Office of Indian Education
October 2019 Newsletter
NATIVE AMERICAN DAY
Here is a peek at what a few of our schools did: A student said her teacher from Lincoln High School asked students what they thought should be discussed in English class. At Whittier, an educational video made by the NAC Facilitators from our District, was offered during PRO time. McGovern Middle School watched a video put together by NAC Facilitators and teachers in our District and listened to reading of traditional ceremonies in class.
Bruce Rekstad, our Washington High School NAC Teacher, said:
"WHS had eight Fancy Shawl Dancers dancing their way along the parade route and then lastly our "Remembering Missing and Murdered Native Women" themed float with designer Millie Standing Cloud and Savannah Silk on it. Handing out candy to the many boys and girls along the parade route were Tarles Antoine, Daniel Sanchez and Wakan Reid.
Also, a group of Warriors went to the Multicultural Center to help with the food preparation, making frybread, coffee, soup, and hotdog wraps which lasted until 3:00. Those helping were Lightning Morris, SaJen Svatos, Kaylise Honomichl, Cris Richards, Terrance Keobounheung, Jonny Knorr, Maria Pedro-Sebastian, Tarles Antoine, Arlijah Weddington, Star Kious. These students also helped serve the 1,200 guests for the Wacipi/Dinner which began at 6:00.
As Okichiyapi Club advisor/teacher, I am proud of the way our Warrior students stepped up and helped out for all phases of Native American Day and gave of themselves."
Anna Keller, our Elementary NAC Facilitators Coordinator, sent us this:
"Hawthorne took all of our 4/5 students down to watch the parade. The 4th graders also made pop art posters using both past and current American Indians and their own dreams for their future to hold at the parade! Rosa Parks took their NAC Jr. club and Lowell took some kids too. Classrooms taught Native Americans' Day lessons, and K-5 worked on Lakota star knowledge in Art class prior to the day using the DVD from CAIRNS and then made star art that is currently displayed in the building."
Below are some pictures that Anna shared:
Title VI Parent Committee
There is an open spot on Title VI Parent Committee. The Title VI Parent Committee exists to ensure Native American parental involvement in the education of Native American children in Sioux Falls School District 49-5. If interested in serving on the committee please use the form below and bring it to the Office of Indian Education. You can call 605-367-4282, email SFSDIndianEducation@k12.sd.us or stop by the Office of Indian Education at 201 E 38th St to find out more.
Everyone is welcome to join us at the next meeting to learn more about us. The next meeting is at IPC 201 E 38th St on November 5th at 5:30 pm. Hope to see you there!