American Indian Education Program

An eligible American Indian person is one of the following:

1. A member of an Indian tribe or band, including those Indian tribe or bands terminated since 1940, and those recognized by the state in which the tribe or band reside.
2. A descendent in the first or second degree (parent or grandparent) as described in #1.
3. Considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for any purpose.
4. An Eskimo or Aleut or other Alaska Native.
5. A member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under the Indian Education Act of 1988 as it was in effect October 19, 1994.

In order to apply for a formula grant under the Office of Indian Education, Robbinsdale Area Schools must first determine the number of American Indian students attending its schools by having those families fill out a 506 Form.  Families are not required to fill out a 506 form; however, if you choose not to submit a form, the district cannot count your student for funding under the program.  The 506 Forms will be kept with the Indian Education Program and are confidential. 

506 form

Johnson o'Malley program form

* Both forms are fillable PDFs. Download the forms first to fill them out.

The Robbinsdale Indian Education Parent Committee (AIPAC) is a dedicated group of American Indian Community members, parents, guardians, grandparents and caregivers of American Indian students. High school students are also encouraged to participate. The Parent Committee is comprised of at least two parents/caregivers, one teacher and one high school student. 

American Indian parents are strongly encouraged to take an active role in their student's education through this committee. If you'd like to join the committee, please contact the American Indian Education team by calling 763-504-8066.

The Robbinsdale Indian Education Parent Committee meets several times throughout the school year at the Education Service Center. The committee works to ensure that planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the operational and supplemental programs for American Indian students in Robbinsdale Area Schools. The committee serves as a vital link between the American Indian community and Robbinsdale Area Schools.

The Robbinsdale Indian Education Parent Committee is established in accordance with the Indian Education Act. 

American Indian Community members and parents/guardians of American Indian students are invited to join the Robbinsdale Area Schools American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC).

The AIPAC works to ensure American Indian students are receiving culturally relevant and equitable opportunities when it comes to their education and success within Robbinsdale Area Schools.

2024-25 Meeting Dates

All meetings are held the second Monday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Education Service Center (ESC) boardroom, located at 4148 Winnetka Ave. N., in New Hope, unless otherwise listed.

Sept. 9, 2024

Oct. 14, 2024

Nov. 11, 2024

Dec. 9, 2024

Jan. 13, 2025

Feb. 10, 2025

March 10, 2025

Apr. 14, 2025

May 12, 2025

June 9, 2025

Virtual meeting links will be posted on the District website: rdale.org/calendar

Current AIPAC Board

Cathy Estrada - Chair
Ashlee Cross- Vice Chair
Yvonne Strong - Secretary

• Leech Lake: www.llojibwe.org
• Red Lake: www.redlakenation.org
• Bois Forte: www.boisforte.com
• Mille Lacs: www.millelacsband.com
• Fond Du Lac: www.fdlrez.com 
• White Earth: www.whiteearth.com
• Grand Portage: www.grandportage.com
• Shakopee: www.shakopeedakota.org
• Lower Sioux: www.lowersioux.com
• Upper Sioux: www.uppersiouxcommunity-nsn.gov
• Prairie Island:  www.prairieisland.org

Native American History

• The National Museum of the American Indian
• Native American Culture and Language

The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, comprised of the Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, and White Earth reservations, is a federally recognized tribal government that, through unified leadership, promotes and protects the member Bands while providing quality services and technical assistance to the reservation governments and tribal people.

Aninishinaabe (Ojibwe) Culture and History

The Culture and History of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota)

Below is a listing of Dakota, Lakota, Nakota tribal agencies and reservations as well as links to history and culture.

• Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Sicangu Lakota)
• Oglala Sioux Tribe
• Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
• Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate
• Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
• Spirit Lake Sioux Nation
• Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Sioux Community
• Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Community
• Prairie Island Indian Community
• US Dakota War 1862
• Oceti Sakowin Camp
• Lakota Winter Counts