The Indigenous Parent Leadership Initiative is a journey of healing and transformation. It is as much about healing the past as it is about building the future.

Through the Community Solutions Preschool Development Grant and the MN Department of Health, Indigenous Visioning, LLC has partnered with the National Parent Leadership Institute (NPLI), White Earth Nation (WEN), Dr. Anton Treuer and the Northwest Minnesota Foundation to bring the Indigenous Parent Leadership Initiative (IPLI) to Indian Country.

The Mission of the Indigenous Parent Leadership Initiative (IPLI) is to guide parents in becoming leading advocates for children using a cultural lens.

PARENT VOICE IS IMPORTANT!  
This initiative will inspire parents to be empowered to use their voice as a change agent, be a role model for their children and bring about positive change within their lives, their children’s lives and the health of their tribal communities. 

The Indigenous Parent Leadership Initiative will support parents, grandparents, foster parents and other community members to build on their leadership skills they already have and help instill a confidence in using their parent voice.   

The IPLI will consist of:

1.  A kick-off Retreat to develop the group & define the mission 

2. 20 weekly leadership & cultural foundation sessions

3. A graduation ceremony

4. Community Project

5. Alumni Program

This FREE program provides meals, child care and a weekly stipend to participants who attend all levels of the initiative.

The Indigenous Parent Leadership Initiative is accepting participant and Civic Design Team applications in the White Earth tribal community for our fall 2022 cohort. Click the LEARN MORE to apply!