Elementary Education Program at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Consistent presence in the classroom plays a key role in student growth and long-term achievement.

When students are engaged and attending regularly, they are more likely to stay on track academically, build stronger connections, and reach their full potential.

Learn more at www.tnecmn.com

Nashke Native Games is such a great resource for educators. We appreciate their commitment in supporting Indian Education for all!! Miigwech!

☀️🎶 Summer nights are better with live music!

Don’t forget — Hot Summer Nights Concert Series begins Thursday, July 9 with Sawyer’s Dream bringing the soundtrack for a beautiful evening on campus!

Grab your lawn chair, invite a friend, and enjoy live music, Room at the Table Food Truck, and a relaxing summer evening with community.

📍 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
⏰ 7–9 p.m.
✨ Free & open to the public

We’ll see you there!

One of the easiest ways to bring Anishinaabemowin into your home, classroom, or childcare setting is through songs.

For young children, music makes second language learning fun, engaging, and easy to repeat. Songs can be used during transitions, playtime, cleanup, snack time, or simply throughout the day to increase exposure to Anishinaabemowin.

Our Nagamodaa (Let's Sing!) page includes a collection of Anishinaabemowin songs, along with a new poster that shares practical tips for using songs to support language learning with children ages 0–6.

Check it out here: https://www.wakingupojibwe.ca/resources/families/nagamodaa-letssing/

You don't need to be fluent to use songs as a language-learning tool. Learning alongside children is a great way to build confidence and increase the amount of Anishinaabemowin heard and spoken each day.

Language carries history, identity, culture, and connection across generations. Access to educational resources helps strengthen those connections while supporting learning, cultural understanding, and community for people of all ages.

Explore available learning materials and resources here: https://fdlband.org/culture/ojibwemowin/learning_materials.php -233sub-235

https://www.miinojibwe.org/ojibwe-language-resources/

https://www.culture.aanji.org/language/ojibwe-rosetta-stone/

Effective teaching starts with understanding. Culturally-relevant education encourages educators to take time to learn the history, context, and lived experiences behind what they teach — before bringing it into the classroom.

When learning comes first, instruction becomes more meaningful, inclusive, and impactful for every student.

June 9, 2026- 4th Annual EdFest – STREAM: Where Curiosity Flows ✨🦦
FDLTCC’s Elementary & Child Development Programs hosted another “Ottery Amazing” Ed Fest, bringing together educators, students, and community partners to celebrate Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Math (STREAM) through a culturally grounded lens.
We began our day with Opening & Prayer, led by Jeff Tibbetts, Miigwech for your guidance and knowledge of our Anishinaabe wisdom and ways that helps us drive our programs.
Our keynote speaker, Mishtadim RunningHorse Livingston, inspired participants by reframing STREAM through an Anishinaabe perspective, reminding us that these fields are not new—but are deeply rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems, innovation, and ways of knowing.
Participants engaged in dynamic breakout sessions, including:
🎨 Woodland Style Art: Norval Morrisseau Study with Karen Savage Blue
⛺ Wigwametry: Engineering Design through Anishinaabe Architecture with Mishtadim RunningHorse Livingston
🍂 Early Learning: Indigenized Seasonal Lessons for Early Childhood with Shana Aubid
🌊 S’not Your Average Problem: Exploring Rock Snot & Aquatic Invaders with Heidi Ojibway
💻 Creating & Coding Jingle Dress Dancer Dolls with Ryan Lindsay & Iron Mosquitos FRC Team 5653
Nature Walk and Stepping Stones with Alyxis Feltus and Cathy Podeswa
Chi-miigwech (big thank you) to our incredible vendors and partners: Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota Department of Education – American Indian Education, Nashke Games, GLIFWC, MMIR advocates, and Tell It to the Trees. We also extend our appreciation to Chef’s Marketplace for the wonderful catering.
To everyone who attended and shared feedback—miigwech for helping us continue to grow and strengthen EdFest. And to our FDLTCC Education Team—great work! Everything came together in truly otterly amazing fashion 🦦💙
We can’t wait to see you at next year’s EdFest!

Higher education opportunities are within reach. The Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program offers eligible students up to $4,000 for undergraduate studies and up to $6,000 for graduate studies to help support their educational journey.

If you are an enrolled Tribal member, citizen of a federally recognized Tribe or Canadian First Nation, or have one-fourth or more American Indian ancestry, this scholarship could help open doors to your future. Priority deadline is July 1, don’t wait to apply.

Learn more and apply here: https://ohe.mn.gov/indianscholarship

Congratulations to many of our Elementary Education Students making the list! Way to go!!

We are extending the registration deadline to June 3rd for EDFEST 2026!!
Here is the registration link:
https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/738/program_id/6/subcategory_id/7283