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Tag: First Nations Studies

  • Menominee teacher Ben Grignon wins national award | Post Crescent

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    Emily Gerlikovski

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    A Menominee Indian High School arts teacher was recognized this month by the National Education Association for helping to promote traditional crafts and culture to his students. Ben Grignon, 42, a member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, accepted the National Human and Civil Rights Award via a virtual ceremony because of the ongoing…

  • UW-Green Bay offers entire course on Native American issues to aspiring educators | Post Crescent

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    Editorial Student

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    The way Native American history is taught throughout the state of Wisconsin allows for inconsistencies. The UW-System has a variation in how Native American history is taught to college students, with UW-Green Bay one such University that offers an entire course dedicated to First Nations Studies for future educators. Other colleges offer a 50-minute program.…

  • Spring Elder Hours begin on Feb. 10

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    Editorial Student

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    Spring Elder Hours on the Green Bay Campus will begin on Monday, Feb. 10 and will go through Saturday, May 9, 2020. All are welcome to attend and ask questions or simply listen to the elders; no appointments are necessary. Elder hours take place in Wood Hall 410. If you have any questions, please contact…

  • Reminder: Learn about a doula on Friday, Nov. 22

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    Editorial Student

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    First Nations Studies will be hosting business owner/doula, Nakita J. Tepolt, in the Education Center for First Nations Studies, Wood Hall 410 on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is free and open to all faculty, students and members of the public. Among the topics Tepolt will discuss are…

  • Reminder: And So We Walked Nov. 14-16 at Weidner Center

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    Editorial Student

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    “And So We Walked: An Artist’s journey along the Trial of Tears” will be at the Weidner Center from Thursday, Nov. 14 through Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 in Fort Howard Hall. This performance chronicles the journey of a modern Cherokee woman and her father walking the 900-mile “Trail of Tears” path. The Thursday performance is…

  • What’s a doula? Learn more Friday, Nov. 22

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    Sue Bodilly

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    The First Nations Studies will be hosting business owner/doula, Nakita J. Tepolt, in the Education Center for First Nations Studies, Wood Hall 410 on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. This event is free and open to all faculty, students and members of the public. Among the topics Tepolt will discuss: pregnancy,…

  • UW-Eau Claire celebrating Native American Heritage Month

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Eau Claire is celebrating Native American Heritage Month. Students and community members gathered for a dinner of traditional indigenous foods and to hear keynote speaker, UW-Green Bay Associate Prof. JP Leary (First Nations Studies). See more via UW-Eau Claire celebrating Native American Heritage Month.

  • First Nations students meet with Department of Public Instruction

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    Sue Bodilly

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    On May 17, 2019, students in the First Nations Studies Seminar (FNS 391) traveled to Madison to present to officials at the Department of Public Instruction. Students in the course had spent the semester learning about state laws requiring instruction in the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the federally recognized tribes and bands in…

  • Elder Napos discusses the origin of Wisconsin’s name

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Ever wonder how Wisconsin got its name? So did Josie Dunn, a student at Mineral Point Elementary School. Turns out, it is not a simple question to answer. The name Wisconsin comes from the Algonquian language family spoken by tribes such as the Menominee, but the pronunciation is not the same today. A UW-Green Bay…

  • First Nations Studies class visit Ho-Chunk Nation

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Visitors from the Black River Falls High school paid a visit to GIS Specialist Niklas Anderson of the Ho-Chunk Nation Realty Division on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. Sixteen students and History and Social Studies Instructor Paul Rykken came to see what kind of work Anderson does and how it fits in with the objectives of…