Progress 09/01/18 to 08/31/23
Outputs
Target Audience:During the reporting period September 2018 through August 2023, this project offered workshops/classes, and mentorship to participants that participated ininternshipand train-the-trainer opportunities. The target audience included several stakeholder's groups which include Tribal middle school and high school students, Northwest Indian College (NWIC) students including extended campus students, staff, faculty, Lummi Tribal community members, Tribal Elders, other Coast Salish Tribal members, tribally affiliated and Native Americans throughout the Pacific Northwest. Changes/Problems:Currently the NWIC students are attending classes remote/distant learning and we are hosting more in person workshops/classes through CEU courses which specifically target NWIC students. The classes have a set limit of participants and it is advertised as a first come, first serve, requesting students to RSVP. Every class we have advertised has filled up within one day however, we still have low or inconsistent participation. We are moving towards having a waiting list to ensure that spots do not go unfilled or that students are not missing out on opportunities to participate.The request for in-person activities have increased with students moving into the dorms which are currently full and student's that reside in studenthousing have requested in-person activities to connect with other students. College students' health and wellness is at the forefront of our future goals and activities for our department in alignment with the College's strategic plan and initiatives. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The project provided professional development opportunities for Cooperative Extension staff as well as internship opportunities for NWIC college student interns as well as high school summer youth workers. The Traditional Plants and Food Coordinator/ Financial Literacy Trainer and Continuing Education Coordinator, Vice President attended the annual NEROAC Conference in Denver, CO. (3 staff) Extension Staff Two Cooperative Extension Program employees, Lora Boome and Ruth Solomon, attended the Hazel Pete Basketry Conference. Two Cooperative Extension Program employees, Lora Boome and Starla Jefferson, attended a Native Wellness workshop at Seneca Reservation in Niagara Falls, New York. Traditional Plant Food Coordinator attended as well as participated in the 2019 Vine Deloria Jr. Symposium. TPF Coordinator was on the Traditional Plants and Food Panel and gave a presentation on Devil's Club. Traditional Plants and Food Coordinator attended Northwest Indian College's Native Wellness Institute 2-1/2 day workshop. Two NWIC student interns helped with the free tax preparation (2 VITA Site interns). February - April 2019 During the project we offered two Summer Bridge camp which targets middle school and high school Native America students, and we were able to hire (2 NWIC students) as mentors for our camp Summer 2019. Summer 2019 - one NWIC Cooperative Extension staff member attended the USDA Community Prosperity Summit in Phoenix, AZ. This was an opportunity to learn more about the USDA programs, funding resources and ways to partner or work with other extension office staff. One NWIC student intern worked with Cooperative Extension Financial Literacy Program during fall Internships which is an opportunity for students to gain work experience and build references for their resume. September - December 2019 October 2019- three NWIC Cooperative Extension staff members attended the First Americans Land-Grant Consortium (FALCON) conference that was held in Denver, CO. NWIC Cooperative Extension staff offered BASIC/ADVANCED tax preparation training for Lummi VITA site volunteers. Six volunteers attended the training, and we had four volunteers certify at the ADVANCED level and were able to prepare taxes for free for NWIC students and Lummi Community members Winter quarter 2020. During the grant period we had the opportunity to continue two internship opportunities for young parents to gain employment opportunities and the skills needed for the work force. One student received paid internship Jan-March 2020. Spring Quarter - March 2020-June2020 - one student intern was hired to assist with the Cooperative Extension gardening project and Resident Life student pantry. February 2021, CEhired a NWIC college student as a mentor/program assistant, and the intern assisted with coordinating sign-in, temperature checks, ensured students were wearing masks and following social distancing protocols. The mentor also assisted with coordinating games, collecting and capturing data, and taking pictures during the event. October 2020- four NWIC Financial Literacy staff members attended the First Americans Land-Grant Consortium (FALCON) Conference that was held virtually. NWIC Cooperative Extension staff offered Advanced tax preparation training for Northwest Indian College VITA site volunteers. (3 volunteers certified at Advanced level) One intern and one NWIC site partner completed