PRESCOTT – Prescott High School seniors for the 21st time traveled to Lac du Flambeau this past weekend. The group included Malia Cook, Rebecca Heinze, Delia Warp, Tessa Schmidt, Evelyn Nance, Ashley Keller and Claire Schommer.

Led by social studies teacher Jeu Ryan, 391 Prescott graduates have traveled to Lac du Flambeau to learn about the history, culture, treaty rights, and lifeways of this Wisconsin First Nations Community.

Submitted by Je Ryan

Prescott High School students always do some volunteer work for the people of Lac du Flambeau. This year they helped traditional tribal elder Mildred Schuman for four hours. Photo courtesy of Jeff Ryan

Tribal member, educator, and vice president of the Wisconsin Indian Education Association Brian Jackson was the group’s tour guide during the weekend. Prescott students visited Lac du Flambeau Middle School to learn about the Cultural Connections Program led by Mr. Jackson, one of the leading tribal educators in Wisconsin. Photo courtesy of Jeff Ryan

Tomahawk Circle performed for Prescott students for the 12th straight year. Tomahawk Circle has performed all over the United States and has traveled to Prescott to perform for students and community members. Photo courtesy of Jeff Ryan

Students participated in a craft workshop led by Lac du Flambeau tribal member, artist, and educator Gregg Johson. Known throughout the state and country for his art, Johnson showed the students how to make birch bark etching necklaces. Photo courtesy of Jeff Ryan

Students visited Lakeland High School. Principal Greg Gauerke (back, left) is joined by Tribal Member Fred Maulson (middle top row) and shared with students the First Nations programming at the high school. Photo courtesy of Jeff Ryan