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Indian education program highlights cultural curriculum, Ojibwe language and experiential learning
Summary
District presenters described the Indian education program serving 1,116 students (Oct. 1), cultural curriculum integration (Ojibwe language classes, wild rice camp, maple sugaring, snow-snake competition), and staffing needs including an open academic advisor role.
Sonia Wadena and Jamie Copenies updated the Bemidji Public School District board Oct. 20 on the district’s Indian education program, detailing staff roles, enrollment and culturally grounded learning experiences.
Wadena said the district’s total enrollment as of Oct. 1 was 4,607 and that the Indian education count was 1,116 students (about 24.22%, down from 27.7% in previous years). She outlined program staffing: an Indian education program coordinator, administrative assistant, cultural curriculum specialist,…
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