Progress 09/01/14 to 08/31/19
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience of the Connecting with the Tribal Community Extension grant is tribal community that surrounds the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College and the students at the college. SCTC is chartered by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan. According to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Clerk's office, there are currently 3,535 Saginaw Chippewa Tribal members (some live off reservation). The tribal/reservation community is also described as those individuals who are members of other Indian tribes that live on or near the Isabella Indian Reservation who have close social or economic ties with the SCIT. According to SCIT Nimkee Health Department, which is partially funded under Indian Health Service (IHS) there are approximately 966 members of other tribes that are eligible of IHS services. Considering the addition of these individuals, a total estimated number of 2,766 tribal members and members of other tribes live on or in close proximity to the Isabella Indian Reservation where the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College is located. The Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College has an average student count of 125-150 students per semester with an average Indian student count between 70-80%. The majority of SCTC's students will have been included in the tribal community numbers stated earlier. Changes/Problems:Due tothe turnover in staff, there were some setbacks that lead to request for no-cost extensions. Betweencurrent and twoprevious coordinators, there werenine months without a coordinator and programming. Some deviation to the original goals and objectives were minor like collaborations with certain departments that no longer existed due to change in infrastructure within the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe itself. Unexpected outcomes were that there is a huge movement towards Food Sovereignty in the community as it is a growing interest across the nation. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Attendance at all annual FALCON andNERAOC conferences in addition to the Great Lakes Food Summit in April 2019. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?SCTC Extension activities have been featured in the Tribal Observer newspaper which is distributed to every head of household tribal member, and it is posted on the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal website page, Facebook Page and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College's Facebook page. There have been flyers completed for all activities and collaborative events which have included the SCTC, NIFA and USDA logos. Flyers are posted and emailed throughout the community. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Goal #1 Family and Consumer Science 1. Support acquisition of improved food knowledge and nutrition habits within the tribal community by promotion of food and nutrition information and activities. 9/19/18 Pressure Canning Class Venison and Low Acidic Foods 12/14/18 &12/15/18 Community Winter Teachings and Feast 2/20 Meal Prep Class 3/8/19 & 3/9/19 SCIT Round Dance 4/27/19 Mushroom Growing Workshop 5/23/19 Maintaining a Garden Box 6/11/19 Strawberry Jam Workshop 6/27/19 Food Sovereignty Teaching and Presentation with NAISEC 6/4/19-10/1/19 Native Farmer's Market 7/10/19 Fishing with Mentoring Group 8/5/19-8/9/19 Anishinabe Environment and Culture Camp 2. Encourage Native American families to become active together to increase physical movement which will decrease prevalence to disease and sickness. 2/19/19 Snowsnake Trip 3/26/19 - 3/28/19 Spring Day Camp 4/29/19 Healthy Summer Family Activities w/ACFS 5/30/19 SCIT on the Move 6/5/19 Human Race 7/19/19 Michigan Indian Family Olympics 8/5/19-8/9/19 Anishinabe Environment and Culture Camp 8/23/19-8/25/19 People's Powwow 3. Strengthen Native family cohesiveness through cultural and or scientific knowledge. 11/29/18 Keynote Speaker Lunch with Dr. Dylan Minor 12/14/18 Community Winter Teachings and Feast 12/31/19 NYE Round Dance 1/17/19 Anishinabemowin Bingo Family Night 1/31/19 Storytelling in the Lodge 2/19/19 Tribal Water Quality 2/22/19 & 3/1/19 CMU NAISO Ribbon Skirt Workshop 3/8/19 & 3/9/19 SCIT Round Dance 4/10/19 Celebrating Earth Month 4/13/19 Planetarium Event w/ STEAM 4/20/19 Mother Earth Symposium 5/20/19 Honoring Water 5/22/19-8/21/19 Summer Beading Circle 6/3/19-6/14/19 Strawberry Basket Build 6/3/19 Strawberry Beaded Earrings Workshop 6/6/19 Honoring Healing and Remembering event at Mt. Pleasant Indian Industrial Boarding School. 6/12/19 Strawberry Fast Teaching 6/20/19 Grandmother Strawberry Basket unveiling at Summer Feast 7/8/19-7/11/19 Fun and Culture Camp 7/17/19-7/18/19 SCTC Experience with Niibing 8/5/19-8/9/19 Anishinabe Environment and Culture Camp 8/13/19-8/14/19 Beaded Hat w/Summer Peters 8/23/19-8/25/19 People's Powwow 4. Increase Native family knowledge about health issue (diabetes, heart health, cancer, childhood sicknesses, substance abuse addiction, etc.) in an endeavor to decrease health problems for future generations. 9/19/18 Pressure Canning Class Venison and Low Acidic Foods 12/14/18 &12/15/18 Community Winter Teachings and Feast 2/20 Meal Prep Class 3/8/19 & 3/9/19 SCIT Round Dance 4/27/19 Mushroom Growing Workshop 5/23/19 Maintaining a Garden Box 6/11/19 Strawberry Jam Workshop 6/27/19 Food Sovereignty Teaching and Presentation with NAISEC 6/4/19-10/1/19 Native Farmer's Market 7/10/19 Fishing with Mentoring Group 8/5/19-8/9/19 Anishinabe Environment and Culture Camp Goal #2 Community and Youth Development 1. Provide information and education on specific American Indian youth health and wellness issues. All SCTC Extension programing is centered around family and open for youth to attend. 2. Instill self confidence in students by providing leadership opportunities. SCTC Extension works with Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Youth Council regularly and supports traditional leadership opportunities. 3. Support awareness of American Indian culture and language to build personal self-confidence and pride in tribal community. Support of various youth camps above are examples of this. 4. Assist and collaborate with tribal programs to support academic achievement of American Indian students. SCTC Extension supports tribal education programs with school supplies for students and homework lab room. Goal #3 Community Communication Plan 1. Reach 100% of the American Indian population around the Isabella Indian Reservation through the dissemination of flyers, postcards, brochures, and bi annual reports about SCTC Extension vision, mission, goals and objectives, activities, success, challenges and highlights. SCTC Extension activities have been featured in the Tribal Observer newspaper which is distributed to every head of household tribal member, and it is posted on the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal website page, Facebook Page and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College's Facebook page. There have been flyers completed for all activities and collaborative events which have includedthe SCTC, NIFA and USDA logos. Flyers are posted and emailed throughout the community.
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Progress 09/01/17 to 08/31/18
Outputs
Target Audience:According to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Clerk's office, there are currently 3,557 Saginaw Chippewa tribal members. The SCIT tribal membership is divided into three population districts: Isabella Indian Reservation (District 1), Saganing (District 2) and At-Large (District 3). The SCTC-E NIFA project will have an opportunity to reach SCIT members that live in District 1, District 2, and some of District 3. District 3 is described as tribal members that live outside of the reservation boundaries of District 1 and 2. As such some tribal members may live outside of, but in close proximity to the reservation boundaries. It is estimated that the NIFA project will impact approximately 1,800 SCIT tribal members. The tribal/reservation community is also described as: those individuals who are members of other Indian tribes that live on or near the Isabella Indian Reservation, whom have close social or economic ties with the SCIT. According to records at SCIT Nimkee Health Department, which is partially funded under Indian Health Service (IHS), there are approximately 966 members of other tribes that are eligible for Indian health services. Considering the addition of these individuals, a total estimated number of 2,766 tribal members and members of other tribes live on, or in close proximity to, the Isabella Indian Reservation. Tribal Youth constitute a major part of the tribal community. There are 473 SCIT tribal members age 17 years and under that live in District 1 and 2. The Tribal Education department services tribal members and descendants of all tribes who are enrolled in the local public schools, and who are enrolled in the Saginaw Chippewa Academy (local tribal school). Changes/Problems:We have had some turnover in staffing the extension coordinator position. Before I was hired in late January 2018, there was a 3 month time frame when the position was vacant. Shuna Stevens, the previous coordinator was here for only 18 months and between her and her predecessor, Mary Pelcher there was a 6 month gap as well. That is 9 months total when the position sat vacant and that doesn't include the time it takes for job training and learning. This turnover in staff has caused the programing to be very behind in scheduling. Trying to spend down previous grand funding while continuing to meet goals and objectives have been difficult at times, however, this will not always be the case, plans are already in place for the coming year to utilize funds and meetgoals in a timely matter. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The Extension Coordinator attended NERAOC (National Extension and Research Administrative Officers Conference) in Grand Rapids Michigan in April and continues to learn fromTribal College President Sineway and Grants and Special Projects Coordinator, Gena Qualls as well as STEM Recruiter, Kathleen Hart. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?SCTC and Extension activities have been featured inthe Tribal Observer newspaper which is distributed to every head of household tribal member, and it is posted on the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal website page.There have been flyers completed for all the Extension activities and collaborative events which have included both the SCTC and NIFA logos.This same information will also be highlighted in brochure form through this grant and will then be posted on the SCTC and SCIT website, the SCTC Facebook page, and in print form for stakeholders. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Planning for the next year has already begun to meet grant goals. A calendar of events will be part of the planning process to be shared in Tribal Observer Newspaper and posted on social media. Flyers will be sent to all tribal departments and posted in appropriate places for community members to learn about Extension programming.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
