Progress 09/01/18 to 08/31/23
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:Covid-19 has changed our path, we continue to find new ways to meet grant goals and objectives. One major change for SCTC Extension is the shift in focus on agriculture and food sovereignty at Mshkikiikaan, our food sovereignty garden. This has given us an opportunity to learn and teach students and community members about the health benefits of growing our own food. Students are able to learn through experiments and projects that can be presented at conferences like AIHEC and FALCON. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Michigan State University Extension Fall Extension Conference 9/28/22-9/29/22 MILES (Michigan Inter-Tribal Land Grant Extension System) Collaboration Meeting 9/30/22 FALCON Conference 10/20/22-10/25/22 Digital Story Train the Trainer 3/7/23-3/9/23 CPR First Aid Training June 2023 How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?SCTC Extension activities and flyers have been featured in the Tribal Observer newspaper which is distributed to every head of household tribal member, and is posted on the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Website, SCIT and SCTC social media (Facebook), SCTC Schoology. There have been flyers and workshops and programs and collaborative events which have included 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?Continue collaboration and implementation of programming and find new ways to meet grant goals and objectives. SCTC Extension has a great working relationship with various SCIT departments and other area organizations. These connections are vital to the main goals of the grant. We will continue our endeavor with the Food Sovereignty Garden and improve upon what we've done so far.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Goal #1 Family and Consumer Science Support acquisition of improved food knowledge and nutrition habits within the tribal community by promotion of food and nutrition information and activities. Garden/Mshkikiikaan Harvest Feast 11/17/22 Winona LaDuke Lunch and Learn 5/18/23 Gardening Event 5/29/23 Encourage Native American families to become active together to increase physical movement which will decrease prevalence to disease and sickness. Community Health and Fitness Day 5/24/23 River Cleanup 7/5/23 Michigan Indian Family Olympics 7/21/23 Strengthen Native family cohesiveness through cultural and or scientific knowledge. Black Ash Basket Workshop w/Hommingas 9/21-9/22 Artist in Residence Beaded Hat Class w/ Alice Jo Ricketts 9/27-9/30 Jingle Dress Healing Event @ 7th Gen. 1/27/23 Studded Belt for Powwow Regalia Workshop 7/17/23-7/20/23 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. NAISEC @ Mshkikiikaan 6/28/23 Summer Youth @ Mshkikiikaan 7/13/23 Goal #2 Community and Youth Development Provide information and education on specific American Indian youth health and wellness issues. Healthy Relationships Fashion Show / Drum and Dance Social 3/14/23 Celabrating "Water is Life" on World Water Day 3/22/23 Supporting Survivors Sexual Assault Awareness Month Lunch and Learn 4/25/23 Anishinabe Cultural and Environmental Camp 6/19/23-6/23/23 Instill self confidence in students by providing leadership opportunities. Tribal Youth Healing Walk 9/17/23 Supaman 11/2/22 Firekeeper Teachings w/George Martin and Punkin Shenanaquet 2/25/23 Honoring Healing and Remembering Boarding School Event 6/6/23 Youth Fishing Tournament 8/18/23 Support awareness of American Indian culture and language to build personal self-confidence and pride in tribal community. Artist in Residence Youth Ribbon Skirt Making w/ Glenna Jenkins 9/13/22-9/16/22 Homingas at CMU 11/15/22 Hommingas at SCTC 11/16/22 MMIW Red Ribbon Skirt Making with Youth Council 4/27/23 2 Spirit Pride 6/10/23 2 Spirit Talking Circle 8/29/23 Assist and collaborate with tribal programs to support academic achievement of American Indian students. NAHM A Snake Falls to Earth Book Club Discussion 11/29/22 Round Dance 3/10/23 The Seed Keeper Book Club Discussion 4/27/23 Goal #3 Community Communication Plan 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.
