The My Brother’s Keeper Indigenous Education Grant (MBK-IEG) Summer Program 2023 was held for 10 days — July 10-14 and July 17-21, 2023 — at Gowanda Central School District.
The MBK summer program has a middle school grades focus and nine students gathered for a variety of great experiences.
The program is led by new MBK-IEG mentor Mr. Steven Clarke. Mr. Clarke resides on
the Seneca Nation Cattaraugus Territory with his wife Tisheena and five children. He is a Marine, soccer coach, and holds a bachelor’s degree in pyschology.
Week 1 activities included:
Week 1 was a taste of new life experiences, transition time getting to know a new school for incoming fifth-graders, peer relationships, and social/emotional learning. Week 2 brought even more connectedness to our school and community.