Natives win public service to higher urban offices
Lucie Skjefte is an Anishinaabeg woman who was elected to the Minneapolis School Board. She has a strong background in serving the Native American community and the diverse general public of the Twin Cities. Her election strengthens Native voices in governance and policymaking in Minneapolis. By catwhipple
‘It’s a beautiful way to maintain our identity.’ New MPS Board member hopes to expand language immersion for Indigenous students
Lucie Skjefte, a Red Lake Nation citizen and Minneapolis School Board Director, advocates for language immersion to preserve culture and empower students. She envisions it as a means to foster identity and connection for future generations.
New Minneapolis school board member Lucie Skjefte is a longtime advocate for Native students
Skjefte was appointed to fill the south Minneapolis seat left vacant when Faheema Feerayarre resigned. She’s one of two new members joining the board. by Becky Z. Dernbach Sahan Journal
Minneapolis school board turns to coin flip to fill vacant District 3 seat
Lucie Skjefte prevailed over Fatimah Hussein after the two tied in ranked-choice voting and then in a live vote in the bid to fill the seat vacated by Faheema Feerayarre. By Anthony Lonetree The Minnesota Star Tribune
Minneapolis School Board starts the process for finding a building for Anishinabe Academy.
A Minneapolis Public School focused on Native American language and culture took the first step towards moving to its own building on Tuesday night. “For our children to have a space where they can thrive and grow – to me that’s the most important,” she said. “I hope there’s intention and purpose that goes into this and it’s thoughtful and thinking generations ahead. - Lucie Skjefte