Interns from the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) of the College of Menominee Nation (CMN) recently made presentations at the 2017 First American Land Grant Consortium (FALCON) conference in Washington, D.C. CMN students Georgie (Dolly) Potts, Adam Schulz, and Allison Bailey delivered information about the research projects in which they participated throughout the last growing season. …
Monthly Archive: November 2017
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Nov 08
Sustainable Development Institute wins major grant to develop and provide leadership and ACT prep opportunities for MIHS youth
The office of U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has announced a $798,199 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help provide ACT preparation courses and leadership opportunities to Menominee Indian High School students. The award will be managed by the Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) of the College of Menominee Nation. Project partners collaborating with SDI …
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Nov 08
Tribe’s Ancient Agricultural Practices Are Focus of Grant to CMN’s Sustainable Development Institute
A new $219,000 grant will help concentrate attention on ancient agricultural methods of the Menominee People and perceptions about the historic life and practices of the tribe. The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) of the College of Menominee Nation will manage the award. Funding for the “Menominee Agricultural Practices, Historical Perceptions and Late Prehistoric Reality” project …
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Nov 02
5th Annual Youth Speak Event
The Youth Speak Event will be held on Friday December 8 from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at College of Menominee Nation Cultural Learning Center. This year’s event will feature an art showcase for high school students. Artwork must focus on important issues affecting the Menominee community. For more information about submissions for the art showcase …
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