American Indian Education

The purpose of the American Indian Education Program is to encourage and inspire the academic achievement, social and emotional development, and cultural awareness of our American Indian students; to serve as a resource to review and recommend accurate curriculum; and to promote cultural diversity among our community, staff, and students.

Since 1973, this program has advocated for American Indian students and families, served as a resource to district staff, and created opportunities for cultural learning and community connection. 

Advisors meet with students individually and in groups, facilitate family engagement events, and partner with parents/guardians to help ensure students have the best educational experience possible. The best part: Your family can use any services or activities that feel meaningful, and skip those that aren’t the right fit.

Who is eligible to participate?

The Anoka-Hennepin American Indian Education Program serves all Native American students regardless of tribal affiliation or blood quantum. Students must be accurately identified as American Indian/Native American. There is no cost to participate, and all services are free of charge. 

The Anoka-Hennepin American Indian Education Program is an opt-out model. All identified students are welcomed into the program and automatically added to their advisor's caseloads for student groups and check-ins. Parents/guardians will also receive program communications. Families may opt out of groups/check-ins, or fully opt out of programming, through a conversation with their student's advisor.

Program Paperwork: Though not required, students who are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe or have a parent/grandparent who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe are encouraged to fill out the 506 form and JOM form to help sustain funding for the American Indian Education Program.

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