​The Indigenous Planning Summer Institute is a week long educational camp for Indigenous students who are interested in careers in Indigenous planning and learning on Indigenous lands and with other Indigenous persons. The following information presents previous years of work ( especially 2015-2017). 

Next IPSI:

• Dates:  TBD
• Location: College of Menominee Nation, Keshena, WI

Purposes:

1. Bring diverse Indigenous students together to learn with other Indigenous persons about concepts of Indigenous planning;
2. Share the SDI theoretical model of sustainability as a guide for Indigenous Planning, and share the models, wisdom, experience and stories of the diverse participants that come from their lives and homelands; 
3. Create an inter-Indigenous educational exchange by visiting the Menominee community and forest and neighboring Tribes to engage and compare different examples of Indigenous planning in practice.
4. Create a cohort for participating students to connect with as they continue their future professional or academic/scientific education and careers.​

Why Attend?

• Experience first hand insights into some of the outcomes of Indigenous planning on the ground.
• Everyone participates and is given an opportunity to voice their ideas and share their stories.
• Visit the Menominee Nation Forest, a world renowned example and early originator of sustainable forestry.
• Visit diverse tribal communities in the area to see how they have applied indigenous planning to their work.  
• Learn about Indigenous planning concepts such as:
  • 7 generations planning
  • Planning through Indigenous knowledges and values

Who Can Attend?

• Indigenous students and lifelong learners who are interested in pursuing Indigenous planning in their careers. IPSI is open to diverse student pathways, and interested applicants should inquire further using the contact information below. 

Previous Summer Institute Activities:

• Visits to the Menominee Forest and Sawmill, Oneida Turtle School and Aquaponics project, Menominee language program, and Stockbridge-Munsee wetland restoration projects, among other activities. 
• Individual and group reflection activities throughout the week are used to help people to consider their own experiences and stories. The Institute ends with opportunities for participants to share what they have learned about Indigenous planning. 
• ​Discussion activities with elders, Tribal professionals and knowledge keepers.​

For more information:
Sustainable Development Institute Email:
shiftingseasons@menominee.edu or indigenousplanninginstitute@gmail.com

Pictures & Student Produced Video from 2015-2017 Indigenous Planning Summer Institutes