American Indian Education Field Hearings will be held December 15-16

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For Immediate Release

Contact:

Anna Kurth

MDE Communications

651-582-8798

Anna.Kurth@state.mn.us

November 12, 2026

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American Indian Education Field Hearings will be held December 15-16

Minnesota Department of Education to Gather Input from American Indian Educators, Parents, Students

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Department of Education will hold two American Indian Education Field Hearings this December.

The first field hearing will be hosted by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 at Grand Casino Mille Lacs, 777 Grand Ave., Onamia.

Register to attend the December 15 American Indian Education Field Hearing in person at Grand Casino. Register by Dec. 8 to attend in person.
Register to attend the December 15 American Indian Education Field Hearing via Zoom.

The second field hearing will be held 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at the Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis.

Register to attend the December 16 American Indian Education Field Hearing in person at the Minneapolis American Indian Center. Register by Dec. 9 to attend in person.
Register to attend the December 16 American Indian Education Field Hearing via Zoom.

The field hearing is an opportunity for Commissioner Willie Jett and agency staff to gather input from American Indian educators, parents, and students on the state of American Indian education in Minnesota.

Attendees will have the opportunity to speak during each of the hearings, and individuals can also join the hearings remotely via Zoom. Submit written comments to mde.input-indian-education@state.mn.us.

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