Wiba Anung has participated in a wide range of activities and co-produced several deliverables that support the health and well-being of Indigenous children and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curricula<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Designed for both Tribal Head Start<\/a> and Tribal Home Visiting<\/a> contexts, the Gikinawabii Child Well-being curricula and materials support families in their efforts to guide children in developing their cultural understandings, including those of the Anishinaabe 13 moons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Assessments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wiba Anung has co-developed several classroom-based child assessments including: Professional Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Members of Wiba Anung provide ongoing professional development to early childhood educators, including those employed by Tribal Head Start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dissemination<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wiba Anung disseminates<\/a> information about our work and activities to a variety of audiences using multiple media outlets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Food Resource Guides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wiba Anung has a strong commitment to Indigenous food sovereignty to enhance the health and wellness of Tribal communities by promoting local Indigenous food producers, and vendors. We curated a set of food resource guides<\/a> to share information on food access through community pantries, meal programs, food producers, and independent vendors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Media Coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Michigan\u2019s Indigenous children receive culturally sensitive nutrition education through new program\u201d in Second Wave, Michigan, January 18, 2024. \u201c\u2019Food Fight!\u2019 breaks out at MSU Museum\u201d in WKAR Public Media, January 18, 2024. \u201cMSU Museum\u2019s \u2018Food Fight!\u2019 exhibit brings unique meaning to dinner table discussion\u201d in The State News, January 12, 2024. \u201cNew MSU Museum exhibition uncovers the complex dynamics that shape our food system\u201d in MSU Museum News, January 5, 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
CICI<\/em>
The Culturally Immersed Classroom Interaction (CICI) is a tool that measures culturally grounded interactions in preschool classrooms. This tool was developed by members of the Wiba Anung team in collaboration with Indigenous Head Start classrooms and has undergone pilot testing.
CLASS<\/em>
The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) provides data-driven information on the quality of classroom interactions and is used to assess and improve teacher-child interactions.
NCLCO<\/em>
The NCLCO (Native Culture & Language in the Classroom Observation) is an observational instrument designed to assess the presence of culturally relevant experiences in AIAN classrooms. It requires that observers rate the presence (yes\/no) of culturally relevant items and activities (e.g., cultural books, Native dress or regalia, Native food, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.secondwavemedia.com\/features\/13moons01182024.aspx<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.wkar.org\/wkar-news\/2024-01-18\/food-fight-breaks-out-at-msu-museum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/statenews.com\/article\/2024\/01\/a-new-exhibition-at-the-msu-museum-brings-a-unique-meaning-to-dinner-table-discussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/museum.msu.edu\/new-msu-museum-exhibition-uncovers-the-complex-dynamics-that-shape-our-food-system\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n