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We invite you to join us and become a part of the CMN legacy. Situated on the border of the 235,000-acre Menominee Forest, we strive to learn, grow, and commune as one college, one voice, and one people.
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As a Land Grant institution of higher education chartered by the Menominee People,
the College of Menominee Nation infuses learning with American Indian culture and prepares students for leadership, careers, and advanced studies in a multicultural world.
The College commits to research and promotion, perpetuation,
and nurturance of American Indian language and scholarship.
We encourage you to investigate and choose one
of our twenty-one available programs to forge your own path.
Explore more
The College of Menominee Nation strives to be a place for both Native and non-Native students, staff, and faculty alike to learn, grow, and collaborate in an environment befitting and exemplifying of our
Vision, Mission, and Values.
We are dedicated to providing a space that reflects these ideals and builds upon them in a sustainable, enriching fashion, and we look forward to your involvement in these efforts.
Apply Now
Request Info
Plan a Visit
CMN's Geraldine Sanapaw Listed in Madison 365's 28 Most Influential Native American Leaders of Wisconsin for 2026
The College of Menominee Nation is proud to announce that our Chief Academic Officer, Geraldine Sanapaw, has been declared one of Wisconsin's 28 Most Influential Native American Leaders for 2026 by Madison365. Geraldine brings a careful eye and patient approach to the College's mission and vision, and we are continuously proud to call her both an alumni and staff member.
https://madison365.com/wisconsins-28-most-influential-native-american-leaders-for-2026-part-1/
College of Menominee Nation Represented in Volume 37 of the Tribal College Journal
Two members from CMN are prominently featured in the newest edition of the Tribal College Journal, with Dr. Caldwell writing an introduction titled "Preparing For the Next Era of Sovereignty," and Dr. Chelberg speaking to the Culturally Responsive Student Support Model with "Rooted in Community: Stories of Transformation Through Teacher Education."
Two members from CMN are prominently featured in the newest edition of the Tribal College Journal, with Dr. Caldwell writing an introduction titled "Preparing For the Next Era of Sovereignty," and Dr. Chelberg speaking to the Culturally Responsive Student Support Model with "Rooted in Community: Stories of Transformation Through Teacher Education."
Preparing for the Next Era of Sovereignty
"In the early days of the Tribal College Movement, tribal leaders, members, and supporters rewrote the history of Indian education. They changed education from a tool of assimilation, used to erase Indian identity, into an opportunity to protect, preserve, and advance Indigenous ways of knowing and doing. Over the past 50 years, TCUs have grown as modern expressions of tribal sovereignty and self-determination, rooted in knowledge systems thousands of years old."
https://tribalcollegejournal.org/preparing-for-the-next.../
Rooted in Community: Stories of Transformation Through Teacher Education
"At CMN, Tanya found that she had become a part of something more than just a degree program. She found a model of support and education rooted in culture that reflected the values that she wanted to bring to her classrooms and her community, a model that honored her culture, helped guide her in balancing her responsibilities as a working professional and parent, and connected her to other like-minded future teachers and peers who understood her journey."
https://tribalcollegejournal.org/college-of-menominee.../
College of Menominee Nation's Dr. Sarah Vande Corput Named Recipient of 2026 Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars Award
(This press release was originally written and released by the University of South Carolina.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2026
College of Menominee Nation – Dr. Sarah Vande Corput
is named recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars Award
The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition is dedicated to setting a standard of excellence for supporting student transitions and facilitating educational success for a diversity of students in the 21st century. The Center's efforts in this regard are inclusive of several national
recognition programs that honor the outstanding achievements of higher education professionals. The Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars Award recognizes one instructor who has achieved great success in teaching first-year seminars and who inspires student learning, development, and success.
Dr. Sarah Vande Corput is the 2026 Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars Award Recipient
Dr. Sarah Vande Corput is an accomplished educator and leader with a strong focus on student success, curriculum development, and online learning innovation. Her dissertation, Circle of Courage: Native American Higher Education Student Success Experiences, explores Native American higher education success through the Circle of Courage framework. Dr. Vande Corput, Associate Professor at the College of Menominee Nation, has over a decade of faculty experience and has been instrumental in creating innovative academic programming. Dr. Sarah is an active participant in the national dialogue on Native American higher education, serving on the American Indian College Fund Faculty Advisory Council and having presented at conferences for the American Indian College Fund and the Seven Generations Inter-Tribal Leadership Summit. Outside of academia, Dr. Sarah operates a wellness consulting business, where she educates clients, creates natural wellness products, and engages in community-based wellness. Dr. Sarah’s multifaceted career reflects her dedication to empowering individuals and communities through education, wellness, and leadership, fostering holistic success.
