About
2019 Native American College Fair
What is the Native American College Fair?
The Native American College Fair was started in 2013 as a way to bring colleges, universities and training programs to Twin Cities Native youth and their families. We provide a setting that allows students to have meaningful conversation with representatives about college life, courses and admission & financial aid requirements.
In 2015 Indian Education Programs, Non-Profits, Tribal Entities and Post-Secondary Institutions joined the The Minneapolis and St. Paul Indian Education programs began joining the Native American College Fair Planning Committee, allowing us to reach hundreds of students, families and community members.
The Native American College Fair moved online in 2020, increasing our reach throughout the United States.
As of 2021 all colleges & universities participating in the Native American College Fair must offer Native American specific supports on their campus (ex. American Indian Student Center vs Multicultural Student Center). Limiting the schools who participate will provide future Native college students with information regarding the schools that currently offer supports specifically for them. We look forward to inviting additional schools in the future once they establish Native American specific supports.
November 2013
Location: Augsburg Fairview Academy
Organizer: Augsburg Fairview Academy Indian Education Program
November 2014
Location: Augsburg Fairview Academy
Organizer: Augsburg Fairview Academy Indian Education Program
November 2015
Location: YWCA Minneapolis Midtown
Organizers: Augsburg Fairview Academy Indian Education Program, Minneapolis Public Schools Indian Education Program, St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program
November 2016
Location: East Phillips Park Cultural & Community Center
Organizers: Augsburg Fairview Academy Indian Education Program, Minneapolis Public Schools Indian Education Program, St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program
November 2017
East Phillips Park Cultural & Community Center
Organizers: Augsburg Fairview Academy Indian Education Program, Indian Education at ISD One91, Minneapolis Public Schools Indian Education Program, St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program, Tiwahe Foundation
October 2018
Location: St. Paul Student Center at University of Minnesota
Organizers: Elizabeth McKenna, Ho-Chunk Nation's St. Paul Youth & Learning Center, Indian Education at ISD One91, Minneapolis Public Schools Indian Education Program, St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program, University of Minnesota Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence
October 2019
Location: St. Paul Student Center at University of Minnesota
Organizers: Elizabeth McKenna, Ho-Chunk Nation's St. Paul Youth & Learning Center, Indian Education at ISD One91, Lakeville Area Schools American Indian Education Program, Minneapolis Public Schools Indian Education Program, St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program, University of Minnesota Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence
October 2020
Location: Online
Organizers: Elizabeth McKenna, American Indian Family Center, St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program, St. Paul Public Schools Office of Family Engagement and Community Partnerships
October 2021
Location: Online
Organizers: Elizabeth McKenna, American Indian Family Center, Minneapolis Public Schools Indian Education Program, St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program, St. Paul Public Schools Office of Family Engagement and Community Partnerships
October 2022
Location: InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront
Organizers: Elizabeth McKenna, American Indian Family Center, Anoka-Hennepin Schools Indian Education Program, Burnsville–Eagan–Savage School District Indian Education, Inver Grove Heights Schools, Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program, Mounds View Public Schools American Indian Education Program, Saint Paul College, St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program, St. Paul Public Schools Office of Family Engagement and Community Partnerships
October 2023
Location: Minnesota History Center
Organizers: Elizabeth McKenna, Anoka-Hennepin Schools Indian Education Program, Burnsville–Eagan–Savage School District Indian Education, Inver Grove Heights Schools, Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program, Mounds View Public Schools American Indian Education Program, St. Paul Public Schools Indian Education Program
