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Mission To provide excellent higher education that is grounded in the Ojibwe language and culture of the Red Lake Nation. Apply Request Info DONATE In the News Red Lake Nation College Awarded $1.9 Million for Expanded Internet Access Red Lake Nation College opens in Minneapolis, offering higher education and cultural connection Red Lake Nation College granted accreditation Migizi Times Newsletter - August 2024 RED LAKE NATION COLLEGE IS NOW ACCREDITED! Values At the RLNC, we use, follow, encourage, and support the 7 Ojibwe Values of: Dabasendizowin (Humility) ● Debwewin (Truth) ● Zoongide’iwin (Courage) Gwayakwaadiziwin (Honesty) ● Manaaji’idiwin (Respect) ● Zaagi’idiwin (Love) ● Nibwaakaawin (Wisdom) Red Lake Nation College (RLNC) -- A Great Place to Start! RLNC is a two-year tribal college located on the beautiful shores of Red Lake in Northern Minnesota. Its state-of-the-art facilities, combined with Ojibwe language and culture, and globally-relevant courses, offer a unique combination of Native innovation and tradition that prepares students of all backgrounds for the twenty-first century job market. RLNC is accredited with the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Red Lake Nation College Red Lake Campus 15480 Migizi Drive Red Lake, MN 56671 218-380-7100 Minneapolis Site 900 S 3rd St Minneapolis MN, 55415 612-470-1588 Accreditation Accessibility Campus Safety Campus Map Consumer Info Counseling Directory Diversity Employment Financial Aid Forms Library Student Success Report an Incident Title IX Policies Student Complaint Technology Apply Contact Us DONATE

