play 6 seasons in the NHL before a horrific eye injury ending his career in 1975 while playing with the Minnesota North Stars. Boucha continued to play after many surgeries without success to repair his vision, Henry retired in 1977 at the age of 25. Boucha, a full blooded Ojibwa, is registered at Northwest Angle Band #37 in Ontario, Canada, and is a U.S. citizen. He is the Vice President of the National Coalition Against Racism in Sports and Media, which is a non-profit that educates and when necessary confronts the individual, institutional and governmental influences that propagate racism in sports and media Though mostly remembered for his on ice abilities, his greatest asset can be found off ice helping others. Larry Aitken is an enrolled member of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. He graduated from Bemidji State University with a B.A. in Sociology and Psychology and received his Masters of Education Administration from the University of Minnesota Duluth. He is currently the endowed chair of American Indian Studies at Itasca Community College, where he is professor of History, Philosophy, and Ojibwe Language. Larry has designed and provided many diversity trainings for different groups, from the police force to education to healthcare providers.

I’ll see you again The MIEA Board of Directors would like to thank all of you for attending this year’s conference. We hope you have gained insight and knowledge that will allow you to be an even more effetive indiviudal than you are now. If there is a workshop session that you particularly liked, or a workshop session that was not offered that you’d like ot see on the agenda next year, please tell one of the Board of Directors. The Minnesota Indian Education Association Board of Directors wishes you a safe journey home.

Giga-waabamin minnawaa Gashkamaa niwii-tazhimaa a’aw MIEA Board of Directors, ji

miigwechiweninimin gibii-izhaayeg omaa. Ambegish ji gikendamowin gegoo omaas ji aabajitooyan gaa-kino’omaageyan. Gidaa-wiindamowaa awiiya gaa-namadabi lye Board of Directors glishpin gegoo omaa giwaabadanziiyan. Weweni ani-giiwen ikidowag Minnesota Indian Education Association Board of Directors.

Mitakuye Owasin MIEA oitancan yuhapi kin hena, de omaka omniciye kin ed oyapapi kin he un nina wopida

eyapi, omniciye de etanhan woksape ka taku tawacin ed heced awauncinpi, ito, wisohan ka taku tawacinpi. ito, wicohan wanzi yuhapi iyonikpihoe kais wanz wadaka yacin kinhan oitancan yuhapi kais owicakiyaka, hena sdobyapi cinpi. MIEA oitancan owasin iiyata kiya awanyangy oicimani ka tanyan yakipi kta heced awancinpi.

The Minnesota Indian Education Association (MIEA) would like to thank the White Earth Tribal Council, Shooting Star Event Center, Casino, & Hotel and the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe for their generous contributions to the conference! MIEA has been able to keep the conference costs at an affordable rate for participants because of the continued support of the White Earth Tribal Council and Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Event Center. Mii-gwech!!

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MIEA Resolutions It is important that we publicize MIEA’s efforts to promote the educational rights and welfare of American Indian people. As positions on current and vital issues are developed, they need to be brought to the general membership for discussion, debate and/or approval. When a member or group of members wishes to present a substantive issue for approval at an MIEA general business meeting, the originator presents it in the form of a written resolution. A resolution is defined as ‘” formal expression, intent, belief or position of the Association, adopted by the voting membership, generally at a designated annual conference, and which provides the direction in which the association shall be moving.” Resolutions must express that which is within the scope of the goals and objectives of the Association. Resolutions of a more permanent nature are continuing resolutions. Resolutions of immediate concern are annual resolutions. The procedures for resolutions are as follows: 1. Resolutions to be considered for adoption at the annual convention must be Local, State or National in scope and must be submitted to the Resolution Committee for prior review and processing. Resolutions may be submitted at any time between annual conventions. 2. Resolutions must be submitted to the Resolution Committee no later than 24 hours before the general membership meeting at which the resolution is to be considered. Resolutions will be publicly posted 12 hours prior to the designated general membership meeting. 3. Resolutions may be submitted by: A. Individual Members

D. Local Indian Education Committees

B. Board of Directors

E. Organizations



C. Tribal Organizations

4. The MIEA Resolutions Committee shall receive and review all resolutions for conformity and ensure that the criteria are followed. The committee shall contact the originator(s) regarding any questions or amendments to the proposed resolution. Resolutions which do not meet the criteria shall be disqualified from further consideration. 5. The Resolution Committee shall introduce all proposed resolutions at a specified time during the general membership meeting at the convention. 6. Provisions shall be made prior to and at the convention for reproduction and distribution of all proposed resolutions, 7. Resolution guidelines shall be printed and put into each packet at registration. 8. The resolutions which meet the criteria shall be forwarded to the general membership for action at the designated general assembly. 9. All adopted resolutions shall be referred to the Board of Directors for publication and implementation. The Board, during the ensuing year, shall report to the membership on the progress regarding the resolution. 10. The Board shall report on the progress at the next annual meeting. 11. A copy of the proposed resolution should be mailed to: Minnesota Indian Education Association, PO Box 1934, Bemidji, MN 56619