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Progress 09/01/22 to 08/31/23
Outputs
Target Audience:Target audience is the Native American population surrounding the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Community. Saginaw Chippewa tribal members, descendants, members of other tribes, other household family members of those tribal members and descendants and Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College Students & Alumni. Changes/Problems:Covid-19 has changed our path, we continue to find new ways to meet grant goals and objectives. One major change for SCTC Extension is the shift in focus on agriculture and food sovereignty at Mshkikiikaan, our food sovereignty garden. This has given us an opportunity to learn and teach students and community members about the health benefits of growing our own food. Students are able to learn through experiments and projects that can be presented at conferences like AIHEC and FALCON. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?MichiganState University Extension Fall Extension Conference 9/28/22-9/29/22 MILES (Michigan Inter-Tribal Land Grant Extension System) Collaboration Meeting 9/30/22 FALCON Conference 10/20/22-10/25/22 Digital Story Train the Trainer 3/2 CPR First Aid Training June 2023 How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?SCTC Extension activities and flyers have been featured in the Tribal Observer newspaper which is distributed to every head of household tribal member, and is posted on the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Website, SCIT and SCTC social media (Facebook), SCTC Schoology. There have been flyers and workshops and programs and collaborative events which have included 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?Continue collaboration and implementation of programming and find new ways to meet grant goals and objectives. SCTC Extension has a great working relationship with various SCIT departments and other area organizations. These connections are vital to the main goals of the grant. We will continue our endeavor with the Food Sovereignty Garden and improve upon what we've done in the first two years of the project.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Goal #1 Family and Consumer Science Support acquisition of improved food knowledge and nutrition habits within the tribal community by promotion of food and nutrition information and activities. Garden/Mshkikiikaan Harvest Feast 11/17/22 Winona LaDuke Lunch and Learn 5/18/23 Gardening Event 5/29/23 Encourage Native American families to become active together to increase physical movement which will decrease prevalence to disease and sickness. Community Health and Fitness Day 5/24/23 River Cleanup 7/5/23 Michigan Indian Family Olympics 7/21/23 Strengthen Native family cohesiveness through cultural and or scientific knowledge. Black Ash Basket Workshop w/Hommingas 9/21-9/22 Artist in Residence Beaded Hat Class w/ Alice Jo Ricketts 9/27-9/30 Jingle Dress Healing Event @ 7th Gen. 1/27/23 Studded Belt for Powwow Regalia Workshop 7/17/23-7/20/23 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. NAISEC @ Mshkikiikaan 6/28/23 Summer Youth @ Mshkikiikaan 7/13/23 Goal #2 Community and Youth Development Provide information and education on specific American Indian youth health and wellness issues. Healthy Relationships Fashion Show / Drum and Dance Social 3/14/23 Celabrating "Water is Life" on World Water Day 3/22/23 Supporting Survivors Sexual Assault Awareness Month Lunch and Learn 4/25/23 Anishinabe Cultural and Environmental Camp 6/19/23-6/23/23 Instill self confidence in students by providing leadership opportunities. Tribal Youth Healing Walk 9/17/23 Supaman 11/2/22 Firekeeper Teachings w/George Martin and Punkin Shenanaquet 2/25/23 Honoring Healing and Remembering Boarding School Event 6/6/23 Youth Fishing Tournament 8/18/23 Support awareness of American Indian culture and language to build personal self-confidence and pride in tribal community. Artist in Residence Youth Ribbon Skirt Making w/ Glenna Jenkins 9/13/22-9/16/22 Homingas at CMU 11/15/22 Hommingas at SCTC 11/16/22 MMIW Red Ribbon Skirt Making with Youth Council 4/27/23 2 Spirit Pride 6/10/23 2 Spirit Talking Circle 8/29/23 Assist and collaborate with tribal programs to support academic achievement of American Indian students. NAHM A Snake Falls to Earth Book Club Discussion 11/29/22 Round Dance 3/10/23 The Seed Keeper Book Club Discussion 4/27/23 Goal #3 Community Communication Plan 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. Flyers for all events and programs disseminated throughout community via email, social media and postings at SCTC.
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Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/22
Outputs
Target Audience:Target audience is the Native American population surrounding the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Community. Saginaw Chippewa tribal members, descendants, members of other tribes, other household family members of those tribal members and descendants and Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College Students & Alumni. Changes/Problems:The Covid-19 pandemic continues to challenge us in different ways (program participant numbers, number of programs, staff availability etc.) as the pandemic progresses, however, we are learning tounderstandour circumstance more and more each year.TheSCTC Land Grant Office has begun to focus more on agriculture with the Food Sovereignty Garden and Hemp TRIM Project. This will allow us to meet grant goals in new ways evolving with the ever changing world. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Virtual Fall Extension Conference September 2021 Virtual FALCON Conference October 2021 Indigenous Youth Agriculture Guide the Mentor Course 2/22 How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?SCTC Extension activities and flyers have been featured in the Tribal Observer newspaper which is distributed to every head of household tribal member, and is posted on the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Website, SCIT and SCTC social media (Facebook), SCTC Schoology. There have been flyers and workshops and programs and collaborative events which have included SCTC, NIFA and USDA logos. Flyers are posted and emialed throughout the community. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Continue collaboration and implementation of programming andfind new ways to meet grant goals and objectives. SCTC Extension has a great working relationship with various SCIT departments and other area organizations. These connections are vital to the main goal of the grant which is connecting with the community. We will continue our endeavor with the Food Sovereignty Garden and improve upon what we've done in the first two years of the project.