CMN Sustainable Development Institute

05/19/2026

SDI Internship Opportunities – Second Posting

The Sustainable Development Institute at the College of Menominee Nation is now accepting applications for our second round of Summer 2026 internship opportunities!

Indigenous Phenology Internship (1 position)
Lawrence Environmental Justice and Relationships with Water Internship (2 positions)

These internships are a great opportunity to:
Gain practical experience
Work alongside mentors
Build professional skills
Contribute to meaningful environmental and community-based work

Application Deadline: May 22, 2026

Please scan the QR code on the flyer for the online application!

05/13/2026

We are officially on Day 3 of our 3-Day Flint Corn Workshop Series!

On Monday, participants created handmade jewelry using corn seeds, and on Tuesday, they crafted traditional corn husk dolls.

Check out some of the amazing creations our participants have made throughout the workshop series!

05/07/2026

Reminder!
Application deadline for SDI summer internships ends tomorrow, May 8th, 2026. 😀

SDI is excited to announce that applications are now open for our Summer Internships!

This is a great opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience, build valuable skills, and work alongside our team on meaningful projects.

Application Deadline: May 8th, 2026

Apply here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesuMgXTvOh0AIWuSmKKY4RNK9JNchenmFQzVrdenKLkCFZRA/viewform

05/06/2026

3-Day Flint Corn Workshop Series

Join us for a hands-on, educational experience exploring the history, culture, and uses of flint corn!

May 11–13
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
College of Menominee Nation – Downstairs Kitchen

What to expect:
• Learn the history, origin, and diversification of flint corn
• Explore the cultural significance and vibrant colors of Indian corn
• Discover nutrition, processing, and hominy-making
• Participate in fun, hands-on activities each day:
– Seed jewelry
– Corn husk doll making
– Corn husk cup mat creation

Lunch and supplies are provided!

Limited to 12 participants per day – reserve your spot now!
[email protected]
715-799-6226 ext. 3180

Come learn, create, and reconnect with traditional knowledge through the Renewing Our Relationships with Northern Flint Corn Project.

05/04/2026

May the Fourth be with you!✨

Today, we're celebrating more than just a galaxy far away; we are proud to be committed to a more sustainable future here at home. From reducing waste to making smarter energy choices, every small step adds up.

Here's to protecting our planet and galaxy!✨

05/01/2026

SDI is excited to announce that applications are now open for our Summer Internships!

This is a great opportunity for you to gain hands-on experience, build valuable skills, and work alongside our team on meaningful projects.

Application Deadline: May 8th, 2026

Apply here!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesuMgXTvOh0AIWuSmKKY4RNK9JNchenmFQzVrdenKLkCFZRA/viewform

04/28/2026

Last Thursday, as part of SDI’s Earth Week celebration, we hosted a fun and engaging Treasure Hunt!

Deputy Midwest Tribal Resilience Liaison Allison Scott encouraged faculty, staff, and students to participate by taking selfies with items powered by renewable energy sources, specifically the sun, water, and wind.

Here are some of the great photos that were submitted!

04/23/2026

Welcome to the fourth day of the College of Menominee Nation’s Earth Week celebration!

2026 Earth Week Theme

Earth Day is April 22 every year. In honor of Earth Day, we dedicate an entire week to highlighting various environmental issues. This year’s theme is Our Power, Our Planet.

Today’s Theme: Wild Range Shifts & Tribal Lands

Learn about the importance of wild range shifts and the tribal land by reading the attached educational poster created by Deputy Midwest Tribal Resilience Liaison, Allison Scott.

Waewaenan, and happy Earth Week!

04/23/2026

REMINDER!

Our Women’s Empowerment and Sustainable Teachings event is this Friday, April 24, 2026!

Day events include our keynote speaker, Ojibwe Artist Jessica Gokey, a panel discussion with Native women leading sustainability work, and afternoon breakouts focused on art, business, Indigenous foods, and our language. We’ll also have basket raffles that support Native women and other locally owned businesses.
You can register for this amazing event by QR code or by clicking this Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986077008797?aff=oddtdtcreator
Registration is capped at 100 participants, so make sure to reserve your space!

04/22/2026

Waewaenen to CMN staff and students who helped clean up our area on Hwy 47, and waewaenen to the Menominee County Highway Department for providing the clean-up supplies. We walked one mile and collected 18 large bags of garbage. What did we find? Tires, a muffler, hundreds of shooters, plastic shopping bags, plastic cups and straws, cans, bottles, a blanket, vapes, and so much more.

While we are highlighting Earth Day this week, we remain committed to our teachings to assure this land is even better for the next generations. It’s easy to make changes in your life to be more sustainable. Keep a garbage bag in your car instead of throwing it out onto our lands, carry your dishbags with you instead of using disposable products, drink from a reusable water bottle, recycle, and care for the land that our ancestors fought so hard for us to have.

Our CMN team is motivated by the clean-up and wants to plan monthly clean-ups and beautification. That’s the kind! Eneq!