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Tribal Report of the Northern Cheyenne Nation (June 2006 Vol. I No. 7) |
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2006 Norma Bixby [Director Northern
Cheyenne Tribal Education Department] The Northern Cheyenne Tribal members who
have graduated from eight grade, high school, and college will be honored at
this year’s Northern Cheyenne Chief’s Powwow.
Graduates will receive a monetary award and a certificate, and those
college students who have maintained a 3.0 GPA or above will receive t-shirts
for their academic success. The drop our rates for Last year’s graduate
statistics were higher than this year’s. For the 2005 year there were the
following graduates: 110 8th grade; 87 High School;
22 two-year degrees; 18 Bachelors Degrees; 7 Masters Degrees; 2 Doctorial Degrees. This year there were 73 8th grade, 59 High
School, 18 two-year degrees, 10 Bachelors Degrees, and 2 Masters Degrees. Congratulations go out to
these students. The Northern Cheyenne
Tribe is proud of your success and encourages you to continue your education. Eight Grade Graduates Lame Deer- Benjamin Bahr, Linda Bahr, Robert Bearcomesout,
Augusta Bird Chief, Blayne Brady, Millie Crazy Mule, Amber Elkshoulder,
Malachi Geionety, Marlee Killsnight, Jalen LaRance, Michael Limberhand, Tena
Limberhand, Terrance Limberhand, Bailey Limpy, Linda Lou, Little Whiteman,
Erin Montoya, Clifos Quiroz, Count Robinson, Jr. Marian Seminole, Anthony
Shoulderblade, Josiah Small, Gary Spear, Shirley Standing Elk, Darisa Swank,
Ainhus Tallbull, Jascha Threefingers, Donovan Vallie, Jessie Whitegrass, Gage
White Hawk. Colstrip Public Schools- Jennie Bearquiver, Shelby Bear
Robe, Justin Black Wolf, Kortney Brady, Yancey Charette, Michael Harding,
Sarah Leedom, Kevin Little Bear, Johnathan Old Mouse, Megan Ridge Bear, Chase
Robinson , Terrell Spotted Wolf, Rebecca Tallwhiteman. St. Labre- Dierra Alexander, Beshandra Belly Mule, Tevin
Bighead, Ty Cain-Robinson, Chenona Cano, Michael Foote, JaeFawn Glenn,
Adrienne Haugen, Kori Lone Bear, Kevin Mason, Lane Red Wing, Darrelle
Roubideaux, Tasia Scalpcane, Leighton Sioux, Michael Sioux, Shanyel Strange
Owl, Andrew Thex, Kayle Washington, Marti Woodenthigh, Tedi
Haugen-Woodenthigh. Hardin Middle School- Hannah Harris. |
High School Graduates Lame Deer High School- Bernice Anderson, Monica
Bearcomesout, Sarah Big Eagle, Keith Birdchief, Paulee Braided Hair-Small,
Josiah Cano, Tiffany Eagle, Antonio Farmer, Jordon Freemont, Milan Goudreaux,
Elizabeth Harris, Michael Hart, Shanyell Headswift, Daneesha Hiwalker,
Raymond Homes III, James Hunter,
Donavan Limberhand, Jr., Tisha Limpy, Christopher Little Coyote, Preston
Little Mouth, Stanley Little Whiteman, Stephanie Little Whiteman, Kaycee
Martinez, Gabriel Mexican-Cheyenne, Shalena Other Bull, Blaine Small, Angel
Spotted Wolf, Gwen Talwyma, Zhona Tang, Heather Wilson. St. Labre High School- Morris Bement, Jr., Darek Black
Wolf, Marty Ewing, Sherell Fisher, Thomas Horn, Jennifer Kidder, Darren
Limberhand, Sereda Littlebird, Dana Olyete, Mitchell Ontiveros, Victoria
Stewart, Julian Yellowrobe. Northern Colstrip Public High School- Kristin Timber, Caleb Big Back,
Randall Azure, Angelita Bearquiver, Ronnelle Beartusk, Cortney Burns, Toni
Inthavong, Patrick One Bear, Tyler Wilsey, Kevin Zimmer. New Horizon High School- Shaye Birdsbill. Two-year Graduates Chief Dull Knife College- (Associate of Arts): Nancy Bighawk, Raphael
Biglefthand, Lisa Burns, Allan Jon Elkshoulder, Martin Hart, Jr., Tasheena
Limpy, Regine Little Whiteman, Clayton Mason, Mariah Maxwell, Chauncey Means,
Aubrey Ridgebear, Sravawn Whiteman, Dawnette Swank, Nikita Yellow Robe. (Associates
of Applied Science): Debra Bearquiver, Donita Woodenlegs-Red Wing. Pima Medical Institute- Desarae Little Coyote-Marquez. Northeast Community College- Danielle Lierman. Bachelors Degrees MSU Rocky Mountain College- Henrietta Brady, Krystal Alden. Masters Degrees Montana State University–Billings, Eva Flying. We apologize if any student was missed or submitted their information
after this publication. Congratulations to all graduates, the Tribal Report of the |
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Ann Booker [ The Northern Cheyenne Employment &
Training Programs staff includes Isadore Whitewolf-Director, Ann
Booker-Intake Specialist/Secretary, Mary Ann Fisher-Intake Clerk, and Jocelyn
Spang-Counselor. The Employment & Training
Program goals regarding the work experience program is to advocate for
positions from other tribal programs that may have funds available for
trainee positions for any program support and future positions. The majority of our clientele and participants
are economically disadvantaged or unemployed.
