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Minnesota high school opens first-of-its-kind smudging space for students
SHAKOPEE, Minn. — A Minnesota high school is the first in the state with an on-campus space for a native cultural practice.Smudging is the burning of sacred herbs meant to ground oneself, and reset the energy in a space. The ribbon was officially cut Thursday afternoon at Shakopee High School, for the project designed by, and for, native students."It's been something that's been in the works for a number of years," said Justyne Vogel, American Indian Education Coordinator for Shakopee Public Schools.Vogel works in a district with more than 200 native students, who represent 28 tribal nations.The first-of-its-kind smudging space was funded...
Ahead of graduation, Academy of Holy Angels seniors look back
The Academy of Holy Angels Class of 2024 will have its commencement ceremony this weekend. The ceremony is 4 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at 6600 Nicollet Ave., Richfield. The ceremony is planned for the school’s front lawn, as is the longstanding tradition for the Catholic high school. In the event of rain, the ceremony will take place in the gymnasium. Several Holy Angels students were asked to share memories and...
Applicants sought for regional board membership
University of Minnesota Extension Southwest Regional. Sustainable Development Partnership (Southwest RSDP) is seeking applicants for their board of. directors and work groups. Southwest RSDP is one of five regional partnerships that connect local communities with. University of Minnesota resources to support sustainable development in Greater Minnesota. RSDP focuses on natural...
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