February 2018 Make and take valentine crafts - February 12th, 2018 / 53 participant's Snow Snake education trip -February 10th , 2018 March 2018 4th annual national PI day / Pie eating contest - march 14th 2018 / 19 participants It was a collaboration with STEAM to engage students in STEAMS subject matter. Painting with families / March 14th,2018 100 participants Native American Critical Issues Conference Sponsorship April 2018 Corn Soup Teaching and Workshop with George Martin -April 4th, 2018 /50 participants Traditional Anishinaabe food teaching. Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events - Highway of tears April 11th, 2018. , Lunch and Learn "Promise Not to Tell" April 12th,2018 / 35 participants. Anti-Violence March April 20th, 2018. All events werecollaborations with several tribal departments for sexual assault awareness month. Lunch and Learn from Wewa to Water Protectors two spirits complete the circle- April 17th, 2018 / 7 participants. Culture and health teachings. Scared Seed Symposium ( Protecting ancestral seeds)- April 21st,2018 May 2018 Anishinabe Performance Circle, May 8th, 2018. Honoring Our Water (Science and Tradition)- May 2nd2018 /May 9th2018. Collaboration with Environmental and Planning Department Mother's day plants for all Saginaw Chippewa Academy Students Fifth Annual drug drop off -May 10th, 2018. Collaboration with Behavioral Health Gardening Presentation May- 16th, 2018 / 44 participants. Collaboration with 7th Generation Naloxone Training - May 16th,2018 / 17 participants. Collaboration with Families Against Narcotics Hand Drum workshop - May 23rd,2018 / 11 participants.Collaboration with 7th Generation Preserve the harvest Canning 101- May 30th2018 / 11 participants June 2018 Honoring , Healing and remembering- June 6th 2018 Collaboration with Ziibiwing and several other departments North American Indigenous Summer Enrichment Camp- June 24th-28th,2018 Collaboration with CMU Native American Programs Niibing summer youth program -Dr. Slime ( SCIENCE) June 25th-August 3rd,2018/ 60 participants July Baby Celebration-July 12th,2018 Fun and Culture Camp- July 16th-19th 2018 Summer youth experience 2018 / 60 participants 31st Annual Michigan Indian Family Olympics -July 20th,2018 Science or Magic July 24th, 2018 / Dollars and Sense JULY 24TH,2018 Collaboration with STEAM and Tribal Library Anishinaabe Environment & Culture Camp- July 30th-August 5th,2018 Preserve the Harvest Canning Classes July 11, 2018 August 2018 Servsafe Manager Certification- August 7th-14th ,2018 Wewebanaabiiwin Youth Fishing Tournament Preserve the Harvest Canning Classes August 18, 2018 Youth Summit Collaboration with Youth Council Back to School Event Saganing 130 participants August 21, 2018 Mt. Pleasant 445 participants August 23, 2018 13thAnnual Peoples Traditional Powwow - Collaboration with 7th Generation
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Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/17
Outputs
Target Audience:According to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Clerk's office, there are currently 3,676 Saginaw Chippewa tribal members. The SCIT tribal membership is divided into three population districts: Isabella Indian Reservation (District 1), Saganing (District 2) and At-Large (District 3). The SCTC-E NIFA project will have an opportunity to reach SCIT members that live in District 1, District 2, and some of District 3. District 3 is described as tribal members that live outside of the reservation boundaries of District 1 and 2. As such some tribal members may live outside of, but in close proximity to the reservation boundaries. It is estimated that the NIFA project will impact approximately 1,800 SCIT tribal members. The tribal/reservation community is also described as: those individuals who are members of other Indian tribes that live on or near the Isabella Indian Reservation, whom have close social or economic ties with the SCIT. According to records at SCIT Nimkee Health Department, which is partially funded under Indian Health Service (IHS), there are approximately 966 members of other tribes that are eligible for Indian health services. Considering the addition of these individuals, a total estimated number of 2,766 tribal members and members of other tribes live on, or in close proximity to, the Isabella Indian Reservation. Tribal Youth constitute a major part of the tribal community. There are 577 SCIT tribal members age 17 years and under that live in District 1 and 2. The Tribal Education department services tribal members and descendants of all tribes who are enrolled in the local public schools, and who are enrolled in the Saginaw Chippewa Academy (local tribal school). Changes/Problems:Extension has found it difficult to collaborate with Nimkee Fitness on other family exercise activities as stated in the grantgoals as they said they have not had much success with those types of activities.Therefore Extension hasincorporated family exercise into other Extension activities/events such as the People's Powwow multi-generational team dance. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? SCTC and Extension activities have been feature in every monthly issue of the Tribal Observer newspaper which is distributed to every head of household tribal member, and it is posted on the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal website page. There have been flyers completed for all the Extension activities and collaborative events which have included both the SCTC and NIFA logos. Extension is in the process of working with SCTC Marketing Team to have signage added to the building identifying the buildings by name. SCTC & Extension are in the process of creating an annual report on the activities that have been done over the past year through the Extension Capacity Grant.This same information will also be highlighted in brochure form through this grant and will then be posted on the SCTC and SCIT website, the SCTC Facebook page, and in print form for stakeholders. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?There are many Goals and Objectives that need to be met in the upcoming Reporting Period. The currentExtension Coordinator has a good foundation of networking relationships with other Tribal departments and committees that will be useful in getting the grant goals and objectives met. Some ideas for the upcoming reporting period include: Goal 1: Continue with Ricing Community Education but in a different format; deer processing and preserving; canning classes; collaborate with 7th Generation Program for the Sugar Bush teachings; offer gardening educational classes;breastfeeding promotional information. Goal 2: Collaborate with Tribal Organizations for continued family exercise programming, including the Michigan Indian Family Olympics, the annual Freedom Walk, and the annual Human Race. Goal 3: Offer workshops on Natural Plants and Medicines with a local instructor; essential oil teachings; sewing classes; offer a family woodshop class with 7th Generation. Goal 6: Collaborate with Youth Council, the High School Native Student Organization, and the STEM Recruiter to host a College/Career Day (have speakers, breakout sessions with different presenters, but also have booth space for college recruiters, armed forces recruiters, employment recruiters) Goal 7: Collaborate with Ziibiwing and coordinate activities that will coincide with the Performance Circle for a moccasin class, a shawl class, a feather bustle class, a dance fan class, other regalia classes. Goal 8: Offer the Niibing Summer Youth Experience for Summer 2018, and continued field trip activities for the Niibing youth. Extension will also continue to collaborate on the Back to School event.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
September 2016: Mahnoomin Harvesting took place on Tawas Lake on 9/17 (9 participants) and 9/24 (5 participants). Extension collaborated with 7th Generation's People's Powwow, and sponsored a "Multi-generational Team Dance" competition on 9/10. Extension collaborated with Andahwod and sponsored in part the Grandparent's Day Celebration. October 2016: Extension in collaboration with 7th Generation hosted a Mahnoomin Camp held at 7th Generation on October 7, 8, and 9th (23 participants). SCTC and Extension hosted the Isabella County Human Rights Committee to present the Micro-aggressions Study on 10/10. Extension worked with 9 youth from Shepherd Schools on their ½ day on October 13, where they learned about the medicine wheel and made vision wheels keeping in mind their medicine wheel teaching. November 2016: Extension assisted SCTC STEM Recruiter, with Native American Heritage Month activities. Extension Coordinator attended the FALCON (First Nations Land-grant Consortium) Conference in Albuquerque, NM. Outreach was done at FALCON with the 2 other Michigan 1994's to meet and discuss future collaboration with MSU for research grant opportunities. December 2016: Extension collaborated with Anishinaabe Language Revitalization Department, 7th Generation, and SCTC STEM recruiter for the Holiday Family BINGO event. Extension sponsored Ziibiwing's Cultural Teaching and Feast held at Ziibiwing on 12/17/16. 12/22 Extension held a Holiday Family Make and Take event where there were 33 participants who all made different holiday inspired crafts. January 2017: Extension sponsored Ziibiwing's Anishinabek Family Storytelling and Dinner held at Ziibiwing on 1/28/17. Extension sponsored the Winter Baby Celebration held at 7th Generation on 1/30/17, where information on safe sleep was presented to 66 participants. SCTC Extension and the Stem Recruiter met with the other Mi. 1994 Land Grants (Bay Mills Community College and Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College) and MSU Extension to discuss programing, possible next steps towards collaborating, and long term goals of establishing a first ever Michigan Land Grant Consortium (which our National Program Director, Tim Grosser of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture is supportive of). February 2017: Lunch & Learn: Easy Office Exercises in collaboration with Nimkee Fitness March 2017: Extension sponsored 25 spaces in K-12's event: Painting with Families held March 15, 2017, there were 75 participants at this event. Extension met with CMU's chair of the American Sign Language department to discuss potential future collaborative efforts on Extension events. Extension April 2017: Lunch & Learn: Child Abuse Prevention, information on the signs of child abuse, what to/not to do if you notice the signs, and what you can do to help prevent child abuse was provided along with a lunch. Extension sponsored a plant giveaway and supplies for design your own t-shirt at the Earth Day is Everyday Event in collaboration with 7th Generation. Outreach was done with MSU-Extension Master Gardener to conduct a training session on Gardening in a Lunch & Learn format, in conjunction with 7th Generation for their community garden plots. Collaborated with ACFS on the Positive Indian Parenting classes, this month's focus was on traditional parenting. May 2017: Lunch & Learn: Stress Management and Chair Massages during exam week. Nimkee Diabetes Team, Recreation, and Extension presented diabetes education and prevention information to the afterschool program. Jams and Jelly preserving/canning workshop in conjunction with Nimkee Diabetes Team and MSU Extension. Lunch & Learn: Gardening at 7th Generation with Master Gardener Gary Kramer. Extension participated in the Pre-Water Walk event where participants designed their own t-shirt for the Water Walk event at 7th Generation. Collaborated with ACFS on the Positive Indian Parenting classes, this month's focus was on Storytelling. Met with K-12 to discuss SCTC involvement with Niibing program, Extension will host Niibing on 2 different occasions this summer to provide workshops and exposure to the college. June 2017: Planting Day was a kick-off event for 7th Generation's Community Garden Plots, Extension purchased gardening tools, seeds, and Dairy Doo for the community garden plots. There were 10 community members that signed up