Institute for Native-serving Educators

09/01/2026

INE Community Voice: Hear directly from one of our educators, Alicia McKee, as she shares her experience with the Institute for Native-serving Educators and what she has gained from participating in INE’s professional development opportunities.

From building connections with fellow educators to developing culturally sustaining and responsive practices, INE is helping educators strengthen their work and better serve Native students.

Curious to learn more? Join us at our INE Showcase and Open House on November 7th and see how our educators have implemented culturally sustaining and responsive practices in their schools and classrooms.

08/26/2026

Something special is happening this fall! Join the Institute for Native-serving Educators (INE) for our 2026 Showcase & Open House as we bring together educators, community members, and supporters of Indigenous education.

📅 November 7, 2026
📍 DuBois Ballroom | NAU Flagstaff Campus

Come celebrate the creativity and impact of our 2026 educators as they share the culturally centered curriculum units and practice guides they’ve developed throughout the year.

You’ll have the opportunity to:
🪶Discover new resources for Native-serving classrooms
💬 Meet and connect with fellow educators
📚 Learn more about INE’s upcoming 2027 programs
🎉 Celebrate the work of educators supporting Native youth

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Whether you’re an educator, school leader, community member, or simply passionate about Indigenous education, we’d love to have you join us.

More information coming soon! Subscribe to the INE listserv for event updates: https://forms.gle/jRWkoJN3KCj7jwMC9

08/23/2026

What makes INE’s professional development experience meaningful for educators serving Native students?

Hear from Angel Acosta Carrasquillo, a participant in our Indian Country School Leadership Institute. Mr. Acosta Carrasquillo is a Computer Science/STEM and Dual Enrollment Teacher at Skyline Gila River, as he reflects on his experience with the INE.

Watch Angel’s interview to hear his perspective and learn more about the impact of INE’s professional development programs!

08/20/2026

SAVE THE DATE! The Institute for Native-serving Educators (INE) invites you to the 2026 Showcase & Open House!

📅 Saturday, November 7
📍 DuBois Ballroom | NAU Flagstaff Campus

Join us as we celebrate our 2026 educators and the culturally centered curriculum units and practice guides they have created! Come:

✨ Explore culturally sustaining and responsive resources
🤝 Connect with educators serving Native American youth
🪶 Learn about INE’s 2027 programs

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

We welcome teachers, administrators, community members, and leaders who are passionate about the future of Indigenous education.

More details coming soon! Subscribe to the INE listserv for updates: https://forms.gle/jRWkoJN3KCj7jwMC9

We hope to see you there!

08/12/2026

We're pleased to share the August 2026 INE Newsletter featuring program highlights, opportunities, and inspiring stories from across our programs. Thank you for your ongoing support and for being part of our community!

Check out this US Letter designed by Institute for Native-serving Educators.

08/08/2026

The INE invites you to join Drs. Joseph (INE Director) and Castagno (Founding INE Director) at the 2nd in the series of NIEA/NAU National Community of Practice Webinar Series. Free to register!

NIEA invites you to join us for the Teacher Leaders for Native Futures (TLNF) National Community of Practice Webinar Series, a FREE monthly webinar series for Native-serving educators nationwide, on Tuesday, August 11th! This webinar series is presented by the National Indian Education Association in partnership with the Institute for Native-serving Educators at Northern Arizona University.

Each month we spotlight topics, tools, and practices in Native education featuring leading experts, scholars, and practitioners.

August topic: “The Culturally Responsive Assessment of Indigenous Schooling Tool” with Dr. Darold H. Joseph and Dr. Angelina Castagno
When? Second Tuesday of every month
What time? 4:30–5:30 PM Pacific | Via Zoom
Register once, join every month!

Free and open to all Native-serving educators.
Register Here: https://ow.ly/VBi050ZwMy4

07/21/2026

Why do educators choose the INE, and what do they gain from our professional development programs?

Hear directly from one of our teachers, Mr. Harrison Davis, as he shares his experience and explains what makes the INE's professional development opportunities so impactful. Watch the video to learn more!

07/19/2026

INE NAU Campus Residency #3 brought together visionary Fellows from across Arizona and the Four Corners region for a powerful experience of community, collaboration, and shared learning. Together, educators strengthened their capacity to advance culturally responsive educational practices that honor and uplift the diverse communities they serve.

📅 Save the Date!
Join us on November 7 for the INE Showcase & Open House—a celebration of innovation, leadership, and the transformative work of our Fellows. NAU, Flagstaff Campus!

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07/14/2026

Join us for our first National Community of Practice (NCOP) Webinar!

🗓️ Tuesday, July 14
🕟 4:30–5:30 PM PT

This month's webinar, "Teachers as Native Nation Builders," features two outstanding guest speakers:

✨ Vanessa Anthony-Stevens, Ph.D. – Professor and Director of the Indigenous Knowledge for Effective Education Program (IKEEP) at the University of Idaho. Her work focuses on Indigenous community-driven education and participatory research that supports meaningful social change.

✨ Philip Stevens, Ph.D. (San Carlos Apache) – Associate Professor of Anthropology and Director of American Indian Studies at the University of Idaho. His work explores the intersection of Indigenous knowledge systems and Eurocentric epistemologies while supporting Indigenous scholars through innovative education and research programs.

This free webinar is open to all. Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your colleagues and community!

🔗 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4rUPq1cIQjGdb3I1thSKyA

We can't wait to learn with you!

07/09/2026

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