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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

Educational support goes a long way with Native students

Programs that engage with Indigenous students and recognize their abilities can help them succeed in school

Amelia Schafer / Rapid City Journal + ICT

Bismarck Public Schools opens discussion about curriculum with Indigenous parents, asks for input

Indigenous Education Department continues to work towards inclusivity, community engagement, stronger curriculum

Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee members vote to amend local bylaws

Johnson O’Malley bylaw changed to remove term limits

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

Reviving Roots: Dakota-Lakota Summer Institute grows number of traditional language speakers

Educators apply Indigenous language to curriculum

Beyond acknowledgments, land grant universities make up some impressive ground

College student leaders frustrated with land-grant knowledge gap

Renata Birkenbuel / ICT