Northwest Indian OIC -- Cultural Diversity Program

Northwest Indian OIC Cultural Diversity Program Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School District

21st Century (Daataganaabi Project)
Providing tutoring services to all students K-12 (emphasis on grades 7-12). Concentration is on core academics such as reading and math, but also includes science, history, arts, music and recreation.
3on3 Basketball League
Open to any student regardless of school affiliation
Ojibwe Club
Culturally-based teachings in the arts and crafts of the Ojibwe people
Fishing Club
Skills in rod building, basic fishing and will combine many core academic topics in its structure
Other Programs
Prairie Fire Theatre, Summer Reading Initiative, Summer Music Institute, and Summer Science Field Trips Our Cultural Diversity programs are making an impact. Walker Pilot-Independent

Join Hands Day
A community project that brings youth and adults to volunteer together. Join Hands Day is sponsored by America's Fraternal Benefit Societies. NWIOIC contributes by bringing together families and community members to clean the highways and roadsides in the Onigum area near Walker, Minnesota. We begin at 10 o'clock in the morning, youth and adult in partnership, walking and driving through the neighborhoods, and going to elders' homes to help with their yard work. Two hundred volunteers succeed with the Onigum beautification then come together for a meal in the afternoon. The meal is generously sponsored by Thrivent Lutheran and the supplies are provided by NWIOIC. NWIOIC recognizes the local community members who cook and serve the meal. In 2006, NWIOIC was recognized as one of ten National Excellence Award Winners by America's Fraternal Benefit Societies.