2023 THE LODGE APPROACH EDUCATORS’ CONFERENCE
Let’s Ignite Student Success
Montana - The Treasure State: Re-Discovering our Indigenous Treasures
This interactive session provides background information regarding the eight Tribal Nations in Montana along with suggestions for working with American Indian tribes in a culturally responsive manner. Participants will grow in their knowledge of the histories, cultures, and sovereignty of the First Nations people in Montana.” Ideas, resources, and strategies for teaching about American Indians will also be shared.
Mike Jetty and Zach Hawkins
Mike Jetty is an enrolled member of the Spirit Lake Dakota Nation and a Turtle Mountain Chippewa descendant. Mike is currently working at the Montana Office of Public Instruction as an Indian Education Specialist. He has been working with Indian Education issues for the past 32 years and has teaching experience at both the K-12 and University level.
Zach Hawkins has been Director of Indian Education for All at the Montana Office of Public Instruction since December, 2018. Prior to joining the OPI, he worked with American Indian students and school communities as a classroom teacher and Federal college access program administrator for 18 years.
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