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.

ND Indian Education Summit Save the Date flyer

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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

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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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

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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2023 ND Indian Education Summit

The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI), Office of Indian/Multicultural Education and the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission would like to thank those who participated in the 9th Annual North Dakota Indian Education Summit (NDIES).

We will start planning for next year's Summit soon and information will be posted here when it becomes available. Registration for the 2024 Summit will be available in April. This two-day event will be held in Bismarck, ND and is open to all ND educators. The Indian Education Summit is designed to provide professional development and education on best practices in Indian education.

The event will include two full days of dynamic keynotes, educational breakout sessions, cultural presentations, breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, handouts/resource materials, door prizes, and great networking opportunities.

There is limited space available for this popular annual event, so be sure to register early.

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 edition, through monetary donations or door prize donations, please contact the Indian Education Office.

The generous 2023 event sponsors include: