INFORMATION

• Participant lodging will be at the Hillcrest Motel in Burke.  
• 3 meals a day and lodging are provided as part of the Teacher Institute. 
• Transportation to and from the workshop is the responsibility of each participant.

Thanks to all our presenters and participants.  We had a great Institute this year.... hopefully we'll see you again next year!  --Barb, Marty, Bill and Fred

3 semester hours of undergraduate credit are available from Augustana College for the following experience:
EDUC 359 Lakota Life Today and as History
July 18-22, 2011
Herrick, SD and surrounding area

This South Dakota Humanities Teacher Institute workshop will provide the opportunity to experience the stories, places and people of the historic Lakota in order to understand the social, emotional and economic complexities of Lakota life today.  This in-depth knowledge will enhance authentic teaching and ultimately deepen learning by the children in each teacher’s classroom.  See a complete itinerary.

Workshop Headquarters:  Herrick Elevator, Herrick SD
Contact Person:  Barb White
Primary Instructor:  Marthetta Wetzler Watson
Cost to Participants:  $50 per credit hour, if electing to earn credit
Number of Participants:  15

The 5-day workshop includes presentations, discussions, journaling and daily field trips.  The workshop begins Monday, July 18 at 8am and ends Friday, July 22 around noon.  

Participants who elect  to earn credit will complete an Extension Registration card, available at the workshop. Workshop coordinator will return cards and payment to Augustana College.  Augustana will issue official transcripts upon written request.

This project is sponsored by South Dakota Humanities, Burke Community Foundation, and the Burke-Herrick-Lucas Chapter of the Gregory County Historical Society.

For more information, contact Barb White.