American Indian Education
The Robbinsdale Area Schools Indian Education Program serves American Indian students by developing their understanding and appreciation of their history and culture.
The department's vision is to help students attain the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to realize their potential, meet the challenges of their life choices and fulfill their responsibilities as students grounded in Indigenous life ways.
The Indian Education Program, which is federally funded, is committed to working together with parents and families to meet the unique educational and cultural needs of American Indian students.
The Indian Education Program services include:
- Culturally Relevant Activities and Field Trips
- Academic Assistance and Tutoring
- Monthly Culture Nights
- Post-secondary Preparation
- Special Education Team Support
- Information on community resources (school activity funds, etc.)
- Dakota and Ojibwe Language Tables
- American Indian Research Rights Experience (AIRRE)
- Spring Achievement Celebration
- Annual Powwow
- Provide culturally authentic materials and relevant lessons for classroom teachers (Cultural Trunk)
Additional information and resources
- Student Eligibility
- Robbinsdale Indian Education Parent Committee
- Student Resources
- Local Native American Tribes
- Resources for Native American Culture and History
Student Eligibility
Robbinsdale Indian Education Parent Committee
Student Resources
Local Native American Tribes
Resources for Native American Culture and History
Coordinator
Athena Cloud
American Indian Education Program - School Climate and Culture Specialist
763-504-8066
Athena_Cloud@rdale.org
Advisor
Johnny Crow
American Indian Education Program - School Climate and Culture Specialist
763-504-4980
Johnny_Crow@rdale.org
Connect
Follow the department on Facebook, and sign up for our e-newsletter.