November Events – Native American Heritage Month

Bismarck/Mandan Community

More details for these events can be found on the BPS Indian Education FaceBook page:  https://www.facebook.com/BPSIndianEd/

November 8^th
Native American Community Conversations: Teaching of Our Elders
10AM to 12PM
Native American Development Center
209 N. 24th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
https://www.facebook.com/events/1690755267722299/

November 11^th
Ribbon Skirt Sewing Instruction
6 PM to 8:30 PM
Must pre-register
Native American Development Center
209 N. 24th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
https://www.facebook.com/events/1130119683844649/

November 13^th
Tribal Economics: Worldview Seminar
12 PM to 1 PM
Native American Development Center
209 N. 24th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501
https://www.facebook.com/events/478060916134367/

November 13^th
Community Engagement Meeting
6 PM to 8 PM
Hosted by Sacred Pipe Resource Center
Discussion about human trafficking: Awareness, safety, and resources for victims
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
515 N 5th St, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
https://www.facebook.com/events/721699088311578/

November 16^th
Reclaiming Traditions: Humility
1 PM to 3 PM
 Hosted by Sacred Pipe Resource Center
Must pre-register at:
www.sacredpipe.net
Dinner provided
Teens encouraged to apply and have preference
818 E Divide Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
https://www.facebook.com/events/590235548384314/

November 17^th
Neither Wolf Nor Dog Viewing
3 PM to 5 PM
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
515 N 5th St, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501
https://www.facebook.com/events/705165563324838/

November 26^th
Election for BPS Indian Education Parent Committee
(Title VI and J.O.M.)
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Bismarck High School – Commons Area
Questions or more information: Chadwick at (701) 323-4050
https://www.facebook.com/events/511510602737455/


November 30^th
American Indian Art, Crafts, and Entrepreneur Fair
& Indian Taco Fundraiser
11 AM to 5 PM
Hosted by Sacred Pipe Resource Center & Native Artists United
818 E Divide Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
https://www.facebook.com/events/725282347939265/

NOTICE OF ELECTION AT NOVEMBER MEETING:

Elections for officers will occur at the November meeting of the BPS Indian Education Parent Committee (Title VI & JOM) meeting. The meeting/election will be held on Tuesday, November 26th, 2019 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the Bismarck High School Commons area (basement).

Parents/Grandparents/Guardians of current BPS students are eligible to serve as an officer on the Parent Committee (student must be Title VI or JOM eligible).

Bylaws for the BPS Title VI and JOM Programs can be found on the BPS Indian Education website at: https://www.bismarckschools.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=431

If you are interested in serving on the BPS Indian Education Parent Committee, please attend the November 26th meeting. If you have any questions or comments, please call the Indian Education Program office at (701) 323-4050 or email chadwick_kramer@bismarckschools.org

A potluck will be served for adults and there will be pizza and activities for children. Children activities will be supervised during the meeting.

The OCTOBER 2019 meeting of the BPS Indian Education Parent Committee will be held Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 at 5:30 pm. 

Meeting location will be at BHS.  More details to come.

Food will be served and activity will be available for children.

- Parent Involvement is key to the success of BPS American Indian students. As a part of the Indian Education Act of 1972, the Title VI Parent Committee is a collective of elected members comprised of parents, teachers, and students who meet regularly throughout the school year. The Parent Committee works with the Indian Education Director, Indian Education Coordinator, and two Cultural Responsive Coordinators to serve in an advisory role for the Indian Education program.

The BPS Indian Education Parent Committee (Title VI/JOM) will meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month during the upcoming 2019-20 school year.  The dates are listed below:

• August 27th, 2019
• September 24th, 2019 
• October 29th, 2019 (5th Tuesday of month)
• November 26th, 2019
• December 17th, 2019 (3^rd Tuesday of month)
• January 28th, 2020
• February 25th, 2020
• March 24th, 2020
• April 28th, 2020
• May 19th, 2020 (3^rd Tuesday of month)

August 26, 2019

The BPS Indian Education Parent Committee (Title VI/JOM) will meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month during the upcoming 2019-20 school year.  The dates are listed below:

• August 27th, 2019
• September 10th, 2019
• September 24th, 2019
• October 29th, 2019 (5th Tuesday of month)
• November 26th, 2019
• December 17th, 2019 (3^rd Tuesday of month)
• January 28th, 2020
• February 25th, 2020
• March 24th, 2020
• April 28th, 2020
• May 19th, 2020 (3^rd Tuesday of month)

August 26, 2019

Backpacks (zipper binders for middle school students) are available to students enrolled at Bismarck Public Schools, and who are Title VI eligible.

Students are Title VI eligible if they are enrolled or have a parent or grandparent enrolled in a federally recognized tribe. Students must have a valid Title VI eligibility form (506 form) on file in the BPS Indian Education office to receive Title VI services.

Please call Chadwick Kramer at 701.323.4050 to arrange a time to pick up at the Indian Education Office or to have backpack delivered to your student's school.

"Donovan Lambert is one of two coordinators hired this year to support Native American students. Lambert and the other coordinator, Sashay Schettler, work one-on-one with Native American students and their families to help them navigate the school system, which can be difficult when moving from a reservation."

Please click HERE for Bismarck Tribune article from Sunday, April 22, 2019

Wednesday, May 8 at 5 pm at Moses Elementary Conference Room.  There will be an opportunity to review and offer input into the proposed Title VI Grant Application for SY 2019-20.

The deadline for the SY 2012-20 Title VI Grant Application is May 16, 2019.

Scholarship Resources for American Indian Students:

Paying for College: Resource for Native American High School Students

Journey to College - American Indian Graduate Center

Meet the new Cultural Responsive Coordinators!

Sashay Schettler (MHA Nation): Dorothy Moses Elementary, Horizon Middle School, Northridge Elementary, and Will-Moore Elementary

Donovan Lambert (Spirit Lake):   Jeannette Myhre Elementary, Pioneer Elementary, Legacy High School, Century High School

Please read the letter from the new Cultural Responsive Coordinators at https://goo.gl/h96t58

Our Role as Coordinators:

The Cultural Coordinators are here to provide support for American Indian students on their journey towards graduation.  They will do this by providing academic, social, emotional and cultural support to each American Indian student based on their individual goals.  In addition, they will work with administrators, schools and staff to host district events, cultural programing and support culturally relevant curriculum.  The Coordinators are both very excited to be in a position to aid our BPS American Indian community.  They look forward to working with their students and parents to secure the success of each student.

Sashay Schettler

Degree: BA in American Indian Studies, Minor in History from the University of North Dakota

Schools: Dorothy Moses Elementary, Horizon Middle School, Northridge Elementary, and Will-Moore Elementary  

Hello, my name is Sashay and I attended the University of North Dakota to become an advocate for American Indian peoples. As an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes, I am thrilled to be in a position where I can do this.  As a Cultural Coordinator I want to work with you, the schools and your young learner(s) to aid them in their journey towards graduation.

Donovan Lambert

Degree: BS in General Studies, Minor in Coaching from Minot State University

Schools: Jeannette Myhre Elementary, Pioneer Elementary, Legacy High School, Century High School

Hello, my name is Donovan Lambert and I am one of the Cultural Responsive Coordinators.

I am a graduate of Minot State University with a BS in General Studies and a minor in Coaching. In my current role, I get an opportunity to work in a job that I am passionate about. I look forward in working with students, families, and schools establishing cultural programming and set goals towards student’s success.

Please visit the BPS Indian Education Program page on Facebook.  Indian Education Program and Community event information is posted often here!

https://www.facebook.com/BPSIndianEd/