Directory of Staff, Faculty, and Administration DEPARTMENT EMAILS Administration info@rlnc.edu Admissions admissions@rlnc.edu Bookstore migizi.bookstore@rlnc.edu Counseling counseling@rlnc.edu Enrollment & Outreach recruitment@rlnc.edu Extension & Community Ed extension@rlnc.edu Financial Aid financial.aid@rlnc.edu Human Resources hr@rlnc.edu Information Technology IT@rlnc.edu Library library@rlnc.edu Registrar registrar@rlnc.edu Website website@rlnc.edu Dr. Jim Abbott Adjunct Faculty jim.abbott@rlnc.edu (701) 740-5967 Antonio Alvarez Maintenance - Minneapolis antonio.alvarez@rlnc.edu (763) 645-0612 Henry Baang Adjunct Faculty henry.baang@rlnc.edu (612) 293-5757 Sarah Barott Faculty - English sarah.barott@rlnc.edu (612) 587-2906 Linda Bedeau Director of Operations | Faculty linda.bedeau@rlnc.edu (218) 503-9808 Winona Boado Adjunct Faculty winona.boado@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2646 Lucy Bowman Graphic Designer - Minneapolis Site lucy.bowman@rlnc.edu (612) 293-7586 Lucas Bratvold Faculty - Anishinaabe Language & Culture lucas.bratvold@rlnc.edu (218) 380-7077 Sarah Butler Adjunct Faculty sarah.butcher@rlnc.edu (612) 208-7654 Barry Cloud Maintenance barry.cloud@rlnc.edu (218) 503-9805 Ronald Cloud Security - Minneapolis ronald.cloud@rlnc.edu (612) 238-1798 Devin Crowe Innovation & Student Success Coordinator - Minneapolis devin.crowe@rlnc.edu (612) 517-3524 John Daniel Adjunct Faculty john.daniel@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2163 Spencer DeMars Faculty - Science and Environmental Studies spencer.demars@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2068 Janna Desjarlait Accounts Payable janna.desjarlait@rlnc.edu (218) 380-9043 Alison Driscoll Adjunct Faculty alison.driscoll@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2221 Joelle Drouillard Teaching Facilitator - Minneapolis joelle.drouillard@rlnc.edu (612) 263-6444 Kayla Duane Communications Director - Minneapolis kayla.duane@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1375 Dr. Bonnie Ekstrom Director of Social and Behavioral Sciences Program | Faculty bonnie.ekstrom@rlnc.edu (218) 380-9754 Devery Fairbanks Faculty devery.fairbanks@rlnc.edu (218) 380-9814 Ronda Gilge Business Office Specialist ronda.gilge@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2149 Jasmine Gonzalez Assistant Grant Writer jasmine.gonzalez@rlnc.edu (218) 380-9886 Cheryl Goodman Life Vision Coach - Minneapolis cheryl.goodman@rlnc.edu (612) 488-3637 Michelle Graves Adjunct Faculty michelle.graves@rlnc.edu (218) 203-5905 Bimwewe Graves-Daniel Faculty - Anishinaabe Language and Culture bimwewe.graves-daniel@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2218 Dr. Wendy Greenberg Director of Sponsored Programs and Research | Faculty wendy.greenberg@rlnc.edu (218) 380-9962 Krystal Harris Financial Aid Coordinator krystal.harrris@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1492 Dustin Harris Men's Basketball Coach dustin.harris@rlnc.edu (218) 203-8051 Justin Heminger Admissions/Financial Aid Coordinator - Minneapolis justin.heminger@rlnc.edu (612) 517-1972 Dr. Thomas Hokanson Faculty - Social & Behavioral Sciences thomas.hokanson@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1162 Pamela Johns Adjunct Faculty pamela.johns@rlnc.edu (612) 208-8168 Eli Johnson Adjunct Faculty eli.johnson@rlnc.edu (612) 293-5199 Mitchell Johnson Faculty - Anishinaabe Language and Culture mitchell.johnson@rlnc.edu (218) 382-2542 Jeffrey Jones Faculty - Mathematics & Technology jeffrey.jones@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1489 Racheal Jorgenson IT Technician racheal.jorgenson@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2033 Floyd Jourdain Director of HR, Cultural Education, and Archives | Faculty floyd.jourdain@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1491 Karen Joy (DeJesus) Office Specialist - Minneapolis karen.joy@rlnc.edu (612) 488-5763 Alexander King Registrar alexander.king@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1495 Chief Dan King President dan.king@rlnc.edu (218) 209-0178 Nadine King Executive Director of Minneapolis Site nadine.bill@rlnc.edu (218) 382-2528 Nakeema King Student Engagement Coordinator & Director of Dance - Minneapolis nakeema.king@rlnc.edu (612) 208-9683 Ryan King Facilities - Minneapolis ryan.king@rlnc.edu (612) 208-8780 Roxanne Lajeunesse Student Success Recruiter roxanne.lajeunesse@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2366 Charity Lartius Director of Finance charity.lartius@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2209 Jedidiah Lyons Maintenance - Minneapolis jedidiah.lyons@rlnc.edu (612) 208-8251 Stephanie Martin Faculty - English stephanie.martin@rlnc.edu (218) 382-2514 Amy Marty Adjunct Faculty amy.marty@rlnc.edu (612) 293-7183 Mark Maule Adjunct Faculty mark.maule@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2091 Rhonda Maxwell Executive Assistant to the President and HR Spec. rhonda.maxwell@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1354 David May Academic IT Support Technician david.may@rlnc.edu (218) 203-0874 Summer May Teaching Facilitator - Minneapolis summer.may@rlnc.edu (612) 238-1803 Yuan Miao Grant Accountant | Payroll yuan.miao@rlnc.edu (218) 382-1176 Jesse Miller Maintenance jesse.miller@rlnc.edu (218) 209-2232 Dr. Shahram Missaghi Adjunct Faculty shahram.missaghi@rlnc.edu (612) 587-2828 Show More

Sponsored Programs - Student Success Oshki Manidoo Emergency Aid Program and Student Pantry Ascendium Project Success (through Achieving the Dream) 2017-19, 2020-22, 2023-25 Emergency Aid for Postsecondary Students (EAPS) (MN OHE) 2018-19, 2019-21, 2021-23, 2023-25 Emergency Aid Student Pantry Back to Sponsored Programs Land-Grant Programs Learn More > STEM Programs Learn More > Arts & Traditional Practices Programs Learn More > Technology Support Programs Learn More > Library & Tribal Archives Programs Learn More >

