First Nations Studies faculty will take part in Tuesday celebration of Act 31

Three members of UW-Green Bay’s First Nations Studies faculty will represent the University during a Tuesday (Aug. 19) event marking the 25th anniversary of Wisconsin Act 31. Lisa Poupart, Forrest Brooks and JP Leary will be on hand for the Madison event, which celebrates the passage of legislation requiring instruction in American Indian history, culture and tribal sovereignty at both the K-12 level and in teacher education programs in Wisconsin. The award-winning program’s collaboration with the University’s Education program, through the Education Center for First Nations Studies, has been lauded for its approach to infusing Act 31 in teacher education. Leary is one of the event’s featured speakers. A video in which he discusses Act 31’s origins, purpose and requirements will debut at the event. Visit www.wiea.org for more info.