Several programs take place during the summer months for Native American youth in the areas of leadership, math, science and the environment. Above: students at the Native American Summer Leadership Program sit in a wigwam that the group worked on.

2008 Summer youth programs

American Indian Youth Workshop (mid June): contact Lori Sherman at Michigan Technological University 906-487-2920.

Anishinaabe Future Leadership Workshop (mid August): contact the Intertribal Council of Michigan.

College Day/Gear Up Summer Program (mid July): Contact Shirley Brozzo at Northern Michigan University 906-227-1554.

National Indian Youth Leadership Workshop - Michigan Program (late June): contact Rich Sgarlotti at 906-466-2952.

Protectors of the Earth (late July): contact Bud Biron at the Sault Tribe Youth Program.

Please revisit this page in the spring to learn about our summer 2008 opportunities.  Miigwech (thank you).

Above left: students from the Hannahville Indian School participate in a college visit to Northern's chemistry department.

Above right: Artist Lucius Antoine works with a Native youth at the Marquette Native American Educational Fair.

To learn more about community outreach efforts keep an eye on the Center's calendar. If you have an event you would like us to promote please e-mail us at least two weeks in advance.