National Indian Education Association

Get Out the Native Vote! 🗳️ Our votes carry the strength and voices of our ancestors. Voting isn’t just a right—it’s an act of sovereignty. It’s a way to protect our lands, advocate for our communities, and ensure the future of Native education and self-determination. By voting, we stand up for Native children, preserve our languages, and safeguard the health and well-being of our communities. Now more than ever, it's crucial for Native voices to be heard at the ballot box. Whether it's policies that impact education, healthcare, or the protection of our sacred sites, our votes have the power to shape a brighter future for the next generations. Your vote is your voice—let's make sure it’s heard. Ready to cast your ballot? Need more information about how or where to vote? Check out these resources to ensure your vote counts: 👉 NativeVote.org 👉 Vote.NARF.org Together, we can ensure that Native voices are represented and respected in every election. #GetOutTheNativeVote #NativeVote #OurVoteOurFuture #NativeVoicesMatter #EveryVoteCounts

🚨 NIEA Board Vacancies Announcement 🚨 Following the 2024 NIEA Annual Convention elections and one board resignation, two vacancies remain open on the NIEA Board of Directors. We are now conducting an absentee election to fill these important positions. 📢 Open Positions: General Board Member (At-Large) – 1 year remaining on a 4-year term Student Board Member (At-Large) – 2-year term 📍 Candidates must reside in the Southeast Region (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA) or the Hawaii Region (HI), with only one winner from each region. 🗓️ Deadline for Nominations: November 15, 2024, 5:00pm EST 🗳️ Voting: December 2-9, 2024 For more info on the election process, responsibilities, and how to submit, click here: niea.org/election-process #NIEA #NativeEducation #BoardOfDirectors #LeadershipOpportunity #AbsenteeElection

🚨 Historic Moment for Healing 🚨 This Friday, October 27th, President Biden will deliver a formal apology to Native communities for the federal government’s role in the harmful boarding school policies. This landmark event will take place at Gila Crossing Community School in the Gila River Indian Community. For the first time, a sitting U.S. president will publicly acknowledge the atrocities committed against Native children through these boarding schools, a policy that sought to erase Native culture. This moment is part of President Biden’s promise to address historical injustices. Joining him is Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, who has led the “Road to Healing” tour, allowing survivors to share their experiences for the first time with the federal government. ✊🏽 This is a significant step toward truth, reconciliation, and healing for our communities. Tribal leaders, such as Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis of Gila River, are calling this visit a long-awaited moment of redemption and acknowledgment for survivors and their families. 📢 Call to Action: 1.)Tune in live on October 27, 2024 at 1:30 pm EST/10:30 AM PST to witness this historic apology. 2.)Share your support for boarding school survivors and their families by posting your thoughts on social media using #TruthAndHealing and #NativeBoardingSchools. 3.)Amplify the message by engaging your community, schools, and local leaders in conversations about the impact of boarding schools on Native peoples. 4.)Join us in advocating for policy changes that protect Native languages, cultures, and sovereignty today. 5.)Contact your legislators and urge them to support the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act. Let’s ensure the world hears the stories of our elders and honors the resilience of Native communities. Together, we can continue to push for justice, healing, and a better future for Native students. #NIEA #NativeEducation #NativeVoices #BoardingSchoolApology #HealingJourney

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors! 🌟 We are incredibly grateful to all of the amazing sponsors who helped make the 55th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show a tremendous success! Your generous support not only made this event possible but also strengthened our shared mission of advancing Native education and empowering our communities. Your partnership allows us to continue advocating for educational sovereignty, supporting Native students, and uplifting Indigenous voices across the country. We couldn’t do this important work without your dedication and commitment. From all of us at NIEA, thank you for standing with us and supporting Native education! We look forward to continuing this journey together. #NIEA2024 #ThankYouSponsors #SupportNativeEducation #EmpoweringCommunities #EducationalSovereignty

🌍 Honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day 🌍 Today, we celebrate the resilience, strength, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples across this land. It is a day to recognize the profound contributions and enduring presence of Native communities, while also reflecting on the importance of honoring our ancestors and their legacies. As we reflect on the past and look to the future, let’s continue to uplift Native voices, support our communities, and advocate for educational sovereignty and justice. Together, we will continue the work to inspire change and build a brighter future for the next generation. 💪🏽✨ #IndigenousPeoplesDay #HonorNativeVoices #EducationalSovereignty #ItBeginsWithUs

🌟Thank You for Attending the 55th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show!🌟 We are incredibly grateful to all of our attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, partners, presenters, and tribal leaders for making this year’s event a huge success! Your participation and support are what drive the NIEA mission forward, and we couldn’t do it without you. 🙌 We look forward to seeing everyone in Spokane, Washington from October 8-11, 2025 for next year’s convention! Until then, thank you for your continued commitment to advancing Native education. #NIEA2024 #ThankYou #NativeEducation #Spokane2025

Our Trade Show is now open in Oasis 1 & 2! Make sure you stop by to see all of our incredible exhibitors. Join us for the Trade Show Showcase until Noon! #wereNIEA #NIEA24

🛍️ Trade Show Social TOMORROW🎉 Join us for some fun at the 55th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show! 🗓️ When: Friday, October 11, 2024 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Where: Palm Springs Convention Center Mingle with vendors, sponsors, and fellow attendees while enjoying snacks, games, and great conversation. Don’t miss this chance to connect and network in a relaxed atmosphere! #2024NIEAConvention #TradeShowSocial #NativeEducation #Networking #Community

🎉 Honoring Our 2024 NIEA Award Winners! 🎉 Today, we celebrated excellence in Native education at the NIEA Awards Luncheon during the 55th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show! Congratulations to all of our incredible awardees: 🏆 Lifetime Achievement Award: Annabelle Toledo (Pueblo of Jemez, NM) 🏆 Cultural Freedom Award: California Indian Education For All (CIEFA) 🏆 Elder of the Year: Bernard Suina 🏆 Educator of the Year: Dr. Joely Proudfit 🏆 Classroom Teacher of the Year: Daisy Woods 🏆 Community Service Award: Lynn Mitchell 🏆 Parent of the Year: Stephanie Hudson We are grateful for their dedication and contributions to advancing Native education! 🌟 #NIEA2024 #NIEAAwards #NativeLeadership #CommunityImpact

Student Days are starting soon! Head over to the Primrose Ballroom to check in for the day's events! #wereNIEA #NIEA24