Montessori for Social Justice

Support some of our Native Montessori programs for Native Nonprofit Day!

Nominate your favorite Native Non-Profits!

Check out our board member organizing a local 5k for National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives ❤️

National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives Day of Awareness is May 5. https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/running-raise-awareness-missing-murdered-indigenous-women-girls/89-86e0538f-b2fc-41ed-92c8-375bf5894609

If you are at the National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector (NCMPS) conference, you don't want to miss this! Sunday Closing Plenary: Integration, Intention, and the Prepared Adult. The conference doesn’t end with “goodbye.” It ends with integration.

Join Dr. Nicole Evans (Senior Director of Leadership, Embracing Equity) and Regina Dyson (Board Chair, Montessori for Social Justice) for a closing plenary designed as an intentional pause—space to reflect on what surfaced, name what shifted, and carry forward renewed clarity and compassion as more fully prepared adults.

Expect guided reflection, communal witnessing, and a grounded sense of continuation: the circle remains, even as we step back into our classrooms and communities.

📌Add this plenary to your Sunday plan: https://ow.ly/eCfU50Y2274

💡There is something powerful about being in a room with educators and leaders who share a commitment to public Montessori education. Montessori for Social Justice will be tabling at this year's National Center for Montessori in the Public Sector (NCMPS) Conference! Stop by & visit our table.

The NCMPS Conference & Retreat is designed as both a professional convening and a restorative experience, bringing together teachers, administrators, and system leaders to engage in meaningful learning, thoughtful dialogue, and shared reflection.

📌Here’s what you can look forward to:
• School tours to see public Montessori in action
• Keynotes that challenge and inspire
• Conference sessions packed with practical, classroom-ready ideas
• Happy Hour Reception for real connection (and a little fun)
• Yoga to reset and recharge
• Exhibitors in the Expo Hall with resources you’ll actu

Hosted in Milwaukee, April 17–19, the conference intentionally blends professional growth with community-building and well-being, creating space for educators to return to their schools grounded, connected, and supported.

Across the United States and Canada, Native Women and girls are being taken or murdered at an unrelenting rate. Join Native Women Running & friends as we come together and honor the memory of lost loved ones in a spiritual walk/run at your own pace, offering prayers & strength to those who need it. Recognizing the Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) National Day of Awareness (May 5th) through community health & wellness.

📅 Sunday, May 3rd
⏰️ 1-4pm
📍 The Loppet Trailhead (1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55422)
❤️Wear Red!

FREE REGISTRATION:
https://niniijaanis1of1s.com/shop-collection/mmiw-national-day-of-awareness-5k-run/1m-walk?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcARHkKBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaeuaumZZyez0Jxfh9N288_mTsYZPrku7SuoGAaofnmTfUOejKAljNM-JazQwA_aem_vdVUbGN7uFTUP6y5MLn-7g

First call for Vendors for Indigenous People's Weekend + Native American Food Truck Festival 2026! Saturday's kick-off location will be limited to the first 20 vendors due to capacity. Those will be first come, first serve once paid in. Must pay in to get on the vendor list, no exceptions! Vendor Markets are hosted by Blue Hummingbird Woman 💙 Get your spots ASAP!

Scan QR code or link to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoRdwq51_rkvikboOEzu_VKB7n46PHRkaGP1RzwVmaZUNETw/viewform

Event Dates: October 10th, 11th & 12th, 2025

Event Time: 10am-7pm daily

We are currently taking arts & craft vendors who are selling products, as well as educational non-profit vendors who are sharing information. Food vendors must be Native owned, so please reach out to Trickster Tacos for further conversation if you are a food vendor.

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As we continue to plan a wonderful symposium experience, we are inviting you all to join as well.
Come join our 10th Annual Native Language Symposium ✨
Link tosend in your proposals!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct-y9uS5FDtQnO1km3dxe9f-GtUqUwxaaoIHbL81okkaerSw/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnqVnT02jpuORD6KgkGYjqlc1xPsVMp_Lo8nYa63bJSGfo_3-sJeOd9H1FBYo_aem_TGnZPiYba2TPUaJsXRr6lA
We are so excited to have you with us.

Join us for an inspiring webinar with .annette , M.A.Ed., Founder of Little Movers Academy, as she explores the importance of structured, intentional movement for children ages 3–6. Drawing on her experience as an early childhood educator, consultant, and former semi-professional athlete, Annette addresses a critical gap in Montessori and early learning environments: the lack of Physical Education in the early years. Learn how prioritizing movement and health alongside academics can support children’s development and strengthen schools, families, and communities.