American Indian Education

Boozhoo/Aneen Hello or Hi in Ojibwe. Biindigaw come on in.


Mission: Improve American Indian (AI) student achievement and graduation rates through academically rigorous, culturally responsive instruction, family and student engagement and collaborative partnerships with school and community.


Vision: All AI students are empowered as lifelong learners to become fully engaged leaders, stewards, and citizens.


Some of the support and services provided by the AI Education Department are:
Academic Support

  • Tutoring & Education Instruction Assistants
  • Ojibwe Culture Classes (Language/Culture/History/Traditions)
  • Paraprofessionals
  • College & Career Opportunities
  • Specialized Support


Activities

  • Quiz Bowl
  • Drum & Dance Team
  • Annual Powwow
  • American Indian Student Council
  • Young Artists/Young Writers Competition


Parent Committees: 
American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC)
Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Committee

To explore our entire department, click on the American Indian Education Department Resources button below.
 Miigwetch~ thank you!

 

Students on the American Indian Education Float for the Homecoming parade.
Students in the back of a truck as a part of  American Indian Education float for the Homecoming parade.
Student tour White Earth Tribal and Community Colleges. Student sitting a circle drumming together.
Students on a tour of White Earth Tribal Community College.
Student holding up a moblie made of the Seven Grandfather Teachings
Learning at the outdoor classroom at Tamarac
Teacher standing with former student dressed in military uniform.
Students gathered outside learning about Native American traditions.
Bemidji State University also came to visit our students at the high school for College Knowledge Month

Bemidji State University came to visit our students at the high school for College Knowledge Month.

American Indian students had the opportunity to visit with recruiters and learn about career paths it the military.

American Indian students had the opportunity to visit with recruiters and learn about career paths it the military.

Contact Information

picture of Joe Carrier
Joe Carrier
American Indian Education
Program Coordinator

 

Renee Kerzman
Renee Kerzman
Director of Curriculum,
Instruction and Technology

 

picture of Melanie Holmquist
Melanie Holmquist
American Indian
College & Career Facilitator/Ojibwe Culture Teacher