Funds raised at thegala will supportElder and fluentspeakerinvolvement, schoolsupplies, and land-based learningIndigenouslanguages areproven to enhancemental health andwell-being, servingas a 'protectivefactor'Indigenouscultures arecollective;relationshipsinclude not justpeople, but theland and nature.Cultural practiceslike handshakes('hand hugs') helpregulate stressand promoteemotionalbonding.kʷu cnxiʔfacilitates FluentElder Gatheringsto facilitate thesharing of culturalknowledge andlanguage.Students arelearning how togather andprepare firewoodto heat our wintersheltersStudents begineach day with amorning circle,which includesprayer andsong.Student Quote:"It's a lot morenature and wehave a lot moreactive stuff"Future Plans:"Students helpdecide how grantfunds will be used,learning importantbudgeting and projectmanagement skills.Being near water,like rivers andlakes, can inducecalmness andrelaxation,enhancing physicaland mental health.The school israising fundsfor stoves andsupplies for itswinter shelter.The CommunityHealer Grant helpsus crosswalk culturalpractices intotherapeutic terms toimprove mentalhealth and well-beingfor Indigenous youth.Students recentlywent on a field tripto learn about andengage with horses,deepening theirconnection totraditional practices.StudentQuote:"There ismore peoplethat get me."The name ofour school issnp̓aʔaxʷíltn.Our schooloperates 100%outdoors (withshelter forwinter)The CommunityHealer The grantfunds training forNative educators andindividuals who workwith children inculturally relevantpracticesEmotionalintelligence is abetter predictorof success thanintellectualintelligence.Our school includesstudents fromgrades 1 through11, learningtogether in a multi-age outdoorenvironment.Thecurriculum isdesigned as a'culture-first'experienceHands-on learningis central to ourschool, withactivities likegardening,crafting, andforaging.Student Quote:"This school isperfect inevery singleway."kʷu cnxiʔwasestablishedin 2021We partner with theSpokane SchoolDistrict to offerholistic, culturallygroundededucationalexperiencesStorytelling is usedto connectstudents totraditionalknowledge andseasonal activitiesLearning one'sheritage languagestrengthensexecutive function,enhancingadaptability andself-regulation.Students engagein traditionalcrafting activitieslike drum painting,beading, andmaking stick gamesets.We work closely withlocal Nativeorganizations,educationalinstitutions, andenvironmental groupsto support ourprograms.Our studentsparticipated in ahunting camp,learning abouttraditional huntingpractices andrespect for the land.kʷu cnxiʔ pillarsareculture/language,education, andmental health.StudentQuote: "Hereall the kidsare cool"The CommunityHealer Grantsupports integratingtraditional culturalpractices into trauma-informed, culturallygrounded educationalcurriculums.Students practiceland stewardshipby participating intraditionalecologicalknowledgeactivities.Learning at ourschool is student-led, focusing onseasonal activitiesand communityneeds.Soil containsbeneficial bacteriathat can improvemood and brainfunction,supporting mentalhealth.kʷu cnxiʔ relies onElder guidance toensure wemaintain culturalintegrity in ourwork.kʷu cnxiʔ is aMassachusettsInstitute ofTechnologySolve Fellowand Alumni.Families areencouraged toparticipate inschool activitiesand share theircultural knowledgewith students.Students mentorone another andtake on leadershiproles, fostering asense ofresponsibility andcommunity.We teach studentshow to manageand report ongrant funding,preparing them forfuture leadershiproles.Student Quote:"This school isamazing we get todo lots of cooloutdoor things andit beats being in aclassroom"StudentQuote: "Thisschool isvery sigma."A Fluent Elderguides studentsin culturalpractices andtraditionalknowledgeConnection withnature improvesmood, stressmanagement, andoverall well-being,similar torelationships withpeople.We are part of theCREATE Network,collaborating withorganizations in theUS and Canada topromote language,culture, and youthwork.Students learnedto makechokecherry juiceand rose hip teaas part of theirland-basedlearning.Mentalhealth is apredictor ofeducationaloutcomes.Students havecreated their owngames usingsticks, pinecones,and other naturalmaterials.The Community Healergrant enables us tocreate educationalresources that addressmental health throughthe lens of Indigenouscultural wisdom.snp̓aʔaxʷíltnmeans the placewhere childrenare blessed withthe light of ourteachings.Our board ofdirectors is madeup of 100% Nativewomen, guidingour mission withcultural knowledgeand leadership.Funds raised at thegala will supportElder and