Indian Education

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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.  

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Essential Understandings

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.

Essential Understandings
Needs Assessment

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.

Needs Assessment
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ESSA Tribal Consultation

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.

ESSA Tribal Consultation
Indian Education Advisory Council

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.

Indian Education Advisory Council
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The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI), Office of Indian/Multicultural Education and the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission hosted 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 included two full days of dynamic keynotes, educational breakout sessions, cultural presentations, breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, product vendors, informational booths, handouts/resource materials, valuable door prizes, and great networking opportunities.

2024 Registration Categories and Fees

  • Early Bird Attendee Registration Fee (April 5 - May 17) - $145
  • Attendee Registration Fee (May 17 - June 30) - $175
  • Late Attendee Registration Fee (July 1 - 15) - $200
  • Product Vendor Fee (7:30a - 5:00p, both days) - $100
  • Informational Exhibitor Fee (11:00a - 1:00p, both days) - $50
  • Presenter Registration - FREE

**On-site registrations are NOT accepted.**

If you have any questions please contact the Indian Education Office.

If you or your business would like to sponsor the 11th annual ND Indian Education Summit in July 2025, at any level through monetary donations or door prize donations, please contact the Indian Education Office.

The generous 2024 event sponsors include:

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