- Family Fit Camp
Starting 6-14-2022 From 6:00PM to 6:30PM
- Smokers Anonymous Weight Lifting Support Group
Every Wednesday at 6 P.M.
- Tutors Needed
- Free Online Course
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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?)
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.
- PK-12 student programs are under 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
HIGHER EDUCATION
Yolanda
Walker
Higher Education Director
yolanda.walker@wichitatribe.com
PK-12 EDUCATION
Alayna
Jackson
Secretary/JOM Tutor
alayna.jackson@wichitatribe.com
HIGHLIGHTS IN EDUCATION
Click HERE to view the Education Services Department Resource Guide
FREE Vocational Trainings open to Community Members!
All Trainings will be located at the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Community Building
Presented by the Caddo Kiowa Technology Center!
$20,000 in available scholarships for Wichita students!
Click HERE to apply now!
- 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 semster'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
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
