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Learning for Sovereign Futures — National Indian Education Association

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Tribal Nations Education Commitee Website

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Tribal Nations Education Commitee Website

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The Tribal Nations Education Committee (TNEC) is seeking a new delegate to serve as its Greater Minnesota area representative. If you a re passionate about the educational success of American Indian…

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Indigenous Education for All Responsibility Matrix

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Indigenous Education for All Responsibility Matrix

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MDE Indigenous Education for All Resources

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MDE Indigenous Education for All Resources

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Indigenous Education For All (IEFA) integrates Anishinaabe and Dakota cultural, historical, and contemporary contributions into Minnesota's K-12 curriculum. This initiative ensures students and educators learn about local Indigenous communities, meeting academic standards and addressing educational gaps. IEFA aims to reclaim Indigenous narratives, covering Tribal histories, languages, sovereignty, cultures, treaty rights, governance, socioeconomic experiences, and contemporary experiences of Tribal Nations within Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions document for answers to common questions from educators and community members.

Resource Development

The responsibility for providing Tribally endorsed resources that meet IEFA requirements lies with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), as outlined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 120B.021, Subdivision 5. Educators and districts are not responsible for creating IEFA resources or for seeking Tribal endorsement of resources. Districts can implement resources once available on our website.

MDE is currently collaborating with Tribal Nations and Urban Indigenous Communities to develop culturally specific resources and professional development aligned with the Standards Review Schedule. These Tribally centered resources will be freely available on the MDE website.

IEFA Planning Cycle

IEFA's dynamic implementation involves continuous assessment and updates. The planning cycle includes:

1. Collaborating with Tribal Nations and Urban Indigenous Communities
2. Aligning curricular resources with standards
3. Developing Tribally centered resources and professional development
4. Refining approaches based on feedback
5. Finalizing and implementing curricular resources and professional development
6. Reevaluating needs per the Standards Review Schedule
7. Continue this cycle, building upon each previous iteration of the curricular resources

Presentations for Educators and Administrators:

Tribal Relations Training

Minnesota Indian Education Association (MIEA)

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Indigenous Education For All (IEFA) integrates Anishinaabe and Dakota cultural, historical, and contemporary contributions into Minnesota's K-12 curriculum. This initiative ensures students and educators learn about local Indigenous communities, meeting academic standards and addressing educational gaps. IEFA aims to reclaim Indigenous narratives, covering Tribal histories, languages, sovereignty, cultures, treaty rights, governance, socioeconomic experiences, and contemporary experiences of Tribal Nations within Minnesota.

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Minnesota State Capitol | Minnesota Historical Society

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Connect with this landmark building designed by Cass Gilbert through its amazing stories — and learn about its incredible architecture, art and history. The State Capitol Historic Site interprets the history of the Capitol and state government, both historical and current. The Capitol teaches the political process and inspires citizen participation in government.

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Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations Website

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Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations Website

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Today, treaties continue to affirm the inherent sovereignty of American Indian nations. Tribal governments maintain nation-to-nation relationships with the United States government. Tribal nations manage lands, resources, and economies, protect people, and build more secure futures for generations to come.

That is Why Treaties Matter.
Why Treaties Matter On View Now at the State Capitol

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Today, treaties continue to affirm the inherent sovereignty of American Indian nations. Tribal governments maintain nation-to-nation relationships with the United States government. Tribal nations manage lands, resources, and economies, protect people, and build more secure futures for generations to come. That is Why Treaties Matter.

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NIEA Indigenous Empowerment and Resilience (Blanket Exercise) Training

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NIEA Indigenous Empowerment and Resilience (Blanket Exercise) Training

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Kairos Blanket Exercise and Training — National Indian Education Association

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The Indigenous Empowerment & Resilience Training is the NIEA’s most requested training. The 4-hour session is a unique, participatory history lesson – developed in collaboration with Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers and educators – that fosters truth, understanding, respect, and reconciliation among Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community in Scott County, MN

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Hoċokata Ṫi Cultural Center - Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community in Scott County, MN

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Building In 2016, the SMSC broke ground for the construction of Hoċokata Ṫi, which means “lodge at the center of the camp” in the Dakota language. Opened in 2019, this building serves as a home for Community gatherings and a place where members can celebrate, explore, and preserve Mdewakanton Dakota cultural heritage, language, and history […]

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We Are Still Here Minnesota K-12 Resources

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We Are Still Here Minnesota K-12 Resources

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We Are Still Here Minnesota is aptly named. The state of Minnesota is only one place that requires a serious reconsideration of historical and contemporary narratives surrounding the Native peoples who share its geography. It is our hope that other States answer to the Call to Action to Reclaim Native Truth and add to the growing movement. We will reexamine narratives and amplify authentic Native voices. The journey of these efforts is long, and we are just beginning.

