College of Menominee Nation

The College of Menominee Nation is preparing for the season of giving with our own Giving Tuesday initiative. For more information, or to get an early start on your contributions, please contact us via our Institutional Advancement department.

The College of Menominee Nation’s innovation pilot is fostering culturally responsive programming rooted in American Indian culture. It features a Culturally Responsive Student Support Model, integrated cultural activities, and partnerships with tribal education leaders. Check out the video to learn more https://bit.ly/4fvtvE3 #TeacherPreparation #EarlyChildhooEducation #ECE #Diversity #NativeEducation #StudentSupport #Empowerment #EducationInnovation ▶ Check out the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eVBEzt9a

We've begun the search to fill two new job openings at the College of Menominee Nation. We're currently looking for a: Director of Institutional Research: https://lnkd.in/gAn7g8Sr and an Indigenous Wellness Director: https://lnkd.in/grfFsNcA

The fourth iteration of the Shifting Seasons Summit continued yesterday at the Menominee Casino Resort. Our keynote speaker for Day 2 was Karen Diver, Senior Advisor for Native American Affairs at the University of Minnesota. The fourth installment of the summit is focused on implementing climate resilience within Tribal Nations, across Tribal-ceded territories, and across borders within and beyond the Midwest Region. Today's events will include a speech from keynote speaker Weyodi OldBear, Indigenous Futurism Author and Native Comics & Games Writer, as well as continued sessions and a traditional feast in the evening. (Photos courtesy of CMN Sustainable Development Institute's Nick Schwitzer)

I'm excited to attend my first Shifting Seasons Summit at College of Menominee Nation at the end of this month. This event brings together Tribal decision makers, federal agencies, Indigenous practitioners, land resource stewards, and climate change scientists to share knowledge and resources to benefit climate change adaptation efforts by Tribal and non-Tribal entities. This is a FREE event and you can learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eU_dBygk

Deadline is approaching!

Today at our Spring Convocation, we honored Ken Shingler for 23 years of service to our college. He has been a member of our liberal studies faculty and has served on many committees in his time here. Thank you, Ken, and enjoy your retirement!

CALL FOR PROPOSALS - Seven Generations Inter-Tribal Leadership Summit The Seven Generations Inter-Tribal Leadership Summit will once again be hosted in collaboration between the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University, the College of the Menominee Nation, and the Universities of Wisconsin, October 9-11, 2024. The summit has been and will continue to be a conduit to create a space for tribal leaders to practice combined visioning for the future of the tribes by presenting progressive research and practices, marketed to tribal leadership throughout Wisconsin and the region. Four key areas of focus have been identified: Education, Environment, Economic/Workforce Development and Health and Safety. We invite you to participate in the call for proposals until May 31, 2024 - www.lco.edu/7gensummit

President Christopher Caldwell was a guest on the The EdUp Experience podcast as a part of their Tribal Colleges & Universities Mini Series. Listen now! https://lnkd.in/gD7UUm4W

The College of Menominee Nation and USDA NEXT-GEN are pleased to announce a $5,000 grant opportunity aimed at supporting and empowering Wisconsin's Native American communities.   Through this mini-grant program, we seek to foster initiatives focused on natural resources, sustainable foods, and nutrition, thereby contributing to food sovereignty and community development within tribal communities. More information can be found at https://lnkd.in/gScsKWMH