26th Annual Wisconsin American Indian Studies Summer Institute

Event Description

About the Summer Institute

The annual Wisconsin American Indian Studies Summer Institute is an active, highly participatory, week-long workshop designed to increase participants’ understanding of issues related to the histories, cultures, and tribal sovereignty of the American Indian nations and tribal communities in Wisconsin.

The goals of the summer institute relate to both American Indian Studies and the education of Native American students. The summer institute aims to improve teaching and learning and to enrich student services, resulting in becoming more culturally responsive. Participants will learn how to adapt or develop new techniques best suited to their unique circumstances.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone with a personal or professional interest in American Indian Studies and/or Native American education is welcome to attend. Past participants of previous summer institutes have included the following:

• District Administrators and Principals
• Classroom Teachers
• Curriculum Specialists, Directors of Instruction, and Library Media Specialists
• School Counselors, Social Workers, and Psychologists
• Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESAs) Administrators and Staff
• Tribal, Community, and School Liaisons (Home-School/Title VI/Johnson O’Malley Coordinators and Staff)
• Tribal Education Directors and Staff
• Head Start and Preschool Staff
• College and University (especially Schools of Education) Students, Faculty, and Staff

***Any others with an interest in American Indian Studies and education of Native American students.

Activities and Programming

Classroom sessions use a variety of teaching methods and provide opportunities for both presenters and participants to share information, resources, best practices, and model programs. Rich discussions allow everyone to share their insights and reactions.

Perhaps most importantly, participants will have the opportunity to work in small groups to develop an action plan with access to a variety of resources to teach others what they have learned. Events will include a celebration of the relationships we have made and the things we have learned at the summer institute.

Agenda and Daily Activities (Tentative)

Monday, July 25, 2022 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)

• Welcome, Opening, and Introductions
• American Indian Studies & Wisconsin Act 31
• Introduction to Wisconsin American Indian History, Culture, and Tribal Sovereignty ·
• Large Group Discussion

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)

• Understanding Tribal Sovereignty and Treaties
• Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa History and Culture
• Large Group Discussion

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)

• Breaking Down Stereotypes, Biases and Myths
• Identifying and Evaluating Resources to Support Native Studies

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 (1:00 pm – 3:00pm)

• Film and Discussion

Thursday, July 28, 2022 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)

• Responsive Teaching for Self-Determination
• Building Community Partnerships and Relationships
• Development of Action Plan Statements and/or Related Project

Friday, July 29, 2022 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm)

• Finalize Action Plan Statements and/or Related Project
• Teaching About Cultures vs. Teaching Culturally
• Large Group Discussion
• Closing and Next Steps

Staff and Presenters

Our staff and presenters come from a variety of academic and personal backgrounds. These individuals serve as resources and mentors, and they assist in facilitating daily small and large group sessions designed to help participants process what they have learned and develop an action plan that extends their learning to others.

Registration