for a community garden spot. Collaborated with ACFS on the Positive Indian Parenting classes, this month's focus was on Cradle board lesson. Extension hosted Central Michigan University's Native American Indigenous Summer Enrichment Camp participants where they learned about wild ricing, and participated in the hulling and cleaning of the wild rice. Extension and SCTC hosted the Niibing (summer) program K-2nd graders on campus for 2 separate art activities, and for exposure to the college, as these are our future recruitment pool students. Planned Activities for July & August 2017: Extension will work with SCTC STEM Club to collaborate on the STEM Summer Camp for youth. Extension is sponsoring in part the Youth Summit that the SCIT Youth Council is hosting August 19-21, where there will be Native youth from around Michigan taking part in leadershipskill buidling as well as a way for youth to connect with other youth around Michigan. Extension will collaborate with 7th Generation and with Nimkee's Healthy Start program on the Summer Baby Celebration, where traditional parenting and the discussion of the importance of language will be discussed. Extension will collaborate with ACFS on the Positive Indian Parenting class, where July's topic is Harmony in Child Rearing, and August's topic is Traditional Behavior Management. Extension and SCTC will host the Niibing (summer) program 3rd - 6th graders where they will do craft projects and there will be an active component to their workshops. This will also provide them with exposure to the college, as they are our future recruitment pool of students. Extension in collaboration with Nimkee's diabetes team and with MSU Extension will be hosting a Hot Water Bath Canning workshop on July 20th. Extension is sponsoring the Michigan Indian Family Olympics, which is an event that welcomes Native families for Tribe all across Michigan to participate in various track and field events.There are events for the babies all the way up to the elders, with a baby crawl and an elders walk. Extension plans to host 2 Lunch & Learns over these two months, topics to be determined. Extension will sponsor a multi generational team dance again at this years People's Powwow, August 26 & 27.
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Progress 09/01/15 to 08/31/16
Outputs
Target Audience:According to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Clerk's office, there are currently 3,676 Saginaw Chippewa tribal members. The SCIT tribal membership is divided into three population districts: Isabella Indian Reservation (District 1), Saganing (District 2) and At-Large (District 3). The SCTC-E NIFA project will have an opportunity to reach SCIT members that live in District 1, District 2, and some of District 3. District 3 is described as tribal members that live outside of the reservation boundaries of District 1 and 2. As such some tribal members may live outside of, but in close proximity to the reservation boundaries. It is estimated that the NIFA project will impact approximately 1,800 SCIT tribal members. The tribal/reservation community is also described as: those individuals who are members of other Indian tribes that live on or near the Isabella Indian Reservation, whom have close social or economic ties with the SCIT. According to records at SCIT Nimkee Health Department, which is partially funded under Indian Health Service (IHS), there are approximately 966 members of other tribes that are eligible for Indian health services. Considering the addition of these individuals, a total estimated number of 2,766 tribal members and members of other tribes live on, or in close proximity to, the Isabella Indian Reservation. Tribal Youth constitute a major part of the tribal community. There are 577 SCIT tribal members age 17 years and under that live in District 1 and 2. The Tribal Education department services tribal members and descendants of all tribes who are enrolled in the local public schools, and who are enrolled in the Saginaw Chippewa Academy (local tribal school). The Extension Office Project Coordinator position has been vacant since November 2015, and the current Extension Coordinator started on May 23, 2016. Extension Community Education Classes and Activities from 9/1/2015 to present: Black Ash basket class held on 11/17/15: 21 participants Wild Ricing classes held throughout the Fall 2015 (end of Aug - end of Nov) including the 3 day ricing camp:52 participants (unduplicated), some attended multiple sessions, the 3 day camp had the highest number of participants (22 total) Wild Ricing classes held throughout the Spring 2016 (Jan-Apr) including breakout lessons of Birch & MapleSap and Syrup (tapping and teaching), Birch Bark teaching, harvesting, and making of winnowing baskets, Red Willow harvesting, and cedar teaching: 25 participants (unduplicated), some attended multiple sessions Wild Ricing classes held throughout the Summer 2016 (May-Aug) including breakoutlessons ofBirch Bark harvesting and making of winnowing trays, and berry teachings and harvesting: 19 participants so far (unduplicated) Family Craft Day 6/16/16: crafts included leather butterfly barrettes, dream catchers, and painted picture frames (father's day gift): 17 participants 7/18-19/16: Niibing Summer Youth Experience: SCTC hosts the Niibing Summer Program youth and they participate in various educational and fun activities at the college. This years planned activities include: pottery class, fun math class, fun science class, Cooking with Kids, water spray/wash assembly and water activities play time. Includes a meal and snacks each day.There were 82 youth, grades K-8th, and accompanying chaperones. Sponsored Community Events/Activities: 6/29/16: Baby Celebration, with guest speaker discussion on foster parenting, adoption, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). 