2024 kʷu cnxiʔ Gala

This bingo card has a free space and 53 words: kʷu cnxiʔ was established in 2021, The name of our school is snp̓aʔaxʷíltn., snp̓aʔaxʷíltn means the place where children are blessed with the light of our teachings., A Fluent Elder guides students in cultural practices and traditional knowledge, Students begin each day with a morning circle, which includes prayer and song., Storytelling is used to connect students to traditional knowledge and seasonal activities, The curriculum is designed as a 'culture-first' experience, We partner with the Spokane School District to offer holistic, culturally grounded educational experiences, Students practice land stewardship by participating in traditional ecological knowledge activities., Funds raised at the gala will support Elder and fluent speaker involvement, school supplies, and land-based learning., The school is raising funds for supplies to keep warm in the teepee during winter., Students have created their own games using sticks, pinecones, and other natural materials., Students learned to make chokecherry juice and rose hip tea as part of their land-based learning., Spending time in nature (which soothes our nervous systems) is a regulating practice., Learning at our school is student-led, focusing on seasonal activities and community needs., The Community Healer Grant supports integrating traditional cultural practices into trauma-informed, culturally grounded educational curriculums., The Community Healer The grant funds training for Native educators and individuals who work with children in culturally relevant practices., The Community Healer Grant helps us crosswalk cultural practices into therapeutic terms to improve mental health and well-being for Indigenous youth., The Community Healer grant enables us to create educational resources that address mental health through the lens of Indigenous cultural wisdom., Students engage in traditional crafting activities like drum painting, beading, and making stick game sets., We are part of the CREATE Network, collaborating with organizations in the US and Canada to promote language, culture, and youth work., kʷu cnxiʔ facilitates Fluent Elder Gatherings to facilitate the sharing of cultural knowledge and language., Our school includes students from grades 1 through 11, learning together in a multi-age outdoor environment., Our board of directors is made up of 100% Native women, guiding our mission with cultural knowledge and leadership., Students are learning how to gather and prepare firewood to heat our winter shelters, Families are encouraged to participate in school activities and share their knowledge or presence with students., We work closely with local Native organizations, educational institutions, and environmental groups to support our programs., Future Plans: "Students help decide how grant funds will be used, learning important budgeting and project management skills., We teach students how to manage and report on grant funding, preparing them for future leadership roles., Hands-on learning is central to our school, with activities like gardening, crafting, and foraging., Students mentor one another and take on leadership roles, fostering a sense of responsibility and community., Students went on a field trip to learn about and engage with horses, deepening their connection to traditional practices. We hope to make this ongoing., Our students participated in a hunting camp, learning about traditional hunting practices and respect for the land., Student Quote: "This school is perfect in every single way.", Student Quote: "There is more people that get me.", Student Quote: "It's a lot more nature and we have a lot more active stuff", Student Quote: "This school is amazing we get to do lots of cool outdoor things and it beats being in a classroom", Student Quote: "This school is very sigma.", Student Quote: "Here all the kids are cool", kʷu cnxiʔ is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology Solve Fellow and Alumni., kʷu cnxiʔ relies on Elder guidance to ensure we maintain cultural integrity in our work., kʷu cnxiʔ pillars are culture/language, education, and mental health., Mental health is a predictor of educational outcomes., Emotional intelligence is a better predictor of success than intellectual intelligence., Indigenous languages are proven to enhance mental health and well-being, serving as a 'protective factor', Learning one's heritage language strengthens executive function, enhancing adaptability and self-regulation., Connection with nature improves mood, stress management, and overall well-being, similar to relationships with people., Being near water, like rivers and lakes, can induce calmness and relaxation, enhancing physical and mental health., Soil contains beneficial bacteria that can improve mood and brain function, supporting mental health., Cultural practices like handshakes ('hand hugs') help regulate stress and promote emotional bonding., Indigenous cultures are collective; relationships include not just people, but the land and nature., Singing together in ceremony (which stimulates the vagal nerve) is a regulating practices. and Drumming (which stimulates both sides of the brain), is a regulating practice..

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