Native American Institute

For information contact Mary Calcatera or Nate Lambertson at 517-349-5777
Fax: 517-349-8560

The mission of the Nokomis Learning Center, a private, non-profit organization administered by a cooperative board of Native Americans and other members of the community, is to preserve and present the culture and traditions of the "People of the Three Fires"--the Ottawa, Potawatomi, and Ojibway. Nokomis means "Grandmother" in the language of the Ojibway. Native American Grandmothers have traditionally passed the wisdom of the elders to the children. The Nokomis Learning Center will strive to present this wisdom--the arts, crafts, everyday skills, and beliefs--to the children, families, and other residents of Mid-Michigan and beyond through exhibits, educational programs, and special events.

For Your Community... The Nokomis Learning Center makes Central Park, with its 275 acres of natural area, even more a Cultural, educational and recreational focal point for the whole community. The Center answers specialized community needs. * It enhances Meridian's historical preservation efforts by extending them to Native American History, an area with which most citizens of the region are unfamiliar. *It reinforces the community's high standard-of-educational excellence by serving as resource center for our schools, with rotating displays and exhibits built around required primary and secondary school curricula. *It promotes multi-cultural awareness and understanding among the members of our diverse community.

And for You... The Nokomis Learning Center promises high returns both for our community and for our children. The Center enhances historical knowledge, multi-cultural awareness and educational excellence, while providing opportunities for volunteer involvement and united community effort.

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WOODLANDS INDIAN COMMUNITY CENTER:
500 W. Lenawee
Room 211
Lansing, MI 48933
517-325-6395

The Woodlands Indian Community Center is in the process of being added to the United Way list of organizations. The Woodlands Indian Community Center is a non-profit organization. At present, they are doing small programs such as reinstating the American Indian Senior luncheon program, a tutoring program for the Native Youth, cultural programming for the local community as well as the annual Ghost Supper in November and the annual Christmas party. The Woodlands Indian Community's United Way's number is 2334. This year you will not see it listed on the brochure but donations can be given to the Woodlands with the United Way number.

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