Enakamigak “That Which is Happening”
Coming Soon...
Circle of Courage Workshops: Building Caring Communities & Classrooms and Courage for the Discouraged
Dr. Steve Van Bockern, will be here Friday, April 3rd, 2009 to present
Circle of Courage workshops on Building Caring Communities & Classrooms and Courage for the Discouraged. This all-day seminar
at the Black Bear Casino and Conference Center should be of particular interest to all those working
with today’s youth—human service agencies, counselors, correction officers, ministries,
and educators.
Minnesota Indigenous Language Symposium V
Gekinoo´imaagejig (the
ones who teach), Eni–gikendaasoyang (Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Language Revitalization),
of the University of Minnesota Duluth and the American Indian Studies Department, of the University
of Minnesota Twin Cities are hosting the fifth Minnesota Indigenous Language Symposium at the Northland
Inn in Brooklyn Park, MN, May 18th & 19th, 2009.
Past Happenings...
A discussion of the Ojibwe dictionary project with the current Master of Education Tribal Cohort.
Ojibwe Linguist John D. Nichols will
discuss his latestOjibwe Dictionary project with the current Master ofEducation Tribal cohort.
Hawaiian Education Presentation
As part of our endeavor to revitalize our knowledge of Indigenous people, we are proud to present:
Moke Kim, Kawila Reyes, Flaviana Keaka Makahanaloa and Edna Cathcart from Molokai, Hawaii.
"Ensuring Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Assessment for American Indian and Alaska
Native Students"
This session will provide an overview of the requirements of the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA). Emphasis will be placed on the law's requirement
that all students be assessed in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate. Failure
to conduct assessments in a fair and unbiased manner may result in a lack of appropriate services
and supports.
Circle of Courage: Youth Resiliency
Dr. Martin Brokenleg presents the Circle of Courage model for youth development.
This all-day seminar should be of particular interest to all those working with today’s youth—human
service agencies, counselors, correction officers, ministries, and educators.
About Enakamigak
Here you will find information about conferences, events, and meetings sponsered
by Eni–gikendaasoyang... which is to say you will find information about that which is happening.
