LAKEPORT, Calif. — Students in grades first through fourth at Lakeport Elementary School participated in a powerful assembly hosted by the 7th Generation Warriors for Peace, a program dedicated to fostering cultural awareness, social-emotional learning, and trauma-informed practices.

“This program provided our students with a meaningful opportunity to learn about culture, community, and resilience,” said Matt Bullard, superintendent of Lakeport Unified School District. “We are committed to providing experiences that build understanding and help students grow academically and emotionally.”

The event featured storytelling, drumming, dancing and wisdom-sharing, offering students an enriching and interactive experience.

Highlights of the assembly included:

• Maggie Steele captivated students with cultural storytelling and drumming, creating meaningful connections to history and tradition.

• MarTan Martinez energized the audience with interactive dancing and emphasized the importance of personal self-advocacy.

• Betty Castillo-Morrison shared valuable lessons in empathy and resilience through her wisdom and insights.

The ongoing presentations are funded through the Lake County Office of Education, or LCOE, Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning grant.

This grant supports efforts to integrate social-emotional learning, trauma-informed practices, and harm reduction strategies across the district.

This collaboration underscores Lakeport Unified School District’s commitment to building supportive and inclusive learning environments that empower students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

“We are proud to partner with 7th Generation Warriors for Peace and LCOE to provide our students with these transformative experiences,” the Curriculum and Instruction Department said in a statement. “Events like this strengthen our community and equip our students with the tools they need to succeed both in school and in life.”

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