CARES Act Federal Reporting Notice 1. An acknowledgement that the institution signed and returned to the Department the Certification and Agreement and the assurance that the institution has used, or intends to use, the applicable amount of funds designated under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) (a)(1) programs to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students. The Red Lake Nation College (RLNC) acknowledged receipt of supplemental funding under CRRSAA. Furthermore, RLNC intends to disburse to students the same amount in emergency financial aid grants as was required under its original Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Student Aid Portion award. 2. The total amount of funds that the institution will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution's Certification and Agreement for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) programs. RLNC has received a total of $5,307,609.00 of HEERF of which $398,936.00 will be issued directly to students for Emergency Financial Aid Grants. 3. The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) programs as of the date of submission (i.e., as of the initial report and every calendar quarter thereafter). As of September 31, 2022, the total amount of Emergency Financial Aid Grants distributed to students is $337,786.20. 4. The estimated total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) programs. RLNC has 91 students that are eligible to receive funds under guidance provided by the Department of Education. 5. The total number of students who have received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to students under the CRRSAA (a)(1) programs. As of September 31, 2022, a total of 164 students have received funds under this award. 6. The method(s) used by the institution to determine which students receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants and how much they would receive under the CRRSAA (a)(1) programs. Consistent with Department of Education guidelines, all active degree-seeking students enrolled at least half time were eligible to apply for HEERF funds, with the exception of nonresident aliens. HEERF disbursement amounts ranged from $500 -$1,500. 7. Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants. The Red Lake Nation college notified all students through Canvas learning Management System to inform students of HEERF Funds included in CRRSAA. CARES ACT SECTION 18004(A)(1) INSTITUTIONAL PORTION Quarter Report (PDF) – 09/30/2020 Quarter Report (PDF) – 12/31/2020 Quarter Report (PDF) – 03/31/2021 Quarter Report (PDF) – 06/30/2021 Quarter Report (PDF) – 09/30/2021 Quarter Report (PDF) – 12/31/2021 Quarter Report (PDF) – 03/31/2022 Quarter Report (PDF) – 06/30/2022 Quarter Report (PDF) – 09/30/2022 Quarter Report (PDF) – 12/31/2022

Tuition & Costs Cost should never be a barrier to attending Red Lake Nation College. Between grants, scholarships, and federal aid, the cost to attend should not be something that stops you from soaring with the eagles at RLNC. Our staff is here to help you through the process, every single step of the way. Price of Attendance by Program AA. Liberal Education (62 Credits) A.A.S. Social & Behavior Science (66 Credits) Paying for College Home Apply for Financial Aid Refund Policy FAFSA Website

Gikendaasowin Podcasts Gikendaasowin Podcast Series New Podcast Uploaded Weekly Gikendaasowin means "knowledge." The Gikendaasowin Podcast Series captures knowledge in the form of oral histories, lectures, and discussions about Red Lake Nation's language, culture, and history. This project was made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities. NEW Episode 28: Black History Month Books NEW Episode 1: Chief Dan King Interview Episode 4: GEOG 2100 Student Podcasts Part 1 Episode 7: Growing Up in Red Lake William May Interview Pt 2 Episode 10: Kevin Spears Interview Episode 13: Mitchell Johnson Interview Episode 16: Food Sovereignty with Awanookwe Episode 19: Halloween Edition 2022 Episode 22: Bison Ranch Interview Episode 25: Instructors Discuss Plagiarism Episode 2: Devery Fairbanks Interview Episode 5: GEOG 2100 Student Podcasts Part 2 Episode 8: RLNC Ojibwemowin Students Episode 11: Taija Noel Interview Episode 14: Spring-2022 GEOG 2100 Student Podcasts Episode 17: Food Sovereignty with Dr. Dan Ninham Episode 20: Community Connections with Tallie Large Episode 23: Traditional Elder Ron Kingbird Interview Episode 26: Nataya Neadeau Interview Episode 3: Ignacio Mendez Interview Growing Up in Red Lake William May Interview Pt 1 Episode 6: Episode 9: Amos Weis Interview Episode 12: Dr. Bonnie Ekstrom Interview Episode 15: Food Sovereignty with Susan Ninham Episode 18: RLNC Dance Camp 2022 With Mikah Whitecloud Episode 21: Equay Wigamig Interview Episode 24: Devery Fairbanks Interview Episode 27: Tech Tips to Impress your Professor

