American Indian/Alaska Native Education Program (Title VI)

Indian means an individual who is--

1. A member of an Indian tribe or band, as membership is defined by the Indian tribe or band, including any tribe or band terminated since 1940, and any tribe or band recognized by the State in which the tribe or band resides;
2. A descendant of a parent or grandparent who meets the requirements described in paragraph
   1. of this definition;
3. Considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for any purpose;
4. An Eskimo, Aleut, or other Alaska Native; or
5. A member of an organized Indian group that received a grant under the Indian Education Act of 1988 as it was in effect on October 19, 1994.

https://www2.ed.gov/programs/indianformula/eligibility.html

Beaverton School District's Title VI American Indian/ Alaska Native program provides the following services for AI/AN students from federally recognized tribes:

• In class presentation
• Tutoring
• College and scholarship information
• Culture nights
• Campus tours
• Student advocacy
• NAPAC meetings
• A culturally based academic summer program.

BSD Title VI AI/AN hosts four seasonal culture nights open to students, family, and community. Culturally relevant instruction and activities are provided. 

Dates: October 13th 

Times: 5pm-7:30pm

Location: Terra Nova School of Science and Sustainability 

10351 NW Thompson Rd,

Portland, OR 97229

(503) 356-3766

Students who are enrolled in BSD's Title VI AI/AN (506 form on file and approved) are eligible for the Native Lifeways Summer Camp at no charge. Breakfast, Lunch and transportation provided.

A completed summer school registration form is required.

The Native American Parent Advisory Committee is responsible for providing guidance to program facilitator regarding how to spend program funds, curriculum concerns, and ideas for future activities.

Upcoming 2021-22 Meetings

• October 6th, 5pm-6:30pm
• TBD

All meetings are located at the Multilingual Department, Suite B, 10740 NE Walker Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97006

Title VI AI/AN Facilitator: Gary Westley 

Tribal Affiliations: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde & Assiniboine Sioux Tribe Fort Belknap

Phone: 503-356-3766 

Office Address: Capital Center, 10740 NE Walker Rd, Suite B, Hillsboro, OR 97006