Micmac and Maliseet Student Outreach Efforts
by: David Slagger
The Recordings posted on this webpage were recorded by David
Slagger an UMaine student and member of the Aroostook band of Micmacs. The
recordings took place in April 2007 at the Aroostook Band of Micmacs administration
building in Presque Isle Maine. The first recording is with Roldena Sanipass
an adult Tribal member who chaperoned the two visits to campus with the
Micmac Tribal Youth. The recording is designed to give the listener her
view of what she thought of the visits, and the impact it has had on the
youth and barriers for them when thinking about attending college. The second
recording is the acting Chief of the Micmacs Victoria Higgins to also get
her view of the visits, and what she feels is important for the youth to
think about going to college
Click
here to listen to the Interview with Roldena Sanipass
Click
here to listen to the Interview Chief Victoria Higgins (there is a short
delay at the beginning)
Click Here to view the article on, "Micmac's Visit Puts UMaine in New Light for Students"
Click Here to view the article, "Native American Students Visit Hudson Museum"
The Photos on this webpage represent an ongoing effort by UMaine student
David Slagger a member of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs and many other college
officials to bring more Native Micmac and Maliseet student to the Orono
campus of UMaine. With this effort we hope to inspire them to think about
going to college. Their have been two visits to campus with Aroostook band
members youth and one visit to campus with the Houlton Band of Maliseet
youth. The visits have been sponsored by the tribes and many UMaine departments
to include the Wabanaki Center, Maine Folk life Center, Canadian American
Center, College of Education, Dean of Students office, Native American Studies
Program, Peace Studies Department and Alana Center. Their have been two
visits by faculty and staff of all of these departments to both communities
of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs and the Houlton Band of Maliseet's. There
are some photo's that were taken at the Aroostook Band of Micmacs Administration
building to show some of the artifacts that represent the Micmac culture.
This webpage will be continually updated as we have more visits from the
students, and other events to encourage higher education possibilities for
the tribal youth.
Micmac Moose hide drum
Micmac laundry ash basket
Turkey feather with claw smudging fan
Talking Stick used in talking circles
Micmac porcupine quill basket
Micmac pointed headwear with traditional curve design
