The 2021 NIEA Convention theme, “Native Control of Native Education: A Time to Lead” recognizes that, through our collective efforts, we can enact educational sovereignty to transform learning experiences for our Native students and create true equity in classrooms, school districts and communities. Where CHI Health Center, Omaha Convention Center & Arena 455 N. 10th […]
The Native American Fatherhood and Families Association (NAFFA) would like to formally invite you to attend our 17th Annual “Fatherhood Is Leadership” National Conference on November 2-4, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona. Our primary goal is to promote fathers and mothers to take the lead in keeping their families together. NAFFA is recognized as leaders in […]
Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start (OHS) The OHS has scheduled three Tribal Consultation sessions. These one-day sessions will be held between HHS, ACF, and OHS leadership and the leadership of tribal governments operating Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The purpose of these consultation sessions is to discuss ways […]
The U.S. Department of Interior will be holding three upcoming virtual tribal consultations in November regarding the Federal Boarding School Initiative to hear from leaders of Tribal governments, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian organizations to help lay the groundwork for the issues to be included in the Department’s initial report due to the Secretary […]
2021 National Native American Languages Summit Native Communities Leading and Taking Control of their Native Languages VIRTUAL November 18, 2021 2:00pm – 6:00pm EST November 19, 2021 2:00pm – 6:00pm EST There is no registration fee for the NNALS. To register go to: https://2021nativeamericanlanguagesummit.eventbrite.com For more information, please contact ron.lessard@ed.gov
American Indian College Fund Full Circle Scholarship Kick-Off Webinar February 1 at 4:00 pm Central/5:00 pm Eastern The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees at tribal colleges, nonprofit, and accredited schools. Any Native American U.S. citizen that is a member or descendant […]
Pre-Application Webinars for the Native Youth Community Program (NYCP) The Office of Indian Education (OIE) is hosting two pre-application webinars for the NYCP grant competition. OIE will provide an overview of the program goals and objectives and the application review process. Attendees will be able to ask questions during the webinar. Register through the links […]
Webinar: Leveraging Native American and Alaska Native Voices in Education Research March 7, 2022 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET The Institute of Education Sciences and the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities are excited to co-host this Listen and Learn […]
Bureau of Indian Education Advisory Board to Host Meeting on Special Education Program The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Advisory Board for Exceptional Children is holding a two-day virtual meeting to address the needs for Indian children with disabilities. Date: March 9 -10 Time: 10-6pm ET (Both Days) Click here to register
Office of Indian Education Webinar: Opportunities and Challenges in Supporting and Growing the Tribal Early Childhood Workforce March 14, 2022 | 2:30-4:00 p.m. ET Please join this Administration for Children and Families (ACF) webinar to learn about approaches to supporting, growing, and strengthening the early childhood workforce in tribal communities. A strong, qualified, well-compensated workforce […]
Pre-Application Webinars for the Native Youth Community Program (NYCP) The Office of Indian Education (OIE) is hosting two pre-application webinars for the NYCP grant competition. OIE will provide an overview of the program goals and objectives and the application review process. Attendees will be able to ask questions during the webinar. Register through the links […]
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Indian Education (OIE) is hosting virtual listening sessions to listen and learn about the realities that impact Title VI (Part A) Indian Education within your community. This is your opportunity to be heard and help the OIE identify ways we can enhance our delivery of meaningful services. Identifying […]