Native American Education Program

Let's freeze strawberries as a very simple method to preserving fruit and having fresh jam on demand!

Many Indigenous communities in Michigan host powwows that are open to the public, where you can learn about and celebrate traditional dancing, singing, drumming, art, and food.

Find Everything You Need to Know to Visit a Michigan Powwow This Summer ➡️ www.awesomemitten.com/michigan-powwows/

📸 Photo from the Saginaw Chippewa Powwow by the Mt. Pleasant Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Maternal Child Health Team is planning some fun in the sun this July at Lamar Park Splash Pad! ☀️ 🌊

Don’t forget to bring your swimwear! Sunscreen, snacks, and refreshments will be provided. 🛟🧴

Open to NHBP Tribal families and families of other federally recognized Tribes with children ages 0–8. Transportation from the Pine Creek area is available upon request.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Riley Palmer at [email protected] or 269.223.0005.

"IEP: A Closer Look" is offered once a month at different times of day, even during the summer!

Get a better understanding of your child's IEP by taking a closer look at the core areas and how they build on each other. This workshop can help you:

☀️ take a more in depth look at the key sections of the IEP
☀️ prioritize your greatest concerns
☀️ learn how to address those concerns through the IEP process

Time is set aside every month to answer attendee questions.

🌞Monday June 22 @ 6:30PM
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🗽Tuesday July 28 @ 5PM
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🏖️Monday August 17 @ 10AM
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See our full calendar of events at https://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org/upcoming-events/

🚨SAVE THE DATE! 🚨

🪶 Join us for the 39th Annual Great Lakes Regional Conference, hosted by the Bay Mills Indian Community!

📅 August 30 – September 4, 2026

📍 Bay Mills Resort and Casino in Brimley, Michigan

🤝 Join Tribal fish, wildlife, and natural resource professionals, leaders, and community members from across the Great Lakes region for a week of networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration in support of Tribal stewardship.

👀 Stay tuned for more details on registration, agenda, and speakers on our website!

Summer EBT Check or apply

Summer abounds with learning opportunities From camps to reading challenges to skill development, area organizations offer all kinds of learning opportunities this summer.