Standards of Conduct training and Intake/interview and quality review training. Attended the 31st Annual Student Affairs Conference "Post Pandemic Revitalization and Renewal Continuing TCU Partnerships" at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, Montana, July 24-28, 2022. Networked with other tribal colleges and universities. Also meet with SKC Extension office employees and learned about the programs they offer. Also employees gave us a tour of their green/shade houses and their traditional plants and foods gardens. Attended NWIC Center for Health "Walking with Our Ancestors." July 29, 2022. Over 25+ youth from Ferndale School district attended the annual conference which helps educate our young youth on health and wellness. Youth made a variety of natural herbal products such as Devil's Club oil, Aromatherapy Spritzers, Cold Buster's, Nourishing Hand Sanitizers. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? NWIC Public Officer attended a few classes and took photographs at the events. Photographs and small writeup about the event are available on the NWIC webpage and other Social Media pages. Since COVID 19 and Monkey Pox is still running rapid in the world, a majority of various Tribal departments/programs have safety protocols in place. Currently with Lummi Indian Business Council's policy, events/workshops/conferences can currently be offered with a maximum of 50 participants (still wearing masks, following safety protocols.) However before summer started, the maximum limited was slightly lower at mininum of 5 maximum of 10 participants (depending on the building size.) July 2021- one full-time NWIC student was hired as a summer bridge camp mentor. December 2021- two NWIC Financial Literacy staff members and one camp mentor, a previous camp camp attendee, who was also a RS student and high school senior attended Gencyber train-the-trainer provided by Whatcom Community College in preparation for December mini-camp activity. January 2022- NWIC Cooperative Extension staff offered advanced tax preparation training for NWIC VITA site volunteers. (3 volunteers certified at Advanced level) One Cooperative Extension staff member completed Standards of Conduct training and Intake/interview and quality review training. July 2022- one student mentor, full-time NWIC student, attended Gencyber train-the-trainer provided by WCC in preparation for summer camp 2022 and future activities. One student was hired as a camp mentor during the July 2023 Gencyber/Career Exploration camp. Lummi Tribal member is working as a temp. Program Assistant and helping with gardening as well as assisting Cooperative Extension staff with office support. This opportunity is a work experience for the individual and we hope to extend the temporary position. The Building Native Communitiestrain-the-trainer will provide professional development for the 6 participants that completed the training. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The results and progress of Cooperative Extension projects are shared at the College Board meeting as well as LIBC annual report to the general council and in the College's Biennial report. We also recruit, share and inform community about project activities through NWIC webpage and facebook. NWIC Public Officer attended a few classes and took photographs at the events. Photographs and small writeup about the event are available on the NWIC webpage and other Social Media pages. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
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Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Goal 1.1: More than 500 participants have attended Cooperative Extension (CE)workshops during the project timeline. All workshops and project activities are included in the progress reports. Due to character limitations, final report will highlight project workshops/activities.Summer 2020, TPF worked with 2 community members, 1 staff, and three youth and identified 36 traditional plants and foods on Lummi. TFP worked with 2 Lummi elders and Lummi Language instructor at LIBC to translate traditional plants and foods Lummi Language (Xwlemi Chosen). The Financial Literacy (FL) Program hosted workshops/classes including Cultural Sharing Dinner for NWIC students andcedar Christmas ornaments. (35 students). CE staff coordinated Ribbon Skirt class in December 2019(7 participants), andMay 2023 and June 2023 (10 participants).May 2023, CEdepartment revitalized the Weavers Teaching Weavers event which was hostedat Silver Reef Casino. TenMaster weavers taught participants weaving projects (65 participants) PNW tribes and Canada. Goal 1.2: We have offered over 70 workshops and financial services to the Tribal community. Numerous workshops dealing with art work and traditional foods and cooking alone with traditional harvesting and finanicial literacy.TPF Coordinator presented at Vine Deloria Jr. symposium, discussing Food Sovereignty and Traditional medicines &Demo 8 participants.July 2023, Oklahoma Tribal Engagement Partners provided a regional training