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College Extension continues to be an important resource for the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College Students and Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Community. All projects, workshops and programs are open and available to all tribal community members. We work collaboratively with the tribal departments on specific mutual goals, such as food nutrition, fitness, culture and language, disease prevention, health and wellness, youth leadership and youth academic achievement. Goal #1 Family and Consumer Science Support acquisition of improved food knowledge and nutrition habits within the tribal community by promotion of food and nutrition information and activities. Food Sovereignty Garden Spring Summer 2021, Fall, Spring Sumer 2022. Gardening Workshop 5/23/22 Encourage Native American families to become active together to increase physical movement which will decrease prevalence to disease and sickness. Community Health and Fitness Day 5/18/22 Michigan Indian Family Olympics 7/22/22 Obstacles to Recovery 9/25/22 Strengthen Native family cohesiveness through cultural and or scientific knowledge. Lisa Kennedy Birch Bark and Porcupine Quill Medallion and Earrings 9/13/21-9/16/21 Wenonah Bird and Applique Skirts and Totes 9/27/21-9/30/21 Lisa Passinault Ribbon Skirt Workshop @ Saganing 10/21/21 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. Obstacles to Recovery 9/25/21 Goal #2 Community and Youth Development Provide information and education on specific American Indian youth health and wellness issues. Community Health and Fitness Day 5/18/22 HHR 6/6/22 Instill self confidence in students by providing leadership opportunities. Native American Heritage Month Book Club "There There" 11/30/21 & 1/5/22 Walk in My Mocs Angeline Boulley 11/23/21 Fishing Tournament 8/19/22 Support awareness of American Indian culture and language to build personal self-confidence and pride in tribal community. People's Powwow 9/18/21-9/19/21 Pucker Toe Moccasin May-June Naming Ceremony Teachings 11/21 People's Powwow 8/27/22-8/28/22 Assist and collaborate with tribal programs to support academic achievement of American Indian students. Youth Council Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Workshop Goal #3 Community Communication Plan 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. Flyers for all events and programs disseminated throughout community via email, social media and postings at SCTC. Tribal Observer article about garden
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Progress 09/01/20 to 08/31/21
Outputs
Target Audience:Target audience is the Native American population surrounding the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College and the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Community. Saginaw Chippewa Tribal members, decendants, members of other tribes, other household family members of those tribal members and decendants and Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College Students & Alumni. Changes/Problems:COVID-19 continues to be an issue and a barrier for extension to reach target audience, however, with technology it has been possible. Many of our programs were online via zoom or other platforms. We weren't able to doface to face programming untilthe summer months. With less programming and workshops happening, the SCTC Land Grant Office has begun to focus more on agriculture with the Food Sovereignty Garden and Hemp TRIM Project. With Extension funding, a Land Grant Manager position has been created andfilled, however, it took longer than originally planned for the position to be posted and filled. New ideas and planning for the final year and beyond have begun toward a new direction but with many of the same goals. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Virtual Fall Extension Conference September 28-30, 2020 Virtual FALCON October 22-23, 2020 VIRTUAL: Collaborative 18th Annual Great Lakes Indigenous Farming Conference and 4th Annual Indigenous Hemp Conference March 5, 6, 7, 2021 Virtual Still Sacred Writing Conference May 13, 2021 Virtual Produce Safety Growers Training June 23, 24, 2021 How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?SCTC Extension activities and flyers have been featured in the Tribal Observer newspaper which is distributed to every head of household tribal member, and is posted on the Saginaw Chippewa Tribal website page, social media and SCTC's social media. There have been flyers completed for all activities, workshops and programs 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?Continue collaboration and implementation of programming and continue to find new ways to meet grant goals and objectives. SCTC Extension has a great working relationship with various SCIT departments and other area organizations. These connections are vital to the main goal of the grant which is connecting with the community. For the final year, planning continues to be a focus of the Extension Coordinator in order to meet al the goals and objectives. We will continue our endeavor with the Food Sovereignty Garden and improve upon what we've already put in place this year.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Family and Consumer Science Support acquisition of improved food knowledge and nutrition habits within the tribal community by promotion of food and nutrition information and activities Applesauce Making Workshop 10/5/20 Food Sustainability Kit 5/5/21 Food Sovereignty Garden began April 2021 to be continued for years to come Produce Safety Grower Training for Tribal Community Members 6/23/21& 6/24/2 Encourage Native American families to become active together to increase physical movement which will decrease prevalence to disease and sickness. Native American Heritage Month 5k Fun Run November 2020 Ice Rink Winter 2020-2021 Community Health and Fitness Day 5/26/21 Community Kickball Game Summer Kickoff 6/22/21 Michigan Indian Family Olympics 7/13/21- 7/15/21 Strengthen Native family cohesiveness through cultural and or scientific knowledge. Creator's Garden Traditional Herbal Medicine 2/16/21 & 3/11/21 Composting at Home 4/12/21 Beading Circle 6/10/21 - 8/19/21 Native Fest 7/21/21 Ribbon Skirt Workshop 8/10/2 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. Meditation Workshop Series 9/19/20- 12/9/20 Meditation Workshop Series 1/27/21 - 4/21/21 Community and Youth Development Provide information and education on specific American Indian youth health and wellness issues. Community Health and Fitness Day 5/26/21 Instill Self Confidence in students by providing leadership opportunities Native American Heritage Month Book Club "The Road Back to Sweetgrass" 11/30/20 Walk in My Mocs Writers Series M. Carmen Lane 3/4/21 Firekeepers Daughter Book Club 3/30/21 Walk in My Mocs Writers Series Mark Turcotte 4/22/21 Support Awareness of American Indian culture and language to build personal self-confidence and pride in tribal community Painting w/ Families at Home 4/29/21 Behavioral Health 7 Grandfather Teachings Youth Summer Day Camp 8/12/21 Assist and collaborate with tribal programs to support academic achievement of American Indian students. Family Night Books 12/18/21 Back to School Event 8/19/21 Community Communication Plan Reach 100% of the American Indian Population around the Isabella 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 Flyers for all events and programs disseminated throughout community via email, social media and postings at SCTC. Tribal Observer article about garden.
