Progress 09/01/11 to 08/31/14
Outputs
Target Audience: Target audience was all residents of the Nez Perce Reservation, youth & adults, Indian and non-Indian. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? ASM 107, Beginning Welding (2 cr), University of Idaho (UI) ASM 202, Ag Shop Practices (2 cr), UI Reading Across the Curriculum, 2013, Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, ID, 3 credits Certified Level III Horsemanship Instructor, Richard Shrake Resistance Free Accreditation Program, Redmond, OR, 2012. UI Extension Annual Conferences IAC/FRTEP Annual Conferences How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Impact statements Website Newspaper What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Agriculture/Natural Resources: The Extension Educator partnered with the Nimiipuu Health Diabetes Program, Commodity Foods, and the tribe's ERWM Air Quality Dept, to offer several canning and food preservation classes, one to two a year. Classes included canning apples (pie filling & applesauce), fish, and salsa. The workshop evaluations by 55 total participants showed increased knowledge about canning, using a water bath canner, and a higher level of confidence about canning themselves. Most participants indicated a desire for more classes. The Educator facilitated the utilization of the Lapwai High School vocational agriculture program to raise plant starts for the community garden project. The high school has provided plants starts every year for the community garden and also helped plant them. In addition, the Extension Educator partnered with Nimiipuu Health diabetes program and youth meth project to secure $3,000 for the community garden. Funds were used to buy a storage shed, raised bed kits, a handicap accessible raised bed, bench, fountain, and other garden supplies. A composting workshop was also offered. Last year, the community garden doubled in size, to nearly a quarter acre, and additional partners became involved such as the Nez Perce Tribe's Probation Department and the Lapwai Community Action Team (LCAT). Community Development: The Extension Educator offered the summer Horsemanship Education each year. This program provided the opportunity for individuals of all ages to receive one-on-one, or as a family/group, horsemanship lessons. This was offered for three years with a total of 136 participants. The Educator wrote two grant proposals (two different funding sources), for $10,000 each, to start a farrier school, however, the proposals were not funded. This effort was conducted to address the need for vocational education opportunities for adults in the reservation community. The Educator partnered with an extension colleague to offer "Financial 'Fun'damentals" workshop in basic money & debt management to Northwest Indian College (NWIC) students. The Educator taught a workshop annually on Indian Land Tenure and Indian Leases as part of an estate planning workshop for farmers. In addition, The Extension Educator has provided leadership and facilitation for the Community Coaching for Grassroots Action (CCGA) process for the Lapwai Community. The Extension Educator has been serving as a co-community coach. Youth/Families: The horsemanship program is the biggest program, and it was delivered in three ways: as a 2 credit Horse Science course in the Lapwai High School (LHS) in partnership with the vocational agriculture program; summer horsemanship lessons for adults and youth; and through a 4-H horse project club. The Extension Educator provided leadership in collaborating with the Lapwai High School vocational agriculture department as a co-instructor for a Horse Science course (2 credit) with a 3-4 days a week commitment (weather permitting). The Extension Educator provided the hands-on learning component by providing the teaching expertise, horses and equipment. The Educator also arranged for annual tours of a veterinary clinic with equine dental and chiropractic demonstrations, the Washington State University Veterinary College's Teaching Hospital, and farrier demonstrations. Here are the participation numbers for the LHS class: spring semester 2011 (14), fall semester 2011 (6), spring semester 2012 (17), fall semester 2012 (9), and fall semester 2013 (12). All horsemanship students learned about basic horse behavior, safety, ground handling (leading, lungeing, and round penning), grooming, tack, riding and control. The Educator designed evaluations for the program using a pre-post reflective format that includes quantitative and qualitative evaluation data. The results of the horse class evaluations show a significant gain in knowledge/skills by the students as well as a general increase in confidence. Several LHS students took the horse science class for a second time. Participant comments included the following: "The program makes me want to work with horses even more, possibly pursue a career."; "Makes me want to pursue a career in equine science" "I am more confident in myself, I know I can control a horse and ride." "I am more into horses, my heritage and culture." Comments on how the class made an impact on their lives included the following: "I know more about horses." "I now know how to ride a horse." "Made me not so scared." "More caring." An in depth horse program review was conducted in 2012. Results showed significant increases in the knowledge and skills of participants about horse behavior, safety, ground handling, grooming, tack, riding and control. All horsemanship participants indicated an increase in confidence. The cultural importance of the horse and the growing interest in horsemanship as a result of the horsemanship education efforts of the FRTEP Educator resulted in the Nez Perce Tribe writing and receiving a grant to conduct a feasibility study for an equestrian center. The Extension Educator was also the leader for 4-H horse club in Lapwai for two years 2011 (9 youth) and 2012 (5) youth. The Educator partnered with the Tribal Educational Department to help plan and deliver a program a youth leadership program in 2013. The Extension Educator provided two workshops, one on "Finding Your True Colors" and the other on "Diversity". The Educator also adapted the diversity wheel from the WSU "Navigating Differences" curriculum to fit an American Indian youth audience. The workshop evaluation of the 30 students showed and increased understanding of different personality types, their own personality type, their understanding of diversity, what it takes to be a leader and an increased willingness to take a leadership role. Misc. products produced: Impact Statements: Steele, V., "Extension Helps Nez Perce Youth Gain Leadership Skills", 2013. Hart, K.., J. Church, K. Jensen, K. Tifft, V. Steele, C. Williams, K. Richel, and R. Brooks, " 'Keeping the Legacy Alive', Estate and Farm Business Succession Planning", 2013. Newspaper Articles: Steele, V., T'ac Tito'oqan News, "LCAT Wants You to Help Build a Positive Future for Our Community", October 2013. Curriculum: Steele, V., "Hoof Beats and Heart Beats in the Classroom", currently under review. Other: Pre-Post Reflective Evaluations developed for various workshops. Developed brochures about the Nez Perce Reservation Extension Program and the Nez Perce Horse.
