Education Services Department
Ti?i kirikir?i:s (This is the Wichita) Education Services Department!
E:si:rasi:c?i (How are You?)
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
Yolanda
Walker
Higher Education Director
yolanda.walker@wichitatribe.com
(405) 247-2425 x106
PK-12 EDUCATION
Alayna
Jackson
Secretary/JOM Tutor
alayna.jackson@wichitatribe.com
(405) 247-2425 x112
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Adrian Smith
VR Director
(405) 247-2425 x148
Aliciia Delaware
Administrative Assistance
alicia.delaware@wichitatribe.com
(405) 247-2425 x182
FAX: 405-247-2429
VR Counselor- VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
VR Transition Counselor- VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
HIGHLIGHTS IN EDUCATION
HIGHLIGHTS IN EDUCATION
Click HERE to view the Education Services Department Resource Guide
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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:
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 Center for Health Sciences
Southwest Oklahoma Tribal Health Internship-SUMMER 2023
OSU Center for Health Sciences
Native Explorers STEMM Summer Internship
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2023 NAFOA Leadership Summit
Applications Due February 4, 2023
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:
CAREER/JOB RESOURCES:
Job Openings
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
Anadarko Industries (WTIDC Company)
City of Anadarko Job openings\
Comanch Nation Academy (Immersion School)
National Indian Education Association (NIEA)
University of Oklahoma (external job positions)
University of Oklahoma (student jobs)
Wichita Tribal Enterprises (WTIDC Company)
Career Related Resources
Copy of Birth Certificate (for Oklahoma residents)
Curriculum Vitae (CV) Writing Tips
High School Student Resume Tips
Technology Centers in Oklahoma
What are the most important items to include on resume?
Working Professional Resume Tips
HIGHER EDUCATION RESOURCES:
Scholarships:
American Indian Education Fund
American Indian Graduate Center
Association of American Indian Affairs
Best Mobility Aids- Disability Scholarships
Cobell Scholarship (includes scholarships for Vocational/Technical Institutions)
Continental Society Daughters of Indian Wars
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Indian Health Services Scholarships
Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund
Learn How to Become (includs scholarships for students with disabilities)
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education:ReachHigher Oklahoma
Native Organizations:
American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES)
First Nations Development Institute
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
National Indian Eduation Association (NIEA)
National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)
Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS)
Office of Indian Education (OIE)
Oklahoma Council for Indian Education (OCIE)
Tribal Education Departments National Assembly (TEDNA)
Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI)
Internship/Externship and Fellowship Opportunities:
Wilma Mankiller Fellowship Program (NCAI)
Higher Education Related Resources:
A-Z List of US Colleges and Universities
College Guide for Homeless Students
College Guide for LGBTQ Students
College Guide for Undocumented Students
College Guide for Women in STEM
College Resource for Students with Disabilities
Financial Planning-For Native American Communities
First Generation College Student Guide
Guide to Scholarships for Future Teachers
Indian Health Services:Tele-Education (online webinars/training,etc.)
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Resources and Support for College Students with Diabilities
Tribal Colleges and Universities
K-12 RESOURCES:
Native Organizations:
First Nations Development Institute
Indian Education Offices by State
Native Education Collaborative
Oklahoma State Indian Education Office
United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY)
Running Strong for American Indian Youth
Indigenous/Native American Curriculum:
NARF: Tribalizing Indian Education Series
NABS: Truth and Healing Curriculum
NAMI: Native Knowledge 360 Curriculum
NIEA: Virtual Resources
OKCPS: From Trails to Truth: Oklahoma History from a Native American Perspective
University of Oregon: Honoring Tribal Legacies Curriculum
UpStander Project: First Light Learning Resources
K-12 Education Related Resources:
Khan Academy: Free Online Courses
K-12 Reading List (Books with Native authors and/or main characters)
Oklahoma Edge: Individual Career Academic Planning (ICAP)
Internet Public Library (University of Michigan)
Veteran's Resources:
Apply for Career and Employment Assistance
Apply for Disability
Apply for Education Benefits
Apply for VA Burial Benefits
Apply for VA Health Care
Apply for a VA Home Loan
Apply for Veteran's ID Card
Request Military Records
Vocational Rehabilitation Resources:
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Voc Rehab
Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Voc Rehab
Oklahoma Tribal VR Council : Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Council Members (oklahoma.gov)
National Tribal VR Programs Contact Information: AIVRS Projects - AIVRTTAC+TVR Institute
Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS): 1-800-847-4042
*Partnering agency for all OK Tribal VR Programs
Veteran's Readiness and Employment
Apply Online for Disability Benefits
COVID-19 Education Resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Healthy Tribes
University of Arizona: Communication Toolkit
So:ti:c?a (Thank You!)
Call or email our office if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
Telephone: (405) 247-8612
Fax: (405) 247-5687
Follow us on Facebook: @WichitaTribe