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Education Services Department

Ti?i kirikir?i:s (This is the Wichita) Education Services Department!

E:si:rasi:c?i (How are You?)

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Our Vision:

To support the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes in their continuous efforts to defend and protect our tribal sovereignty; and to enhance the quality of life for the Wichita tribal people and the surrounding community by investing in education and cultural opportunities.

Our Mission:

To assist Wichita tribal members in obtaining self-sufficiency and enhance their quality of life by providing educational, cultural and financial support through one-on-one counseling, outreach, and collaborative partnerships.

Click on names for more information about education programs and services.

Pre-K through 12th grade student programs: PK-12 Education

Graduating High School seniors and Adults will find programs and resources for college and career readiness under: Higher Education

EDUCATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT STAFF

Amber Silverhorn-Wolfe
Education Services Administrator
amber.silverhorn-wolfe@wichitatribe.com

(405) 247-2425 x171

HIGHER EDUCATION

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Yolanda Walker
Higher Education Director
yolanda.walker@wichitatribe.com

(405) 247-2425 x106

PK-12 EDUCATION

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Alayna Jackson
Secretary/JOM Tutor
alayna.jackson@wichitatribe.com

(405) 247-2425 x112

VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

Adrian Smith

VR Director

adrian.smith@wichitatribe.com

vocrehab@wichitatribe.com

(405) 247-2425 x148

Aliciia Delaware

Administrative Assistance

alicia.delaware@wichitatribe.com

vocrehab@wichitatribe.com

(405) 247-2425 x182

FAX: 405-247-2429

VR Counselor- VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

VR Transition Counselor- VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

HIGHLIGHTS IN EDUCATION

Click HERE to view the Education Services Department Resource Guide

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APPLY HERE

FREE Vocational Trainings open to Community Members!

Presented by the Caddo Kiowa Technology Center!

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2023 YES Oklahoma Summer Program

Submit your interest form today!

Feel free to reach out to Amy Ketchum with any questions by email or phone at:

aketchum@ou.edu/405-325-7381

2023 YES OK_Summer Program Flyer

YES Oklahoma AIMs

Aim 1 - YES Oklahoma is a NIH funded program (in partnership with the Health Sciences Center and OSU) designed to recruit Native American students into healthcare and STEM careers. Every summer we will host a cohort of up to 12 scholars who will participate in an 8-week STEM experience on OU's Norman and HSC campuses. Scholars will earn concurrent enrollment credit, participate in professional development activities, work with mentors in state-of-the-art laboratories, and have hands-on lab experiences in a variety of settings. We will be able to provide our scholars: a stipend, free tuition and fees, free room and board while on campus, and transportation to lab sites. We also have fun trips and activities planned for the scholars throughout the summer.

Aim 2 - YES Oklahoma Instructors: a cohort of high school teachers from partner schools will participate in an 8-week summer training program that will include research and place-based/ culturally relevant curriculum development. Teachers will be provided a monthly stipend and transportation costs.

Aim 3 - YES Oklahoma Outreach Team: composed of YES Oklahoma Scholars, Instructors, Trainees, and PIs. The Outreach Team will host events with families, communities, and high schools, and participate in statewide events promoting STEM and cancer prevention and screening. We are interested in expanding this plan, to include language revitalization efforts in the form of public health announcements.

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OSU-IHS Summer 2023 Intern.-Pic

OSU Center for Health Sciences

Southwest Oklahoma Tribal Health Internship-SUMMER 2023

APPLY HERE!

OSU-STEMM Summer 2023 Intern.-Pic

OSU Center for Health Sciences

Native Explorers STEMM Summer Internship

APPLY HERE!

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2023 NAFOA Leadership Summit

Applications Due February 4, 2023

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Launched in 2017, the NAFOA Leadership Summit has provided Native American youth and young professionals the opportunity to learn about the current issues and policies impacting tribal economic development.

Summit attendees learn directly from tribal leaders and business professionals during a full day of programming that provides panel discussions regarding graduate school, career advancement, along with business and tribal economic development topics.

Following the Summit, participants attend the NAFOA Annual Conference. The two-day conference provides networking opportunities and facilitates important dialogues about tribal finance and economic issues impacting tribal economies.

Young professionals ages 21-27 years old participating in Career Basics are invited to apply for the NAFOA Leadership Summit.

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2023 University of Kansas Native Storytelling Workshop

June 11th - June 15th

Indigenous high school students are invited to spend a week learning multimedia/broadcast journalism, podcasting, and digital/online journalism and photography from KU Faculty and journalists affiliated with national Native media outlets such as Native News Online.

Workshop is FREE! Housing and meals will also be provided.

For more information contact: melissagreene-blye@ku.edu or rschlichting@ku.edu

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$20,000 in available scholarships for Wichita students!

Click HERE to apply now!

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KITKITI'SH SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS: Follow link to view current and past scholarship winners!

LUNCH BREAK: Discussions with the Education Services Department and honored guests on various education/career topics! Click HERE to listen in on the Fall 2020 semester's conversations!

STUDENT OF THE MONTH: Follow link to view current and past student of the month winners!

GRADUATION BANQUET: Follow link to learn about this year's Education Banquet and to view previous graduate pictures and slideshows!

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED NOW!!

Do you have a K-12, college or adult student who you would like to recognize for their hard work and commitment to thier education?! Consider nominating them for the Wichita Tribe Education Services Department Student of the Month by clicking on the form below:

SOM Nomination Form

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