fluentspeakerinvolvement, schoolsupplies, and land-based learningIndigenouslanguages areproven to enhancemental health andwell-being, servingas a 'protectivefactor'Indigenouscultures arecollective;relationshipsinclude not justpeople, but theland and nature.Cultural practiceslike handshakes('hand hugs') helpregulate stressand promoteemotionalbonding.kʷu cnxiʔfacilitates FluentElder Gatheringsto facilitate thesharing of culturalknowledge andlanguage.Students arelearning how togather andprepare firewoodto heat our wintersheltersStudents begineach day with amorning circle,which includesprayer andsong.Student Quote:"It's a lot morenature and wehave a lot moreactive stuff"Future Plans:"Students helpdecide how grantfunds will be used,learning importantbudgeting and projectmanagement skills.Being near water,like rivers andlakes, can inducecalmness andrelaxation,enhancing physicaland mental health.The school israising fundsfor stoves andsupplies for itswinter shelter.The CommunityHealer Grant helpsus crosswalk culturalpractices intotherapeutic terms toimprove mentalhealth and well-beingfor Indigenous youth.Students recentlywent on a field tripto learn about andengage with horses,deepening theirconnection totraditional practices.StudentQuote:"There ismore peoplethat get me."The name ofour school issnp̓aʔaxʷíltn.Our schooloperates 100%outdoors (withshelter forwinter)The CommunityHealer The grantfunds training forNative educators andindividuals who workwith children inculturally relevantpracticesEmotionalintelligence is abetter predictorof success thanintellectualintelligence.Our school includesstudents fromgrades 1 through11, learningtogether in a multi-age outdoorenvironment.Thecurriculum isdesigned as a'culture-first'experienceHands-on learningis central to ourschool, withactivities likegardening,crafting, andforaging.Student Quote:"This school isperfect inevery singleway."kʷu cnxiʔwasestablishedin 2021We partner with theSpokane SchoolDistrict to offerholistic, culturallygroundededucationalexperiencesStorytelling is usedto connectstudents totraditionalknowledge andseasonal activitiesLearning one'sheritage languagestrengthensexecutive function,enhancingadaptability andself-regulation.Students engagein traditionalcrafting activitieslike drum painting,beading, andmaking stick gamesets.We work closely withlocal Nativeorganizations,educationalinstitutions, andenvironmental groupsto support ourprograms.Our studentsparticipated in ahunting camp,learning abouttraditional huntingpractices andrespect for the land.kʷu cnxiʔ pillarsareculture/language,education, andmental health.StudentQuote: "Hereall the kidsare cool"The CommunityHealer Grantsupports integratingtraditional culturalpractices into trauma-informed, culturallygrounded educationalcurriculums.Students practiceland stewardshipby participating intraditionalecologicalknowledgeactivities.Learning at ourschool is student-led, focusing onseasonal activitiesand communityneeds.Soil containsbeneficial bacteriathat can improvemood and brainfunction,supporting mentalhealth.kʷu cnxiʔ relies onElder guidance toensure wemaintain culturalintegrity in ourwork.kʷu cnxiʔ is aMassachusettsInstitute ofTechnologySolve Fellowand Alumni.Families areencouraged toparticipate inschool activitiesand share theircultural knowledgewith students.Students mentorone another andtake on leadershiproles, fostering asense ofresponsibility andcommunity.We teach studentshow to manageand report ongrant funding,preparing them forfuture leadershiproles.Student Quote:"This school isamazing we get todo lots of cooloutdoor things andit beats being in aclassroom"StudentQuote: "Thisschool isvery sigma."A Fluent Elderguides studentsin culturalpractices andtraditionalknowledgeConnection withnature improvesmood, stressmanagement, andoverall well-being,similar torelationships withpeople.We are part of theCREATE Network,collaborating withorganizations in theUS and Canada topromote language,culture, and youthwork.Students learnedto makechokecherry juiceand rose hip teaas part of theirland-basedlearning.Mentalhealth is apredictor ofeducationaloutcomes.Students havecreated their owngames usingsticks, pinecones,and other naturalmaterials.The Community Healergrant enables us tocreate educationalresources that addressmental health throughthe lens of Indigenouscultural wisdom.snp̓aʔaxʷíltnmeans the placewhere childrenare blessed withthe light of ourteachings.Our board ofdirectors is madeup of 100% Nativewomen, guidingour mission withcultural knowledgeand leadership.

2024 kʷu cnxiʔ Gala - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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