Bdote Learning Center

Bdote Learning Center Bdote Learning Center is a year-round K-8th grade Ojibwe and Dakota immersion public charter school. Key Features:

-Total Immersion in Dakota or Ojibwe.

Curriculum will be adapted, written, and taught in Dakota and Ojibwe licensed teachers with guidance from our Elders. English is introduced as a language art in third grade.

-Extended day (after-school program will be established during first year of operation) , year round program. With after school programming being offered by community agencies such as MIGIZI Communications, Division of Indian

Work and other community based agencies. ... The school calendar will follow a 45 days on, 15 days off calendar year round. Family and community events will take place in the evenings and weekends. We are also working to partner with a tribal college in order to develop our future teachers and administrators. The school will be a center for lifelong learning.

-Learning will be place-based, experiential, and academically rigorous. Students will be immersed in rigorous, active, interdisciplinary learning projects, often involving learning outside of school walls. Curriculum content is tied to the geographical surroundings of the school, the local history, landscape, ecology, and Native languages and cultures. The curriculum and program will align with MN State standards. Students will graduate fluent in Dakota or Ojibwe and will be academically prepared for post-secondary education.

-Enrollment will start with 100 students in grades k-3. The classes will be combined k/1 and 2/3 in Dakota and Ojibwe. A grade will be added every year until the school serves k-12 and will include preschool- see below.

-Preschool will not be provide this 2014-15 school year, but will be an on-going work in process in developing partnerships with other community organizations, Wicoie Nandagikendan and Cherish the Children will provide preschool programming, ultimately on site if space allows.

-Parent/Family Involvement is crucial. The Bdote Board of Trustees and staff will be looking for parents and family members to help with this amazing journey.

No School on Monday! ❄️
03/15/2026

No School on Monday! ❄️

💥📢 ‼️🙏🏽Bdote Learning Center is facing an uncertain future. We have until March 11 to appeal our nonrenewal from our aut...
03/06/2026

💥📢 ‼️🙏🏽

Bdote Learning Center is facing an uncertain future. We have until March 11 to appeal our nonrenewal from our authorizor. As one of the few immersion schools and the only elementary serving age in the Twin Cities, this would be a huge loss for our community. We will fight and find alternatives.

We are asking for assistance for legal service to fight this battle, testimonies from families and friends, letters of support, and monitary support to pay for legal as well the upcoming financial struggles due to policy change in compensatory funds.

Please call (612) 729-9266 if you want to provide support.

Mi’iw,

Dear friends and community, My name is Kashina Danielson, also known by my Anishin… Kashina Danielson needs your support for Support Bdote Learning Center

Support Indigenous Language Revitalization here by donating for our Teachers to get supplies for classroom projects, env...
02/26/2026

Support Indigenous Language Revitalization here by donating for our Teachers to get supplies for classroom projects, environment, and further the mission of creating language speakers.

Equip a classroom with essential school supplies. Donate through AdoptAClassroom.org today.

No school today!
01/30/2026

No school today!

No school Friday, January 23rd.
01/23/2026

No school Friday, January 23rd.

Every other Friday we take time to celebrate being Native American, student growth, and being in community, but today we...
01/17/2026

Every other Friday we take time to celebrate being Native American, student growth, and being in community, but today we intentionally focused on love, joy and caring for each other. Everyday we teach Dakota and Ojibwe language and culture is an act of healing, resilience, and intrepidity. We do this for the next generation. 🫶🏽

01/14/2026

Attention Tribal Members Residing in the Minneapolis Area

**** UPDATED Flyer attached to specify counties and no fees for ID cards.

Lac Courte Oreilles staff will be available at the Minneapolis American Indian Center Rotunda:

Location:
1530 East Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Dates & Times:
Thursday & Friday, January 15–16, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Our Enrollment Department has printed ID cards for enrolled members who have a Minneapolis (Hennepin & Ramsey counties) address and a photo on file. This initial outreach is part of our effort to test and improve the process for supporting members who are unable to travel home.

Fees are waived for Tribal ID cards through May 31, 2026.

Please note:

We are not able to print ID cards on site.
If you do not have a photo on file, we can assist you with completing the necessary paperwork and taking your photo. Your ID card will then be processed by the Enrollment Department and mailed to your address.

This is our first step in finding better ways to serve our members living away from home.

01/14/2026
01/11/2026

Tribal ID Cards: Leech Lake Twin Cities Office

The Leech Lake Enrollment Department will be processing Tribal Identification Cards for enrolled band members ages 5 and up.

✅ NO COST to enrolled band members

🗓 Dates
• Tuesday, January 13, 2026
• Wednesday, January 14, 2026

⏰ Time
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

📍 Location
Leech Lake Twin Cities Office
2438 27th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406

📄 Required Documentation
• Youth applicants: birth certificate OR Social Security card

📄 Descendancy Documentation
• Birth certificates proving descendancy to the enrolled band member
• Forms will be generated once documentation is verified

☎️ Questions? Leech Lake Enrollment Department: (218) 335-3601

Miigwech!

So grateful to Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network to be a Wiidanokiinding Recipient! All support helps us continue to ...
10/13/2025

So grateful to Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network to be a Wiidanokiinding Recipient! All support helps us continue to revitalize Ojibwe and Dakota language! 🙏🏽

Address

3216 E 29th Street
Minneapolis, MN
55406

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16127299266

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