American Indian Studies

WHO ARE WE?
The American Indian Options program at BCMS provides opportunities for both American Indian students and non-American Indian students to explore the diversity and complexity of American Indian history and culture.

WHAT WE OFFER
We offer classes that support the American Indian Culture through culturally responsive curriculum:
-American Indian History and Culture
-American Indian Art and Music
-American Indian Support
-Ojibwe Language and Culture
-Lakota Language and Culture

We offer additional support and resources to help build a bright path from middle school to high school:
-Tutoring services
-Support Groups
-Family Liaison
-Attendance and Academic Monitoring
-Cultural Field Trips

BCMS Pow Wow 1-07
Battle Creek January Pow Wow
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Ambassador Contest Pow Wow

In This Section
J. Dearly
A. Norman
M. Westpfahl
L. Yank

Contact Information

CONTACTS: 651-293-8960
Laura Oyen
~Lead Teacher
~American Indian History and Culture
~American Indian Support Class

Amanda Norman
~American Indian Studies Program Coordinator
~Ojibwe Language and Culture
~American Indian After School Club

Jerry Dearly
~Lakota Language and Culture
~Drum Group

Larry Yank
~Home School Liaison

Battle Creek Middle School American Indian Ambassadors

2006/2007 Battle Creek Middle School's first American Indian Ambassadors.

Carlie Anderson and Ryan Fairbanks


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