AIE September Newsletter 2026
Info about Mahkato Wacipi, upcoming events and more!
Welcome Back, Families!
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! We hope you all had a wonderful summer. We are looking forward to a great year ahead!
This year, American Indian Education programming will be supported by our AIE Liaisons, Winona Williams and Ayasha Williams. Please reach out to us with any questions, ideas, or support your family might need throughout the year!
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Contact Us
📧 Winona Williams: wwilli1@isd77.org
📧 Ayasha Williams: awilli4@isd77.org
📞 Phone: 507-990-3937
IMPORTANT: AIE Kickoff celebration event Friday September 18th BEFORE POWWOW
Event Information
AIE Beginning of the Year Kickoff hosted by AIE and AIPAC
When?
Friday, Sep 18, 2026, 04:30 PM
Where?
100 Amos Owen Ln, Mankato, MN 56001, USA
Powwow Button Registration + Meal Registration
Important Dates
SAVE THE DATE
Exciting News: Wildcompass field trips are back (and expanding)!
Here is the upcoming schedule:
Elementary School (Grades 2-5)
- October 6th
- May 11th
Middle School (NEW!)
- May 18th
Event Information
Save The Date: Indigenous Peoples Day Event at East
❗Time: TBD
When?
Monday, Oct 12, 2026, 05:00 PM
Where?
Mankato East High School, Hoffman Road, Mankato, MN, USA
No School
No School for MAPS for Indigenous Peoples Day
Winona Williams & Ayasha Williams
American Indian Education Liaisons