March 2026: Onaabidin Giizis

Snow Crust Moon is a time of reawakening and rebirth. We recognize it as the time of new beginnings. During this moon, we sound out our voices and begin the process of plantiSnow Crust Moon is a time of reawakening and rebirth. We recognize it as the time of new beginnings. During this moon, we sound out our voices and begin the process of planting the seeds of creation. The snow still covers the earth, but underneath it, we know the world is awakening from its slumber.

This moon is also known as the Worm Moon, Goose Moon, Sugar Moon, Eagle Moon, and well as many others.

• Environmental Transition: The name refers to the dangerous, hard crust formed on the snowpack, often making it difficult to walk on (also known as the "Broken Snowshoe Moon" in some communities).
• Renewal & Rebirth: It is considered a time to begin planting "seeds of creation" and finding one's voice as the earth begins to awaken from its winter slumber.
• Cultural Activity: It aligns with the "Sugar Moon" (Ziissbaakdoke Giizas), signaling the onset of the maple syrup season.
• Diverse Names: Depending on the specific Anishinaabe community and region, this moon is also known as the Crow Comes Back Moon (Oonaabani-giizis) or related to early spring activity like the Goose Moon.

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This period represents the final, often harsh, transition before the full return of spring, requiring adaptability as the landscape changes.

Welcome & Congratulations to Raven Ford-Moe!

We're very lucky to have her join us as our Indigenous Family Engagement Coordinator. Raven will be a great addition to our team in planning events, making connections with families and helping with student events as well!

Please reach out to welcome her and say Boozhoo @ raven.fordmoe@superior.k12.wi.us

Needs Assessment Survey - Click on the lower right corner to open the form. We need your input!

Spring Break - March 9-13th

March 11th - Regalia Making Event! (see flyer and sign up below)

March 13th - Harvest Red Willow Event at Northern Lights 9am-12pm (see flyer and sign up below)

March 25th -AIEPAC meetings 5pm - 7pm

ALL families & students are invited. HS students are encouraged to attend! See the announcement below for details!

After Spring Break - Drumming Starts up again (see survey/sign up below)

Wednesday, April 8th - Passport to the World Event- Indian Ed. will be there! Come visit us for some frybread and drumming & grab a free book! (see flyer below)

Tuesday, April 14th - Unconventional Opportunities Expo (sign up below)

Saturday, April 18th - Youth with Stethoscopes (see sign up below)

Saturday, May 2nd - Geteoodenaang Ziigwan Powwow (Save the Date flyer below)

Friday, May 29th - Native Graduation (save the date seniors!)

Our participation in drumming has been dwindling with the cold weather! We've decided to take a brief break and we'll get back into it in March after spring break.

We've many great drumming opportunities coming up and we'll be looking for drummers to begin practicing for the following events:

• Geteoodenaang Ziigwan Powwow - Saturday May 2nd
• Native Graduation - Friday, May 22nd
• SHS Graduation - Friday, May 29th

But, we want to know what works best for you!

Please take this SURVEY to let us know how we can change drumming to meet the needs of more students.

Youth ages 12 to 18, are you interested in learning about how to become a doctor, dentist, nurse, or one of many other health care roles?

Join us on Saturday April 18, 2026 for a day of healthcare career information and fun.

Meet with American Indian physicians, medical students and other healthcare professionals, and do a simulated blood draw, learn how to use your own stethoscope, practice delivering a baby, using an ultrasound and more!

Register and then confirm that you are coming by March 15 and we will embroider a lab coat with YOUR name on it!

Hennepin Healthcare Clinic & Specialty Center
715 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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It's coming...

We're busy planning a Powwow at the Superior Middle School on Saturday, May 2nd.

It's been a long time since we've had a powwow here in Superior and we're so excited to bring it back!

Mark your calendars - we hope you can join us!

Title VI and Johnson O'Malley are the two grants that provide funding for our Indian Education Programs each year. In order to receive funding, we need completed forms on file for our Native students.

Jill Bird works diligently each year to identify students, update our lists and send forms to parents to complete paperwork. We are required to have a tribal number for the student, parent or grandparent AND a signature of parent/guardian in order to send to the tribe for final verification.

Sometimes the tribes then require additional paperwork. Jill will work with you through all these steps.

IF you are unable to complete the paperwork, please contact Jill Bird at jill.bird@superior.k12.wi.us to let her know your situation and we will make note of that within our records.

January is our Count Month for Title VI funding - so please get your forms into Jill Bird ASAP!

March 29 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Join us for our annual Spring Pow Wow at FDLTCC!

Date: Sunday, March 29
Location: Lester Jack Briggs Cultural Center, FDLTCC
Schedule:

• Registration Opens: 11:00 AM
• Grand Entry: 1:00 PM
• Feast: 5:00 PM

In conjunction with UMD’s Ziigwan Powwow on Saturday, March 28.

Vendor inquiries can be sent to Blair Powless at blair.powless@fdltcc.edu.

These amazing camps are FREE!

Visit the Website for more information!

SCRUBS Camp

June 8-11, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Ages 14-18 | max participants: 40

Computer Camp

June 8-11, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Ages 14-18 | max participants: 20

Machine Tool Camp

June 8-10, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Ages 14-18 | max participants: 12

SolidWorks Camp

June 8-10, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Ages 14-18 | max participants: 24

Welding Camp

June 8-10, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Ages 14-18 | max participants: 16

GenJ Institute

June 8-11, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Ages 11-16 | max participants: 15

Video Production Camp

June 8-11, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Ages 12-18 | max participants: 15

Our summer camps combine hands-on learning with the excitement of a traditional camp experience. Designed for middle and high school students, these programs help participants explore interests, build skills, and connect with peers in a fun, supportive environment.

Visit the website for more information!

Email: jennifer.willoughby@superior.k12.wi.us

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Phone: 715-394-8790 (10184)