Boozhoo SCA Families. Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 16th is a half day for students with dismissal at noon. Students who normally ride the bus to the Tribal Gym will need to be picked up at SCA at noon. Miigwetch.
Good Afternoon,
This is a reminder for Higher Ed students that the deadline to receive tribal scholarship funding is Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 at 5pm. If you have any questions regarding which documents need to be turned in please contact the Post-Secondary Support Specialist at 989-775-4505 or omanitowabi@sagchip.org.
Miigwetch,
Olivia Manitowabi-McCullough
The Native American Scholastic Award
The Native American Scholastic Award is a merit-based award given to a Native American student who has been admitted to Central Michigan University for the first time or is already attending the university.
The American Indian Scholastic Award is given to first-time or continuing CMU students committed to the promotion of Native American culture. The award value will range from $500 to $1500 (based on funds availability). The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe provides funding for the Scholastic Award. Award winners will be announced at the annual CMU Pow wow on Sunday afternoon. The award can be applied to tuition, fees, books, and/or room and board
For more information or access to the application please contact the Post-Secondary Support Specialist at 989-775-4505 or omanitowabi@sagchip.org
Please see the attached scholarship opportunity for higher education students.
Boozhoo. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete the attached survey.
SCA, in collaboration with Project AWARE, is seeking community feedback on how we can Indigenize SCA's school climate. Please take a few moments to complete the survey found at the link below. You may also choose be entered into a drawing for a chance to win some great prizes. Miigwetch for your time and support of our Tribal Youth.
https://forms.gle/KLvtwyrtD9HAyM9R7
Extra tutoring Monday nights from 5-8:00pm next to the Eagles Nest Tribal Gym. See flyer for additional information.
Homework labs at MPHS, MPMS, SPS, Odyssey and Beal City Native American Offices.
Homework Lab Monday-Thursday from 3:00-5:00pm next to the Eagles Nest Tribal Gym
Mino gizhep. Due to road conditions, SCA will be closed today, Friday, February 11. Miigwetch.
Come support our Tribal youth and their teams this winter! Go Oilers!
SCA is on a 2-hour delay this morning, Thursday, February 3rd. Miiwetch.
Boozhoo SCA Families. Tomorrow, Friday, February 4th is a scheduled Wellness Day. There will be NO SCHOOL. We hope you all enjoy your day. Miigwetch.
Please check out this opportunity below for any Higher Ed students:
Join the American Indian College Fund for the Full Circle Scholarship Kick-off today at 3pm MST! Learn more about this fantastic scholarship available for Native students and how you can apply at https://bit.ly/3tHAYuX! #ThinkIndian #NativeAmerican
Boozhoo. If you were unable to access the survey before, it should be accessible now. Miigwetch https://forms.gle/HrkhPjWJAEFxcVrW8
Boozhoo. Please see the attached flyer for an upcoming COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination clinic being held at Nimkee Public Health. Miigwetch. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1827987/2022_February_Vaccination_Clinics.pdf
Boozhoo. SCA is seeking feedback from our families to gage whether or not we need to consider transitioning to at home/remote learning. We will use this feedback to make any necessary changes, or keep the current in person learning plan in place. To access the survey, please click on the link below. Miigwetch. https://forms.gle/fjPJPr2M8j5sJEi59
Mino Gizhep. Students who ride Miss Gidget’s bus will be picked up approximately 45 minutes late this morning. Miigwetch.
Boozhoo SCA Families. We have updated our COVID-19 policies and procedures to reflect the most recent recommendations from the CDC and local health department. Please click on the attached link to view the changes. As always, if you have any questions, please call the office at 989-775-4453. Miigwetch. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1816657/COVID_Policy_1.25.22.pdf
**Higher Education Reminder** The deadline to turn in necessary documents to receive Fall 2021 balance funding and Spring/Winter 2022 funding is Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 at 5pm. If you are wondering which documents you need to turn in to receive funding please contact the Post-secondary Support Specialist at omanitowabi@sagchip.org or 989-775-4505. Miigwetch, Olivia Manitowabi
Check-out this awesome 7 minute video about Project AWARE and our work in the community at the link below!
We so appreciate all of the community members and Tribal Programs that make our work possible, and want to give special thanks to the Saginaw Chippewa PowWow Committee, Public Relations, the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinaabe Culture & Lifeways, and 7th Generation for making this film possible, and to The Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Epidemiology Center who provided additional funding and technical support.
Project AWARE #CultureIsHealing
https://youtu.be/D3slL9OWNUI
Miigwetch,