MINWAAJIMAA NEWSLETTER
November 8th, 2023
AVIANDS IS HIRING AT LAC DU FLAMBEAU SCHOOL
Apply online today at jobs.elior-na.com or by calling toll free 1.844.354.6762
Powwow Prep with Becky Taylor, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe
Learn Powwow etiquette & fun facts-dance along during the demonstrations-hear stories from the powwow trail-singing provided by Thomas Cain. This is a free virtual program, on Wednesday, May 22nd from 6:00-7:30. Registration is required. To register, please visit their website wihist.org/WIPowwows For more info please contact Liz Arbuckle at liz.arbuckle@wisconsinhistory.org
7 Grandfather Teachings
The traditional concepts of respect and sharing that form the foundation of the Native American way of life are built around the seven natural laws, or sacred teachings. Each teaching honors one of the basic virtues intrinsic to a full and healthy life.
Each law is embodied by an animal to underscore the point that all actions and decisions made by man are manifest on a physical plain. The animal world taught man how to live close to the earth, and the connection that has been established between the animal world and that of man has instilled a respect for all life in those who follow the traditional way.
- The Eagle teaches us LOVE. Love must be unconditional.
- The Buffalo teaches us RESPECT. Respect is the condition of being honored.
- The Bear teaches us COURAGE. Courage is the ability to face danger, fear, or changes with confidence and bravery.
- The Butterfly teaches us HONESTY.
- The Beaver teaches us WISDOM. Wisdom is the ability to make decisions based on personal knowledge and experience.
- The Wolf teaches us HUMILITY. Humility is being humble and not arrogant.
- The Turtle teaches us TRUTH. Truth is to know and understand all the seven teachings have given to us by the Creator and to remain faithful to them.
POWOW IS 5/10-AWARDING HUMILITY
The Wolf teaches us Humility. Humility is being humble and not arrogant. Recognizing and acknowledging that there is a higher power than man and it is known as Gichi-Manidoo, is to be deemed truly humble. To express deference or submission to the Creator through the acceptance that all beings are equal is to capture the spirit of humility. The expression of this humility is manifested through the consideration of others before ourselves. In this way, the Wolf became the teacher of the lesson. He bows his head in the presence of others out of deference, and once hunted, will not take of food until it can be shared with the pack. His lack of arrogance and respect for his community is a hard lesson, but integral in the Aboriginal way.
5/10 -- GRAND ENTRY 2:15--POWWOW BEGINS AT 2:30 - LOCATION - INDIAN BOWL (weather permitting-LDF SCHOOL BIG GYM RAIN LOCATION)
The Lac du Flambeau School District is recruiting substitute teachers to expand our pool for the upcoming year.
The District pays its teacher subs $160 per day. You can reach out to Sheila Dallas in the District Office at 715-588-3838 ext. 300 or Ashleigh Ziehmke at ashleigh.ziehmke@ldfschool.org if interested.
If you have an associate's or bachelor's degree and are interested in this opportunity, you can obtain training from CESA 9 (https://www.cesa9.org/programs/additional/subteachtrng.cfm) and begin subbing after applying for your substitute teacher license from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/apply-educator-license/sub-permit)
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