The unique historical relationship between Tribal Nations and the United States government is a special federal-Indian relationship. This federal-Indian relationship was shaped by the United States Constitution and treaties, and as living documents, the United States Constitution and treaties between tribal Nations is the foundation for the special federal “fiduciary” responsibility for the education of Native learners.
Under various pieces of federal legislation, the United States Congress has stipulated that its responsibility is to ensure that educational programs for all American Indian students and adults meet specific criteria. These programs should (a) focus on high-quality, internationally competitive content and performance standards and (b) reinforce the Indian culture and the Indian community.
The U.S. Office of Indian Education in Washington directly offers a number of programs. These programs may be offered to schools through Formula Grants, Demonstration Grants, and Professional Development Grants.
North Dakota Native American Essential Understandings
This is the home of the North Dakota Native American Essential Understandings (NDNAEU) as well as a growing collection of Elder video interviews, lesson plans and other resources.
Native American Needs Assessment Survey & Action Plan
The Native American Needs Assessment Action Plan is designed to assist educators and administrators in addressing the needs and areas of possible opportunity that have been identified through the annual Native American Needs Assessment Survey.
North Dakota ESSA Tribal Stakeholder and Tribal Consultation
A requirement under Section 8538 of ESSA requires affected Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to consult with Indian Tribes and tribal agencies on issues affecting Native American students.
North Dakota Indian Education Advisory Council
North Dakota Indian Education Advisory Council is to act in an advisory role to the department in matters affecting the education of Indian students in North Dakota.
The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI), Office of Indian/Multicultural Education and the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission cordially invite you to join us for our 10th Annual North Dakota Indian Education Summit (NDIES) on July 18 & 19, 2024, at the ND State Capitol building in Bismarck ND.
The Indian Education Summit is designed to provide professional development and education on best practices in Indian education and is open to all ND educators.
The event will include two full days of dynamic keynotes, educational breakout sessions, cultural presentations, breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, product vendor and informational booths, handouts/resource materials, valuable door prizes, and great networking opportunities.
There is limited space available for this popular annual event, so be sure to register early. Registration link will be open in early April and will be posted here.
If you have any questions please contact the Indian Education Office.
If you or your business would like to sponsor the 2024 ND Indian Education Summit, 10th Anniversary Celebration, at any level through monetary donations or door prize donations, please contact the Indian Education Office.
The generous 2024 event sponsors include:
- Diamond Sponsors
- ND Department of Public Instruction
- Ruby Sponsors
- Bank of ND
- Marathon Petroleum
- Emerald Sponsors
- Theodore Jamerson Elementary School, United Tribes Technical College
- Platinum Sponsors
- MDU Resources
- Short River Enterprises, LLC
- Bis-Man Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Gold Sponsors
- Indigenous Reflections
- Silver Sponsors
- Bronze Sponsors
Spirit Lake Tribe
P.O. Box 359
Fort Totten, ND 58335
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
P.O. Box D
Fort Yates, ND 58538
Three Affiliated Tribes-MHA Nation
HC3 Box 2
New Town, ND 58763
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians
P.O. Box 900
Belcourt, ND 58316
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate
7 Chestnut St E,
Sisseton, SD 57262
Below are links to North Dakota State Universities, Tribal Colleges, organizational scholarships, along with links to other opportunities.
North Dakota State Universities
- Bismarck State College
- Dakota College at Bottineau
- Dickinson State University
- Mayville State University
- North Dakota State College of Science
- North Dakota State University
- University of North Dakota
- Valley City State University
- Williston State College
Tribal Colleges
- Cankdeska Cikana Community College
- Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish Community College
- Sitting Bull College
- Turtle Mountain Community College
- United Tribes Technical College
Organizational Scholarship
Opportunities
- National Science Foundation
- North Dakota Indian Scholarship
- North Dakota Science Teachers Association
- Scholarships for BIPOC Students Attending Trade Programs
- 45+ Scholarships for Minority Students
- 26 STEM Scholarships
- 17 Data Science Scholarships in 2022