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A community 130 years in the making.
From our alumni to our campus to the people who keep it running — get to know who we are.
130+
Years educating Native youth
40+
Tribal nations represented
60+
Faculty & staff on campus
1893
Founded in Flandreau, SD
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Our story
"FIS is where I learned who I am — and who my people are."
Since 1893, the Flandreau Indian School has served Native students from across the country. Today, that mission continues — grounded in culture, family, and the belief that every student deserves a future built on their own heritage.
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