American Indian students are encouraged toward academic success and college graduation with culturally sensitive staff and supportive structures

Our Programs

MEDICINE SHIELD INDIAN SCHOOL AND COLLEGE PROGRAM

  • To inspire American Indian students and families to prepare for college

Eastern Illinois University partners with AIAI to offer a fully accredited BA degree Program

The Medicine Shield College Program is offered through the American Indian Association of Illinois. It is the only upward bound type student and family support program not housed in a university but in a Chicago non-profit organization in the state. Through unique partnerships, Medicine Shield offers advising, financial aid assistance, college planning, tutoring and many other services for students and families to succeed in college. This innovative program is offered in collaboration with colleges and universities. Financial aid is available for those eligible. Medicine Shield helped graduate over 40 BA degree earning students in the past six years. Classes are held monthly and on an individual basis throughout the state. Register early to get full financial aid. For more information, contact Dr. Dorene Wiese at 773.338.8320.

School Location & Student Services

Tutoring, the Internet, copying services, computers and printers are available for students Financial Aid and scholarship application support and academic advising assistance are offered to students

Medicine Shield School Location

Medicine Shield Indian School is located at AIAI, 6554 N. Rockwell, Chicago, IL, 60659. Free street parking is available and CTA bus routes are also nearby.

Student Services

All student services are available Monday through Saturday. Tutoring, internet access, copying services, computers and printers are available for families and students. Financial aid and scholarship application and academic advising assistance are also available. Assistance with emergency funds may be available on a limited basis.

Recent Events

  • 2016 Medicine Shield Graduate Melanie Cloud and Native Scholars Volunteer Kelly Summers Win Illinois Master -Apprentice Artist Award>
  • Medicine Shield Academic Achievement Awards 2016
  • 2015 Native Scholar Volunteer and North Park Faculty member, Dr. John J. Laukaitis, Publishes Major Historic Work-Community Self-Determination-American Indian Education in Chicago 1952-2006
  • 2016 Native Scholars For Success Awards
  • 2015 Native Scholar Volunteer and North Park Faculty member, Dr. John J. Laukaitis, Publishes Major Historic Work-Community Self-Determination-American Indian Education in Chicago 1952-2006
  • 2015 Medicine Shield Graduation Ceremony
  • EIU-Medicine Shield Scholarship Winners Announced