Events Keep current with the many events happening at RLNC by consulting the Master Calendar here, reading the Migizi News (published bi-weekly when classes are in session) and by following us on social media. RLNC Master Calendar Newsletter 1 2 3 1 1/4

Emergency Aid Through the Great Lakes Emergency Grant Fund, Red Lake Nation College distributes funds to students who may be in danger of dropping out due to unforeseen financial emergencies. These emergency grants have helped to assist our students overcome otherwise insurmountable obstacles to their academic success. Apply for Emergency Aid Contact Shieleen at shieleen.omen@rlnc.edu or call (218) 382-1357 or the main line at (218) 380-7100, if you have any questions. Counseling Services Learn More > Disability Services Learn More > Student Pantry Learn More > Student Success Services Learn More > Student Testimonials

RLNC Innovation Center Contact: ic@rlnc.edu IT Support Podcasts The Red Lake Nation College Innovation Center, located on the ground floor of the Red Lake Campus, opened in 2022. It is a place where students, faculty, and staff can get help and hands-on experience with the latest technologies with the goal of creatively using technology to create online media content for assignments and classroom use. The Innovation Center is staffed with a full-time Innovation Center Coordinator who maintains the institution’s educational equipment, hardware, educational technology platform, integrated external applications, and is available to train and support RLNC students, faculty, and staff. Recording Studios The Innovation Center houses an audio recording studio, suitable for recording, editing, and producing podcasts, such as RLNC's Gikendaasowin Podcasts. It also has space and equipment for video production.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity The Red Lake Ojibwe follow the greater Anishinaabe philosophy of life and living. According to this philosophy and view of the world, humans did not create or weave the web of life, we are merely a strand in it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. Kinship among all of creation, not the mastery of our relatives (other humans, animals, plants, etc.), is vital to harmonious living. RLNC supports our Ojibwe values: RESPECT, LOVE & COMPASSION for ALL: ALL Races & Ethnicities ALL Countries of Origin ALL Languages ALL Gender Identities ALL Sexual Orientations ALL Abilities ALL Religions ALL Ages ALL are welcome and ALL are safe here! The Seven Grandfather Teachings hold the values from this philosophy: humility, respect, love, wisdom, honesty, truth and courage. Each of these give us specific principles to live by. Our Anishinaabe values and principles for living our lives are timeless and have been the foundation of our resilience through intense challenges in our tribal history. They were handed down through generations and represent a continuation of our history and way of life. At Red Lake Nation College, we use, follow, encourage and support these Ojibwe culture principles and values. RLNC promotes and expects respectful and inclusive behavior that does not endanger, threaten, or infringe on the rights of others. In doing so, RLNC embraces the diversity of all there is. RLNC honors our commitment to diversity, by fostering an inclusive environment where every student has the same opportunity to access and be successful in their education. We offer an array of resources such as financial and student support programs, academic assistance, high quality academic content and equitable academic standards.

RLNC Students RLNC Students, Here are some links to some resources that you will find useful during your educational journey at Red Lake Nation College. Student Services Career & Transfer Services Counseling Disability Services Emergency Aid Financial Aid Student Pantry Student Success Tutoring Student Life Zero Tolerance Policy Academic Calendar Academic Records Bookstore Course Schedule Esports Graduation Innovation Center Migizi Basketball Migizi Newsletter Student Government Student Handbook Student Internships New Single Sign On (SSO) Portal RLNC Gmail Canvas Learning Management System Populi College Management System Campus Events Medweganoonind Library