50 Participants 7/13/16: Dr. Slime for the Niibing Summer Program, 75 youth grades K-8th. 7/16/16: Kids and Culture Event at Ziibiwing Cultural Center in conjunction with Art Walk Central: activities include a plant walk, plant identification, coloring and assembling of a plant book, and then Extension sponsored decoration of a pot and planting of an herb to take home. Anticipated participation will be about 75 kids, plus accompanying parents/adults. 7/22/16: Michigan Indian Family Olympics, an event where Indian families all over Michigan come together to compete in various field and track activities. Ages include baby's with the baby crawl, toddlers with the tot trot, youth, adults, and elders with the elders walk. This event had over 1100 Indian participants. 7/26 & 28/16: STEM Math activity for STEM Camp, activity to be determined. There are 18 registered youth for this STEM Camp. And on 8/10/16 Extension will be sponsoring the STEM end of the year celebration. 8/22/16: Extension will supply materials for the craft (bone bracelets) at the Art Walk Central's Anishnaabe Culture booth in collaboration with Ziibiwing Cultural Center. There will be enough supplies for 80 bracelets. 8/26-28/2016: Youth Council is hosting a Youth Summit with a focus on leadership development. Extension will be sponsoring this event for the presenters, food, keynote speakers, and activities. They are anticipating about 200 youth participants from all over the Great Lakes area. Changes/Problems:The Extension Office Project Coordinator position has been vacant since November 2015, and the current Extension Coordinator started on May 23, 2016. It had been identified in the past that finding space to conduct classes was sometimes a burden, however SCTC has dedicated space to the Land Grant Offices which includes a classroom space. The current Extension Coordinator has identified the need to change the format for the Ricing class for future workshops because of the amount of time and resources (both money andspace)it takes. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Flyers have been made for the Family Craft events and will be made for upcoming events. Flyers and Tribal Observer Newspaper publication has been done for all 3 Ricing seasonal classes. Extension printed a banner on the large scale printer for use at the SCTC Annual Golf Outing Extension purchased a sign to identifythe new SCTC building - USDA logo is present Extension activities have been publicized on SCTC and SCIT social media, the SCIT Community Calendar, the SCTC website, and the SCIT Tribal Operations Center scrolling sign. The Ricing workshop information has been published in the Tribal Observer Newspaper. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?There are many Goals and Objectives that need to be met in the upcoming Reporting Period. The currentExtension Coordinator has already begun networking and facilitating relationships with other Tribal departments and committees for future collaboration. Some ideas for the upcoming reporting period include: Goal 1: Continue with Ricing Community Education but in a different format; deer processing and preserving; canning classes; collaborate with 7th Generation Program for the Sugar Bush teachings; offer gardening educational classes;breastfeeding promotional information. Goal 2: Collaborate with Nimkee for family exercise activities, but also collaborate with the People's Powwow Committee to have a Multi-generational Team Dance at the September2016 powwow. Goal 3: Offer workshops on Natural Plants and Medicines with a local instructor; essential oil teachings; sewing classes; a homemade gift making and gift wrapping event in December; and offer a family woodshop class with 7th Generation. Goal 6: Collaborate with Youth Council, the High School Native Student Organization, and the STEM Recruiter to host a College/Career Day (have speakers, breakout sessions with different presenters, but also have booth space for college recruiters, armed forces recruiters, employment recruiters) Goal 7: Collaborate with Ziibiwing and coordinate activities that will coincide with the Performance Circle for a moccasin class, a shawl class, a feather bustle class, a dance fan class, other regalia classes. Goal 8: Offer the Niibing Summer Youth Experience again for Summer 2017. Extension will also continue to collaborate on the Back to School event.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The Extension Office Project Coordinator position has been vacant since November 2015, and the current Extension Coordinator started on May 23, 2016. Goal 1: Wild Ricing classes: Fall 2015, Spring 2016, and Summer 2016: Knowledge acquisition on the traditions of the Anishnaabe People, the cultural and historical use of wild rice, the significance of wild rice today, and discussions about the future of wild rice. Field experience included identification of species of wild rice, monitoring the rice beds and development of the rice, identification of resources for making tools, making of harvesting materials and tools, identifying factors that inhibit or promote the growth of wild rice, climate change factors, harvesting, finishing, and cooking of wild rice, and discussion on the nutritional value of wild rice. The ricing instructor also incorporated many other traditional teachings during these ricing sessions including, berry monitoring and harvesting, birch bark identifying, harvesting and winnowing basket making, birch and maple sap and syrup tapping, making and teaching, red willow harvesting and teaching, and cedar teaching. 