The number of indigenous students in K-12 grades at Suttons Bay Public School increased this school year to 155, up from last year’s count of 153, with eight tribal nations represented.
Samantha TwoCrow, Indigenous Education and Title VI director, presented information regarding indigenous education student involvement and district cultural highlights at the school’s annual Title VI Hearing last Monday.
Suttons Bay is required to hold their annual Title VI hearing and to give a presentation, informing the public on the services the program has been providing to indigenous students at the school. The program’s mission is to support the unique cultural and academic needs of Native American and Alaskan students from Pre-K through graduation. As a district with a Title VI designation, the program also provides a grant funding formula through the federal government for Native American education and support for indigenous students.
