June 13-17

at the
College of the Menominee Nation
Keshena, WI

Early Registration Deadline: April 30, 2005

(Other registration options are available)

http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/amind/aisummer.html

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or parental status, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

Description

Purpose: The American Indian Studies Summer Institute (AISSI) is an active, highly participatory, week-long workshop designed to increase participants’ understanding of issues related to the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the federally-recognized tribes and bands in Wisconsin. 

Who Should Attend: This training is designed for educators, broadly defined, and anyone interested in American Indian studies and/or American Indian education.  This event meets the Human Relations, part B - PI 3.05(2m) licensing requirements for educators trained outside Wisconsin.

Activities: Classroom sessions use a variety of teaching methods and provide opportunities for participants and presenters to share information, resources, best practices, and model programs.  A field trip and other sessions outside the classroom provide opportunities for experiential learning.  Rich discussions allow everyone to share their insights and reactions.  Perhaps most importantly, participants will have the opportunity to work in small groups to develop a lesson or other project that allows them to pass on what they have learned.  The last evening will feature a celebration of the friendships we have made and the things we have learned with a traditional feast and cultural activities. 

Staff: Our staff is a mix of Native and non-Native educators from a variety of academic and personal backgrounds.  They serve as resource persons, mentors, and facilitators for small group sessions designed to help participants process what they have learned and develop a lesson plan or project for future use. 

Registration information: Cost is $325 per person if registered before April 30, 2005, or $375 if registration is received by June 3, 2005.  Discounted group rates are also available.  Refunds will be granted if the request is received in writing no later than June 3, 2005.  A $50 administrative fee will be deducted from the amount refunded.  Space is limited so please register early.  Once registration is closed, a waiting list will be established.  If demand is sufficient, a second session may be held later in the summer.

Credit:  Undergraduate and graduate credit options will be available for an additional fee.  For information on course credit, contact Connie Ellingson (DPI) at 608/267-9155 or connie.ellingson@dpi.state.wi.us.

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