Few have high school diplomas or General Education Diplomas
(GED). Few may have Associates or
Bachelors degrees, but may still be unable to gain any work experience for
skills and knowledge. Due to the
unemployment rate on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation and the lack of
funding for the majority of tribal programs, it is difficult to locate
trainee positions for participants to compete for employment
opportunities. This is an opportunity
for tribal programs to contact this office and inquire for possible trainee
positions. The Northern Cheyenne
Employment & Training Programs administers the various needs of potential
employees, such as supportive services for participants who gain employment
that may require them to wear particular types of footwear or clothing. For example, a clerical support employee
may require dress slacks/pants, dress shoes and professional tops appropriate
for the wardrobe; or a laborer may need outside clothing, including jeans, shirts,
steel toe boots, or non-slip shoes. A
laborer may also need specific tools depending on their position at their
employment. The supportive service
assists with the clothing, tools, and sometimes for gas mileage. If an individual is requesting for gas
mileage, the program reimburses them upon production of the actual gas
receipts. In the past this program
experienced difficulty with participants abusing the gas vouchers by charging
over the dollar amount they were allowed. To eliminate the problem,
individuals are now only reimbursed with receipts. The documents needed for these services
are: a signed letter from the program’s supervisor, with a telephone number,
on the programs official letterhead (no handwritten letters are accepted); a
hire letter from the employer, which must state an employees start date, rate
of pay, position title, dress code, and tools and equipment required for the
job. The program has classroom training which
the services vary pending on each participants needs. The classroom training may consist of
college/institution fees, tuition costs, books, mileage, rent (pending on
student needs), and other |
fees that may be assessed. Recently, the Employment & Training
Program has assisted with participants for the Flagging Training Program in The Employment & Training
Program administers the work experience program for adults and youth ages 14
to 21 years of age. At this time there are 16 youth placed at worksites such
as the Boys & Girls Club, Cheyenne Depot, Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Elderly Program, Human Services, The Office Clerk position
located at the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Courts is still available as a
temporary position. Tamera Bearcomesout recently completed this trainee
position with this program. Earlier she was located at the Northern Cheyenne
Utilities commission as the Clerk Typist Trainee, which she obtained through
their program and upon completion of the N.C. Employment & Training
Program. Another work experience
employee is Carrie (Littlebird) Small who is currently stationed at the
Northern Cheyenne Capital Building Administration office as a
Receptionist/Clerk. The last two work
experienced employees were: Jennifer Gleason, who was a trainee and Clerk
Typist at the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), who was
also temporarily employed by LIHEAP; and Jean Glenn who was a trainee and
Secretary at the Home Improvement Program (HIP), also temporarily employed by
HIP, the cooperating employer. The Employment & Training
Programs has eligibility requirements which are followed by Federal Income
guidelines and documentation requirements.
The first step is to put in an application with this office. The applicant must submit copies of their
Tribal enrollment, Social Security card and/or Birth Certificate, and income
verification for the past six months of applying. TANF, Food Stamps, Commodities, General
Assistance (GA), unemployment, or Social Security Income (SSI) allow for
participant eligibility because they fall under the income guidelines. If the applicant is married/common-law,
then their spouse must submit their wage statements with year-to-date income
verification as well. This program
does not do repetitive services. If
there are any questions regarding the services mentioned, please contact Ann
Booker-Intake Specialist/Secretary at (406) 477-6221 or by email at ncwia@rangeweb.net. Tribal Report of the |
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1st Annual NC Tribal Ed Summit Norma Bixby [Director Northern
Cheyenne Tribal Education Department] The Northern Cheyenne Tribal Education
Department is planning the 1st Annual Education Summit to be held in late
August or September. Education is an
integral part for the future success of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. The Tribal Report of the |
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Head Start Welcome Dear
Friends, On behalf of the entire
Northern Cheyenne Head Start Staff, welcome to the 2006 Head Start is a community service agency, we advocate on behalf of the
entire Head Start community. We
provide training and resources to Head Start children and their families reservation wide. Each year we strive to keep the
community informed, to provide important training opportunities, to recognize
outstanding achievements, and to bring important issues to our tribal
leadership as we advocate on behalf our respective community’s low-income
children and families. We are proud to serve our tribal membership. The Northern Cheyenne Head
Start Program is in its 40th year and has provided early care and education
to many of our community’s children and support services to both child and
family. Head Start recognizes and
honors the many Head Start parents and staff who daily enhance the lives of
our Through your assistance in
kind support, we can continue our important work-providing training,
information, resources, and recognition to our home communities, and work
ever vigilantly with our tribal leadership to ensure the continued success of
the Head Start Program. Nea’esh!
(Thank You!) Tribal Report of the |
Housing Improvement Jolene Spang [Director Housing
Improvement Program] The Housing Improvement Program is currently updating the
priority list and is accepting new applications for assistance. The
application deadline for submitting complete application is July 14, 2006 @
5:00 pm. For more information on eligibility you may contact the HIP Office,
located at the corner of The eligibility requirements are: Proof
of Ownership; Home Site Lease; House must be in substandard condition; Must
meet the income guidelines; Tribal Enrollment Verification; and must not have
received HIP services after October 1, 1986. The Group Workcamp Project is underway. There will be 65 homes receiving minor
repairs from the Group Workcamp volunteers.
Approved applicants were notified and the materials were delivered to
each home during the week of June 19, 2006.
The volunteers will be doing the work the week of June 26—June 30,
2006. Tribal Report of the |
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