All award winners will be recognized on the Center’s website, social media channels, and in the spring issue of Insights for College Transitions. For more information about this award or award recipient, please contact the Conferences and Continuing Education Team at fyeconf@mailbox.sc.edu.
For Immediate Release: College of Menominee Nation Announces Year Four of Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program
The College of Menominee Nation (CMN), in partnership with Indigenous Advise, LLC, is now accepting applications for the 2026 Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program, a funding opportunity designed to support community-driven projects that strengthen food sovereignty and Tribal capacity across Wisconsin.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Indigenous Advise, LLC
Jennifer Peters | jenniferp@indigenousadvise.com | 715-701-0386
College of Menominee Nation Announces
Year Four of Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program
Applications Due March 15th, 2026
Keshena, WI – February 19, 2026
–
The College of Menominee Nation (CMN), in partnership with Indigenous Advise, LLC, is now accepting applications for the 2026 Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program, a funding opportunity designed to support community-driven projects that strengthen food sovereignty and Tribal capacity across Wisconsin.
Supported by USDA NextGen, the program invests in projects aligned with Food, Agriculture, Human Sciences and Natural Resources, (FAHN). Eligible applicants include Tribes, Tribal entities, Tribal businesses, schools, nonprofits, and community representatives with enrollment or descendant status from one of Wisconsin’s 12 Tribes. Funded projects may focus on sustainable food systems, natural resource stewardship, nutrition education, agricultural innovation, or related community priorities.
“The Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program continues to uplift Indigenous-led projects that are rooted in community knowledge and long-term sustainability,” said Jennifer Peters of Indigenous Advise, LLC.
Geraldine Sanapaw, Chief Academic Officer at the College of Menominee Nation, added, “This program reflects CMN’s commitment to strengthening Tribal communities through education, innovation, and investment in food sovereignty.”
Key Dates
Application Deadline:
March 15th, 2026
Award Notification
: Spring 2026
Project Start Date:
April 1st, 2026
How to Apply
Application guidelines and materials are available at:
https://www.menominee.edu/nextgen-grants
Proposals will be evaluated based on alignment with program goals, feasibility, community impact, sustainability, and budget justification. Applications will be reviewed by a panel representing CMN and Indigenous Advise, LLC.
For questions about eligibility or the application process, contact
cmngrants@indigenousadvise.com.
About the College of Menominee Nation
The College of Menominee Nation is an accredited Tribal college dedicated to educational excellence, cultural preservation, and community well-being.
About Indigenous Advise, LLC
Indigenous Advise, LLC supports Indigenous communities through strategic planning, grant development, and capacity-building services.
For Immediate Release: College of Menominee Nation Establishes GIS Pilot Program with Fort Peck Community College
The College of Menominee Nation (CMN) has established a consortium agreement with Montana's Fort Peck Community College (FPCC), enabling students to work towards a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems across both institutions. This agreement enables students to take needed courses that are not presently available at College of Menominee Nation, furthering their education through established relationships.
January 29th, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:Geraldine Sanapaw, Chief Academic Officer
715-799-6226, ext. 3084
College of Menominee Nation Establishes GIS Pilot Program
with Fort Peck Community College
KESHENA, WI
–
The College of Menominee Nation (CMN) has established a consortium agreement with Montana's Fort Peck Community College (FPCC), enabling students to work towards a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems across both institutions. This agreement enables students to take needed courses that are not presently available at College of Menominee Nation, furthering their education through established relationships.
Students who complete the General Education Requirements at the College of Menominee Nation Certificate will be granted enrollment in the program of study course in the Geographic Information Systems program at FPCC. Prospective students must apply to the GIS program at FPCC (admission is based on the information in the completed application). Upon acceptance into the FPCC GIS program, students will complete an additional 24 credits at FPCC to complete the Certificate in Geographic Information Systems. Upon completion of the program courses and satisfaction of all graduation requirements, including general education requirements, FPCC will award a Certificate.
