Anishinaabe Kinoomaagewin
(Native Teachings)

What the program offers to enrolled student:

• Anishinaabe (American Indian) cultural activities to learn about and make items unique to one's own heritage.
   

• Culturally related, historically accurate materials about Anishinaabe legends, foods, habits, art, tribes or nations, leaders (past & present).
   

• Genealogy information to assist you in tracing your heritage.
   

• Information about scholarships for Anishinaabe students.
   

• Library in the director's office for students/parents/teachers including tribal rolls, books, tribe specific material, audio & video tapes.
   

• Newsletters to inform and educate our community on current issues.

Anishinaabe Kinoomaagewin
 

     Years ago knowledge was passed from generation to generation by grandmothers around campfires.  As times changed many Native traditions, legends, crafts and skills were lost.  Their heritage of the Anishinaabe is unimaginably rich.  The Native legacy must be preserved!

     The Anishinaabe Kinoomaagewin Program at Swartz Creek Community Schools has been designed to assist eligible, enrolled students who are interested in learning more about the rich Native culture.  It is dedicated to preserving, through our classes, this knowledge that is precious and unique to our country.

 

Click here for printable enrollment/eligibility form

After-School Program

    
     The program is developed to assist enrolled Anishinaabe students in an after-school setting that will focus on building a positive self identity through a variety of culturally specific life skills and Ojibway language activities.  The staff works to develop pride in heritage and assists students with academic and cultural needs.  Each student is offered the opportunity to participate in a cultural class, in addition to other services as recommended by parents or teachers.  Activities include Ojibway language instructions.

              
                Program Information


      The Indian Education Act became effective nationwide in 1972 and began in Swartz Creek Schools in 1975.  This is a federally funded program and not funded with money from the school district budget.  The program is governed by the Parent Committee.  Parents of enrolled students are always needed and welcomed to participate.