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The North Dakota Department of Public Instruction (NDDPI), Office of Indian/Multicultural Education and the North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission are pleased to announce the 10th Annual North Dakota Indian Education Summit (NDIES). This two full-day event will be held at the North Dakota State Capitol in Bismarck, ND on July 18-19, 2024. The NDIES is open to all ND educators and is designed to provide professional development and education on best practices in Indian education.

Check-in opens at 7:45am on Thursday. Continental breakfast will be available at that time. The welcome and introductions will begin promptly at 8:30am and the Summit will conclude by 5:00pm each day.

The registration cost includes two full days of dynamic keynotes, educational breakout sessions, cultural presentations, breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, handouts/resource materials, product vendor and information exhibitor booths, door prizes, and great networking opportunities. Single day rates are not available. Lodging is not included and is not arranged by Summit staff.

The Indian Education Summit is designed to provide professional development and education on best practices in Indian education and is open to all ND educators.

The event will include two full days of dynamic keynotes, educational breakout sessions, cultural presentations, breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages, product vendor and informational booths, handouts/resource materials, valuable door prizes, and great networking opportunities.

Continuing Education: The NDIES is offering one continuing education workshop credit through the University of Mary for $45. The registration deadline for credit is July 19, 2024. You must make payment via credit card at the time of registration through the continuing education credit website as the University of Mary does not accept checks. Students are able to access the workshop through University of Mary Canvas Catalog or enroll for the GWC/CEU workshop by following the Direct Course link. The Canvas Catalog system will not allow students to register without making payment.

If you have any questions not answered by the following resources (items will be linked when details are finalized), please contact the Indian Education Office.