After much discussion and discourse among the many wonderful folks who have been taking part in our planning meetings this spring, we settled on a final name for our school: Six Directions Indigenous School.
We feel like the name signals our commitment to a culturally responsive model while also acknowledging an aspect of local funds of knowledge--the recognition of six cardinal directions--that is shared among different tribes who share in the history of this place.
Six Directions symbolizes a commitment to holistic education, and our commitment to six priorities:
1) Rigorous Academics
2) Culture
3) Language
4) Purpose and Power
5) Health and Wellness
6) Community
We feel like the name signals our commitment to a culturally responsive model while also acknowledging an aspect of local funds of knowledge--the recognition of six cardinal directions--that is shared among different tribes who share in the history of this place.
Six Directions symbolizes a commitment to holistic education, and our commitment to six priorities:
1) Rigorous Academics
2) Culture
3) Language
4) Purpose and Power
5) Health and Wellness
6) Community