LED BY NATIVES, FOR NATIVES.
Empowering Tribal nations to serve their youth with the tools to succeed culturally, academically, and beyond since 2003.
47 tribes
with TEDNA membership
25 States
with active TEDNA members
22 yeaRS
of impact
What we Provide
RELATIONSHIPS
We partner with government agencies, education departments, and organizations to form an effective network of resources.
ADVOCACY
We offer technical assistance in establishing and maintaining Tribal Education Departments, and advocacy in policy discussion.
FUNDING
As a Nonprofit, we utilize federal and private grant opportunities to provide targeted supports for Tribal Education Departments.
Upcoming Events
Partners Webinar
February 24, 2026
TOPIC: Cobell Scholarship
AI Sovereignty Webinar
February TBA
TOPIC: TBA
2026 Annual Meeting
October 7, 2026
This year’s meeting will take place in Buffalo, NY! More information will be available in late summer.
PROJECTS
OK STEP Project
Promoting tribal self-determination, enhancing academic achievement, and fostering collaboration of stakeholders.
AI Sovereignty
Building intertribal PLCs and a Tribal AI Readiness Playbook to support culturally aligned curriculum development.
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