As part of the Sustainable Development Institute’s Visiting Scholar Dialogue Sessions, Dr. Jill Auburn, Acting director of the Office of the Chief Scientist, USDA, was at the College of Menominee Nation on October 25th. “I’m excited to be here, learning how grounded and culturally-sustaining you are,” Auburn stated. The topic of Auburn’s dialogue session was… Continue reading »
Nov
04
Mrs. Jetro Nkengafac visit 10-2011
College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute hosted scholar Mrs. Jetro Nkengafac October 16-22 as part of her ongoing fellowship program with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Beltsville, MD. Jetro is a research officer and the head of the agro physiology lab at the Institute for Agricultural Research for Development in Beua, Cameroon. A… Continue reading »
Oct
24
SDI to host Dr. Jill Auburn 10-25
Please join SDI in welcoming Dr. Jill Auburn, Acting Director of the Office of the Chief Scientist, USDA. A luncheon, open to all, will be held October 25th in Library Room 203 at 11:30 am. Dr. Jill Auburn will present as part of the Sustainable Development Institute’s Visiting Scholar Dialogue Sessions. “Sharing Insights into the Importance of… Continue reading »
Oct
06
SDI to host Scholar Mrs. Jetro Nkengafac
Mrs. Jetro Nkengafac will visit the College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development institute Oct 16- 22, 2011 as part of her ongoing fellowship program with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Beltsville, MD. Her visit will focus on organic farming and compost production as well as agricultural outreach to tribal communities. CMN staff and students,… Continue reading »
Sep
29
Fall 2011
As fall brings in cooler, crisper air and new colors to the forest, SDI is busy working on our next steps of research and development. We would like to remind all students, staff and community members that we are here to offer support or information concerning sustainable education, research, development and practice. As we break… Continue reading »
Aug
24
Update: Shifting Seasons, Great Lakes Tribal Climate Change Summit
Shifting Seasons: Great Lakes Tribal Climate Change Summit is in full swing as over 130 guests and participants listen and speak about various climate change issues.
Aug
05
Indigenous Permaculture Workshop Week
The College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute will be hosting a series of workshops that will focus on the practices associated with indigenous permaculture. Participants will learn about the practices and methods of Indigenous Permaculture through hands-on experience.
Aug
05
Shifting Seasons: Great Lakes Tribal Climate Change Summit
College of Menominee Nation Sustainable Development Institute is hosting a summit on climate change indicators and resiliency strategies demonstrated by the Great Lakes Tribal Nations. The summit will be held on August 23-25, 2011 in Keshena, Wisconsin.