ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Establishment of the Nearly New Boutique; all sales go to support language revitalization. Volunteers staff the Nearly New Boutique, all merchandise is donated, and the facility has been generously donated.
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Sponsored funding for Montessori Training at the Faithkeeper School
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Sponsored scholarship for one immersion student
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Sponsored a Six-Week Immersion Hybrid class for language teachers
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Partnered with the Salamanca City School District who then provided 10 iPads for the Faithkeeper language program
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Sponsored funding for two language teachers to attend a Professional Development seminar
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These two students then wrote & submitted a grant application in partnership with Agwadeyësta Do:ge:h!
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Sponsored the Iroquois Dance Theater presentation of Skywoman, The Iroquois Creation Story
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M&T Bank sponsored Annual Meat Raffle fundraiser
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School Supplies Drive in partnership with Cattaraugus County Bank
Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h will build on these strengths:
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Our Elders and traditional community for their love of language and dedication to our Way of Life
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Immersion Method of teaching language
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Past experience and “Best Practices”
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Talent and dedication of current teachers and students
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Energy and spirit created by new language learners
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Language experiences of our Haudenosaunee relatives
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Professional Development for language teachers
Agwadeyësta’ Do:gë:h is looking for:
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Increased community participation in language, cultural, and art programs
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Continued support of fundraising efforts
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Motivated members of the Board of Directors
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Volunteers (we just can’t thank them enough)
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Your continued encouragement, positivity and trust