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Brook LaFloe

Brook LaFloe, from the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, is an educator, entrepreneur, and cultural leader raised in the Twin Cities. She is the co-founder of Niniijaanis One of Ones, a social enterprise dedicated to uplifting Indigenous children through culturally rooted education and creative expression. With nearly a decade of experience developing culturally relevant curriculum, Brook combines her academic background in neuroscience, anthropology, and Montessori education with a passion for revitalizing Indigenous culture and supporting local artists and economies. Beyond the classroom, she is a dedicated basketball coach and mentor, recently recognized as the 2025 Minnesota Class AAA Section 3 Assistant Coach of the Year.