Mission
Education Department offices have moved!
We are now located in the north wing of the Niiwin Akeyaa Center in rooms 142 and 144.
Mailing addresses and phone numbers will remain the same.
MISSION:
KBIC Education Department works together with students, families, and area schools to promote confident students and empower individuals to achieve their fullest potential to meet the challenges of today and the next seven generations.
For questions on any of the Education programs, contact:
Liz Julio, Education Director ljulio@kbic-nsn.gov
Liz Badke, Education Assistant lbadke@kbic-nsn.gov
EDUCATION COMMITTEE:
Serves as an advisory committee for the Education Department recognizing education is a vital role in strengthening our Keweenaw Bay Indian Community.
Hope Laramore, Chair
T. Austin Ayres, Vice-Chair
Sheena Maki, Recordkeeper/Treasurer
Yvette Simmons, Trustee
Jennifer Heath, Trustee
Sheila Royal, Trustee
Melissa LaFernier, Trustee
K-12
TUTORS:
The KBIC tutors are based within the Baraga County public schools. They offer support to enrolled KBIC students with services to include tutoring during school hours for grades K-12 and after school tutoring for grades 6-12. They work closely with teachers, staff, and Title teachers to ensure that all student needs are best being met.
Baraga Area Schools:
Jennifer Westman, Elementary jwestman@baragaschools.org
Helen Jondreau, High School hjondreau@baragaschools.org
L’Anse Area Schools:
Beth Dix, Elementary bdix@laschools.us
Shellie Pascoe, High School sdenomie@laschools.us
K-12 INCENTIVES:
2021 High School Graduate Contact Link:
All KBIC graduates, regardless of location, are encouraged to submit contact information to stay up-to-date on potential opportunities.
https://forms.gle/mU6riQ2wMKxJWT1B9
College Prep Scholarship:
College Prep Scholarship Application
The Denomie Memorial Scholarship: This privately funded scholarship recognizes one Native American high school graduate who may have overcome barriers, persevered, and has committed to continuing their education.
College
2021- 2022 College Graduate Contact Link:
All KBIC graduates, regardless of location, are encouraged to submit contact information to stay up-to-date on potential opportunities.
https://forms.gle/4CdJvA87G2sq83NN7
Scholarship Spotlight:
National Tribal Gaming Commission & Regulators (NTGCR) Scholarship:
The National Tribal Gaming Commissions & Regulators® (NTGCR) will be awarding two (2) $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing a degree in higher education at an accredited college or university as a full-time student. In honor of the late Jess Green, a Chickasaw Attorney who helped pave the way for Indian gaming in Oklahoma and who fought for Native American rights/tribal sovereignty; the NTGCR is awarding one (1) $2,500 scholarship for students currently enrolled in law school, pursuing a Juris Doctorate.
NTGCR Scholarship Application
Education Dept. Resources:
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ANN MISEGAN SCHOLARSHIP: Funded by KBIC, this merit-based scholarship seeks to recognize one outstanding KBIC member who is pursuing their education within the health care field. Ann Misegan Scholarship Application.
- STUDENT SOVEREIGN FUND: KBIC funded incentive program to encourage the pursuit of post-secondary education. Due to limited budget, has residency limitations. The application is available: Sovereign Student Fund Application.
- BIA HIGHER EDUCATION: Need-based grant funding available to KBIC members enrolled in Associate or Bachelor's degree programs at accredited colleges or universities located in Michigan. The application is available BIA Higher Education Application.
- MICHIGAN INDIAN TUITION WAIVER: KBIC Education Department assists students in obtaining tuition funding provided by the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. The application is available: Michigan Indian Tuition Waiver Application.
- Bill Swartz Memorial Scholarship: KBIC assists in processing this privately funded scholarship for engineering students attending Michigan Technological University. The application is available: Bill Swartz Scholarship Application.
External Resources:
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Federal need-based grant funding including Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Opportunity Grants, Federal Work Study, and Direct Loans. Application can be found at: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
- American Indian College Fund Scholarships: For those enrolled members of a federal or state-recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member. You can receive more information or apply on-line at: https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/
- Intertribal Timber Council Scholarships: https://www.itcnet.org/about_us/scholarships.html
- Intertribal Council of AT&T Scholarships: http://www.lipanapache.org/Education/Scholarships/icae_scholarship_appl_2019_v2.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2Oci7m9oSPgB066y1h9IiJfNottEh7RKICqbLymnTzh8AWHQ2jRLIGptE
- American Indian Education Fund Scholarships: http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_home
- American Indian Graduate Center Scholarships: https://www.aigcs.org/scholarships-fellowships/
- Association of Indian Affairs Scholarships: https://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships.html
- Catching the Dream Scholarships: https://www.catchingthedream.org/
- Portage Health Foundation (PHF) Scholarships: https://www.phfgive.org/scholarships
Community
OJIBWA COMMUNITY LIBRARY (OCL):
OCL serves the members of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community and the surrounding communities. We are open to the public, and provide free library memberships to those who wish to use our library. For more information, click on Library
Contact Information:
Angela Badke, Librarian angelab@kbic-nsn.gov
Dawn Browning, Assistant Librarian dbrowning@kbic-nsn.gov
BOOK REQUESTS:
OCL values the input and suggestions from the community.
Please click on and complete the form on the following link to make a book request:
https://forms.gle/wWYrnNRCfBrZBXAa7