Progress 09/01/14 to 08/31/19
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience of the Anishnaabe Arts & Crafts Entrepreneurs grant is tribal community that surrounds the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal 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 ner 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 thse individuals, a total estimated number of 2,766 tirbal 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. Changes/Problems:Overall the timing for this grant was not greatdue tothe turnover in staff.Betweencurrent and twoprevious coordinators, there werenine months without a coordinator whichlead torequest for no costextension requests. The final years deviated slightly from grant objectives due to time constraints. Unexpected outcomes, however, show that there is a huge interest in Anishinabe Arts and Crafts in the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Community which in turn has created a smaller group of likeminded folks who are now big supporters of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College Extension Program. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?SCTC Extension and Special Emphasis 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, 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. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The Anishinabe Arts and Crafts Entrepreneurs Special Emphasis provided cultural arts and crafts workshops for tribal community members to learn skills and knowledge to carry on and possibly utilize skills and knowledge for entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency. Each workshop featured an Anishinabe artist to share cultural and business knowledge to participants. The impact of these workshops spark interest for participants to pursue further knowledge of Anishinabe Arts and Crafts and Entrepreneurship by presenting skills and knowledge of our ancestors. Goal 1: SCTC-E will coordinate a series of 3 entrepreneurial workshops per quarter with attendance of 45 or more community members completing 3 or more workshops each fiscal year leading to creation of 25 or more business plans. Objective1.1) SCTC-E will offer 12 specialized workshops annually in topics that lead to the completion of business plans writing. Fiscal year 2019 was the final extension of theAnishinabe Arts and Crafts Entrepreneur Grant,that being said, the focus of funding was spent on Artist workshops. During these workshops, artistsshared their knowledge of not only cultural arts and crafts but their experiencein entrepreneurship. Objective 1.2) SCTC-E will offer 2 workshops annually on securing funding for completed business plans through outside sources. Fiscal year 2019 was the final extension of theAnishinabe Arts and Crafts Entrepreneur Grant,that being said, the focus of funding was spent on Artist workshops. During these workshops, artistsshared their knowledge of not only cultural arts and crafts but their experiencein entrepreneurship. Goal 2: A secondary goal of the SCTC Special Emphasis EE/AA&C project is to provide access to cultural knowledge in the specialized area of Anishnaabe arts & crafts by implementing 10 workshops annually. These workshops will be open to the public. There will be an annual attendance of 150 people in the workshops. (unduplicated counts could reach 300 per the two year grant period). Objective 2.1) SCTC-E will set up 10 cultural knowledge workshops with a minimum attendance of 20 people per workshop. These workshops will provide families and or individuals knowledge of how to make a specific Anishnaabe art or craft (beadwork, basketry, quillwork, etc.). This knowledge will lead to their added economic support, Native family cohesiveness, and ability to pass cultural knowledge to next generations. FY 2019 AACE Grant Programs 9/12, 13 & 14 Preparation of the harvested materials for the birch bark canoe 10/8 - 10/11 Applique skirt workshop with Faith Carmona-Pego. 10/15-11/1 Canoe Build in the Ziibiwing Lobby. It was completed on November 1. 11/5/-11/7 Quilling Workshop at 7th Gen 11/10 Canoe launch at the RV Park. 11/13 Birch Bark Etching with Dave Shananaquet 11/26-11/28 Applique shirt workshop 12/10 Christmas 12/17-12-20 Ribbon skirt workshop 1/22 Spring Semester Beading Circle with Carrie has begun. 1/17 & 1/18 Black Ash Baskets with Josh and Sara hosted at SCTC. 2/27-2/28 Red Ribbon Skirt workshop with SCIT Prevention. (MMIW Round Dance) 3/11 - 3/15 Moss Bag and Baby Swing Workshop 3/26 - 3/28-Spring Day Camp for Youth grades K-6 Goal 3: SCTC-E will reach 100% of the American Indian population around the Isabella Indian Reservation through the dissemination of brochures about SCTC-E's Emergent Entrepreneurs/Anishnaabe Arts & Crafts project. Objective 3.1) The SCTC-E office will publish and print 500 brochures annually that will highlight the education/community connection. SCTC Extension and Special Emphasis 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 Objective 3.2) The SCTC-E office will publish 6 articles in the SCIT's Tribal Observer (tribal monthly newspaper) about the Emergent Entrepreneurs/Anishnaabe Arts & Crafts project. SCTC Extension and Special Emphasis 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:The target audience of the Anishnaabe Arts & Crafts Entrepreneurs grant is tribal community that surrounds the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College. SCTC is chartered by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan. According to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Clerk's office, there are currently 3,557Saginaw 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 ner 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 thse individuals, a total estimated number of 2,766 tirbal 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. 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 meet goals in a timely matter. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?SCTC Extension and Special Emphasisactivities 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 allactivities and collaborative events which have included both the SCTC and NIFA logos. 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 aboutprogramming.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Baby swing & Moss bag workshop -March 18th,2018 / 10 participants Hand Drum workshop - May 23rd,2018 / 11 participants North American Indigenous Summer Enrichment Camp- June 24th-28th,2018 Summer PhD Challenge -July 9th-August 22nd,2018 / 6 participants Ojibway Floral watercolor workshop- July 9th -12th ,2018 / 15 participants Painting workshop with Dave Shananaquet- July 16th-20th ,2018/ 18 participants Summer Youth Experience 2018 / 60 participants Dikinaagan (Cradleboard) Workshop-July 20, 2018 - August 3, 2018 Anishinaabe Environment & Culture Camp- July 30th-August 5th, 2018 Black Ash Basket Teaching and Workshop with John Pigeon August 9-11 Black Ash Basket Teaching and Workshop with Josh Hominga and Sara Bedell August 22 & 23, 2018.
