April Martin

Visiting Scholar Week: September 7-12

April Martin, a Northern Cheyenne rancher and community leader, was born and raised on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation where she continues to live and work. April also shares her knowldege of plants, traditional foods, and storytelling through cultural education programs, including at the Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center.

 

Note: All office hours listed are open times for faculty or departments to invite the elder.

Sunday, September 7

  • Travel day to MSU Billings

Monday, September 8

  • 10:00 AM – NAAC Office Hours
  • 10:45 AM-   Walk to the Cafeteria for Lunch
  • 11:30 AM – Native American Studies Class Visit in LA 302
  • 2:00 PM – NAAC Office Hours
  • 3:00 PM – Faculty Presentation, College of Education: Northern Cheyenne Traditions of Growing and Using Sage, Liberal Arts Building, 8th floor conference room.
  • 6:00 PM – Dinner with All Nations & AI Dorm Students

Tuesday, September 9

  • 10:00 AM – NAAC Office Hours
  • 11:50 AM – Walk to Cafeteria for Lunch
  • Break
  • 2:00 PM – NAAC Office Hours
  • 3:00–4:00 PM – Moderated Discussions based on Elder’s Expertise

Wednesday, September 10

  • 11:00 AM – NAAC Office Hours
  • 12:00 PM – NAAC Potluck & Talking Circle
  • Break
  • 2:00–4:00 PM – NAAC Office Hours
  • 6:00 PM – Dinner with All Nations & AI Dorm Students

Thursday, September 11

  • 10:00–11:00 AM – City College Meet & Greet with Faculty & Students
  • 11:30 AM – Travel back to Main Campus for Lunch
  • Break
  • 2:00–4:00 PM – NAAC Office Hours

Friday, September 12

  • 10:00–11:00 AM – Feedback Discussion (open to everyone)
  • 11:00 AM–1:00 PM – Lunch at NAAC & Gift Presentation (open to everyone)
  • 1:00 PM – Travel