Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin

The Menominee Nation will develop intergenerational learning opportunities that give tribal members the opportunity to create traditional Menominee art forms through workshops in the Menominee Tribal/County Public Library maker space, located on the College of Menominee Nation campus, and other activities designed to give apprentices and youth the ability to share traditional knowledge. In addition to weekly videotaped workshops and the creation of instructional books and videos, the project includes kits to help community members create art at home. A focus of the project is mentorship and learning from elder artisans who can help develop a deep sense of respect among youth that can, in turn, empower other young people as they prepare themselves to be leaders to meet the future needs of the community. Grounded in the belief that "Culture is Prevention", the learning opportunities will help the Menominee Nation reclaim and celebrate culture as a way to promote the well-being of the community.