in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and hostedthe training at NWIC campus. They utilized the CE commercial kitchen to host a 2-day nutrition paraprofessional training. Participants included (12-15 participants) from Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) programs in the PNW. CE staff planning for summer 2024 Cooks Camp which includes tribal cooks from the community and surrounding tribal communities to learn from Indigenous FoodChefs that will share traditional foods and cooking techniques. Goal 1.3Continue to increase our collaborations with educational institutions and youth programs that support academic success and educational aspirations of the youth and NWIC students.Fall/winter quarters of 2019-20, TPF held 7 workshops, 50 participants. Traditional plants and foods focus and include a demonstration making salves, teas, and Devil's Club beads. Lummi/Lakahmen (First Nations) Ruth Solomon offered (2 workshops) devil's club beads. Demonstrated how to clean, and process devil's clubs into beads 14 participated.TPF program held four workshops at Little Bear Creek elders center; demonstration and hands-on activities included: Devil's Club Beads, Devil's Club salve, cedar ornaments and traditional foods/medicines of the Lummi ancestors, there were 35 people in attendance.Summer 2023, Lummi Employment Training Center Youth program, (Cultural group-consisted of 6-8 youth) attended four (TPF) classes. Goal 2.1: Increased the number of participants in all our programs offered. CE has partnered with sites and community partners to host a number of classes and workshops. Extended campus site offered 2 workshops with ademonstration on how to make devil's club beads and devil's club healing salve. 20 participants. Witnessing our Future's, NWIC FL and NWIC TPF for Self-Care Class. 7 participants made laundry soap, disinfectant spray, Stinging Nettle Tea and Nootka Rose Herbal lip balm. Goal 2.2:Provided on-going support in various forms i.e. educational, financial, wellness, etc. to participants with our training the trainers workshops. August 2023, Financial Literacy Program hosted a three-day train-the-trainer in collaboration with First Nations Development and utilizing Fannie Mae curriculum Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families. FL programwill providementorship for the 6 participants that completed the training. Goal 2.3: Continue to increase our collaborations with educational institutions and youth programs that support academic success and educational aspirations of the youth and NWIC students. Summer 2019, NWIC Saturday Academy created a partnership between NWIC Center for Health (NWICCH) and FL Program and TPFprogram to offer the Health, Wellness & College prep workshop along with a traditional salmon and clam bake prepared by a Lummi elder. Students learned health/wellness through hands on activities, traditional food gathering, self-reflection and money management. Students went on walk to identify traditional plants and foods. Students prepared Native's First Food: Stinging Nettle; 13 HS students, 1 community member, 4 NWIC students. September 2018- August2020, the FL program reached 7th-12th grade students and served a total of 414 students which, included weekly classes at the local tribal high school and Saturday academies that focused on college preparedness. Summer 2018 - 2020 FL program offered a total of 4 summer camps which each summer included (2) MS and (2) HS summer camps and served 39 middle school and high school students. The breakdown of students attending the 7th-9th grade M.S. camp is 18 students and 21 students attending the 10th-12th grade HS camp.July 2023, the FL Program co-sponsored a Gencyber camp with Whatcom Community College and we had 16 MS and HS students participate inone-week camp. August 2023, the FinLitprogram facilitateed financial wellness/literacy and how it overlaps with mental health. Lummi Behavioral Health invited FL program to facilitate a Spending Frenzy simulation which youth have anopportunity to participate in budgeting household expenses for one year. We split 50 students into three sessions and includedTPF program andNWIC Student Activities Coordinator and Health and Wellness Coordinator, Threepresentations happened simultaneously andeach group rotated to the next presentation. Goal 3.1: From 2017, 2018 and 2019 NWIC VITA site has e-filed 425 tax returns and served 126 families through the Facilitated Self-assistance tax preparation.From February 1, 2020 through May 2022 the NWIC Volunteer Income Tax assistance (VITA) site has e-filed a total of 643 tax returns. From February 1- May 1, 2022 NWIC VITA site e-filed 214 tax returns plus an additional 8 returns for the 2020 tax season. For the 2021 tax season $12,074 in child tax creditrefunded to families, $145,200 in additional tax credit refunded to families, $99,879 in earned income tax creditrefunded to families and $426,814 income taxrefunded to families.Our 2022 Tax season we filed 163 returns. Plus, an additional 27 WA State returns that refunded $17,245 Working Family Credit.