Publications
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Other
Status:
Published
Year Published:
2013
Citation:
Steele, V., A Guide to Living on the Nez Perce Reservation , 2013. Published on the Nez Perce Reservation Extension website: http://extension.uidaho.edu/nezpercereservation/
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Progress 09/01/12 to 08/31/13
Outputs
Target Audience: Indian and non-Indian, youth andadult,residents of the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Received professional training in horsemanship from a local instructor with national experience and who is a certified technical delegate for USEA. Became a Level III certified horsemanship instructor from Richard Shrake’s Resistance Free Accreditation Program. Shrake is an internationally known horseman. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Impact statements, newspaper articles, and website. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals? Continue with present approach and established goals and objectives.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
2011-2012 Outputs The program accomplishments this year were the continuation of the horsemanship program, land tenure and AIPRA education, the community garden, food preservation and canning. The horsemanship program is the biggest program, there were 60 participants this year, and is delivered in three ways: as a 2 credit Horse Science course in the Lapwai High School (LHS) in partnership with the vocational agriculture program; as general horsemanship for adults and youth on an appointment basis; and through a 4-H horse project club (5 members). The FRTEP Educator was the co-instructor for the LHS horse science class by providing all the hands-on learning component of the course 2-3 times a week during the school year (weather permitting). The FRTEP Educator provided the horses and equipment for in-school classes and organized a tour of a local veterinary hospital and a tour of the Washington State University Veterinary College. The FRTEP Educator continued to support the community garden (4th year) in partnership with Nimiipuu Health Diabetes Program and the Commodity Foods program. The FRTEP Educator taught a workshop on Indian Land Tenure and AIPRA as part of an estate planning workshop series for farmers, there were 16 participants. In partnership with Nimiipuu Health Diabetes Program, Commodity Foods, and the tribe’s Environmental Restoration and Waste Management (ERWM) Air Quality Dept, a composting workshop was offered, there were 3 participants. This same team also offered a canning and food preservation workshop, there were 10 participants. The FRTEP Educator hosted a UI student intern who provided program support during the summer and helped conduct an in depth horse program review. The extension designated tribal land in Lapwai continued to be used for youth programs, primarily the swine facility was utilized for the third year as a partnership with the LHS vocational agriculture program. Twenty-two pigs were raised in that facility for the county fair. The FRTEP Educator researched and wrote a guide to living on the Nez Perce Reservation. Outcomes The horse program review showed significant increases in the knowledge and skills of participants about horse behavior, safety, ground handling, grooming, tack, riding and control. All horsemanship participants indicated an increase in confidence. Two students are taking the horse science class for a second time. Participant comments included the following: “The program makes me want to work with horses even more, possibly pursue a career.”; “Makes me want to pursue a career in equine science” “I am more confident in myself, I know I can control a horse and ride.” “I am more into horses, my heritage and culture.” The cultural importance of the horse and the growing interest in horsemanship as a result of the horsemanship education efforts of the FRTEP Educator resulted in the Nez Perce Tribe writing and receiving a grant to conduct a feasibility study for an equestrian center. The partnership with Nimiipuu Health diabetes program and youth meth project resulted in a $3,000 grant for the community garden. Funds were used to buy a storage shed, raised bed kits, handicap accessible raised bed, bench, fountain, and other community garden supplies. One of the pigs raised at the youth swine facility was the grand champion market animal at the county fair. Publications Steele, V. 2012, UI Impact Statement, “Horsemanship Leads the Way”. Results of in-depth horse program review (internal). “Guide to Living on the Nez Perce Reservation”, currently under review. Agriculture & Natural Resources Partnered with Nimiipuu Health diabetes program and youth meth project to secure $3,000 for the community garden. Funds were used to buy a storage shed, raised bed kits, handicap accessible raised bed, bench, fountain, and other community garden supplies. Composting workshop offered, 3 participants. LHS vo-ag raised plant starts for garden. Taught workshop on Indian Land Tenure and AIPRA as part of estate planning workshop series for farmers, 16 participants. In partnership with Nimiipuu Health Diabetes Program, Commodity Foods, and the tribe’s ERWM Air Quality Dept, a canning and food preservation class was offered. There were 10 participants. Community Development Hosted a UI student intern. Continued to provide general horsemanship education for adults and youth, 60 students (20% adult, 80% youth, 80% American Indian. Student numbers were down a little from previous years due to not having facilities for much of summer because the tribe relocated them. The extension designated tribal land in Lapwai continued to be used for youth programs (4-H & FFA). A swine facility was built on-site in partnership with the Lapwai High School vocational agriculture program. Twenty-two pigs were raised in that facility for the county fair. One of those pigs was the grand champion market animal. Partnered with Karen Richel to offer “Financial ‘Fun’damentals” workshops in basic money & debt management; insufficient registrations forced us to cancel the class. Youth & Families Partnered with Lapwai High School vocational agriculture program to deliver a 2 credit class in Horse Science, both spring semester 2011 (15) and fall semester 2012 (8). Formed another 4-H horse club in Lapwai and was the leader; 5 youth participated.