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Progress 09/01/19 to 08/31/20
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). 1633 17& under 467 53 17&under 6 1871 17&under 303 Changes/Problems:There have been two major issuesthis year with number one being COVID-19. The Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College and The Saginaw Chippewa Tribe have suspended any face to face programming since March. It had become imperativeto become more tech savvyin order to stay connected to the target audience. We've done few online programming but plan to do more of that in the coming year. The current Extension Coordinator has had some personal problems that required significant time off during the late spring and summer 2020. These two issueshaveimpacted the number of programs and workshops greatly, however, planning for the coming year has already begun. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Attendance at First Americans Land Grant Consortium (FALCON) annual conference in Denver in October 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?Continue collaboration and implementation of programming and find new ways to meet grant goals and objectives. SCTC Extension has a great working relationship with various SCIT departments and other area organizations. These connections are vital to the main goal of the grant which is connecting with the community. For the next year, planning will be a focus of the Extension Coordinator in order to meet all the goals and objectives.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Family and Consumer Science Support acquisition of improved food knowledge and nutrition habits within the tribal community by promotion of food and nutrition information activities. Waawaashkesh Hunting After School Program @ Saginaw Chippewa Academy (SCA) October and November 2019 SCA Deer Camp @ SCA November 2019 Community Garden Box Project May 2020 Encourage Native American Families to become active together to increase physical movement which decreases prevalence to disease and sickness Red Swamp Lacrosse Day September 2019 Yoga and Meditation w/ Ben February 2020 Zoom Yoga w/ Felicia April and May 2020 Strengthen Native family cohesiveness through cultural and or scientific knowledge. Fall Beading Circle September 2019 - December 2019 Spring Beading Circle January 2020-March 2020 Pink Shawl Workshop for Breast Cancer Awareness September 2019 Ribbon Skirt Workshop January 2020 Ribbon Shirt Workshop February 2020 Red Ribbon Skirt Workshop for MMIW Awareness March 2020 Increase Native Family knowledge about health issues (diabetes, heart health, cancer, childhood sicknesses, substance abuse addiction etc.) in an endeavor to decrease health problems for future generations. Naloxone Training October 2019 Instill self confidence in students by providing leadership opportunities. Weaving our Stories 200 Anniversary of 1819 Treaty of Saginaw September 2019 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Night February 2019 Storytelling in the Lodge January 2020 Mole Day Event @ SCTC October 2019 Virtual Two Spirit Talking Circle June 2020 Support Awareness of American Indian Culture and language to build personal self-confidence and pride in tribal community. Peoples Powwow September 2019 Star Nayea Events November 2019 Beaded Ornament Workshop December 2019 Anishinabemowin Immersion Luncheon January 2020 Anishinabemowin Bingo February 2020
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Progress 09/01/18 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:Most of the funding this year came from the previous year's grant except for travel and salary. This was dueto turnover in staffing before current coordinator, however, budgets are getting back on track and should be corrected before the next fiscal year is over (2020). What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Attendance at First Americans Land Grant Consortium annual conference in Minneapolis in November 2018 Attendance at National Extension Research and Administrative Officers Conference in Denver in April 2018 Attendance at Great Lakes Food Summit in April 2018 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 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?Continue collaboration and implementation of programming and find new ways to meet grant goals and objectives. SCTC Extension has a great working relationship with various SCIT departments and other area organizations. These connections are vital to the main goal of the grant which is connecting with the community.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
2019 SCTC-E 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. Goal #1 Family and Consumer Science 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 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 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 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 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. Instill self confidence in students by providing leadership opportunities. SCTC Extension works with Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Youth Council regularly and supports traditional leadership opportunities. 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. 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 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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