Information posted here collects in the right hand column of the Youth Program webpage as well as on the Tribal website’s “In The News” page. The post automatically posts to the MYP Facebook page.
Meskwaki Youth Program is proud to start the first ever Youth Recreation Basketball League.
If you would like to sign up please login to your Parent Portal at www.meskwakiyouth.org
Once logged in go to Sports/Recreation Tab > MYDP Recreation Button at bottom of page > Basketball)
Registration & Fee Deadline October 4, 2021 5:30PM
Cost to Play: $30 (Shirt & water bottle included) Scholarships NOT Available for this activity. Parents that volunteer to coach will receive $10 discount on their registration fee for one (1) child and a coach T-shirt.
It is almost Veteran’s Day and the Meskwaki Youth Program are making a 2022 calendar for the veterans of the Meskwaki community. If any veteran or family member would like to share a picture for the calendar, please bring it to MYP or email it to assist3.myp@meskwaki-nsn.gov. They are accepting pictures until October 1st.
MYP building located at: 3134 H Ave Tama, IA 52339
Phone: (641) 484-5369
It’s that time of year again –Back to school. We are excited to announce or School Supply Giveaway. Signups are available now on your parent portal (Instructions Attached).
You can also sign up by phone 641-484-5369 starting Thursday August 5, 2021 @9AM, or Walk-in applications located at 3138 H Ave (Apprenticeship Building) Mask required.
Other Information:
No Deadline to sign up;
Supply list that we can provide is attached to this email, it’s also available in your Parent Portal;
Pickups are by appointment only that will start on Tuesday August 17, 2020 at 3 PM. You will be by notified via email when your supplies are ready for pickup. *New this year-you can book your appointment online in the parent portal or via email notification.
Meskwaki Lacrosse Club will be hosting an End of Season Pool Party for the Meskwaki Knuckleheads and Meskwaki Swans teams on Friday, July 9 from 8PM-10PM at the Tama-Toledo Aquatic Center. *Weather permitting.
One of our top priorities here at the Meskwaki Nation Youth Development Program has been to keep our children safe. So with this being said due to concerns regarding the spread of coronavirus, we will cancel all Spring Break activities scheduled off the Settlement. Cancelled activities include: “Get Air”, Science Center, Bowling and the Mall/Movie. All other activities will remain on the Settlement they include: Basketball Camps, Open Gyms, and the Bounce House will continue as planned. Please click the link to learn about on how you can help: Workplace, School and Home Guidance
Additional cleaning and disinfecting measures will be incorporated and additional preventative measures including deep cleaning of toys and equipment along with the teaching of everyday safety precautions will be enacted to to keep our youth safe.
We would like to thank you all for your continued support and dedication to our program we know you that you have a choice to participate with us. We really appreciate all of you and look forward to seeing your children at our scheduled on settlement events!”
Here’s a sneak peek of all the presenters coming to the Workforce Development Career Awakenings Expo happening on Tuesday and Thursday evening from 4:30 – 7;30 PM at the Meskwaki Settlement School. In conjunction with Parent Teacher Conferences being held, youth and adults are invited to hear about career opportunities in our community. Be a part of this exciting informational opportunity! Supper and prizes will be served each night!
Are you an artisan who is interested in sharing your expertise in Meskwaki or Native American craftsmanship with youth ages 6 to 13? Do you hope to inspire native youth to learn the skill of a traditional craft? If you answered yes, then Meskwaki Youth Program is looking for you!
Meskwaki Youth Program is looking for Meskwaki and Native American artisans!
MYP’s goal is to provide a unique learning experience for native youth so they may gain the skills and confidence needed to create traditional arts, crafts and attire.
More Details:
Starts Tuesday, June 2nd, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (1 day is aquatic day)
Will be given honorariums for time worked
Supplies and materials will be purchased/supplied by MYP
MYP Assistants will be on-hand for support
Must fill out application and W-9
Must successfully pass background check
Questions? Suggestions? Call the Meskwaki Youth Program at (641) 484-5369 or stop in to the Office at 1496 Hwy. 30 Suite 500, Tama, IA 52339.
