Indigenous Storyteller

The Indigenous Storyteller is a monthly newsletter from the APS Indian Education Department, crafted to celebrate and inform.

The Indigenous Storyteller is a monthly newsletter from the APS Indian Education Department, crafted to celebrate and inform. It highlights events, initiatives, and opportunities across the district related to Indigenous education and culture. Designed for APS employees, families, and the wider community, the newsletter serves as a hub for connecting and sharing stories that uplift and honor Indigenous voices and experiences. From student achievements to cultural celebrations, the Indigenous Storyteller keeps you engaged and informed about the vibrant contributions of our Indigenous communities.

Storyteller - December/ January 2024 - 25

In this issue: Cleveland Middle School visits Navajo Nation's Capital, New Coordinator Nate Jopek, Polk Middle School hosts Indigenous cooking, Cibola JAG attends Legislative Day, Dine' Kindergarten 100th Day, 1st Annual Lighting the Flame, Cibola JAG attends National Leadership Conference, Roc Your Mocs, NA Heritage Presentation

Storyteller - February/ March 2025

In this Issue: February Indigenous Focused Community Engagement Events, Acoma Family Cooking Night, Indigenous Knowledge Keeper Interns, Pueblo of Isleta visits IED, Albuquerque Team Winners in NAISEF, Sydney Benally Player of the Year.

Storyteller - October/ November 2024

In this issue: Navajo Kinder at Tres Volcanes, Rock your Mocs at Gov. Bent, the Indigenous Youth Summit, McKinley/ Cleveland celebrate NNAHM, Janet Kahn students visit Big Jim's Farm, Cibola JAG students' Induction, Steps for Hope - JAG students' Walkathon for MMIW, West Mesa Cultural Demonstrations, Regalia Day at Volcano Vista and a Tribal Leaders Field Trip.

Storyteller - August/ September 2024

Articles and photographs of Indian Education Department events including: Indian Education Summer Enrichment Program, school supply distribution, High School Summer Learning Field Trip, Indigenous Foods Family Engagement Workshop, Grandmother's Day, High School Interns, Indigenous Del Norte Coordinator Cheryl Antone, and the College and Career Fair.

Storyteller May 2024

In this edition: the Senior Banquet takes place at Isleta Pueblo Resort, 2024 Seals and Stoles recipients, Cibola JAG students won 1st place trophies at the Career Development conference, Janet Kahn students enjoy a trip to the Zoo, updates from Ms. Gorman's Navajo Language class, and Hodgin Elem. Homework Diner with news about our Zuni Bilingual Preschool.

Storyteller March April 2024

In this edition: Cibola JAG attends Career Development Conference, Students attend CNM College Day, Atrisco Heritage hosts first Annual Powwow, Job Shadowing at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, NAISEF winners at the National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair, community enjoying another great Native American Fashion Show, Dine' students visit the Center for Intercultural Care and the Gathering of Nations.

Storyteller - January February 2024

In this edition: JAG students visit the Roundhouse, news from the New Mexico Tribal Language Symposium, Dine' Winter Storytelling, Meet Alvino Sandoval - our new Navajo Language teacher, McKinley MS students perform at the State Capital and HS students visit Fort Sumner, Jemez Auntie shares her knowledge of pottery-making with students.

Storyteller November December 2023 (PDF)

This edition features Rock Your Mocs Celebration, Volcano Vista Native American Student Union Field Trip, Navajo Nation Vice-President visits McKinley Middle School, Annual Winter Stories, Native American youth Empowerment Symposium, APS incorporates Indigenous knowledge into outdoor education.

StoryTeller September / October 2023

This Indian Education Department newsletter features the College Career Tribal Resource Fair, Jobs for America (JAG) specialists, Senior Information Night, Fort Union Field Trip, JAG Initiation and Installation Ceremony at Cibola High School, Halloween Bash at Albuquerque High School, and APS Fall Tribal Leaders Summit.