Mini-Course: American Indian Education, Key Concepts and Terms

American Indian Education eLearning Course Available

Credit for the following text: November 30, 2023 newsletter:

The first eLearning course from the Office of American Indian Education on key concepts and terms for Indigenous-oriented education is now available.

Minnesota Department of Education worked with the Tribal Sovereignty Institute at the University of Minnesota Duluth on developing the course, which covers the fundamental contexts and concepts in seven learning modules. The goal of the eLearning course is to better equip K-12 educators, staff and administrators to serve Native learners and families. The course will allow participants to cultivate knowledge about Native people and nations that they can use when teaching and for engaging with Tribal governments.

Educators who complete the course can earn one continuing education unit (CEU) credit.


Your Instructor


gina drellack
gina drellack

With an M.S. in Educational Media and Technology and a proven understanding of adult learners, Gina Drellack provides professional development for educators and city/county leaders through Education Services with Minnesota's Northwest Service Cooperative.

Contact gina: [email protected]


Course Curriculum


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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The mini course starts now and ends after one year. It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish within this year of access.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have one year of access to this mini-course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. After the year of access, feel free to re-enroll -- still for free!

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