Information for American
Indian Projects can be found on their web site at
http://www.d.umn.edu/sw/aminp/index.htm
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Attention Students:
Due to changes to the
Minnesota State Grant Program,
you MUST have your FAFSA completed by February 2, for
Spring semester in order to be considered for the Minnesota
State Grant Program.
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UMD AILRC
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
CONGRATULATIONS 2008 GRADUATES
COMMUNITY EVENTS
June 27, 28, & 29, 2008
Military Veterans & Family Members
Veterans Benefits Program & Workshops
Learn about the benefits you've earned
at the
LAC COURTE ORIELLES POW-WOW GROUNDS HAYWARD, WI
Friday, June 27, 2008, Set up camp
Saturday: ( 7 a.m. SOS breakfast)
Flag raising & programs
9 a.m.-5 p.m
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. sharing time with Veterans
WORKSHOPS:
*VA Health Care- VA health care system, wellness checks such as diabetes, blood pressure, and body mass index, enrollment (bring DD214)
*How to file VA
service connected disability claim.
*Living with Post Tramatic Stress Disorder
*Reuniting with your loved one-Helpful advice for families.
*Understanding historical experiences that may have impacted post combat adjustment
Learn about the wide range of benefits available, including health care, long-term care, education, veteran loans, job training, funeral honors and
AND MUCH MORE
Talking Circles: before sweat lodge for veterans & for partners of veterans. Native American Sweat Lodge: (Saturday night for all veterans) Teaching about and experiencing a Sweat Lodge. Questions; contact ponts: Your County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO)
Ray Boeckman or Mike Petty
at Sawyer County Veterans Office: 715-634-2770.
Vernon Martin at LCO Veterans Office: 715-634-8934, ext 268
Julie Black Elk at LCO Health Center: 1-800-323-2650
BRING YOUR UNIT/ORGANIZATION COLORS AND STANDS
Superior Area Indian Center (SAIC)
Just for fun Song & Dance
Wednesday Evenings 6:30 to 9:00 pm
4-H & Youth Center Building
Superior Fair Grounds
South End-Tower Avenue
Superior, WI 54880
Elders: Come out spend time in your community
Drums: Currently the Mii'ngan (Thunderbird) &
Soup Town singers are present.
(All other drums & drummers are welcome!)
Dancers: Dancers of all styles are welcome.
Regalia: We also encourage people to work on their regalia or begin their outfits. Some materials are provided, but for specific colors and ideas bring your own materials.
Sewing machines available for use every Wed.
Refreshments: Coffee and juice provided.
Payouts: Please remember SAIC is a non-profit organization and her to serve both the Native and non-native community. Although, we do no payout, our goal is to bring everyone together for a good time.
NO Drugs or Alcohol Allowed.
FMI: Bob: 218-722-2188 or 218-590-8405,
Jamie 715-392-3017,
or Jeannie at 715-398-0078(after 3 pm)
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