Stillwater Native American Parent Advisory Committee

To develop and enhance students’ cultural identity and enhance knowledge of Native American culture.

Stillwater Native American Parent Advisory Committee
2015-2016 Fact Sheet

Who We Are
The Stillwater Native American Parent Advisory Committee works collaboratively with representatives of the Stillwater Area School District toward better outcomes for all self-identified American Indian students. Provision of an Indian Education Parent Advisory Committee in each Minnesota school district is requ

ired by Minnesota Statutes, Sec. 124D.78. What We Do
Our district’s Native American Parent Advisory Committee has developed a plan submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education, which includes the following goals:

identify American Indian student achievement and areas of need, connect American Indian families within the district, and network with and research other American Indian Education programs in the state. develop ongoing programs for American Indian students to learn and practice culturally significant traditions and create mentorships within the Native community. foster positive self identity in American Indian students and enhance knowledge of culture in broader school communities. In order to achieve these goals, the Parent Advisory Committee will work with representatives of Stillwater Area Public Schools on the following strategies:

To best understand areas of student achievement and need for American Indian students in Stillwater Area Public Schools, we must perform data analysis in the areas of student attendance, graduation rates, grade point averages, and standardized test scores of self identified American Indian students. To develop and enhance students’ cultural identity and enhance knowledge of culture in broader school communities, the Parent Committee will:
bring visiting artists/experts/elders to work with American Indian students during the regular monthly parent committee meetings and with families of American Indian students one additional time each month. support American Indian students to attend culturally significant education opportunities and make such opportunities available to a larger range of students in Stillwater Area Public Schools. support district staff to attend American Indian workshops or training and bring information back to their peers. Contact Us
For more information, please contact Joanna Tom, (651) 408-4768 or [email protected]

11/03/2024

Have a great November!

10/14/2024

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

09/11/2024

We’re sharing this exciting opportunity on behalf of one of our alums and Stillwater community members. Please attend this experience if you’re able to and learn more here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/tiwahe-foundation/tiwahe-foundation-circle-of-generosity/individual-tickets-for-the-2024-circle-of-generosity

Tiwahe Foundation's Circle of Generosity is a truly immersive and engaging experience that connects and builds relationships among new and old partners, grantees, allies, culture bearers, and community leaders. Your presence and contribution will directly impact the lives of emerging Native leaders, providing them with the resources and support they need to thrive.

Photos from Stillwater Area Public Schools's post

08/26/2024

Welcome back! Have a great school year!

Photos from Stillwater Native American Parent Advisory Committee's post

05/23/2024

Congratulations to our 2024 graduates! We celebrated last week with an honoring ceremony. The future is all yours!

05/17/2024

We’re looking forward to celebrating this evening!

Save the date! We look forward to honoring our graduating seniors on May 17th.

04/30/2024

Save the date! We look forward to honoring our graduating seniors on May 17th.

04/27/2024

NAPAC and NASA are set up and ready to educate at the Valley Eco Fair! https://events.discoverstillwater.com/event/valley-eco-fair/

Shakopee High School's Indigenous students building outdoor smudging space

03/08/2024

Awesome things happening in Shakopee!

Shakopee High School's Indigenous students building outdoor smudging space

03/07/2024

Hi from The Lacek Group! 👋 We’re a Twin Cities-based marketing agency with a focus on both exceptional creative work and the analytics behind great marketing — and we want more students to be able to pursue rewarding careers in this field.

That’s why, for the fourth year, The Lacek Group is proud to offer its scholarship program: Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to two BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) students, one each to a high school senior and a college student.

Recipients must pursue an area of study (marketing/advertising, computer programming, creative arts, data/statistics, finance, or communications) that could lead to a marketing career. Recipients must reside in MN but may attend college or an accredited arts or technical college in MN or WI.

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To our friends and followers, please SHARE this opportunity with your communities, especially your high school seniors and college students. And TAG your favorite schools!

02/03/2024

Look how nice our winter count looks in the media center in the high school! This was a joint NAPAC project from years ago and our goal was to have it be displayed throughout the district. Stop by and see it if you can and learn about the thirteen moons on turtle’s back.