Teresa Rojas: Ojibwe Cultural Teacher (grades PK-3) 218-473-6174

Lera Hephner: Ojibwe Cultural Teacher (grades 4-12) 218-473-6173

Dejah' Anderson: Administrative Assistant-non instruction support staff 218-473-6120

Rachel Yost: Waubun Elementary Interventionist/Ojibwe Cultural Instructor

American Indian Education Aid Application 2024-25

Parent Advisory Committee Information

Title VI Information

MDE Indian Education

State of American Indian Education 2023

Federal Programs Public Hearing 2024

Tribal Consultation 2024-25

Ogema Pre k-4 Native American Books

Waubun Native American Books

Title VI 506 Form

Indigenous Education for All

Parent Survey

Student Survey

Staff Survey

Johnson O'Malley Program Certification Form

Johnson O'Malley Program Guide

JOM Resolution

JOM Allowable Cost Guidance

JOM student Eligibility regulations Letter

The WOWE Indian Education program works to strengthen and promote positive experiences and educational outcomes for American Indian students districtwide. WOWE Indian Education Program strives to help students reach their full potential within our school communities through meaningful, equitable, and targeted educational experiences that affirms and values their unique cultural identities.

Boozhoo/Aneen Hello or Hi in Ojibwe. Biindigaw come on in.

Some of the support and services provided by the WOWE Indian Education Department are:

After School Programming (Waubun: grades 4-12)

STARTING: September 17, 2024

DAYS: Wednesdays & Thursdays

TIME: 3:15-6:00pm

LOCATION: WAUBUN ALC ROOM

GRADES: 4-12

PERMISSION FORM

Academic Support

• Ojibwe Culture Classes (Language/Culture/History/Traditions)

• After School Tutoring- Referral Form

• Paraprofessionals

• College and Career Opportunities

• College and Career Field Trips

• Specialized Support

• Assistance with Driver's Education Fees

• Assistance with Senior Graduation Items (beading of caps, Eagle Feathers)

• JOM Assistance

• School Kits (Back to School supplies)

• Interventions (math and reading)

  Activities

• Annual Powwow

• 7 Grand Father Teachings Awards

• June Culture Camp (grades 6-8)

• Young Artists./Young Writers Competitions

• Youth Conference Gatherings

• Thunderbird Leaders (Peer Mentoring)

• Native American Student Group (grades 7-12)

• Drumming

• Ribbon Skirt Making

• Ojibwe Word of the Day

• White Earth Natural Resources Field Trips and Demos

• Summer Rec Cultural Activities (grades KG-6)

• Indigenous People's Day, Native American History Month, Orange Shirt Day, MMIW

• MIEA Conference

• Winter Camp

American Indian Parent Advisory Committee

• Richard Hanks

• Jessica Keezer

• Josie Keezer

• Felecia Bellanger

• Kristen Zima

• Mina Spalla

• Luke Zima

  (student rep)

• Savanna Keezer (student rep)

• Teresa Rojas (Teacher rep)

• Dan Kohler (Alternate Teacher Rep)

• Kathy Lhotka

• Minnesota Indian Scholarship

• Bureau of Indian Education Grant Program

• White Earth Graduation Incentive Program

• White Earth Undergraduate Scholarship

• Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Scholarship

• Indian Health Services Scholarship

• American Indian Education Fund

• Shooting Star Casino Scholarship

• Ethel Curry American Indian Leadership Scholarship

• American Indian College Fund

• Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship

• Minnesota Indian Scholarship

• Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Multimedia Production Scholarship