6 canoes and 1 canoe trailer were purchased in the last reporting period for the ricing classes use Fall participation included 52 unduplicated participants, 25 of which attended the 3 day ricing camp that was held in collaboration with 7th Generation Spring participation included 25 unduplicated participants Summer so far has included 19 unduplicated participants (there are still 5 weekend sessions) Extension contributed Sweet Basil to the Elder's Herb garden at Andahwod Continuing Care Community and Elder Services, and will contribute any additional herbs identified by Andahwod staff that may be needed. This herb garden is used by the residents and by the kitchen staff for recipes for the Elders. Extension sponsored the 7/16/16 "Kids and Culture" Event at Ziibiwing Cultural Center in conjunction with Art Walk Central: activities include a plant walk, plant identification, coloring and assembling of a plant book, and then Extension sponsored decoration of a pot and planting of an herb to take home for an indoor herb garden.There were about 75 kids, plus accompanying parents/adults. Extension Coordinator participated in the Breast Feeding Support Walk on 5/26/16.The worker was able to meet with Nimkee Public Health, Healthy Start nurses, and laid a foundation for future collaboration and networking. Extension is consulting with Nimkee Public Health, Healthy Start Nurses to create a Nursing Mother's room here at SCTC, so there can be a comfortable room for nursing mothers to nurse their children or to express and store breast milk. Goal 2: Extension sponsored andvolunteered at the 7/22/16 Michigan Indian Family Olympics Event in collaboration with Nimkee Fitness. This event is where Indian families all over Michigan come together to compete in various field and track activities, ages include baby's with the baby crawl, toddlers with the tot trot, youth, adults, and elders with the elders walk. This had over 1100 Indian participants. Goal 3: Extension offered a Family Craft Day on 6/16/16: crafts included leather butterfly barrettes, dream catchers, and painted picture frames (father's day gift): 17 participants Extension collaborated with Nimkee Healthy Start program for their Baby Celebration on 6/29/16, with guest speaker discussion on foster parenting, adoption, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), and how these affect the whole family. This event also provided information on breastfeeding, infant/child growth, parenting skills, and healthy activities for families. 50 Participants Extension has sponsored the craft materials for Ziibiwing Center's boothat the Art Walk Central's Anishinaabe Culture day, to be held on August 22, 2016. There will be about 80 participants will will make bone bracelets. Goal 4: No activities to report Extension Coordinator has done outreach with Nimkee Public Health, and Nimkee Fitness about collaborating in the future to meet this goal Goal 5: Goes with Goal 2 above: Extension will be sponsoring and will be volunteering at the 7/22/16 Michigan Indian Family Olympics Event in collaboration with Nimkee Fitness.This is an event where Indian families all over Michigan come together to compete in various field and track activities, ages include baby's with the baby crawl, toddlers with the tot trot, youth, adults, and elders with the elders walk. This event usually has about:800 Indian participants on average. One "Cooking with Kids" session was done during the Niibing Summer Youth Experience (see goal 8). Goal 6: Extension will be sponsoring the 8/26-28/2016 Youth Summit, hosted by Youth Council, which is an event with a focus on leadership development. Sponsored areas: presenters, food, keynote speakers, and leadership activities. They are anticipating about 200 youth participants from all over the Great Lakes area. Extension Coordinator assisted the STEM recruiter with STEM Camp activities and supervision of the youth on 6/23, 6/28,6/30 7/19, 7/26, and 7/28. Extension Office will be sponsoring the supplies for the activities on 7/26 and 7/28 and the end of the year celebration to be held on 8/10/16. Goal 7: Goes along with the family craft days from Goal 3 above. Goal 8: Extension sponsored the 7/13/16 Dr. Slime presentation for the Niibing Summer Program, 75 youth grades K-8th. 7/18-19/16: Niibing Summer Youth Experience: SCTC hosts the Niibing Summer Program youth and they participate in various educational and fun activities at the college. This years planned activities include: pottery class, fun math class, fun science class, Cooking with Kids, water spray/wash assembly and water activities play time. Includes a meal and snacks each day. It will have approximately 75 youth grades K-8th, and accompanying chaperones. Extension has made contact with the Education Department Director and the K-12 Coordinator for future collaboration on Homework Lab supplies, as well as the Back to School event they plan to host in late August. Extension plans on sponsoring supplies for the Back to School event for this current reporting period. Goal 9: Flyers have been made for the Family Craft events and will be made for upcoming events. Flyers and Tribal Observer Newspaper publication has been done for all 3 Ricing seasonal classes. Extension purchased a sign for the new SCTC building USDA logo is present Extension was without a coordinator and was too close to the end of the reporting period to put together an annual periodical to highlight extension activities, plus there were limited activities due to the position vacancy. There is an article about SCTC Extension featured in the August 2016 Tribal Observer Newspaper. Extension activities have been publicized on SCTC and SCIT social media, the SCIT Community Calendar, the SCTC website, and the SCIT Tribal Operations Center scrolling sign. The Ricing workshop information has been published in the Tribal Observer Newspaper. SCTC has dedicated space to the Land Grant Office which includes a classroom, therefore the Extension Office is buying tables and chairs for the classroom space and will be utilizing the allocated budget for the educational supplies for this purpose since it will be used for future educational classes.