CMN students will take four courses through distance education opportunities at FPCC, and these credits will be transferred back to the College of Menominee Nation as elective courses.
CMN Chief Academic Officer Geraldine Sanapaw, speaking to this new agreement, reflected on the College's vision. "CMN is as much about building relationships as it is providing opportunities for our students, locally and abroad. This agreement is another avenue for our student body to find success." President Dr. Christopher Caldwell added, "I am grateful for the partnership work being done across our Tribal Colleges and Universities, as we enter the next 50 years of the TCU movement. Working together strengthens our foundation for future generations."
"It is with great enthusiasm that Fort Peck Community College enters into this consortium agreement with the College of Menominee Nation in delivering our Certificate in Geographic Information Systems courses to CMN students," FPCC President Craig Smith stated. "FPCC has several current articulation agreements with in-state universities in other disciplines, but it's always refreshing to partner with a fellow TCU to collaborate on higher education courses and programs to students at both institutions."
For more information, please contact CMN's Chief Academic Officer, Geraldine Sanapaw.
###
About the College of Menominee Nation
The College of Menominee Nation is a tribal Land Grant college, chartered by the Menominee people. The College's main campus is in Keshena, Wisconsin, with a second campus located in metropolitan Green Bay, not far from the tribal lands of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. More information about CMN can be found at
www.menominee.edu
]
About Fort Peck Community College
Fort Peck Community College is a tribally-controlled community college, chartered by the Tribal Executive Board of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of Fort Peck Indian Reservation in 1978. More information about FPCC can be found at
https://www.fpcc.edu/
]
Apr
22
Earth Week 2026: Our Power, Our Planet
Apr
22
Ribbon Shirt or Skirt Wednesdays!
Apr
22
Highway Cleanup with SDI Staff
Apr
22
Breathe and Bead
Apr
22
Weaving Wednesdays
Apr
23
Earth Week 2026: Our Power, Our Planet
Apr
23
Lunch & Learn: Wildlife Range Shifts Webinar
Apr
23
Moccasin Making
Skip To Main Content
We invite you to join us and become a part of the CMN legacy. Situated on the border of the 235,000-acre Menominee Forest, we strive to learn, grow, and commune as one college, one voice, and one people.
Explore more
Apply
Apply
Home
As a Land Grant institution of higher education chartered by the Menominee People,
the College of Menominee Nation infuses learning with American Indian culture and prepares students for leadership, careers, and advanced studies in a multicultural world.
The College commits to research and promotion, perpetuation,
and nurturance of American Indian language and scholarship.
We encourage you to investigate and choose one
of our twenty-one available programs to forge your own path.
Explore more
The College of Menominee Nation strives to be a place for both Native and non-Native students, staff, and faculty alike to learn, grow, and collaborate in an environment befitting and exemplifying of our
Vision, Mission, and Values.
We are dedicated to providing a space that reflects these ideals and builds upon them in a sustainable, enriching fashion, and we look forward to your involvement in these efforts.
Apply Now
Request Info
Plan a Visit
CMN's Geraldine Sanapaw Listed in Madison 365's 28 Most Influential Native American Leaders of Wisconsin for 2026
The College of Menominee Nation is proud to announce that our Chief Academic Officer, Geraldine Sanapaw, has been declared one of Wisconsin's 28 Most Influential Native American Leaders for 2026 by Madison365. Geraldine brings a careful eye and patient approach to the College's mission and vision, and we are continuously proud to call her both an alumni and staff member.
https://madison365.com/wisconsins-28-most-influential-native-american-leaders-for-2026-part-1/
College of Menominee Nation Represented in Volume 37 of the Tribal College Journal
Two members from CMN are prominently featured in the newest edition of the Tribal College Journal, with Dr. Caldwell writing an introduction titled "Preparing For the Next Era of Sovereignty," and Dr. Chelberg speaking to the Culturally Responsive Student Support Model with "Rooted in Community: Stories of Transformation Through Teacher Education."
Two members from CMN are prominently featured in the newest edition of the Tribal College Journal, with Dr. Caldwell writing an introduction titled "Preparing For the Next Era of Sovereignty," and Dr. Chelberg speaking to the Culturally Responsive Student Support Model with "Rooted in Community: Stories of Transformation Through Teacher Education."
