Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Oversight Hearing entitled “Native American Education – Examining Federal Programs at the U.S. Department of Education”
Date: April 2, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Dirksen
Room: 628

Opening Statements
Witnesses

Mr. Jason Dropik [PDF: Testimony]
Executive Director
National Indian Education Association
Washington, DC

Ms. Sydna Yellowfish [PDF: Testimony]
Director of Indian Education
Edmond Public Schools
Edmond, Oklahoma

Dr. Rosita Worl [PDF: Testimony]
President
Sealaska Heritage Institute
Juneau, Alaska

Ms. Nicole Russell [PDF: Testimony]
Executive Director
National Association of Federally Impacted Schools
Washington, DC

Ms. Ahniwake Rose [PDF: Testimony]
President and CEO
American Indian Higher Education Consortium
Alexandria, Virginia

Questions and Answers
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Notice

Oversight Hearing entitled “Native American Education – Examining Federal Programs at the U.S. Department of Education” (April 2, 2025)