MHA Nation breaks ground on greenhouse project
PARSHALL – The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation (MHA Nation) were scheduled to hold a groundbreaking ceremony today for Native Green Grow (NG2), a greenhouse project near Parshall.
Self-contained, climate-controlled greenhouses will grow vegetable produce from heat and electricity generated by converting captured gas from oil wells that is currently being flared, as well as, utilizing electricity from our dedicated WAPA allocation.
NG2 is a food sovereignty initiative that creates environmental stewardship by reducing the amount of flared gas on Fort Berthold while creating a stable food system and economy for our nation by growing our own healthy, accessible and fresh food.
“It’s one of the keys to ensuring that we survive, to ensuring our Nation will go into the future, growing our own crops, generating our own power, maximizing our water sources, and creating products to export so that when times do get rough, we’ve got a system in place that can really survive any difficulties that might lie ahead,” said Chairman Mark Fox.
The project site will utilize a substantial portion of a 38-acre tract set aside for economic development and the final buildout and construction is set to begin this spring.
Other aspects of the project include an administration building with an educational classroom, a heating plant, and storefront sales that will include an area for a seasonal farmer’s market.
The project site is along Highway 23 between the Healing Horse Ranch and the Parshall intersection.
MHA Nation Groundbreaking Ceremony for NG2 Green House Project
The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation (MHA Nation) invites you to attend the Native Green Grow groundbreaking ceremony at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 19, 2021.
Native Green Grow (NG2) is a greenhouse project that seeks to achieve food sovereignty for tribal members. Self-contained, climate-controlled greenhouses will grow vegetable produce from heat and electricity generated by converting captured gas from oil wells that is currently being flared, as well as, utilizing electricity from our dedicated WAPA allocation.
NG2 is a food sovereignty initiative that creates environmental stewardship by reducing the amount of flared gas on Fort Berthold while creating a stable food system and economy for our nation by growing our own healthy, accessible and fresh food.
“It’s one of the keys to ensuring that we survive, to ensuring our Nation will go into the future, growing our own crops, generating our own power, maximizing our water sources, and creating products to export so that when times do get rough, we’ve got a system in place that can really survive any difficulties that might lie ahead,” Chairman Mark Fox said.
The project site will utilize a substantial portion of a 38-acre tract set aside for economic development and the final buildout and construction is set to begin this Spring. Other aspects of the project include an administration building with an educational classroom, a heating plant, and storefront sales which will include an area for a seasonal farmer’s market. The groundbreaking and blessing will be held at the project site on Highway 23, between the Healing Horse Ranch and the Parshall Intersection. A box lunch will be provided.
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For more information:
Contact: Lovell Overlie
Phone: (701) 500-6337
Email: lovelloverlie@mhanation.com
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Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College Awarded AT&T Braiding Success Grant
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2021
CONTACT: Jennifer Janecek-Hartman, PhD
Vice President of Campus Services
jjanec@nhsc.edu
701-426-6399
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College awarded AT&T Braiding Success Grant
New Town, ND -- Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHSC) was recently awarded an AT&T Braiding Success grant from the American Indian College Fund (AICF). The Braiding Success program was developed to assist tribal colleges and universities in connecting students with employers and promotes culturally responsive career planning. The program incorporates traditional knowledge and ways into coaching students for their future careers.
Deanna Rainbow, NHS College Student Success Retention Counselor, and Dr. Jen Janecek-Hartman, VP of Campus Services, coordinate the program. The grant is designed to offer an additional boost to dual-credit programs, which allow students to take courses that can be used for both high school and college credit.
“This program is designed to benefit dual-credit students by offering hands-on workshops, assistance with financial aid forms and academic/career advisement. The end result is a more seamless transfer from high school to NHS College,” said Rainbow.
NHSC enhances the quality of life and builds a strong, positive identity for the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nations or Three Affiliated Tribes. NHSC offers in-demand certificate programs and associate degrees as well as three bachelor’s degrees. The college offers high-quality cultural, academic and vocational education. NHSC provides encouragement and support to facilitate successful college careers.
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Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College Adds Golf to Fall 2021 Storm Athletics
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 16, 2021
CONTACT: Kyle DeCoteau, athletic director: kdecoteau@nhsc.edu, 701.550.7784
Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College Adds Golf to Fall 2021 Storm Athletics
New Town, ND -- Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHSC) Storm athletics has expanded their athletic program to include golf beginning Fall Semester 2021.
“Adding golf to our athletic program, we’re providing personal growth for students and an important tool for student recruitment,” said Kyle DeCoteau, NHSC athletic director. Hired in 2019, DeCoteau planned to add one sport per year during his first three years in the position. Men’s and women’s basketball were added in 2019, and men’s and women’s cross country were added in 2020.
“It makes sense to add golf right now because it requires less of an investment in facilities and other needs,” DeCoteau said. “In this area, we currently don’t have the facilities or equipment to add football or baseball, but you never know what the future may bring.”
NHSC announced its plans to add golf in mid-January. Within one day, Parshall athlete Journey Celo had committed to the women’s team. DeCoteau said many others have expressed an interest in the team, and he expects more will commit soon.
Storm golfers will play against teams from the NCAA, NAIA and NIAC, including the University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University, University of Mary, University of Jamestown, University of Minnesota and Dickinson State University.
NHSC enhances the quality of life and builds a strong, positive identity for the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nations or Three Affiliated Tribes. NHSC offers in-demand certificate programs and associate degrees as well as three bachelor’s degrees. The college offers high-quality cultural, academic and vocational education. NHSC provides encouragement and support to facilitate successful college careers.
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