Monthly Archive: November 2015

Nov 23

Progress on the Learning Path - Woodhenge

Woodhenge is the name given to the timber frame pavilion structure located on the College of Menominee Nation (CMN) campus “Learning Path” about half way between main campus and south campus. The structure is based on an open-concept using an octagon shaped design. “Phase one” of the construction process is nearing completion. This included delineating …

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Nov 03

Oskēh-Mamāceqtāwak Kēketōwak Youth Speak Thursday, Nov. 19th

Please join us in celebrating with the Sustainability Leadership Cohort the completion of their 2015 video project, SLC News. The students will also share their international service learning experience in Belize, Central America. A question and answer session with the SLC students will follow the free screening of SLC News. Ice cream, popcorn, and refreshments …

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Nov 03

Food Security and Sovereignty

By Rebecca Edler, Sustainability Coordinator Sustainable Development Institute, College of Menominee Nation What is food security and how is it linked to sovereignty? This is one of many questions discussed at the 2015 Food Sovereignty Summit held in Oneida on October 26-29. Interest in food security brought together concerned Tribal members, collaborating agencies, educators, healthcare …

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Nov 02

The National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center Annual Report Released

The National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center (NCCWSC) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) Climate Science Centers (CSCs) had another exciting year in 2014. The NCCWSC moved toward focusing their science funding on several high priority areas and, along with the CSCs, gained new agency partners; contributed to various workshops, meetings, publications, student …

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