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Hiawatha Elementary School Celebration 2012

WHEN: February 24, 2012 @ 9:00PM
WHERE:
Hiawatha Elementary School
4201 42nd Ave South
Minneapolis, MN, 55406
United States

About the Event:

Larry Long, Executive Director of Community Celebration of Place and creator of Elders’ Wisdom, Children’s Song, has been working with 3rd and 4th grade students at Hiawatha Elementary School to collectively write songs and gather recitations that honor the life stories of the following community elders:

Oscar Reed – Former running back for the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons. He currently resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, mentoring youth in public schools.

Nelda Goodman – Grew up on the Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin. Works at a battered women’s shelter in Minneapolis. Grandmother who mentors First Nation women and girls. Jingle dress maker.

Jamie Williams – Grew up in Minneapolis. She now is a Justice Practice / Measure Consultant, Trainer, Teacher and Circle Keeper. Works for Amicus Radius Program and as an independent consultant to schools and community organizations.

Schedule of Events:

The Birchview celebration is being filmed for MPS tv.

Oscar Reed
Oscar Reed

Former professional American football player who played for the Minnesota Vikings and Atlanta Falcons. He currently resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota mentoring youth in public schools.

Mississippi, United States
Nelda Goodman
Nelda Goodman

Grew up on the Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin. Works at a battered women’s shelter in Minneapolis. Mentors First Nation women and girls. Grandmother and jingle dress maker.

Keshena, Wisconsin, United States
Jamie Williams
Jamie Williams

Born in Minneapolis and went to Minneapolis Public Schools. She now is a Justice Practice / Measure Consultant, Trainer, Teacher and Circle Keeper. She works for Amicus Radius Program and as an independent consultant to schools and community organizations.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States