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About Dr. Antony Stately and the Native American Community Clinic

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About Dr. Antony Stately and the Native American Community Clinic

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(Ojibwe/Oneida) received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in 1997. He currently is the Executive Officer and President for the Native American Community Clinic in south Minneapolis, which provides primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services the Twin Cities Native American community. He formerly worked as the Director of Behavioral Health Programs at the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, in Prior Lake, MN. Previously, he was a Research Scientist and Director of the Center for Translational Research at the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute, at the University of Washington-Seattle; Director of Client Services at AIDS Project Los Angeles; and the founding and inaugural Program Director for Seven Generations Child and Family Counseling Services, in Los Angeles. He has taught in clinical graduate programs at UW School of Social Work, Antioch University-Seattle, Phillips Graduate Institute, CSPP/Alliant University-Los Angeles, Antioch University-Los Angeles, and Loyola Marymount University. He has served as a consultant and advisor to the CDC, HRSA, SAMHSA, the Native American AIDS Prevention Center (NAAPC), the US-Mexico Border Health Association (PAHO/WHO), and numerous NGOs and non-profits delivering health services to tribal and indigenous communities nationally and internationally.

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Natives American Lives Series - Minnesota Humanities Center

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The Native American Lives Series shares real life stories of Dakota and Ojibwe leaders, artists, activists, and elders who have been influential for their communities and have shaped Minnesota and national history.

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The Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards are the statewide expectations for student learning in K-12 public schools. School districts are required to put state standards into place so all students have access to high-quality content and instruction.

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FAQs

What should I bring?
Lunch, snacks, and beverages. Depending on the season and weather, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, bug spray and sunscreen. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Consider bringing a portable camping chair if you are not comfortable standing for a period of time. Some people like to bring a notebook.

How rigorous is the hiking?
The day includes approximately 1.5 miles of gentle hiking, primarily on flat terrain. Not all paths are paved or even. Individuals with limited mobility may have difficulty. Contact us if you have questions.

Will you cancel a trip if it is raining?
The trip takes place rain or shine so come prepared for the weather. In the case of severe weather, we will make decisions as needed.

What kind of access is there to restrooms?
There are indoor or portable bathrooms at each site.

Can I bring my child/children?
This experience is primarily intended for adults, however some middle school and high school students have participated with a parent or guardian. The day does require a fair amount of standing, walking, and listening. We do not recommend this trip for children under twelve. We do not offer a youth discount.

Do you offer trips for student groups?
MHC does not have the capacity to offer field trips for student groups. If you are interested in booking a private trip, contact Eden Bart (info below). We offer a workshop in the fall for educators who have been on a Bdote trip and want to take students on their own trip. Learn more about Teaching Bdote.

Can I bring my dog?
Sorry, but no pets allowed.

Do you offer discounts for groups?
No.

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Learning from Place: Bdote - Minnesota Humanities Center

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Learning from Place: Bdote brings participants to sites of great significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities.

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Edwin Buck Jr. Memorial Buffalo Project  

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Edwin Buck Jr. Memorial Buffalo Project  

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Buffalo project - Prairie Island Indian Community

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Our people share a special connection with the Tatanka Oyate – or buffalo people. They are spiritual relatives whose fates have been inseparable for centuries.

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Bdote Educator Resources from the Minnesota Humanities Center

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Bdote Educator Resources from the Minnesota Humanities Center

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Teaching Bdote: Tools for Teaching Dakota Content

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NEFA Content and Curricular Resource Collection Padlet

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NEFA Content and Curricular Resource Collection Padlet

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Shared by Dr. Ben Burgess from MDE!

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Here is the packaged Ho-Chunk Language Can-Do Statements that meet Wisconsin State Language Standards. This can help to package new lesson plans created.