In conjunction with Money Smart Week Wisconsin, The Native Financial Education Coalition, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis worked together with Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College (LCOOCC) extension to present Money Smart: Native Youth: Sharing Lessons Learned in Native Financial Education.
This event featured presentations from individuals who are delivering financial education to Native youth across the country, with an emphasis on three focus areas:
- Programs for Native youth in the K-12 classroom setting
- Extracurricular programs (outside of and after school)
- Programs designed for youth making the transition from high school to living on their own
Sponsors for the event where: The Native Financial Education Coalition, the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College Extension, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, in conjunction with Money Smart Week Wisconsin.
Click on the links below to view the Power Point presentations, Agenda, Presenter contact information and newsletters presented at the workshop:
MSNY Presenter contact information
Native American Math & Science Program, Ando-giilendaasowin - Audra High Elk
Awareness and College Preparation, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians - Jennifer Howe
Investing for the Future, First Nations Development Institute - Sarah Dewees
Wisconsin Youth Making the Transition from High School, Oneida Nation - Susan White
Pathfinder Newsletter, Issue 15
Pathfinder Newsletter, Issue 16
Personal Finance, Four Bands Community Fund - Cora Mae Haskell
Money Matters in Indian Country, Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale - Brian Yazzie
RAL Community Awareness Campaign, Menominee Tribe - Teresa Walker