Find information on Wisconsin Act 31 and links to Wisconsin’s American Indian nations websites. The information below also includes links to local, regional, state and national organizations that provide education and support to the students, families, and communities. Information on tribal head start programs, school, colleges and universities, and American Indian Studies departments, programs, and services in Wisconsin is also included.
American Indian Studies & Wisconsin Act 31
This PowerPoint provides a historical background and overview of the state statutory requirements for Wisconsin Act 31 in public school districts. This state statute requires public school districts to provide instruction in the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the eleven federally-recognized Wisconsin American Indian nations and tribal communities. In addition, the activities and services provided by the DPI American Indian Studies Program are described along with information on available publications. Here is the link to the American Indian Studies & Wisconsin Act 31 PowerPoint.
American Indian Education in Wisconsin
Starting with a historical overview, the brief gives the reader information about Wisconsin's American Indian nations and tribal communities, resulting in context within which to understand the educational status and achievement of Wisconsin's American Indian students. It concludes with descriptions of education initiatives and supports aimed at increasing student achievement by these Wisconsin students. Here is the link to the American Indian Education in Wisconsin brief completed in June 2015.
Wisconsin Act 31 2014 Survey Report
Wisconsin Act 31 refers to the statutory requirement that all public school districts provide instruction in the history, culture, and tribal sovereignty of the eleven federally-recognized Wisconsin American Indian nations and tribal communities. The goals of the Wisconsin Administrator and Teacher surveys were to find information that would be used to determine how state and tribal agencies can provide information, training, and technical assistance to school districts in teaching and learning about each of the Wisconsin American Indian nations and tribal communities. Here is the link to the Wisconsin Act 31 2014 Survey Report completed in June 2014.
Wisconsin American Indian Nations and Tribal Communities
The following links are to the official websites for each of Wisconsin's eleven federally recognized American Indian nations and tribal communities. These websites provide information about each nation or community, including news, resources, and contacts. *Note, the Brothertown Indian Nation is also included, but is not a federal or state recognized American Indian nation.
