Monday an Epic First Day

Well I am writing the update for Monday on Tuesday afternoon. It has been a whirlwind and it always is. The hardest part is getting the CBC boys to open up about their experiences. It takes time to process what they have seen and heard over the day.

The boys in the 5^th grade class doing a great job with a very energetic group. The boys speak highly of the DLSBS students, but also say they are bit chaotic. We have 4 boys working with 4^th grade and they are in preparation for their Super Hero day. The CBC boys get to work as villains later this week to help the DLSBS students vet out their super powers. The idea that these kids are inherently good and have super powers is a powerful metaphor for them in how to approach life. It gives them self-worth, the strength to resist temptation and an identity. The 6^th and 7^th grade CBC boys have been grinding it academically, there is a focus to work hard right up to the last minute of the school year.

This is DLSBS last week of school and therefore dismissal has been at 3:15 pm. We have been asked to do some small chores as they prep the building for Summer School and cleaning up from the regular school year.

After a long day of school we ventured back to Glacier and did the Running Eagle Falls hike. The pictures don’t do it justice, this short hike which is less than a mile round trip takes you to an epic waterfall that has 2 openings. On the way up to the Falls we saw our friend the fox again and also saw 2 moose in the trees off the road. No Bears this time. Following our hike we drove back up to Two Medicine lake and then headed back out of the Park. On our way to East Glacier we almost got a little to close and personal with a 3^rd moose that was hanging out on the road around a curve. No issue just a quick stop while he headed up the hill and we were on our way.

Normally we would have tacos on Tuesday but our plans for Tuesday call for a different meal. So we had Mexican Monday with Tacos and our first guest speaker. Martha is a graduate of DSLSBS and Browning High School, she works part time at the school and is preparing to go to school to study radiology. She talked from a perspective as a peer to the boys. Only being 1 year removed from high school her perspective to identify with our students was great as we learn more about the culture and society surrounding reservation life. Tribal Government, education, Blood Quantum and other aspects of growing up on the reservation were talked about.

We finished the night with a wrap up of a few card games, which included Mr. Merris and Mr. Ott continuing to defend the faculty honor in Spades with a comeback win. The boys took a quick walk around the Mission before packing it in for the night. While a lot has already transpired today (Tuesday) I will wait till tomorrow to share all the details.