Respect for all living beings and the lands that we live and learn with in reciprocity.

Stewardship of the vision regarding the union of nations grounded in Anishinaabeg values and knowledge systems which calls upon all of us to compassionately honor one another.

To practice integrity and bravery to live and let live as our whole selves without fragmenting or filtering our existence.

 

Strategies to enhance Spiritual Wellness:

 

Focus on your sense of values/beliefs/life principles 

  • Spend time reflecting on your guiding life values 
  • Study to grow deeper in personal beliefs as well as expanding knowledge of beliefs of others 
  • Find connection between daily routines and life’s purpose 

Accept and respect spiritual identities of all 

  • Respect everyone’s individual spirit and spiritual voice through understanding our interdependence in this gathering of community 
  • Normalize multi-cultural dialogue and interactions through purposeful routines (Not centering in silence, avoidance or any type of violence)  
  • Encourage and develop an appreciation for diverse viewpoints and perspectives in both curricular and co-curricular activities 

Practice meaningful personal expressions of beliefs 

  • Recognize and develop the relationship between spiritual beliefs and values and daily choices and actions  
  • Develop and support engagement in community spiritual resources 
  • Support wholistic wellness and balance through movement, mindfulness, foods, hydration, sleep 
  • Engage in spiritual practices based on belief system 

 

Resources:

  • Student Clubs & Organization
  • Dean of Academic and Indigenous Affairs -Stewardship of the cultural vision
  • Ojibwemowining Resource Center (Smudging Materials & Asemaa)
  • Drum on campus
  • Wigwam
  • Sweat Lodge
  • Outdoor Classroom
  • Gardens and medicines-food
  • Indoor ecology of the building-meaning in the structure
  • Artwork reflection
  • Trails
  • Poetry post
  • Medicine gardens
  • Bees
  • Offerings when land and plants are disrupted.
  • Prayers for the land and learning community.
  • Cultural center in Fond du Lac (events)
  • Community based events
  • Sawyer big drum
  • Pow wows or round dances
  • AA meeting
  • Sobriety Feasts

 

Campus Activities:

  • Pipe ceremonies 
  • Smudging 
  • Campus clubs 
  • Feasts  
  • Drum  
  • Pow wows 
  • Land-based events and opportunities 
  • Anishinaabe games and events 
Testimonials
I chose FDLTCC because of its size and the curriculum. When I first came here in 2019, I was just looking for what I needed to volunteer, perhaps in a crisis shelter. I met with Don Jarvinen, and the rest is history.
My favorite thing about FDLTCC is the people. I’ve met fantastic students, faculty and staff who go above and beyond what I expected.
It is awesome here at the FDLTCC Education Program because it is like a family here, if you need help or are struggling with anything, you have quite a few people who will help you out.