Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College will have the distinct honor of hosting the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) and World Indigenous Nations University (WINU) for the Annual Gathering of the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium starting August 12, 2022. FDLTCC will welcome members of Indigenous-serving institutions from around the world to participate in this exciting event, which is focused on the host community, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Community members are invited to attend a series of fun free community events throughout this landmark event. To learn about the list of events, visit https://fdltcc.edu/winhec2022/winhecc-2022-community-events/.
Please join us as we welcome Indigenous educators from around the world to the homelands of the Ojibwe People. All are welcome to these fun and free events.
- Saturday, August 13 – Community Welcome
Location: FDL Pow-wow Grounds (near baseball field by 49 University Rd, Cloquet, MN)
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm, feast at noon
Details: Drum & dance exhibition, bring your regalia - Monday, August 15 – Canoe Races
Location: Kiwenz Campground (Bobs Dr, Cloquet MN)
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm, BBQ at noon
Details: Canoes provided, bring your lawn chair - Tuesday, August 16 – Baaga’adowewin (traditional stick lacrosse)
Location: Hilltop Park (2205 14th St, Cloquet, MN, across from FDLTCC)
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm, lunch at noon
Details: Sticks provided - Thursday, August 18 – Cultural Exchange
Location: FDL Cultural Center (1711 Big Lake Rd, Cloquet, MN)
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm, lunch at noon
For more information on these exciting events, please contact Roxanne DeLille at roxanned*AT*fdltcc.edu or Thomas Howes at thomashowes*AT*fdlrez.com.
For more information on the Annual Gathering of the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium at FDLTCC, please visit https://fdltcc.edu/winhec2022/ or contact Roxanne DeLille at roxanned*AT*fdltcc.edu.