There have been three major legislative actions that restructured the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding educating American Indians since the Snyder Act of 1921. First, the Indian Reorganization Act of …

From other education organizations, coalition members, or Native organizations, we hope to provide Native students and educators with the information needed to be successful.

This resource explores the history of Native American education in America, the ongoing issues students face, and the efforts being made to change the narrative.

BIE’s mission is to provide quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with a tribe’s needs for cultural and economic well-being, in keeping with the wide …

Sep 16, 2024 · The issues surrounding Native American education are rooted in a history of upheaval, beginning with the government relocation of Native children from their families and tribal way of life to …

Nov 10, 2025 · The goal of the study is to describe the condition of education of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) students by focusing on both their academic performance and educational …

May 9, 2025 · The journey toward equitable education for Native American students is a complex and multifaceted one, marked by both significant historical injustices and inspiring examples of resilience …

Feb 24, 2025 · For most Americans, education is seen as a personal choice, an opportunity that students pursue through state and private institutions. But for Native nations, education is something …

NCAI is committed to ensuring that American Indian and Alaska Native students have the best educational opportunities possible, including access to a quality education system that respects and …

A series of efforts were made by the United States to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream European–American culture between the years of 1790 and the 1960s. [1][2] George Washington …

In President Donald Trump’s budget request, he’s proposing slashing funding for tribal colleges and universities, including eliminating support for the country’s only federally funded college for …

ccording to the U.S. Census Bureau. The number of American Indian/Alaska Native students enrolled in colleges and universities more than doubled in the past 30 years, along with the number of …

The NMAI fosters a richer shared human experience through a more informed understanding of Native peoples.

The ancestors of American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians were indigenous to the lands that have since become the United States. There are many diverse tribes and ethnic groups with …

ocal districts. This report is intended to inform key stakeholders about the current state of Native American education for all students in K-12 schools and provides recommendations for catalyzing …

Jun 7, 2025 · Two tribal nations are suing the U.S. government for misusing trust funds meant for Native children's education to finance abusive boarding schools. The lawsuit demands an accounting of an ...

Report of the key indicators of the condition of education in the U.S., including employment rates, kindergarten entry status, rural education, and financing postsecondary education.

Sep 24, 2024 · In 1819, Congress passed the Indian Civilization Act, in which they paid missionaries to educate Natives and promote the "civilization process."

Native American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) Native Wisconsin is a website and magazine guide that includes full-color photographs and historical, geographical, and tourist related information about …

The Bureau of Indian Education supports educational opportunities for more than 400,000 American Indian and Alaska Native students across the United States through a comprehensive system of …

The BIE implements federal Indian education programs for roughly 46,000 students at 183 schools across the United States. Quality instruction and safe facilities empowers the next generation of …

Sep 1, 2023 · Below are the findings, based on selected literature, related to culturally relevant education for Native American students, along with examples in practice drawn from the literature.

About IndiJ Public Media is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit sustaining Indigenous journalism that uplifts Native communities, supported by members, donors, and partners. ICT is IndiJ Public Media’s flagship …

To better understand how the current Native education system was established, NIEA has created the Native Nations and American Schools: The History of Natives in the American Education System to …

May 11, 2025 · Readers, have you ever considered the profound impact of education on Native American communities? The journey of Native American education is a complex and often …

Description Flags of Wisconsin tribes in the Wisconsin state capitol Federally recognized tribes are those Native American tribes recognized by the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs as holding a …

The Wichita Tribe and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California filed a lawsuit Thursday saying the federal government used the trust fund money of tribes to pay for boarding schools where …

The following are demographics and statistics about our American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations and students. NIEA encourages utilizing statistics and education data to make informed …

The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) is pleased to offer virtual and in-person professional learning and development (PD) opportunities that advance comprehensive, culture-based …

Oct 3, 2025 · Native Americans watched the shuttered government on Friday and braced for damage to their health care, education and infrastructure.

2 days ago · Former Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, a Northern Cheyenne tribal chief who became a prominent American politician, has died.