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Progress 09/01/14 to 08/31/15
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Target Audience:According to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Clerk's office, there are currently 3,676 Saginaw Chippewa tribal members. The SCIT tribal membership is divided into three population districts: Isabella Indian Reservation (District 1), Saganing (District 2) and At-Large (District 3). The SCTC-E NIFA project will have an opportunity to reach SCIT members that live in District 1, District 2, and some of District 3. District 3 is described as tribal members that live outside of the reservation boundaries of District 1 and 2. As such some tribal members may live outside of, but in close proximity to the reservation boundaries. It is estimated that the NIFA project will impact approximately 1,800 SCIT tribal members. The tribal/reservation community is also described as: those individuals who are members of other Indian tribes that live on or near the Isabella Indian Reservation whom have close social or economic ties with the SCIT. According to records at SCIT Nimkee Health Department, which is partially funded under Indian Health Service (IHS) there are approximately 966 members of other tribes that are eligible for Indian health services. Considering the addition of these individuals, a total estimated number of 2,766 tribal members and members of other tribes live on, or in close proximity to, the Isabella Indian Reservation. Tribal Youth constitute a major part of the tribal community. There are 577 SCIT tribal members age 17 years and under that live in District 1 and 2. The Tribal Education department services tribal members and descendants of all tribes who are enrolled in the local public schools, and who are enrolled in the Saginaw Chippewa Academy (local tribal school). Changes/Problems:The Extension office has been working on the previous grant cycle funding to spend it out before moving to the currentcycle of funding (2014). There has been a one year delay in spending on the Extension funding because of a lapse of staffing in the extension office in the last cycle of funding. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?A flyer on the wild rice project was disseminated throughout the community with an open drop in to learn and participate in each area of the project. Viewing the wild rice beds, learning about the stages of wild rice, using canoes to harvest the wild rice, and attending a camp to process the wild rice. there have been 35 students that attended the class, and 25 students that participate In the ricing camp. Students had the opportunity to make tools for harvesting, and make mocassins for processing wild rice the old way. Word of mouth has been a terrific tool to get the word out to the community. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?There are many goals to accomplish with this extension grantin the next year. This reporting period is the first that has been spent out of this grant as we have been spending out of the last NIFA Extension grant (no cost extension) Wild rice as an indigenous food will be instrumental in accomplishing the goal focus on indigenous foods.
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What was accomplished under these goals?
SCTC-E will support acquisition of improved food knowledge and nutrition habits within the tribal community by promotion of food and nutrition information and activities. Objective: to utilize talents within the tribal community to implement 4 workshops per year focused on foods, cooking, preparing, and/or preservation methods of food. Objective: will offer 2 workshops annually on Foods Indigenous to Anishnaabe people. The workshops will be offered during the seasonal calendar,(i.e. Spring/Summer- strawberries, maple syrup; blueberries, wild rice; Fall/Winter- squash, Indian corn; meats. ) The workshops will educate about the food, preparation of the food (traditional and contemporary) and storage of the food. The SCTC Extension has worked extensively on a Mahnoomin (Wild Rice) project. Wild rice is a central indigenous food that has been lost to this tribe since contact with europeans. There are wild rice beds in the ceded territoies of the Sagnaw Chippewa people. These rice beds had been overlooked for decades. With the help of an instructor well versed in the aspects of wild rice, growth, harvest and processing. A free community education class was offered in Fall 2015. There have been 35 people that dropped in on the class and have loved learning and taking this indigenous knowledge back to their families.
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