Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Campus will be closed on Friday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. Have a safe weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone on Monday.

Bimaaji'idiwin Producer Training Program is hosting a class titled "Traditional Seeds and Soil Health" with Jessika Greendeer.

When: June 18th at 4:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Where: Bimaaji'idiwin Garden, 49 University Rd. Cloquet, MN 55720

This event is free and open to everyone.

This May, the Environmental Institute at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College staff and students joined local partners for a hands-on soils course, offered through the University of Minnesota, designed to open pathways into natural resources, agriculture, and health science careers.

Now in its second year, this two-week opportunity is funded through a USDA NIFA DEET grant and offered in partnership with Leech Lake Tribal College. This year partners included Red Lake Nation College, the University of Minnesota, USDA Forest Service, and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

Students explored the science beneath their feet by digging soil pits and analyzing soil characteristics that occur in different parts of Minnesota. Participants who completed the full program also had the opportunity to earn two upper-division University of Minnesota credits at no cost through grant funding.

Miigwech to our partners for helping create meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that connect students to the land and future career opportunities.

We're hiring! Want to join the extraordinary FDLTCC team? Explore our open positions: https:minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Cloquet/Dean-of-Nursing_JR0000004932

Congratulations to the eight members of the Native American chorus from Carlton County, including FDLTCC Faculty Member Lyz Jaakola and members of the Oshkii Giizhik Singers, on their recent trip to London to perform in the London premiere of Brent Michael Davids’ “Requiem for America” which earned international recognition.

Performing alongside the BBC Orchestra and Chorus, the Native American chorus was highlighted in multiple reviews and received a standing ovation for their powerful contribution to the production. The Guardian praised the moving finale, noting how the Indigenous singers’ voices affirmed a message of resilience and endurance: “We are still here.”

Congratulations on this remarkable achievement and thank you for inspiring communities both near and far.

Miigwech and well done!

Singers included:
Darcey St. John
Suzanne Buan
Jagger Ripley-Jaakola
Xander Ripley-Jaakola
Rizal Agaton-Howes
Julian Kitto
Vittore Kitto
Lyz Jaakola, Lead

Congratulations to all students who earned a place on the Spring 2026 Dean's List! Your hard work has paid off, and we are incredibly proud of what you have accomplished.

Please join us in celebrating these outstanding students! 👏👏

See all Dean's lists here: https://fdltcc.edu/student-support/transcripts-records-office/deans-list/

Registration closes tomorrow for this year's ED Fest! Register now!

Here is the registration link:
https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/.../6/subcategory_id/7283