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Bismarck Public Schools

Indigenous Governance Model Gains Momentum with New Bylaw Amendments

Superintendent and Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee engage in community-led dialogue on school schedules and governance changes

Indigenous parents reclaim traditional governance in Bismarck schools

Advisory committee embraces peacemaking model, aiming to boost family engagement and honor cultural practices

Back-to-School extravaganza to empower Indigenous students and families

Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee hosts a day of resources, activities and support for Native students and families

Indigenous education director seeks to build relationships with parents, emphasizes mental health

Cimarosti wants Native students in the district to feel loved and heard

The Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee reinstates former chairperson, proceeds with removal of term limits

Members of the IPAC and Bismarck Public Schools take steps forward together

Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee off to a bumpy restart

IPAC term limit issues arise for returning leader

Tomi Cimarosti takes helm as BPS Indigenous Education Director, continuing legacy of advocacy

BPS appoints experienced educator to lead Indigenous education initiatives

From Bismarck Public Schools to state leadership: Sashay Schettler’s new role

Transitioning from BPS, Schettler to drive Indigenous initiatives across North Dakota

Bismarck Public Schools makes amends with IPAC, agrees to Memorandum of Understanding

The district and committee conclude mediation process, continue to work together

Heather Demaray elected as Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee chairperson, new officers picked by majority vote

Organization still in need of student representative, elder for further insight

Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee to hold election on Wednesday, encourages participation from Indigenous families

Committee in search of student representative, community elder for additional perspectives

SB 2304: North Dakota educators ask for more resources, American Indian studies to be incorporated into year-round curriculum

New Indigenous curriculum and instruction specialist seeks to bring representation to Bismarck Public School system

Standing Elk encourages educator to continue to build relationships with Native students

Fancy shawl instructor encourages Bismarck students to let powwow dancing be an ‘interpretation of life’

BPS invites YA author to speak to students about importance of self-acceptance

Author highlights beauty of Native culture in books