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First Nations Studies 2023-24 Webinar Lecture Series

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Last Date to Register: 4/12/2024 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 4/12/2024 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 12
Agency Assistant: Judy Ross 715-685-1837
Presenter(s) / Instructor(s): Dr. Heidi Nicholls, Assistant Professor
Location: CESA 12 Online Event
Online
Ashland, WI 54806
Facility: ZOOM Video Conferencing
Date/Time:
4/17/2024 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
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Event Description

First Nations Studies 2023-2024 Webinar Lecture Series (April)

Better for All: Lessons Learned From Our Students and Teachings with Dr. Heidi Nicholls

Brian Collins

 

About the Lecture Series
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) - American Indian Studies Program in partnership with CESA 12 is offering a unique opportunity to participate in a series of webinars to continue your journey of personal and professional development around First Nations Studies.

These monthly 1.5-hour webinar lecture series workshops will begin in February 2024 and continue through June 2024. The lecture series will feature various Native American scholars in the fields of history, literature, and education, among other academic content areas. At each session, you will have the opportunity to hear from and learn from Indigenous authors and speakers.

*NOTE: You must be present during the advertised date and time(s) to participate and watch the webinar. The webinars will NOT BE RECORDED. Additionally, participants do NOT have permission or authorization to record either via video or audio the contents of the session attending.*

Date and Time: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 4:30pm -6:00pm | Zoom Video Conference Opens at 4:00pm (Pre-registration Required)

Presenter: Dr. Heidi Nicholls, Assistant Professor

Title: Better for All: Lessons Learned From Our Students and Teachings

Description: Join Dr. Nicholls as she looks to what students have shared as their experiences in the classroom engaging with Indigenous-centered topics, some teachings of the wheel, and what all of this can teach us about education. We will look at representation beyond the surface, recognizing our opportunities and limitations as educators, and the power of humility and courage in the "I don't know". This session is meant to be interactive, idea-generative, and a collaborative growth opportunity to embrace our students wants, needs, and what we yet don't know to help us be better for all

Bio: Dr. Heidi J Nicholls is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at UWO and a proud advisor to the Inter-Tribal Student Council (ITSC). More specifically, she is an economic anthropologist teaching in anthropology, Indigenous studies, environmental studies, and more; who explores power dynamics, race/ethnicity, tourism, performance of identity, and student success. Heidi collaborates with a variety of stakeholders to offer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshops and talks, was a part of the "Voices of Vision" podcast centered on social justice, and served as a TEDx speaker on the importance of having tough conversations. Her current research is a student collaborative project centered on student success and belonging. In addition, she serves as the lead social scientist of an interdisciplinary research team funded by the NSF focused on Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs), public perception, and policy-making, all opportunities to center student research, development, and leadership.

Participant Outcomes
As a result of attending this webinar series, participants will have an opportunity to:

  • have an opportunity to continue their journey of personal and professional development around First Nations Studies.
  • learn about and gain an understanding of the unique circumstances faced by Native people in the past and today and the effect it has on today's students, families, and communities.
  • receive information, and resources to identify books, and strategies to support teaching and learning about Native peoples, communities, and nations.
  • deepen their understanding of the American Indian experience through stories and information shared by the speakers.
  • understand the historical experiences and contemporary issues of American Indian peoples and nations through storytelling, language, literacy, etc.

Target Audience

  • District Administrators and Principals
  • Classroom Teachers
  • Curriculum Specialists, Directors of Instruction, and Library Media Specialists
  • School Counselors, Social Workers, and Psychologists
  • Cooperative Educational Service Agencies (CESAs) Administrators and Staff
  • Tribal, Community, and School Liaison's (Home-School/Title VI/Johnson O’Malley Coordinators and Staff)
  • Tribal Education Directors and Staff
  • Head Start, Early Childhood, and Preschool Staff
  • College and University (especially Schools of Education) Students, Faculty, and Staff
  • Any others with an interest in American Indian Studies and education.

Facilitator

David J. O'Connor

Bwaakoningwiid David J. O'Connor, American Indian Studies Consultant, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction; Phone: (608) 267-2283 or david.oconnor@dpi.wi.gov

Additional Information/Disclaimers
The training webinar will NOT be recorded or otherwise shared after the scheduled dates. The DPI American Indian Studies Program has found that this allows for more candid conversations, richer dialogue, and increased participation.

This training webinar does NOT meet statutory license stipulations for "Wisconsin American Indian Tribes and Bands", which is often referenced as Wisconsin Act 31. For those seeking to address statuary license stipulations, please visit the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Educator Preparation and Licensing - Statutory License Stipulations webpage for a list of approved courses and workshops. You can also visit the DPI American Indian Studies Program for further information.

* The DPI American Indian Studies Program reserves the right to prioritize enrollment to LEAs with federally identified IDEA status, Wisconsin's First Nations, and districts with significant educational equity needs.

Training Format
Each webinar session will be 1.5 hours in length and facilitated by Bwaakoningwiid David J. O'Connor in partnership with the respective presenters for each session. The sessions are intended to be interactive and will include discussion time at the end of each session.

These sessions will be facilitated online using the Zoom cloud video conferencing platform.

Registration and Fees
There are NO registration fees to participate in these webinars offered by the DPI American Indian Studies Program, which are funded through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).

Funding for this training limits individual acceptance to WISCONSIN RESIDENTS only. Registration is limited to 295 individuals per session. Pre-registration is required.

***Each session must be registered separately for the First Nations Studies 2023-2024 Webinar Lecture Series.

Questions

Judy Ross

Judy Ross, Administrative Assistant

CESA #12 - Center for Special Education and Pupil Services
American Indian Studies Program, https://dpi.wi.gov/amind
618 Beaser Avenue, Ashland, WI 54806
Direct Line: (715) 685-1837
E-mail: judyr@cesa12.org

For more great training opportunities offered by DPI American Indian Studies Program, please visit our webpage: Calendar of Events 

BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS WORKSHOP PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR DISTRICT'S APPROVAL TO ATTEND.

Cancellation Policy:

Any registration cancellation must be received by the registration deadline date stated on the event for a refund to be issued. Persons registering and not in attendance on the day of the session will be charged the full registration fee (substitutions are accepted). CESA 12 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email or phone if a cancellation occurs.

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