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After School Programs

Learn Spanish

Native American Day Wacipi

Meet the Staff

Career Closet – Donation

Job Openings

Diversity Holidays

Practice these Greetings & Phrases

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Welcome > Bienvenidos

Hello > Hola

Thank you > Gracias

How are you? > Cómo estás?

Good morning > Buenos diás

Have a nice day > Qué tengas un buen dia!

Translated by Trent Uthe, Interpreting Services Coordinator at the MCC. If you are in need of our interpreter services, contact us at 605-367-7401.

September is here. School is here. And soon,

our After-School Programs will be in full

swing.

The Multi-Cultural Center, as a state-licensed

after-school facility, continues to grow the

education-based (and fun!) programs for

youth. Coming Monday, Sept. 19, we’ll be

back in business with Froggy Reads, Natives

Count, Native Youth Club and Self-

Defense/Judo.

The goal of our after school programs is to

provide a free, safe, culturally sensitive

environment where students can grow

academically. Here’s a bit more about each of

our programs:

Froggy Reads is focused on reading

enhancement for immigrant and refugee

students. We assess students in

comprehension, accuracy, fluency and

expanded vocabulary – the basis for many

literacy programs.

Natives Count is a math program serving

Native American elementary students.

Natives Count provides math instruction to

students who are below proficiency

requirements. The program follows

recommended curriculum guidelines from

AVMR (Add+Vantage Math Recovery).

Native Youth Club is a cultural

enhancement program designed specifically

for students in grades K-5. Lessons are

designed to increase awareness of cultural

traditions, history, symbolism and language

of all Native Americans.

Self-Defense/Judo teaches both the

physical and mental discipline integral to the

practice of this martial art from. A big thrust

of the program focuses on anti-bullying. The

program has moved to Fridays this year and

the Multi-Cultural Center will provide

transportation.

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FROGGY READS Monday-Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m.

NATIVES COUNT Monday-Thursday, 3 to 5 p.m.

NATIVE YOUTH CLUB Fridays, 3 to 5 p.m.

SELF-DEFENSE/JUDO Fridays, 3 to 5 p.m.

After School Programs

Rent the Coliseum for:

Weddings

Seminars & Luncheons

Fundraising Events

Reunions & Anniversaries

Plays or Musicals

Corporate Retreats & Events

Graduations

Dances

+ More

The Coliseum is more popular than ever

before. The commercial kitchen is a big

draw for many events and is included in

the rental price. The Coliseum is larger

than most banquet facilities in the area

boasting 9,400 sq. ft. of space on the main

floor: enough for 1000+ theater seating

and 400+ banquet seating!

Contact [email protected] for

pricing & availability

Unique Historic Event Venue

The annual Native American Day Wacipi

– which is free and open to the public –

allows Native and non-Native people alike

to learn about and share in this important

cultural heritage and tradition. This event

features food, dancing, music and

educational opportunities for all who

attend.

With the help of organizer Bobby

Johnson, announcer Jerome Kills Small,

drum groups Iron Wing and RHS Drum,

and support from the Catholic Diocese

of Sioux Falls, the MCC is proud to once

again organize and host this incredible

event.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Dress to Impress

The Career Closet at the Multi-Cultural

Center offers career and work wear free-of-

charge to anyone in need.

Donations hours:

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*The Career Closet relies on the community for

donations of clothing. Please consider donating

clean, gently-worn men’s and women’s clothing

and accessories.

Training in Basic Job Skills

Get Help Searching For Jobs

Learn How to Fill Out a Job Application

Practice Interview Techniques

Understand U.S. Work Rules & Culture

Training & Work Connections

The Multi-Cultural Center gives a huge

thanks to First Presbyterian Church for

their tremendous donation to our Career

Closet.

The donation also presented an excellent

opportunity for participants in our Job

Skills Program to demonstrate their skills!

Donations like this help make the

program a success.

Meet Trent. As Interpreting Services Coordinator, he plays a vital role in connecting clients in need with our many on-staff interpreters. In a pinch, Trent – who speaks fluent Spanish – doubles as an interpreter himself. He honed his language skills while living abroad in Valparaiso, Chile, where he met his wife, Karina. Best part of the job? “No two days are alike,” Trent said.

Trent Uthe

Interpreting Services Coordinator

Multi-Cultural Center | 515 N Main Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104 | 605-367-7401 | www.sfmcc.org

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Native American Day Wacipi

No phone calls. Please email resume and cover letter to Christy Nicolaisen at

[email protected]. For more information, visit www.sfmc.org

Join our Hard-Working Team

Youth Programs Coordinator – Full Time This position will coordinate the Youth Programs of Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls, including Froggy Reads, Natives Counts, Native Youth Club, C.A.R.E. Camp, Ethnic Youth Day, and Self-Defense/Judo. This position will work closely with the Executive Director to develop and implement educational programs, as well as attend community network meetings relating to after-school and summer programs.

Assistant Teacher/Transportation – Part Time Perfect for education majors and other college students who love children. This individual will serve as an assistant advisor to students as well as implement daily instructional curriculum, document daily attendance, assist in the implementation of diversity and inclusion initiatives; provide appropriate guidance and supervision to program participants; and supervise students during bus transportation.

Classroom Tutor – Part Time Make a difference with children in our After-School Programs as the Native Youth Club teacher. This individual will provide classroom instruction; serve as an advisor to students; supervise student activities; and assist with the implementation of diversity awareness.

Interpreter or Translator – Part Time, On Call Assignments We are currently looking for interpreters and translators for the following languages; Arabic, Spanish, Kunama, Bosnian, Amharic, Somali (female), Nepali (male & female), and Lao, although, all languages are encouraged to apply.

Diversity Holidays

Sept. 5: Labor Day

Sept. 5: Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu)

Sept. 8: International Literacy Day

Sept. 11-14: Eid al-Adhal (Muslim)

Sept. 12: Ethiopian New Year

Sept. 15 – Oct. 15: Hispanic Heritage

Month

Sept. 17: Constitution Day / Citizenship

Day

Sept. 28: Teacher’s Day (Taiwan)

See the incredible detail that goes into traditional

Native American headdresses.

When you’re transporting kiddos

around town, it helps to ride in style.

Our enormous purple bus got a fresh

coat of paint, so we’re ready to hit the

road! Our blue bus will soon receive a

similar treatment.