28th Annual Wisconsin American Indian Studies Summer Institute
When | Monday, July 29, 2024 - 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration, Check-in and Lunch - 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Tues., Wed., Thurs., - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Check-in - 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Friday, August 2, 2024 - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m Check-in - 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. |
Where | Unity School District |
Target Audience | 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:
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Registration Fee | Early Bird: $250 per person if registered by May 31st Regular: $300 per person if registered by July 15 Late Registration (or onsite): $350 per person after July 15 If you have three or more people registering from the same district or organization, a group discount of $25 per person will be applied at the completion of the event. Each day participants will be provided with coffee, lunch (Tues-Fri), and an afternoon snack. |
Hotel Information | A hotel block has been established at the Holiday Inn Express in St. Croix Falls, WI. The room rate is $107 per night. Please mention the AIS Room Block when making reservations. State rate may apply for qualified individuals. The block will be available until June 1st. Phone number: 715.483.5775 or reserve online at: https://bit.ly/43RQggU |
Facilitators | David J. O’Connor, American Indian Studies Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Eva M. Kubinski, School Administration Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Karen Horn, School Based Mental Health Professionals Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Event Speakers (TBD) |
Sponsored by | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction - American Indian Studies Program Unity School District St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin CESA 11 |
Registration Contacts | Trent Rasmussen, trentr@cesa11.k12.wi.us or Janelle Paulson, janellep@cesa11.k12.wi.us |
Agenda and Daily Activities (Tentative and Subject to Change) | Monday, July 29, 2024 (1:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Registration, Check-in and Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 (9:00 am – 4:30 pm | Check-in 8:30 am - 9:00 am)
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 (9:00 am – 4:30 pm | Check-in 8:30 am - 9:00 am)
Thursday, August 1, 2024 (9:00 am – 4:30 pm | Check-in 8:30 am - 9:00 am)
Friday, August 2, 2024 (9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Check-in 8:30 am - 9:00 am)
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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 more culturally responsive practices. Participants will learn how to adapt or develop new techniques best suited to their unique circumstances. https://dpi.wi.gov/amind/summer-institute
Activities and Programming
Workshop 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.
Staff and Presenters
Our staff and expert 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.
Due to the nature of this event, registrations for only a portion of the Summer Institute are not available. Daily agenda and activities will be available soon. Please continue to check the event website for updated information. Space is limited, so please register early.
Note: This institute will meet statutory license stipulations for “Wisconsin American Indian Tribes and Bands”, which is often referenced as Wisconsin Act 31. Individuals will need to attend each day during the Summer Institute and complete additional instructional assignments. Assignment details will be discussed at the conclusion of the Summer Institute.
