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

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