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Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee

Indigenous Governance Model Gains Momentum with New Bylaw Amendments
By Adrianna Adame
Superintendent-Fastnacht-speaking
Education
Indigenous parents reclaim traditional governance in Bismarck schools
Advisory committee embraces peacemaking model, aiming to boost family engagement and honor cultural practices
By Adrianna Adame and Adrianna Adame
Billi Jo Beheler and Valerie Siqueiros
Sacred Pipe Resource Center
Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee draws hundreds with back-to-school event
'We want them to feel welcome and free to come speak to us'
By Adrianna Adame and Adrianna Adame
Crowd of Indigenous families
Back-to-School extravaganza to empower Indigenous students and families
By Adrianna Adame
Eagle Statue
The Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee reinstates former chairperson, proceeds with removal of term limits
By Adrianna Adame
Tomi and Billi Jo together
Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee members vote to amend local bylaws
By Adrianna Adame
Tomi Cimarosti at the table
Bismarck Public Schools makes amends with IPAC, agrees to Memorandum of Understanding
By Adrianna Adame
IPAC agreement
Heather Demaray elected as Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee chairperson, new officers picked by majority vote
By Adrianna Adame
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Indigenous Parent Advisory Committee to hold election on Wednesday, encourages participation from Indigenous families
By Adrianna Adame
Picture of officers from last IPAC meeting