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Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/17
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience of the Anishnaabe Arts & Crafts Entrepreneurs grant is tribal community that surrounds the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College. SCTC is chartered by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan. According to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Clerk's office, there are currently 3,676 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 ner 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 thse individuals, a total estimated number of 2,766 tirbal 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. Changes/Problems: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 dedicated classroom space has eliminated this issue for the most part, there are still challenges for certain activities however the collaboration with 7th Generation has been positive as they have the room, equipment, and supplies for wood, metal, and stone activities. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The Business workshops have provided participant community members with the opportunity to gain business plan knowledge and website design skills in order to start selling their products online. These business workshops are taught in a series, therefore several sessions over a period of time, the first series met once per month and the turn out was not consistent.The current series is being taught once a week and the participants are consistent, and I am hopeful that these particiapants will continue on with their business plan writing after they gain the knowledge needed. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? The Anishinaabe Youth Art, Culture and Entrepreneur Camp was featured in the September edition of the Tribal Observer newspaper (which is distributed to every Tribal Member head of household).It was also featured in Ziibiwing's monthly newsletter and on the SCTC Facebook page. SCTC & Extension activities are featured in the Tribal Observer monthly. 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 already begun networking and facilitating relationships with other Tribal departments and committees for future collaboration. Some ideas for the upcoming reporting period include: Continuing to run the Business Workshop series. Work with the SCTC Business Faculty to discuss a future Business Expo featuring Anishinaabe Artists and Businesses with breakout sessions and keynote speakers. Anishnaabe Arts and Crafts workshops may include: Bustle Making, Fan making, Regalia appliqué work, Moccasin workshops, Birch Bark Basket workshop, Peyote Stich workshop, ribbon skirts and shirts workshop, a shaker workshop, and a Birch Bark Canoe Making Workshop (which will be a large endeavor as I would like to harvest all the materials needed, so this will be a long process). Continue a Youth Arts, Culture and Entrepreneur Camp but maybe in a monthly or weekly format since school will be in session.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
August 2016 Extension, in collaboration with Ziibiwing Cultural Center, hosted a Anishinaabe Youth Art, Culture and Entrepreneur Camp in August 2016. Days 1-4 focused on the youth creating an art piece from raw material to finished product with the assistance of an Anishnaabe master artist instructor.The four Anishnaabe Art pieces created were: wood and rawhide shaker with beadwork, birch bark and porcupine quill medallions with sweetgrass edging, black ash baskets,and cedar boxes with wood burning designs. The last day focused on how to set up an art exhibit and sell their pieces. The youth completed an artist biography. They marketed their completed art pieces by completing description cards and setting up a professional display in the Ziibiwing Cultural Center Museum's Changing Exhibit Room. They interacted with the public at their exhibit.This allowed the youth to gain experience answering questions from the public regarding their art. Participation included 9 youth, who committed to participate all 5 days Extension made moccasins in collaboration with 7th Generations Wild Rice Tool Making workshop September 2016 Moccasin workshop:3 different styles of moccasins were made by 13 participants. October 2016 Simple Regalia and Applique Pattern workshop held on October 17th and 20th with 13 participants.Participants learned how to cut out simple regalia patterns and learned how to design and transfer a applique pattern to their material. Extension was happy to host Kelly Church on October 27th,whosharedthe art of Birch Bark Biting and Corn Husk Doll making. On October 28th, Extension offered a supplemental instruction period for those who needed additional help with their projects from past workshops (Moccasin workshop or the Regalia and Applique Workshop). November 2016 November 9 & 10 Extension offered a Traditional Skirt Teaching and Making workshop.13 participants made Traditional skirts over this two evening period. On November 16th, Extension offered a supplemental instruction period for those who needed additional help with their projects from past workshops (Moccasin workshop or the Regalia and Applique Workshop). On November 28 & 29 Extension offered a Quill workshop, there were 17 participants who made Birch Bark and Quill Medallions. A former SCTC Business Adjunct was contacted and agreed to conduct the community education business workshop series for Extension.He was provided with a copy of the grant goals and objects to use as a template for his instruction and to ensure that he was covering all necessary topics.This workshop series will begin in January 2017. December 2016 Black Ash Ornament Workshop: Kelly Church worked with 20 participants to make black ash ornaments on 12/7/16. January 2017 Business Workshop was conducted and the topics covered were: general company description, and products and services.There were 13 participants. February 2017 Business Workshop was held and the topic covered were: marketing plan and operational plan.10 participants. Snowshoe Lacing Workshop in collaboration with Nimkee's Diabetes Team Outreach was done with Ziibiwing for collaboration on the upcoming Moss Bag and Baby Swing workshop that will take place March 20-24. Attended two planning meetings for the Tribal Environment and Culture Camp this month to discuss registration, flyers/informational items, and other funding opportunities.Extension will be doing Anishinaabe Arts and Crafts with the youth at this camp. March 2017 Business Workshop was held and topics covered included management and organization, and personal financial statements.There was also a webpage design component to show a fast and easy way to get your business going. 5 participants. Moss bag and baby swing workshop with Ziibiwing.Extension sponsored all the materials for this workshop and hosted the workshop at SCTC Tuesday - Friday.Then two sewing sessions were added for those who did not complete their projects. Attended one planning meeting for the Anishinaabe Environment and Culture Camp this month. April 2017 Business Workshop was held and topic covered were startup expenses and capitalization/financial history and analysis, financial plan, the executive summary and webpage design. 7 participants. Attended one planning meeting for the Anishinaabe Environment and Culture Camp this month. Ziibiwing, Extension, and Andahwod hosted Ty DeFoe at Ziibiwing over Spring Break (April 3-7), where he taught hoop dancing.Extension purchased the materials so the participants can make/have their own hoops for dancing. May 2017 Business Workshop (summer series May 31 - June 28) started, we hosted a guest speaker as the opener for this series from the Small Business Development Center, where she shared the things that are needed for a successful business plan and the services that the SBDC can provide free of charge to individuals that want it.There were 4 participants at the May 31st session. Attended one planning meeting for the Anishinaabe Environment and Culture Camp this month.Also toured the RAMs Center facility where the camp will take place. June 2017 Business workshop was held and there were 5 participants at both the 6/7 and 6/14 sessions. Attended one planning meeting for the Anishinaabe Environment and Culture Camp so far this month. June 26th SCTC Extension will host the Niibing Program K-2nd graders and will be doing an Anishinaabe Craft with them for one of the workshops. July - August 2017 planned activities Stone Sculpting Workshop with Jason Quigno will take place every Wednesday and Thursday July 5th - August 10th at 7th Generation. July 18th SCTC Extension will host the Niibing Program 3rd-6th graders and will be doing an Anishinaabe Craft with them for one of the workshops. Cradleboard workshop will be held in collaboration with Ziibiwing on July 31st - August 4th, Extension will be purchasing the supplies/materials needed for the participants. Anishinaabe Environment and Culture Camp for 12-17 year olds will be held, Extension will be doing 2 workshops with the youth and will be making rawhide shakers and moccasins. Anishinaabe Wearable Arts Camp will be held August 21st - 25th for youth to participate in and have a chance to work with 4 Master artists designing and making wearable art pieces, this camp will end with a Fashion Show for the youth to showcasetheir pieces in a different medium than last year's. SCTC will be putting in a request for a second no cost extension on this grant and if that is approved then Extension will begin a new series of business workshops in August 2017, and will be working with the SCTC Business Faculty to discuss a future Business Expo featuring Anishinaabe Artists and Businesses with breakout sessions and keynote speakers.
