Updates from the IEFA Team

Indigenous Resources and Events

This Month's Jokes - tune in to the Indian Humor Webinar for Native American Heritage Day with Kasey Nicholson! Thursday, 9/25/25 : 

• Special Event September 25^th 4:00 – 5:00.  American Indian Heritage Day Webinar Featuring Kasey Nicholson.  Kasey is a member of the A’aa’niii’nin (White Clay Nation – Fort Belknap) He is a Wellness Educator, Motivational Speaker, Powwow Emcee and Comedian.  This webinar is open to all so bring your sense of humor and see Essential Understanding 3 in action. Zoom link

• Sign up for the Native Filmmaker Initiative Film Club. A virtual youth education outreach program that screens a curated selection of Indigenous-made documentary films in classrooms across the state of Montana.

  Consider submitting a grant to the MT 250 Commission and plan an IEFA project to celebrate and share Indigenous culture and history.

  Curriculum Mapping Model for IEFA

  Indian Education for All Legislative Update and Funding Guidance

  IEFA Professional Development Request Survey

  Indian Education for All Feedback Portal 

  Plan to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day in Montana – Monday October 13^th

  November 5^th is Elouise Cobell Day in Montana – Consider showing the film 100 Years and utilize the OPI IEFA lesson plan that goes along with the film. 100 Years: One Woman's Fight for Justice  - Movie Trailer

YouTube Channel Are you looking for engaging and informative resources to improve your IEFA background knowledge and improve your teaching? Check out our YouTube Channel for engaging IEFA content and a wealth of classroom materials to deepen understanding and enhance your teaching.

Questions about funding? Be sure to look at our IEFA funding guidance regarding the use and reporting of IEFA funds

IEFA Finance Reporting Update FAQ

IEFA ANB Reporting Guide

HOW TO - IEFA PAYMENT: REPORTING GUIDE

If you have any questions, please reach out to one of the IEFA team members. Contact information can be found here. 

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