Red Lake Nation College is a

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on the

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. It is fully accredited by the

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and enrolls about 150 students. The college is supported by elders and community members who speak the

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and who understand the history of the Red Lake Nation. The college opened a downtown

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site in 2024 to reach students who may live off the reservation.

Partnerships

RLNC is a member of the

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(AIHEC), which is a community of tribally and federally chartered institutions working to strengthen tribal nations and make a lasting difference in the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives. RLNC was created in response to the higher education needs of American Indians. RLNC generally serves geographically isolated populations that have no other means accessing education beyond the high school level.American Indian Higher Education Consortium

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* Two-year colleges in the United States Universities and colleges established in 1987 Education in Beltrami County, Minnesota American Indian Higher Education Consortium Community colleges in Minnesota 1987 establishments in Minnesota Native American history of Minnesota {{Minnesota-university-stub