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Progress 09/01/15 to 08/31/16
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience of the Anishnaabe Arts & Crafts Entrepreneurs grant is tribal community that surrounds the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College. SCTC is chartered by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan. According to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Clerk's office, there are currently 3,676 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 ner 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 thse individuals, a total estimated number of 2,766 tirbal 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. 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. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The Extension Office Project Coordinator position has been vacant since November 2015, and the current Extension Coordinator started on May 23, 2016. However Extension is hoping to have plans finalized enough to be able to have a little advertisement about the Youth Culture and Entrepreneur Camp in the August Tribal Observer Newspaper and a full article in the September issue to include interviews with the Youth artists and pictures of the event. 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: Current Extension Coordinator has been in contact with Ziibiwing's Commercial Services to offer E-Commerce training as an option for Entrepreneurs selling their items online; and will also be making contact with Central Michigan University's Entrepreneur and Business Programs for the potential to collaborate and bring in workshops. There is also a possibility to run this through as an online training format with supplemental instruction, but this needs to be explored further. Goal 2: Anishnaabe Arts and Crafts workshops may include: Bustle Making, Fan making, Regalia appliqué work, Moccasin workshops, Birch Bark Basket workshop, Peyote Stich workshop, ribbon skirts and shirts workshop, a shaker workshop, and others. The current Extension Coordinator thinks that it will be beneficial for the communities up and coming artists to continue to combine both the Entrepreneur and Arts & Crafts together in a Youth Culture and Entrepreneur Camp, and think that this will likely occur again next year with a different arts & crafts focus.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
As explained in the past progress report, this project has been slow to get going. There has been a past issue of getting business instructors able and willing to teach in the format necessary for this project's goals. This project has been extended to August 31, 2017, and the Extension Coordinator will work hard to ensure this project's goals are met to the highest extent possible. Goal 1: Extension, in collaboration with Ziibiwing Cultural Center, is planning a Youth Culture and Entrepreneur Camp to be held in August 2016. This will be a 5 day camp for youth 12-24, the up and coming teachers for our people, learning the skill of making the art, presenting themselves and their art, and marketing their pieces, are all necessary skills in order for them to pass down the information to future generations. The last day will have a focus on entrepreneur skills: Completing an artist biography Marketing their completed art pieces by completing description cards and setting up a professional display Interacting with the public at their exhibit which will be at the Ziibiwing Museum's changing exhibit room.This will allow the youth to gain experience answering questions from the public regarding their art. Goal 2: As seen in Goal 1, Extension, in collaboration with Ziibiwing Cultural Center, is planning a Youth Culture and Entrepreneur Camp to be held in August 2016. This will be a 5 day camp for youth 12-24, the up and coming teachers for our people, learning the skill of making the art, along with the above entrepreneurial side, are all necessary skills needed for them to pass down the information to future generations. Days 1-4 will focus on the youth creating an art piece from raw material to finished product with the assistance of an Anishnaabe artist instructor. The four Anishnaabe Art & Craft items that will be created are: winnowing tray with quill work shaker with beadwork cedar box with either wood burning or painting black ash basket Anticipated participation will be about 30 youth, who will commit to participate all 5 days. Goal 3: Nothing new to report Extension is hoping to have plans finalized enough to be able to have a little advertisement about the Youth Culture and Entrepreneur Camp in the August Tribal Observer Newspaper and a full article in the September issue to include interviews with the Youth artists and pictures of the event.
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Progress 09/01/14 to 08/31/15
Outputs
Target Audience:The target audience of the Anishnaabe Arts & Crafts Entrepreneurs grant is tribal community that surrounds the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College. SCTC is chartered by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Michigan. According to the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Clerk's office, there are currently 3,676 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 ner 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 thse individuals, a total estimated number of 2,766 tirbal 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. Changes/Problems:The Anishnaabe Entrepreneurs & Anishnaabe Arts & Crafts grant has been slow to start because of space and finding a business collaborator. There were talks with Small Business Development Corporation to do the business workshops. This lead stalled because they reqire a contract.SCTC also met with an interested business instructor to conduct workshops,but he was not able to adjust his summer schedule.Securing a business instructor that can teach in a workshop style has been a challenge. Classroom space was also an issue in the past semester.Extension has been working aroundeach semester schedule to findthe space to offer workshops. Classroom space has been identified for the Extension program for the next school year and it is anticipated that this wil help is scheduling workhshops on a regular basis. It is expected that the challenges identified will be worked out and the second year of the grant will run as identified in the grant objectives. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?
Nothing Reported
What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The second yearof the project and will be focused on the same goals in entreupreurship and generating interest in Anishnaabe Arts & Crafts. In stating challenges of this first year has been finding a instructor of business and addressing space issues.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
There has been minimal impact of the goals of this project this first year. There has beentwo vendor workshops have beenoffered, in conjunction with Ziibiwing Cultural Lifeway Museum. This training was set up to introduce community members on how to market their crafts to a larger venue.The instructors for this training were theZiibiwing Buying Manager, and the SCTC Extension coordinator. SCTC worked with participants on how to set up an artistportfolio. SCTC also gave away books that related to the crafters market. "2015 Crafter's Market, How to sell you crafts and make a living." More trainings are being discussed for fall 2015. There have been five workshops held on Anishnaabe crafts. Participants attended workshops on quillwork, medicine pouches, bone bracelets, blackash baskets, baby mocassins. These workshops were well attended and resulted in many families appreciating the time and effort it takes to perfect the Anishnaabe crafts. Instructors have been the SCTC Extension coordinator, and Kelly Church well know Black Ash Basket maker. Participants have also learned that the resources needed for the making a craft are endangered. In the case of black ash baskets, the emerald ash borer has decimated much of the black ash tree in Michigan and the resources for making these baskets are getting the be rare. This awareness brings more attention to the natural resources of Michigan.
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