Preparing for the Next Era of Sovereignty
"In the early days of the Tribal College Movement, tribal leaders, members, and supporters rewrote the history of Indian education. They changed education from a tool of assimilation, used to erase Indian identity, into an opportunity to protect, preserve, and advance Indigenous ways of knowing and doing. Over the past 50 years, TCUs have grown as modern expressions of tribal sovereignty and self-determination, rooted in knowledge systems thousands of years old."
https://tribalcollegejournal.org/preparing-for-the-next.../
Rooted in Community: Stories of Transformation Through Teacher Education
"At CMN, Tanya found that she had become a part of something more than just a degree program. She found a model of support and education rooted in culture that reflected the values that she wanted to bring to her classrooms and her community, a model that honored her culture, helped guide her in balancing her responsibilities as a working professional and parent, and connected her to other like-minded future teachers and peers who understood her journey."
https://tribalcollegejournal.org/college-of-menominee.../
College of Menominee Nation's Dr. Sarah Vande Corput Named Recipient of 2026 Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars Award
(This press release was originally written and released by the University of South Carolina.)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2026
College of Menominee Nation – Dr. Sarah Vande Corput
is named recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars Award
The National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition is dedicated to setting a standard of excellence for supporting student transitions and facilitating educational success for a diversity of students in the 21st century. The Center's efforts in this regard are inclusive of several national
recognition programs that honor the outstanding achievements of higher education professionals. The Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars Award recognizes one instructor who has achieved great success in teaching first-year seminars and who inspires student learning, development, and success.
Dr. Sarah Vande Corput is the 2026 Excellence in Teaching First-Year Seminars Award Recipient
Dr. Sarah Vande Corput is an accomplished educator and leader with a strong focus on student success, curriculum development, and online learning innovation. Her dissertation, Circle of Courage: Native American Higher Education Student Success Experiences, explores Native American higher education success through the Circle of Courage framework. Dr. Vande Corput, Associate Professor at the College of Menominee Nation, has over a decade of faculty experience and has been instrumental in creating innovative academic programming. Dr. Sarah is an active participant in the national dialogue on Native American higher education, serving on the American Indian College Fund Faculty Advisory Council and having presented at conferences for the American Indian College Fund and the Seven Generations Inter-Tribal Leadership Summit. Outside of academia, Dr. Sarah operates a wellness consulting business, where she educates clients, creates natural wellness products, and engages in community-based wellness. Dr. Sarah’s multifaceted career reflects her dedication to empowering individuals and communities through education, wellness, and leadership, fostering holistic success.
All award winners will be recognized on the Center’s website, social media channels, and in the spring issue of Insights for College Transitions. For more information about this award or award recipient, please contact the Conferences and Continuing Education Team at fyeconf@mailbox.sc.edu.
For Immediate Release: College of Menominee Nation Announces Year Four of Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program
The College of Menominee Nation (CMN), in partnership with Indigenous Advise, LLC, is now accepting applications for the 2026 Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program, a funding opportunity designed to support community-driven projects that strengthen food sovereignty and Tribal capacity across Wisconsin.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Indigenous Advise, LLC
Jennifer Peters | jenniferp@indigenousadvise.com | 715-701-0386
College of Menominee Nation Announces
Year Four of Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program
Applications Due March 15th, 2026
Keshena, WI – February 19, 2026
–
The College of Menominee Nation (CMN), in partnership with Indigenous Advise, LLC, is now accepting applications for the 2026 Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program, a funding opportunity designed to support community-driven projects that strengthen food sovereignty and Tribal capacity across Wisconsin.
Supported by USDA NextGen, the program invests in projects aligned with Food, Agriculture, Human Sciences and Natural Resources, (FAHN). Eligible applicants include Tribes, Tribal entities, Tribal businesses, schools, nonprofits, and community representatives with enrollment or descendant status from one of Wisconsin’s 12 Tribes. Funded projects may focus on sustainable food systems, natural resource stewardship, nutrition education, agricultural innovation, or related community priorities.
“The Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program continues to uplift Indigenous-led projects that are rooted in community knowledge and long-term sustainability,” said Jennifer Peters of Indigenous Advise, LLC.
