American Indian Center
720 Fourth Avenue South
St. Cloud, Minnesota 56301
Phone: 320-308-5449
Fax: 320-308-5451
Email: aic@stcloudstate.edu
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The 6th annual workshop is scheduled for June 18-22, 2012, and will be held in partnership with the Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.
For more information: 2012 NSSWE Information Packet
To register: 2012 NSSWE Registration Form
The Native Studies Summer Workshop for Educators (NSSWE) is designed to increase the knowledge, sensitivity and awareness of Minnesota educators, administrators and employees on the histories, cultures and languages of the federally recognized tribes and bands in Minnesota. This high-quality professional development program will promote a greater understanding of American Indian issues and provide opportunities to critically evaluate educational materials and resources. The goal of the Native Studies Summer Workshop for Educators is to facilitate learning among teachers, administrators, and student service providers in order to increase the effectiveness of working with American Indian students.
*Award Winning Program*
Diversity and Multicultural Division
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New Innovative Practices
in Diversity Award
Who Should Attend: K-16 teachers, students in teacher training programs, teachers involved with the education of American Indian students including classroom teachers, teacher aides, curriculum specialists, library/media specialists, guidance counselors, home-school coordinators, Title IX/JOM coordinators and administrators, tribal education staff, college and university faculty, staff and administrators, and all others with an interest in American Indian Studies and /or American Indian education.
Above: Former NSSWE participants
Participant Testimonials:
"I believe the Native Studies Workshop for Educators is a program that is having a positive impact on education in Minnesota."
"I would encourage social studies people to attend if they can, especially if they are teaching Minnesota history as part of their curriculum."
"A very enlightening, provocative and informative workshop...it offers a refreshing perspective on both history and current events."
"Eye opening and a great learning experience for me."
"Key in raising my understanding of the Dakota and Ojibwe histories and cultures. Meeting members of those nations and hearing their stories directly has given me insight that I could never get from simply reading a book."
Course Credit:
Undergraduate or Graduate credit is offered for this course for an additional fee through the SCSU Department of Ethnic Studies. This course can be taken for 2 or 3 credits. Two credits for attending the entire workshop and taking part in all course activities, three credits for attending the entire workshop, taking part in all course activities, and in addition you will work with Professor St. Clair to develop an additional project. If you choose to take the workshop for three credits, this project would be due Darlene on July 27. For additional information on the course or course credit, contact Professor St. Clair at dstclair@stcloudstate.edu
The undergraduate course number is ETHS 490 and the course ID is 000909.
The graduate course number is ETHS 590 and the course ID is 000910.
The cost per credit is $236.80 per undergraduate credit and $347.25 per graduate credit. This cost pays for the credits only. You must also register for the workshop.
More information about registering as a Non-Degree Seeking Student can be found at: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/registrar/students/registration/non-degree.asp
Registration is done using our online registration system found here: http://www.stcloudstate.edu/registrar/students/registration/onlineguide.asp
For other general questions about registration, you can contact 320-308-3936 or registrationhelpdesk@stcloudstate.edu
Workshop Locations and Partnerships:
2013-TBD
2012-Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
2011-Upper Sioux Community Pejuhutazizi Oyate
2010-White Earth Nation
2009-Lower Sioux Indian Community
2008-Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
2007-St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employer.
St. Cloud State University is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
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