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Completed: Salmon and Blueberries - Native Alaskan Traditions

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"I teach in a rural 2-teacher school. Most of my students are Native Alaskans (Alutiiq). Our school is in a small island village. The nearest store is 45 minutes away by air. Therefore, subsistence is a lifestyle familiar to our students and salmon and blueberries are an important part of this lif... " MORE
"I teach in a rural 2-teacher school. Most of my students are Native Alaskans (Alutiiq). Our school is in a small island village. The nearest store is 45 minutes away by air. Therefore, subsistence is a lifestyle familiar to our students and salmon and blueberries are an important part of this lifestyle today, as well as in the past.

Our school has collected local and traditional stories, facts, pictures, artwork, and recipes about salmon and blueberries and created books about each. The students and community are proud of their culture and of these books and would like to share them with others.

We want our books to be in color. Therefore, we need a color printer and ink so that we can print our books. With your help, our students can become published authors.

Our students and community are proud of their heritage and these books will allow others to have a glimpse into this unique lifestyle. Support our project and receive signed copies of our student's books.

Thank you.

My project needs a color printer and ink to print student-made books.

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Ms. G. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Nov 16, 2007
Dear cris, Friends of DonorsChoose.org Alaska, and Anonymous Donor, 
"We have been funded and will soon be publishing our books at school!" The students cheered and clapped. Smiles were everywhere.

Thank you for supporting our students and providing this opportunity. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Thank you again,
Mrs. G
Teacher
Chenega Bay Comm. School

On Feb 18, 2008, Ms. G. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Winmar W. (staff member) on Oct 31, 2007
Verified the cost of the requested technology and posted this project.
Winmar W. (staff member) on Oct 31, 2007
cris from salcha, AK gave on Nov 9, 2007
Friends of DonorsChoose.org Alaska, from San Francisco, CA gave on Nov 14, 2007
A donor gave on Nov 16, 2007
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Nov 16, 2007
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
The teacher Ms. G. on Nov 16, 2007
Purchased the technology for Ms. G.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Eileen M. (staff member) on Nov 19, 2007
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Ms. G.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Kristina T. (intern) on Mar 3, 2008
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