May 30, 2017

Midwest SOARRING 2017 Scholarship

Midwest SOARING Foundation is pleased to announce our 2017 scholarship application offered to all students pursuing advanced degrees and trades in undergraduate or graduate education in any field.

While tribal enrollment or native ancestry is not required, we are interested in applicants who can demonstrate their positive involvement in their community through Native American cultural activities and/or advancing Indigenous concerns.

Midwest SOARRING Foundation assists in repatriation, protection of sacred sites, environmental issues, and educating the public about Native American culture, important to our history and identity. The scholarship amount is $1,000 and will be announced at the 23rd Harvest Pow Wow, Sunday, September 24, 2017. The Pow Wow takes place at the Naper Settlement, 523 Webster St., Naperville, IL. The final decision to award the scholarship is at the discretion of the Midwest SOARRING Scholarship Committee.

Interested applicants must fill out the Scholarship Application form,
obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher/professor, employer, or community service director; submit a 500 word essay as detailed on the application form, and a recent copy of your school transcripts. Scholarship applications must be postmarked by July 15, 2017. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Mail your complete applications materials to

Midwest SOARRING Foundation
P.O. Box 275
Lyons, IL. 60534

We encourage all interested applicants to apply.

Joseph Standing Bear Schranz
Midwest SOARRING Board Members

February 28, 2016

2016 SOARRING Winter News

Move To Lockport’s Historic Train Station on I & M Corridor

Midwest SOARRING is in the process of moving to their new Native American Cultural Center at the historic train station in Lockport, IL. The new Cultural Center address is 133 W. 13th St next to the I & M Heritage Canal.

Lockport’s Historic Train Station

The I & M Canal trail runs 77 miles between Chinatown in Chicago to Ottawa, IL. The trail includes the Heritage Village in Lockport, IL. Midwest SOARRING Foundation is elated to be part of this historic town and looks forward to participating in many community events.

Native American Cultural Center Grand Opening

While SOARRING will begin offering programs in March, our grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 2016. It will feature music, Native American vendors, cultural demonstrations, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and tours of the new Cultural Center. Everyone is welcome to attend and celebrate.

Upcoming spring programs include talks on the Medicine Wheel by Joseph Standing Bear, Native People of the greater Chicago area by Miles Goddard, and a presentation on Native American Jewelry by Janet Smith.

MSF New Native American Cultural Center Location

Check our calendar page for the most up to date information on these and other events. Future plans for the cultural center programs include school and youth group presentations, Native American art exhibitions, and adult cultural talks.

2016 Midwest SOARRING Foundation Native American Scholarship Announcement

Midwest SOARRING Foundation is pleased to announce our 2016 scholarship for all students of native ancestry or an interest in Native American culture, pursuing advanced degrees and trades. The educational degree sought may be in undergraduate or graduate study in any field. While Native ancestry is not required, we are interested in applicants who have been involved with Midwest SOARRING Foundation in some capacity.

Interested applicants must fill out the Scholarship Application form, obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher/professor, employer, or community service director; submit a 500 word essay as detailed on the application form, and a recent copy of their transcripts by July 15, 2016. Download 2016 Scholarship package.

Sponsors Sought for Harvest Pow Wow, September 24 & 25, 2016

Marketing materials will be distributed soon to promote this year’s festive Harvest Pow Wow, to be held at the Naper Settlement in Naperville, IL., the last weekend of September. We are currently looking for sponsors. Sponsorship applications are available by mail, email, or online. Please call 708.257.4300 for more information.

Pow Wow Photography Exhibit Displays

During the month of January 2016 the Oakbrook Public Library featured a display of SOARRING Pow Wow photographs along with an exhibit of Native American cultural artifacts. In mid March the Lockport Library will showcase a selection of Pow Wow photographs followed by the Naperville Public Library at 95th Street during the month of September. The exhibit offers an enticing and colorful view of Native American culture which still exists in our contemporary world. Plans are underway to exhibit the photographs in other western suburban locations. If your library or facility is interested in hosting this exhibit, please contact Janet at 630.257.4300.

July 10, 2015

Midwest SOARRING Foundation 2015 Scholarship

Midwest SOARRING Foundation is pleased to announce our 2015 scholarship for all students with an interest or background in Native American culture. Applicants can be any student pursuing advanced degrees and trades in undergraduate or graduate education in any field. While Native American ancestry is not required, we are interested in applicants who have been involved with Midwest SOARRING Foundation in some capacity.

Our organization assists in repatriation, protection of sacred sites, environmental issues, as well as educating the public about Native American culture, important to our history and identity. The scholarship amount is $1,000 and will be awarded to the most eligible recipient, based on evaluation by the scholarship committee. The scholarship award will be announced at the 21st Harvest Pow Wow on Sunday, September 27, 2015. The Harvest Pow Wow takes place at the Naper Settlement, 523 Webster St., Naperville, IL.

Interested applicants must fill out the Scholarship Application form, obtain a letter of recommendation from a teacher/professor, employer, or community service director; complete a 500 word essay as detailed on the application form, and submit a recent copy of their school transcripts. Scholarship applications must be postmarked by August 31, 2015. Download a copy of the Scholarship letter with these listed requirements. Mail the above materials to:

Midwest SOARRING Foundation
P.O. Box 275
Lyons, IL. 60534

We encourage all interested applicants to apply.

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