Geraldine Sanapaw, Chief Academic Officer at the College of Menominee Nation, added, “This program reflects CMN’s commitment to strengthening Tribal communities through education, innovation, and investment in food sovereignty.”
Key Dates
Application Deadline:
March 15th, 2026
Award Notification
: Spring 2026
Project Start Date:
April 1st, 2026
How to Apply
Application guidelines and materials are available at:
https://www.menominee.edu/nextgen-grants
Proposals will be evaluated based on alignment with program goals, feasibility, community impact, sustainability, and budget justification. Applications will be reviewed by a panel representing CMN and Indigenous Advise, LLC.
For questions about eligibility or the application process, contact
cmngrants@indigenousadvise.com.
About the College of Menominee Nation
The College of Menominee Nation is an accredited Tribal college dedicated to educational excellence, cultural preservation, and community well-being.
About Indigenous Advise, LLC
Indigenous Advise, LLC supports Indigenous communities through strategic planning, grant development, and capacity-building services.
For Immediate Release: College of Menominee Nation Establishes GIS Pilot Program with Fort Peck Community College
The College of Menominee Nation (CMN) has established a consortium agreement with Montana's Fort Peck Community College (FPCC), enabling students to work towards a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems across both institutions. This agreement enables students to take needed courses that are not presently available at College of Menominee Nation, furthering their education through established relationships.
January 29th, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:Geraldine Sanapaw, Chief Academic Officer
715-799-6226, ext. 3084
College of Menominee Nation Establishes GIS Pilot Program
with Fort Peck Community College
KESHENA, WI
–
The College of Menominee Nation (CMN) has established a consortium agreement with Montana's Fort Peck Community College (FPCC), enabling students to work towards a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems across both institutions. This agreement enables students to take needed courses that are not presently available at College of Menominee Nation, furthering their education through established relationships.
Students who complete the General Education Requirements at the College of Menominee Nation Certificate will be granted enrollment in the program of study course in the Geographic Information Systems program at FPCC. Prospective students must apply to the GIS program at FPCC (admission is based on the information in the completed application). Upon acceptance into the FPCC GIS program, students will complete an additional 24 credits at FPCC to complete the Certificate in Geographic Information Systems. Upon completion of the program courses and satisfaction of all graduation requirements, including general education requirements, FPCC will award a Certificate.
CMN students will take four courses through distance education opportunities at FPCC, and these credits will be transferred back to the College of Menominee Nation as elective courses.
CMN Chief Academic Officer Geraldine Sanapaw, speaking to this new agreement, reflected on the College's vision. "CMN is as much about building relationships as it is providing opportunities for our students, locally and abroad. This agreement is another avenue for our student body to find success." President Dr. Christopher Caldwell added, "I am grateful for the partnership work being done across our Tribal Colleges and Universities, as we enter the next 50 years of the TCU movement. Working together strengthens our foundation for future generations."
"It is with great enthusiasm that Fort Peck Community College enters into this consortium agreement with the College of Menominee Nation in delivering our Certificate in Geographic Information Systems courses to CMN students," FPCC President Craig Smith stated. "FPCC has several current articulation agreements with in-state universities in other disciplines, but it's always refreshing to partner with a fellow TCU to collaborate on higher education courses and programs to students at both institutions."
For more information, please contact CMN's Chief Academic Officer, Geraldine Sanapaw.
###
About the College of Menominee Nation
The College of Menominee Nation is a tribal Land Grant college, chartered by the Menominee people. The College's main campus is in Keshena, Wisconsin, with a second campus located in metropolitan Green Bay, not far from the tribal lands of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. More information about CMN can be found at
www.menominee.edu
]
About Fort Peck Community College
Fort Peck Community College is a tribally-controlled community college, chartered by the Tribal Executive Board of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of Fort Peck Indian Reservation in 1978. More information about FPCC can be found at
https://www.fpcc.edu/
]
Apr
22
Earth Week 2026: Our Power, Our Planet
Apr
22
Ribbon Shirt or Skirt Wednesdays!
Apr
22
Highway Cleanup with SDI Staff
Apr
22
Breathe and Bead
Apr
22
Weaving Wednesdays
Apr
23
Earth Week 2026: Our Power, Our Planet
Apr
23
Lunch & Learn: Wildlife Range Shifts Webinar
Apr
23
Moccasin Making