Boozhoo. SCA is having a Popcorn Fundraiser. Please see attached flyer for details and to place your order. SCA will receive 50% of the proceeds. Miigwetch for supporting our students!
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1651767/2021_SCA_Popcorn_Fundraiser.pdf
Project AWARE has developed a number of community resource lists to assist community members in connecting with mental health supports. Please see our Crisis Lines list attached and a link below below. If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance reach out to one of these resources and let them know you need crisis/urgent support: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file
Boozhoo! Today, Wednesday, October 20th, is a half day for SCA students with dismissal at noon. Students who ride the bus to the Tribal Gym will need to be picked up at SCA at noon. Miigwetch.
Boozhoo. Just a reminder that tomorrow is picture day for SCA and Sasiwaans students. If your student is unable to make it in for their picture tomorrow, retakes are scheduled for Friday, December 3rd. Miigwetch.
Olivia Manitowabi-McCullough
Attention SCIT Higher Ed Students! Today is the last day to get everything in for the SCIT Tribal scholarship. Please contact the Post-Secondary Support Specialist if you have any questions regarding your Scholarship status. omanitowabi@sagchip.org or 989-775-4505
Boozhoo. Picture day for SCA and Sasiwaans students will be Monday, October 18th. Students were sent home with their picture packets today. If your student did not receive one, please call the school and we can be sure to send home another one. Miigwetch.
Boozhoo. Tomorrow's Spirit Day theme at SCA is Anishinaabe Language shirt day or Indigenous graphic apparel day. Wear a shirt with Anishnaabemowin on it or wear apparel with indigenous designs.
Boozhoo. Tomorrow's Spirit Day theme at SCA is Anishnaabe Clan Day. Wear something to symbolize your own doodem or any doodem. Wear clothing with animal images. Clan colors can also be worn as well.
Updated MPHS Flyer
Boozhoo. Tomorrow’s Spirit Day theme at SCA is beaded and quilled accessories. Let’s see your best beaded or quilled medallions, barrettes, earrings, necklaces, headbands and more! Miigwetch.
Boozhoo! Next week is Sprit Week at SCA! Monday is Anishinaabe Shirt/Skirt day. Wear your best ribbon shirt/skirt or your best applique shirt/skirt.
Join us for conversation with Angeline Boulley and Melissa Isaac! There's sure to be lots of "auntie laughs." Miigwetch to the Book & Author Society for hosting this virtual event.
Attention Indigenous High Schools Students: Yale is committed to recruiting Native American students. Check out the events they have for you!
Just a reminder that the last day to turn in order forms & money for SCA's Fall Fundraiser is tomorrow. Certificates are $13 each and can be redeemed at Lapham's for either a 10" Mum or Aster plant.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1588639/2021_Fall_Fundraiser.pdf
Boozhoo! Tomorrow SCA students will participate in a fun run obstacle course that tells the life story of a Salmon. Please send students with proper shoes for the Salmon Run. If you have any question, please feel free to call the school at 989-775-4453. Miigwetch.
Miigwetch to Miss Anita, Student Support Advisor for sharing lessons with our Pullen Elementary friends about the significance of Orange Shirt Day. We appreciate you Miss Anita!
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Higher Education students:
There is still time to turn in all the necessary documents to receive the Fall 2021 Tribal scholarship. If you are taking classes this fall you have until October 15th at 5:00 pm to turn in all the paperwork.
Please contact Olivia Manitowabi at 989-775-4505 or omanitowabi@sagchip.com for more information.
Miigwetch
SCA is having a Fall Fundraiser! The flyer went home with students earlier this week and can also be found at the link below. Order forms and money should be sent in no later than Friday, October 8.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1588639/2021_Fall_Fundraiser.pdf
Higher Ed students, check out this awesome opportunity:
AIS Scholarship 2021- Award IV
American Indian Services (AIS) is a non-profit charitable organization that provides undergraduate Native American students with financial support to attend college, maintain enrollment and graduate through scholarships. Awards are based on up to one-half of tuition and need for the term the student is applying for and are allocated directly to the school for the student. Students will need to reapply each term, unless they are applying for the academic year.
To apply, please follow the link: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/75794-American-Indian-Services
MSU Extension is offering a new ‘Building Strong Sovereign Nations (BSSN) Teen Fellowship’ program to select teens age 15 and older, who are interested in leadership, civics, history, reading & writing, and who are of Native American lineage, or members of one of the 12 tribal nations across Michigan. This Fellowship is led by MSU Extension Educators responsible for the award-winning BSSN workshop series for tribal leaders. These new Teen Fellows will use and grow their research, writing and interpersonal skills to make the BSSN workshops relevant to tribal youth and to add value to the adult tribal leader experience.
If interested please follow the link below:
https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ewwN57HEcbNBbpP