National Indian Education Association

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The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) advances comprehensive educational opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians throughout the United States Through advocacy, research, and capacity-building efforts, we advance high-quality teaching and culturally based curriculum in schools; support traditional Native language and cultures in classrooms; help Tribal an

d Native communities choose high-quality education and control educational for their children; and develop and bolster research into the conditions of education of -- and solutions for -- Native students.

Native education is strengthened through partnership.Each year, the NIEA Convention brings together thousands of Native ...
06/10/2026

Native education is strengthened through partnership.

Each year, the NIEA Convention brings together thousands of Native educators, Tribal leaders, students, advocates, researchers, and community members from across the country to share knowledge, build relationships, and explore solutions that support Native student success.
Sponsors help make these opportunities possible.

If your organization is committed to supporting Native education, we invite you to partner with us for the 57th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show in Buffalo, New York, October 7–10, 2026.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Jessica Bullard, Director of Development, at [email protected].

The Teach For America Rural School Leadership Academy (RSLA) is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort. RSLA is...
06/09/2026

The Teach For America Rural School Leadership Academy (RSLA) is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort. RSLA is a yearlong, fully sponsored leadership development fellowship that will kick off in September 2026. This program specifically develops and connects rising rural school educators and leaders. You do not need to be a Teach For America alum to apply to this program.

Program highlights include:
🔹Virtual Learning Cycles: Engage in dynamic, practice-based sessions rooted in five core leadership pillars
🔹Rural School Visits: Travel to rural communities across the country to visit innovative schools and connect with local educators
🔹Peer Collaboration & Network Activation: Throughout the fellowship, you’ll engage in cross-region collaboration—co-developing solutions, sharing tools, and reflecting on common leadership challenges.

The final application deadline is 9/15. Learn more and apply at www.teachforamerica.org/RSLA. Click here to nominate a great candidate or join an upcoming info session.

Why should you attend the NIEA Convention?Because some of the most meaningful conversations in Native education happen w...
06/04/2026

Why should you attend the NIEA Convention?

Because some of the most meaningful conversations in Native education happen when we come together.

Each year, Native educators, Tribal leaders, students, advocates, researchers, and community members from across the country gather to share ideas, learn from one another, build relationships, and strengthen Native education.

The NIEA Convention is more than a conference. It's an opportunity to connect with people who understand the work, celebrate successes, explore challenges, and help shape the future together.

Join us in Buffalo, New York, October 7–10, 2026, for the 57th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show.
Strength in Community: Building the Future Together

Learn more & register here: https://www.niea.org/2026-convention-and-trade-show

June is Pride Month.Across many Tribal Nations, Two-Spirit people have long held important roles within their communitie...
06/01/2026

June is Pride Month.

Across many Tribal Nations, Two-Spirit people have long held important roles within their communities, contributing to cultural knowledge, leadership, caregiving, and community well-being. While experiences and traditions vary among Tribal Nations, Two-Spirit people have been an important part of Native communities throughout history.

This month, we celebrate the Two-Spirit, LGBTQ+, and Indigiqueer students, educators, leaders, and community members whose voices, experiences, and contributions continue to strengthen Native education and Native communities.

At NIEA, we believe every Native student deserves access to learning environments where they feel valued, respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We recognize that creating strong educational opportunities means ensuring all students have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive as their authentic selves.

As we celebrate Pride Month, we honor the diversity of Tribal Nations and Native communities and reaffirm our commitment to advancing educational opportunities that support the success of all Native learners.

Today is the final day to apply for the Emerging Native Language Leaders Fellowship.Across Tribal Nations and Native com...
05/29/2026

Today is the final day to apply for the Emerging Native Language Leaders Fellowship.
Across Tribal Nations and Native communities, emerging language leaders are teaching, learning, mentoring, creating resources, supporting language programs, and helping ensure Native languages continue to thrive for future generations.

The Emerging Native Language Leaders Fellowship was created to support and invest in this important work through mentorship, professional development, peer connection, and collaborative learning with Native language advocates from across the country.

Presented by the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) with support from The Henry Luce Foundation and the Vadon Foundation, this fellowship is an opportunity to grow your skills, strengthen your network, and contribute to the future of Native language revitalization.

If you are involved in Native language work, or know someone who is, we encourage you to apply and share this opportunity.

Applications close today, May 29, 2026.

Apply here: www.niea.org/emerging-native-language-leaders-fellowship

We are excited to welcome as one of our keynote panelists for Educator Day at the 57th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Sh...
05/27/2026

We are excited to welcome as one of our keynote panelists for Educator Day at the 57th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show.