Publications
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Progress 09/01/11 to 08/31/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: The program accomplishments this year were the continuation of the horsemanship program, land tenure and AIPRA education, the community garden, food preservation and canning. The horsemanship program is the biggest program, there were 60 participants this year, and is delivered in three ways: as a 2 credit Horse Science course in the Lapwai High School (LHS) in partnership with the vocational agriculture program; as general horsemanship for adults and youth on an appointment basis; and through a 4-H horse project club (5 members). The FRTEP Educator was the co-instructor for the LHS horse science class by providing all the hands-on learning component of the course 2-3 times a week during the school year (weather permitting). The FRTEP Educator provided the horses and equipment for in-school classes and organized a tour of a local veterinary hospital and a tour of the Washington State University Veterinary College. The FRTEP Educator continued to support the community garden (4th year) in partnership with Nimiipuu Health Diabetes Program and the Commodity Foods program. The FRTEP Educator taught a workshop on Indian Land Tenure and AIPRA as part of an estate planning workshop series for farmers, there were 16 participants. In partnership with Nimiipuu Health Diabetes Program, Commodity Foods, and the tribe's Environmental Restoration and Waste Management (ERWM) Air Quality Dept, a composting workshop was offered, there were 3 participants. This same team also offered a canning and food preservation workshop, there were 10 participants. The FRTEP Educator hosted a UI student intern who provided program support during the summer and helped conduct an in depth horse program review. The extension designated tribal land in Lapwai continued to be used for youth programs, primarily the swine facility was utilized for the third year as a partnership with the LHS vocational agriculture program. Twenty-two pigs were raised in that facility for the county fair. The FRTEP Educator researched and wrote a guide to living on the Nez Perce Reservation. PARTICIPANTS: Valdasue Steele is the FRTEP Extension Educator and project director. Elena Thompson was the UI student intern this summer. Partners included Nez Perce Tribal departments and personnel, the Lapwai High School Vocational Agriculture Instructor, and other UI Extension Faculty. Professional Development included Richard Shrake Level 3 Horse Instructor certification, Redmond, OR and professional horsemanship training by Tom Ordway, Lewiston, ID. Attended webinars on effective communication strategies and office management. TARGET AUDIENCES: The target audience is all residents, Indian and non-Indian, youth and adult, who live within the Nez Perce Reservation boundaries. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
The horse program review showed significant increases in the knowledge and skills of participants about horse behavior, safety, ground handling, grooming, tack, riding and control. All horsemanship participants indicated an increase in confidence. Two students are taking the horse science class for a second time. Participant comments included the following: "The program makes me want to work with horses even more, possibly pursue a career."; "Makes me want to pursue a career in equine science" "I am more confident in myself, I know I can control a horse and ride." "I am more into horses, my heritage and culture." The cultural importance of the horse and the growing interest in horsemanship as a result of the horsemanship education efforts of the FRTEP Educator resulted in the Nez Perce Tribe writing and receiving a grant to conduct a feasibility study for an equestrian center. The partnership with Nimiipuu Health diabetes program and youth meth project resulted in a $3,000 grant for the community garden. Funds were used to buy a storage shed, raised bed kits, handicap accessible raised bed, bench, fountain, and other community garden supplies. One of the pigs raised at the youth swine facility was the grand champion market animal at the county fair.
Publications
- Steele, V. 2012, Impact Statement, Horsemanship Leads the Way.
- Steele, V. and E. Thompson, 2012, Results of in-depth horse program review (internal).
- Steele, V. 2012, Guide to Living on the Nez Perce Reservation, currently under review.
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