Category: Education
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TEDNA Success Story: Diego Provence
The mission of TEDNA, since its foundation in 2003, has been to assist Tribal Education Departments in providing culturally relevant educational resources and support to Indigenous students. One way that TEDNA has sought to accomplish this mission is by implementing the Accessing Choices in Education (ACE) Project, which utilizes Educational Specialists to provide group and…
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Oklahoma Council for Indian Education 2023 Annual Conference
Early Bird Registration is now open for the OCIE Annual Conference 2023! Early Bird prices will end on October 27th, 2023. WHEN:December 3rd, 2023: NIEA Blanket Exercise and Regional MeetingDecember 4th-5th, 2023: OCIE Annual Conference and Business Meeting PRICES:Full Conference Registration: $275One-Day Registration: $130Student Full Conference Registration: $100 Click here to apply and see the…
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Chickasaw Recruitment and Retention Program
Chickasaw students can apply for the Chickasaw Nation Recruitment and Retention program, which endeavors to “prepare, support and empower Chickasaw college students for success.” The program has resource offices on-campus at five colleges in Oklahoma: University of Oklahoma (OU), University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), East Central University (ECU), and Murray…
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Pathways Internship Program
The Bureau of Indian Affairs offers the Pathways Internship Program, designed to “help Native students join the workforce after finishing school.” College students can get a paid internship without prior work experience through the Pathways program, which can turn into a permanent career if requirements are met. Trainees will be paid based on the federal…
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TEDNA ACE Summer Camps
The TEDNA ACE Education Specialists had the pleasure of hosting several summer camps for students in June. These camps were jam-packed with education and fun alike! Every camp session featured guest speakers or presentations, giving students the chance to hear inspirational words from Native leaders. Camp attendees also participated in culturally relevant activities, and many…
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Promoting Indigenous Sovereignty Through Education
An awesome article featuring Quinton Roman Nose, TEDNA Executive Director, Phil Gover, Sovereign Community School Founding Director, and Chery Crazy Bull, CEO of American Indian College Fund. Check it out here.