Carole Lindstrom is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author whose work has inspired readers of all ages through powerful stories grounded in Indigenous perspectives, identity, and community. An enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe, Carole is Anishinaabe/Métis and is widely recognized for her Caldecott Medal-winning book We Are Water Protectors.

Through her writing, Carole shines a light on the strength, stories, and lived experiences of Indigenous peoples while creating meaningful representation for Native youth and families in literature.
Her upcoming book, Red River Rose, is a middle-grade historical fiction novel set during the 1885 North-West Resistance. The story follows a young Métis girl named Rose as she fights to protect her family, community, and way of life during a time of conflict and change. Inspired by Carole’s own Métis heritage, the novel explores themes of courage, identity, land, and resistance through the eyes of Indigenous youth.

Special thanks to Bloomsbury Publishing for supporting Carole Lindstrom’s participation in Educator Day.

Please join us in welcoming Carole Lindstrom to Educator Day as we gather under this year’s theme, “Strength in Community: Building the Future Together.”

Learn more and register here: https://www.niea.org/2026-educator-day

Meet Elmer “Nēmow” Denny, one of the inaugural fellows of NIEA’s Emerging Native Language Leaders Fellowship.A citizen o...
05/26/2026

Meet Elmer “Nēmow” Denny, one of the inaugural fellows of NIEA’s Emerging Native Language Leaders Fellowship.

A citizen of the Menominee Nation, Nēmow is a language advocate, pow-wow singer, and veteran dedicated to Menominee language revitalization and cultural lifeways. Through teaching, mentorship, and community engagement, he continues to help create spaces where language is lived, heard, and carried forward with pride.

“My experience in the cohort helped me grow not just as a language learner, but as a person. I learned from strong people doing important language work and found encouragement when things got challenging. It reminded me that revitalizing our languages is something we don’t have to do alone.”

Nēmow shared that the fellowship strengthened his confidence and reminded him of the importance of community in language revitalization work. His message to future applicants: “Take the chance, you belong in this work.”

Applications for the second fellowship cohort are now open through May 29.

Today, the National Indian Education Association pauses to honor and remember the brave servicemen and servicewomen who ...
05/25/2026

Today, the National Indian Education Association pauses to honor and remember the brave servicemen and servicewomen who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We remember the sacrifices of Native veterans, military families, and all those who gave their lives in defense of our communities, homelands, and future generations.

Meet Scarlett “ᎩᎦᎨ” Guy (Gigage), one of the inaugural fellows of NIEA’s Emerging Native Language Leaders Fellowship.A c...
05/25/2026

Meet Scarlett “ᎩᎦᎨ” Guy (Gigage), one of the inaugural fellows of NIEA’s Emerging Native Language Leaders Fellowship.

A citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Gigage is a passionate advocate for Cherokee language revitalization and currently serves as an Adult Language Educator in the Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program. Through teaching, mentorship, and community engagement, she is helping strengthen and carry the Cherokee language forward for future generations.

“Because of the NIEA Emerging Native Language Leaders Fellowship, I have been able to learn from mentors who were once in the position I am in now. Their experiences and willingness to guide us through their own triumphs and challenges has helped me feel better equipped to continue head-on in my efforts to perpetuate the Cherokee language.”

Gigage shared that the fellowship has strengthened both her confidence and commitment as she continues her language journey alongside fellow emerging language leaders. ᎯᏗᏰᎵᏎᏍᏗᏊ!

Applications for the second fellowship cohort are now open through May 29.

We are honored to welcome as one of our keynote panelists for Educator Day at the 57th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Sh...
05/22/2026

We are honored to welcome as one of our keynote panelists for Educator Day at the 57th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show.

Dr. Child is an acclaimed historian, author, and the Northrop Professor of American Studies at the. Her work has profoundly shaped conversations around Indigenous education, Ojibwe family and community life, Native women’s leadership, and the lasting impacts of federal boarding school policies.

A citizen of the Red Lake Ojibwe Nation, Dr. Child is the author of numerous influential works, including Boarding School Seasons, Holding Our World Together, My Grandfather’s Knocking Sticks, the beloved children’s book Bowwow Powwow, and the upcoming release In Our Own Words: True Stories of Indian Boarding Schools, which includes contributions from Benay McNamara. Written for younger readers, the book brings together personal letters, stories, and historical accounts that help illuminate the experiences of Native children and families during the boarding school era.

Through her scholarship and storytelling, Dr. Child continues to center Native voices, histories, and community strength in ways that educate, challenge, and inspire.

Special thanks to Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for supporting Dr. Brenda Child’s participation in Educator Day.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Brenda Child as we gather under this year’s theme, “Strength in Community: Building the Future Together.”

Learn more and register here: https://www.niea.org/2026-educator-day

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