NIEA is hiring a new Federal Policy Associate! The NIEA Federal Policy Associate position is responsible for building support for the advancement of Native education policy through various vehicles – from working with key stakeholder groups to coalition partners and policy makers in in the federal government. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely…
The Young Native Writers Essay Contest is a writing contest for Native American high school students and is designed to encourage young Native Americans to write about their experiences as a member of a Native American community and the culture that inspires them. The voices that emerge from this program honor the legacy of every…
You still have time to register for the third Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) informational webinar scheduled for today, December 4, 2014 at 4:00 pm (Eastern Time). The BIE will join NIEA to provide updates from the town hall meetings held during the NIEA 2014 Annual Convention as well as their other national site visits. This…
Our annual meeting and forum was held on October 15, 2014 in Anchorage, Alaska. Included here are materials discussed and presentations given. TEDNA Select Bills 113th Congress Presentations: ACT: Multiple Dimensions of Readiness- Kevin Houchin and Stacey Ellmore Washington State-Tribal Education Compacts- Audrey Gugel for Senator John McCoy Native Village of Kotzebue -Tribal Education Programs…
Due to consistent demand from our membership for more information, NIEA will hold a second Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) informational webinar on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at 4:00 pm (eastern). For those who missed the initial session, we are providing this opportunity for additional dialogue and new information so our stakeholders can decide the…
A draft Agenda is here.