(1,453 federal tax returns filed during project and 27 WA state returns) Goal 3.2: Held Student Financial Literacy Orientation classes for at least 34 NWIC students at Lummi and extended campus sites. FL program served 69 students during the FL orientation class (Sept 2017-Jun 2019). Fall Quarter of 2019 we updated the Student Financial Literacy Orientation classes for at least 34 NWIC students at Lummi and extended campus sites. In Oct 2019, FL program facilitatedthree workshops to pilot the career exploration, time management and FL curriculum with College Students. Thetwo-hour workshop includes digital stories of Native American graduate students' life/college experience, Participants put together their calendar and quarterly budget for tuition/books, meals, personal hygiene and discretionary expenses. Participants quizzed onimportant deadlines to remember, tuition/fees expense per quarter and we also gained feedback in regards to the class and content (34 college students participated) Objective 3.3: FL staff offers monthly 2-day financial literacy classes (10 hours) that utilize the FDNI BNC curriculum. Sept 2017 - Aug 2019 - 104 students/families were served. The class includes developing a spending plan, checking/savings and reviewing the importance of credit.Sept-Mar 2020 we served 19 students/families.
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Progress 09/01/21 to 08/31/22
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Target Audience:During the reporting period, September 2021- September 2022, NWIC Cooperative Extension served Native American community members, which includes Tribal members (youth to elder) of Lummi Nation and other surrounding Coast Salish Tribal communities. Specific Native American groups served include tribal middle school and high school students, Northwest Indian College students (Main campus) including six extended campus students, Staff, Lummi Tribal community members and other tribal community members. Changes/Problems:Due to the uprising positive cases of COVID-19, the Lummi Reservation temporary closed down schools and other departments/businesses. Lummi council developed a safety plan , with risk levels (phases 1 green, 2 yellow,3 orange, 4 red) as well as a curfew when needed for all tribal community members to follow. During the Red risk level NWIC only offered online courses and classes/workshops/events through Zoom and Canvas. NWIC did not allow students, faculty, staff on campus during winter, spring and part of summer quarter. At first it was extremely difficult to offer TPF workshops because it contained an "hands-on learning" component. Such as helping with medicine making part, by measuring/mixing/melting ingredients (soft butter carriers, herbal infused oils and essential oils). However, the TPFPC specifically used this time to research and create traditional skill series, as well as educational handouts, power points, pamphlets, etc. to share and show others how to safetly identify/gather traditional plants and foods that are specifically growing around the Lummi nation area (Portage,Stommish.) The TPFC is currently working on a plan on how to offer TPF classes specifically to NWIC students/staff/community members at the extended sites. Hopefully this plan will be completed and offered by the beginning of winter quarter. The unprecedented COVID19 pandemic protocols, guidelines have delayed, or required project adaptation to project activities and timeline. From March 13, 2020, to November 1, 2020, Cooperative Extension department was working remotely and unable to go into the office unless we received permission from emergency management team and supervisor. November 2, 2020, we returned to the campus and were allowed to work 20 hours on campus and 20 hours remote schedule, and we were unable to have guests on campus or face to face activities. During this time frame we continued to provide services and resources to the community over zoom and meet with employees/departments over zoom. The community and college resumed face to face activities July 1, 2021, which meant that we could host events with 20 people or less as well as social distancing (6 feet between students) and everyone must wear a mask. We were able to hold one financial literacy class as well as a one-week camp for 12 students. At the end of August, we were informed that there would be no longer any gatherings due to the increase of Covid19 positive cases. December 2021 - Mini- gencyber, computer science career exploration and hands-on acitivity required NWIC emergency management guidance and input and we were advised to have no more than 12 students and follow health and safety protocols. NWIC VITA site February-May 2022and summer camp July 2022, were both approved through the NWIC emergency management team and we were required to maintain sign in sheets for contact tracing and daily temperature checks to ensure all guests, participants and staff were following heatlth and safety protocols. