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Welcome to the Chicago American Indian Education Program (Title VII) Website.
The mission of the Chicago American Indian Education Program is to ensure that each American Indian and Alaska Native child in Chicago Public Schools has equal access to educational opportunities.
Keep checking here for the latest information happening within the Title VII Program!
CLICK HERE to read the President's Proclamation on American Indian Education.
CLICK HERE: The New T7 Podcast!
Opporunity for Native Families!
Art Courses for Ages 4-13 and High School Students at the School
of the Art Institute of Chicago
We are pleased to announce that we have a limited number of scholarship
opportunities available for the Spring Session and Summer Camp at the School
of the Art Institute of Chicago. Open to current CPS Title VII students only
(must have an ED506 on file).
For more information on the courses available and to sign up your child, please contact Debra at dfyepa-pappa@cps.edu or at
773.534.2417
MUST CONTACT TITLE VII AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO SIGN UP!
10-Week Spring Session: February 11-April 22
Visit www.saic.edu for courses and course descriptions
CLICK HERE for the flier!
You are invited to T7's Third Annual Festival of Stories and Public Forum taking place Saturday January 28, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the National Musuem of Mexican Art, 1852 West 19th Street.
To RSVP Call: 773.534.2417
The Chicago Title VII American Indian Education Program is proud to announce, through a great partnership with the Kateri Center of Chicago, the opening of the White Cedar Room, Multicultural Resource Library and Media Center for Title VII families and students as well as the Native community and general public.
More announcements on the Opening Ceremony as well as new media events, screenings and presentations, and student arts programming will be coming very soon.
You are invited to participate in...
Join us for this unique community opportunity!
Now taking place Fridays at 11:00 a.m. at the Kateri Center of Chicago, 3938 North Leavitt. Next session is Friday, December 2nd! Do not worry about missing the prior sessions, just be prepared to show up, have a snack and write and share. Writing materials provided!
No writing experience is necessary.
No level of formal education is required.
Just bring your stories and your creativity!
We are writing for our on-going community publication. If you are interested in telling your story or have any questions call 773.534.2417 or email Ernest M. Whiteman III at emwhitemanii@cps.edu to sign up today!
We look forward to hearing your stories.
Jolene Aleck, (Northern Paiute/Western Shoshone)
Program Director
Maria Guzman, (Stockbridge Munsee, Menominee)
Database Specialist
Ernest M. Whiteman III, (Northern Arapaho)
Cultural Resource Specialist
Debra Yepa-Pappan, (Jemez Pueblo/Korean)
Youth Development Specialist
Feel free to stop by our office at:
American Indian Education Center
Stockton Elementary
4420 North Beacon Street, Room #221
Chicago, Illinois 60640!
USEFUL DOCUMENTS & LINKS:
:: 506 Forms Available Here!
:: The New T7 Catalog Available Here!
:: The New American Indian Resource Directory Available Here!
BY THE MONTH::..
:: JANUARY Calendar of Events! CLICK HERE
:: DECEMBER Calendar of Events! CLICK HERE
:: NOVEMBER Calendar of Events! CLICK HERE
Teachers and Parents: Native Authored Books!
:: CLICK HERE for Elementary Book List!
:: CLICK HERE for High School Book Lists!
:: "ON THE SAME PAGE" Chicago Title VII Newsletter
On the Same Page is now a quarterly newsletter, but still filled with information on the latest TITLE VII news and happenings. The newsletter is available for free download here on the website.
CURRENT: #12 FALL 2011
+ Your Community in action, The White Cedar Room
+ Report from the Ojibway Language Conference
+ Student Book Reviews: Trickster
+ The Latest Debbie Reese Review
+ Much More!!
We apologize in the delay of edition. We have also moved the newsletter ARCHIVE to the new "On the Same Page" webpage.
We invite you download our monthly newsletter for free! Adobe Reader required. Get Adobe Reader free by clicking: Adobe Reader. NOTE: The average file size is 5.5MB, so take that into consideration when downloading.
CLICK HERE! to view On the Same Page Archives
:: College Horizons: For more information visit: http://www.collegehorizons.org/
Click here for information flier
:: The Begay Family Presentation: For more information on the Begay Family for Native American dance presentations, click on the following flier.
Click here for information flier
Calendar Clarification:
We can add event to our website calendar pretty quickly as we update it as often as possible. Please denote if you wish to be added to our website or to the newsletter.
For newsletter guideleines, please contact our office.
IMPORTANT Links:
» American Indian Health Service of Chicago, Inc.
» College Board
» College Horizons
» Native American House, UIUC
» Native American Support Program, UIC
» National Indian Education Association
» Office of Indian Education
» Oyate
» American Indian Health Resources
» American Indian Children’s Literature
» Gathering of Nations
» Chicago Children’s Museum