Tag Archives: Bureau of Indian Education
Native News Pick of the Month: Confronting the painful history of Native American boarding schools
Earlier this year, the remains of more than 215 Native American children were discovered on the grounds of a former boarding school… PWNA president & CEO Joshua Arce shares his reaction to the discovery and weighs in on Deb Haaland’s recent opinion piece [on the matter].
Recently in Native News
…headlines from this past month represent some of the topics impacting Indigenous people and recognize individuals for accomplishments that are inspiring their communities.
Graduation Rates & American Indian Education
For every scholarship we are able to award through AIEF (American Indian Education Fund), a program of Partnership With Native Americans, there is another qualified student waiting for funding who wants and deserves to attend college.
BIE Schools & Free Education for Native Americans
Native Americans pay the financial cost, the emotional cost, and the same uncertainty about employment after college that many Americans face.
BIE Schools & Sovereignty in Indian Education
A certain excitement comes with the start of a new school year. Like many students as summer begins to wind down, I started feeling the all too familiar back-to-school blues. The uncertainty of taking on a new role as a teacher for my second year at St. Francis Indian School was getting to me… still […]
Native Video Series: “Indian Education”
Native American students face many obstacles in achieving an education.
Sequestration Hurts BIE Schools & Students More
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) will take a hard hit due to sequestration, impacting the Native American communities.
Sequester & Cuts to Indian Treaty Programs
Andrew discusses the impact that the sequestration has on the Indian Health Services and the health care that American Indians were promised.
Sequester & Indian Education Cuts
Murray discusses the effects of the sequester on Native American education and the funds designated for reservation schools.