Existence Statement

Kaehkēnawapahtāēq learning community nurtures Menomini ways of being through holistic, child-centered education.

We exist to honor our ancestors and children by nurturing Menominee language, teachings, traditions, and culture to build stronger, healthier communities.

We do this through:

  • Natural Menominee language immersion

  • Montessori-style education

  • Hands-on learning experiences

  • Family engagement

  • Community partnerships

  • Braiding indigenous and western approaches to education

  • Reconnecting with the land

Kaehkēnawapahtāēq core values include:

  • respect

  • responsibility

  • relationship

  • reciprocity