Endazhi-Nitaawiging
| Street Address | 25065 Highway 1 West
Red Lake, MN 56671 Map & Directions (Google Maps) |
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| Website | Visit Website |
| Phone | 218-553-4265 |
| Grades Served | K-6 |
| Enrollment # | 73 |
| District # | 4298 |
| Congressional District | 8 |
| Legislative District | 02A |
| Authorizer | Osprey Wilds |
Other Programs Offered
- Summer School programs
Programmatic Focus
Ojibwe immersion education grounded in Ojibwe values that is academically rigorous and celebrates Indigenous culture.
Mission
The Mission of Endazhi-Nitaawiging is to strive to better our students through educational experiences both in and out of the classroom. The mission of Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter School 501(c)(3) organization is to create a place where students feel safe to tackle obstacles and accomplish all of their goals; offering a variety of opportunities to help students be the best version of themselves, while having some fun along the way.
The Vision of Endazhi-Nitaawiging is to create confident leaders grounded in their true inherent identities and to ensure that they are academically, socially, and spiritually prepared to positively change the community and world.
Programming Notes: Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter School will utilize this unique teaching and learning framework that symbolizes the Ojibwe Turtle Island creation story. The education model is grounded in the Ojibwe language and culture through cultural knowledge and storytelling. It allows students to fully embrace their true inherent core identity while receiving the highest quality academic education.
At the heart of Ojibwe culture is the connection between individuals and Mother Earth.
The Red Lake Charter Schools aims to strengthen the Red Lake Nation by providing our children with an education grounded in Ojibwe values that is academically rigorous and celebrates Indigenous culture.
Teaching and learning are reciprocal among students, staff, families, and the community.
History
2019 - Red Lake Tribal Council passes Resolution to partner with Native American Community Academy (NACA) & NACA Inspired Schools Network (NISN) to help open school.
2020 - Planning phases begin. Community outreach and involvement, charter school design & development, application process, etc.
2021 - Submitted Endazhi-Nitaawiging’s application to Osprey Wilds, Authorizer for approval.
2021 - Endazhi-Nitaawiging’s application was APPROVED by Osprey Wilds.
2021 - Submitted Endazhi-Nitaawiging’s affidavit to MN Department of Education for final approval
2021 - Endazhi-Nitaawiging’s affidavit was APPROVED by MN Department of Education.
Awards & Recognition
Awarded grants included:
- Blandin Foundation
- NACA Inspired Schools Network
- Camelback Ventures
- Mdewakanton Shakopee Sioux
- NDN Collective
- The Fund of the Sacred Circle
- Headwaters Foundation for Justice
Enrollment
Nathaniel Taylor