CELEBRATING AROUND THE RESERVATION

Onamia Public Schools held an all school end of the year powwow with hundreds of people in attendance. Students of all ages, teachers staff and faculty participated.

Sucess is measured in many different ways, especially at the end of the school year. Students from preschool to premed and beyond can be proud of whatever level sucess they have accomplished during the 2022-2023 academic year.

Students of Onamia Public Schools were treated with an all-school powwow in May, Abinoojiiyag 5th-graders held a special celebration on May 24, Pine County American Indian Education advisors hosted an event for all Native American students in Pine County on May 24, and Nay Ah Shing graduation ceremony was held on May 31 (after this issue had gone to press so watch for photos in next month's issue). But we are not done yet! More events are coming in June including Pine Grove Kindergarten Graduation on June 6 and 6th grade promotion, the Mille Lacs Band Education and Scholarship program will be hosting an all-grad party for all graduates for the years 2020 through 2023 on June 15 at Grand Casino Hinckley from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. including special guest entertainment. Watch for next months issue and look for more photos online at Inaajimowin.com/galleries.