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A person in colorful, traditional Native American attire and feathered headdress performs a dance in front of an audience. Another person in a vibrant, beaded outfit with metallic cones is also dancing. The audience, composed of children and adults, sits on the floor watching attentively.
Howe Indigenous Cultural Teaching Day

The Title VI - First Nations Program hosted an Indigenous Cultural Teaching Day at Howe Elementary Community School on April 17, 2026.

Students learned about Indigenous cultures throughout the school day, which culminated in an all school assembly. Students and staff were seen wearing cultural clothing and items throughout the day, like ribbon skirts.

Musical artist Wade Fernandez: Wiciwen Apis-Mahwaew (Walks With the Black Wolf) met with each grade level throughout the day. Fernandez is a citizen from the Menominee Nation. He has continually been sharing medicinal music, motivational messages and Menominee culture on stages and classrooms throughout the world for over 35 years. He is an international award winning musician/recording artist/songwriter/producer who performs with voice, guitar, Native American flute, and hand drum. 

During the all-school assembly, artist Scott Hill revealed a mural design, which will be added to Howe Elementary Community School with assistance from students. Hill is a citizen of the Oneida Nation and a member of the Bear Clan. He is a multi-talented artist, specializing in painting, muralism, and sculpting with clay and stone.

After the mural design was revealed, music artist Shane Webster and his family shared cultural dances, regalia, and drumming and singing with students. Webster is also a parent and family member of students who attend Howe Elementary. He is a citizen of the Menominee and Oneida Nations and is from the Turtle Clan. He is the lead singer of the Wing Eagle Drum Group.

Students Mykelia of Washington Middle School and Mykel and MiiAmor of Howe Elementary Community School performed the cultural dances in colorful regalia.

See larger photos from the cultural Indigenous Cultural Teaching Day by clicking on the images below.

A person wearing a colorful, feathered regalia is performing on a gym, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers.
The image shows a man in a blue shirt with Indigenous designs, holding a drum, standing in front of a woman in a black shirt, in what appears to be an indoor setting with a tiled wall background.
A woman in a vibrant, colorful traditional dress is performing in a gym, with other performers visible in the background.
A person wearing an elaborate, fringed black regalia with intricate blue and white patterns is performing in a gym with other people seated in the background.
A person wearing a colorful, fringed and patterned regalia is standing in what appears to be an indoor setting with a wood floor.
A young person wearing a vibrant red and patterned regalia stands in front of colorful, traditional-style clothing and accessories displayed in the background.
A young person wearing a colorful, patterned regalia stands in the foreground, surrounded by a crowd of people in the background.
A colorfully dressed performer stands on a stage in front of a large audience of children seated on the floor, all intently watching the performance.
A man wearing a blue shirt with an Indigenous design is holding a wooden drum and appears to be performing or participating in some kind of cultural event or activity.
A colorful and whimsical illustration depicting a turtle-like creature surrounded by various natural elements, including plants, flowers, and celestial motifs, with text and symbols overlaid on the image.
A large group of people, primarily young students, gathered together in what appears to be a classroom or school setting. The foreground features several individuals, including a student wearing glasses, while the background is filled with a diverse crowd of students.
A group of young children, both girls and boys, sitting on the floor in a classroom or community setting, with some wearing colorful clothing and others in more casual attire.
The image shows a group of children, some of whom appear to be engaged in a conversation or activity, while others are seated in the background.
A man with a beard wearing a blue and red patterned shirt stands in a room with other people in the background.
A group of children, some wearing red shirts, sitting in a classroom or auditorium setting, with adults visible in the background.
A man with gray hair and glasses is speaking into a microphone while gesturing with his hands, in what appears to be a classroom or lecture hall setting with students in the background.
A man stands in front of a large group of children seated on the floor, appearing to be addressing or entertaining them in a school or community setting.
The image shows an older man wearing a black coat and sunglasses, standing in a room with other people seated around him.
A woman in a denim jacket stands on a stage addressing a large crowd of children seated in the audience.
A group of people, including adults and children, are gathered in a gymnasium setting, with some individuals standing and others seated on the floor.
A group of diverse children, some smiling and others engaged in conversation, sit together in what appears to be a classroom or educational setting.
A diverse group of children, some wearing colorful clothing, gathered together in what appears to be a crowded indoor setting.
A group of children of various ages and backgrounds are gathered in what appears to be a school or community center, engaged in some kind of activity or event. A student is wearing a colorful ribbon skirt.
A large group of children of diverse backgrounds sitting together, some wearing colorful clothing, with a few adults also present in the background.
A person in a vibrant red and blue regalia with feathered headdress is performing a traditional dance on a wooden floor, with other performers in the background.
A person in traditional Native American regalia is performing a dance in front of a crowd of onlookers, many of whom appear to be children.
A person wearing a colorful, elaborate jingle dress with metal cones and beads, surrounded by a crowd of people in the background.
A person in traditional Native American regalia is performing a dance in front of a crowd of seated children and adults.
A colorfully dressed individual is performing on a stage in front of a crowd of seated audience members, creating a vibrant and engaging scene.
A group of children, some wearing headphones, are gathered together and raising their hands in what appears to be a classroom or educational setting.
The image shows a person wearing traditional Native American ribbons skirt, with embroidered designs and patterns, standing in front of a group of people, likely at a cultural event or gathering.