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MIEA General Purpose The purpose of the association shall be to establish and maintain communications and the promotion of quality education and unity for American Indians and/or the express purpose of continuity of communications and ongoing awareness of local and statewide education activities. 1. To promote a cooperative approach to solving educational problems for all American Indian students. A. To encourage Indian parents, students and communities to become involved in the design implementation and evaluation of educational programs. B. To encourage non-Indian people interested in quality education for American Indian students to become involved in the educational processes and in the association’s goals and philosophy. 2. To cooperate with other positive educational and historical societies and associations, programs or studies, dealing with or involving American Indians, to create, through an increasing awareness of the true history, contributions and cultural differences of the American Indian, a positive place for them in society. 3.

To function as a liaison for information concerning American Indians educational opportunities, scholarships and cultural/historical information for tribal people.

4. To recommend possible legislation which would improve American Indian education and promote leadership qualities among American Indian students and American Indian people to:

A. Tribal governments

B. Federal, State and Local governments. 5.

To assist in the coordination of information dissemination to education agencies and American Indian communities to help assure that American Indian students and other American Indians receive maximum positive benefits of these agencies during their educational experience.

6.

To encourage and promote the participation of American Indian people to become involved on committees of local educational agencies that work toward the promotion of the purposes of this association.

7. The association shall hold an annual convention for the purpose of establishing a forum for the exposition of ideas, practices, issues, research and educational approaches that constitutes the “State of the Arts” of Indian Education in the State of Minnesota. MIEA’S Board of Directors The Board of Directors shall be composed of members elected at-large from the association’s membership at the annual conference. 1. Nomination forms for positions on the Board of Directors shall be sent out. A. Only association members may nominate to the Board of Directors. B. Each nomination must be accompanied by a biographical sketch of the nominee. C. The list of nominations shall be compiled and presented at the annual convention.

Newsletter A newsletter shall be published covering the activities of the association and including other information involving American Indians. The editor of the newsletter shall be determined by the Board of Directors. The newsletter is to be sent to other sections of the country to inform other American Indians of the association’s activities. Membership 1.

The membership of this organization shall be open to individuals and organizations interested in improving educational opportunities for American Indian youth and adults.

2. Membership fees shall be paid immediately upon joining the association. 3. All individual paid-up members of this organization shall have voting privileges. Meetings The association shall meet quarterly and shall have at least one annual conference. Special meetings of the association shall be held as determined by the Board of Directors.

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American Indian Programs American Indian Research and Resource Center The AIRRC, located in Comstock Memorial Union 111, is a place for students to socialize, study, hold meetings and events, and access a multimedia library that celebrates American Indian contributions. It also features a computer lab and entertainment area.

SMART Start Program Dream Catcher Photography by Amber Mattson

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This three-day mentoring program offers underserved freshman students an allexpenses paid opportunity to get a head-start in making friends, engaging with faculty, and starting the year off strong. Students are more likely to be successful in their first semester of college and persist to graduation. Students must be admitted to MSUM for fall semester, have a high school GPA of 2.8 (or higher) or an ACT score of 20 (or higher). Students must identify with one of the following groups to qualify for the program: diverse ethnic minority background; identify as a sexual minority; first generation college student (neither parent has attended college); or come from a low income family. Contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for an application or complete the online application at http://web.mnstate.edu/ diversity/summerbridge.cfm.

American Indian Student Association AISA gives students the opportunity to become leaders and coordinate events in both a traditional and contemporary manner to enlighten students, faculty, and community to our ancestral heritage.

White Earth Program The MSUM/White Earth Program provides support services to American Indian students from the White Earth Reservation/surrounding area and on-campus American Indian students attending MSUM. Services include admission and financial aid assistance, personal and academic advising, advocacy, study center with computers, and a supportive, encouraging atmosphere. MSUM and the White Earth Nation jointly support this program.

Cultural and Social Events Cultural programming and social events are provided to educate the campus and greater community about the importance of understanding and appreciating the American Indian culture.

Office of Diversity & Inclusion 218.477.2652 [email protected] web.mnstate.edu/cultural Jody Steile 218.477.4272 (MSUM), 218.983.3285 (White Earth) [email protected]

Minnesota State University Moorhead is an equal opportunity educator & employer and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities System. This information will be made available in alternate format upon request by contacting Disability Services at 218.477.4318 (voice) or 1.800.627.3529 (MRS/TTY).

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