Region 1: EPA New England
Aroostook Band of Micmacs
Summer Youth Practicum 2009
A GREAT SUCCESS!
An Open Letter to EPA New England Regional Indian Program
Traditional Long House Closing Ceremony
On Behalf of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, I am pleased to report that the 2009 summer youth practicum was a great success! This morning a summer practicum closing ceremony was held in the traditional longhouse that was constructed by the Tribal youth as part of the course for the youth practicum. The traditional longhouse and associated cultural practices are inextricably linked to mother earth and natural resources, and provided a cultural context for the environmental education activities that were conducted at the youth practicum.
Group Photo of Youth Practicum Participants.
On behalf of the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, thank you to EPA for the reviewing and approving our grant application in a timely manner, and for providing funding for the youth practicum.
I would also like to recognize the Aroostook Band of Micmacs' youth and cultural programs for their outstanding efforts to make the youth practicum a great success.
Above is a photograph of the closing ceremony in the longhouse constructed by the youth, and a group photograph of youth practicum participants.
Thank you again to everyone for your assistance with this valuable educational and cultural experience for New England Tribal youth.
Fred Corey
Environmental Director