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?Attended the 31st Annual Student Affairs Conference "Post Pandemic Revitalization and Renewal Continuing TCU Partnerships" at Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, Montana, July 24-28, 2022. Networked with other tribal colleges and universities. Also meet with SKC Extension office employees and learned about the programs they offer. Also employees gave us a tour of their green/shade houses and their traditional plants and foods gardens. Attended NWIC Center for Health "Walking with Our Ancestors." July 29, 2022. Over 25+ youth from Ferndale School district attended the annual conference which helps educate our young youth on health and wellness. Youth made a variety of natural herbal products such as Devil's Club oil, Aromatherapy Spritzers, Cold Buster's, Nourishing Hand Sanitizers. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? NWIC Public Officer attended a few classes and took photographs at the events. Photographs and small writeup about the event are available on the NWIC webpage and other Social Media pages. Since COVID 19 and Monkey Pox is still running rapid in the world, a majority of various Tribal departments/programs have safety protocols in place. Currently with Lummi Indian Business Council's policy, events/workshops/conferences can currently be offered with a maximum of 50 participants (still wearing masks, following safety protocols.) However before summer started, the maximum limited was slightly lower at mininum of 5 maximum of 10 participants (depending on the building size.) July 2021- one full-time NWIC student was hired as a summer bridge camp mentor. December 2021- two NWIC Financial Literacy staff members and one camp mentor, a previous camp camp attendee, who was also a RS student and high school senior attended Gencyber train-the-trainer provided by Whatcom Community College in preparation for December mini-camp activity. January 2022- NWIC Cooperative Extension staff offered advanced tax preparation training for NWIC VITA site volunteers. (3 volunteers certified at Advanced level) One Cooperative Extension staff member completed Standards of Conduct training and Intake/interview and quality review training. July 2022- one student mentor, full-time NWIC student, attended Gencyber train-the-trainer provided by WCC in preparation for summer camp 2022 and future activities. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The results and progress of Cooperative Extension projects were shared at the College Board meeting as well as LIBC annual report to the general council. We also recruit, share and inform community about project activities through NWIC webpage and facebook. NWIC Public Officer attended a few classes and took photographs at the events. Photographs and small writeup about the event are available on the NWIC webpage and other Social Media pages. Since COVID 19 and Monkey Pox is still running rapid in the world, a majority of various Tribal departments/programs have safety protocols in place. Currently with Lummi Indian Business Council's policy, events/workshops/conferences can currently be offered with a maximum of 50 participants (still wearing masks, following safety protocols.) However before summer started, the maximum limited was slightly lower at mininum of 5 maximum of 10 participants (depending on the building size.) What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?Two notable events that were created out of the Cooperative Extension office are the Weavers Teaching Weavers which is an event that provides a platform for Master Weavers to teach their skills to younger weavers. The Men and Boys and Women and Girls conference takes places in summer for intergenerational families to come and learn life skills, cultural arts, oral traditional stories, traditional plants and foods, financial education andbuilding healthy relationships. Summer 2023 we plan to revitalize the Men and Boys, Women and Girls conference which may start as a small pilot project. Cooperative Extension office continue to receive requests to bring back the family conference which is open to all ages and in past years has taken place at Camp Houston. We will also be hosting a financial literacy train-the-trainer in late spring or early summer.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Northwest Indian College (NWIC) Cooperative Extension (CE) Traditional Plants/Foods Program (TPF) Coordinator (TPFC) and Indigenous Foods Coordinator (IFC) planted and grew numerous traditional plants and foods in the CE healing, berry, and sun sustainability garden. The previous year we planted only four calendula plants, now there are over (20) plants throughout the CE garden areas. Calendula seeds are gathered once they are fully matured and dry. Throughout the year TPFC, IFC, NWIC TPF participants gathered matured dry seeds. The following year, seeds will be dispersed at future TPF event/workshops along with educational information on how to successfully grow calendula plants in your own garden. September 2021 thru September 2022, TPFC researched, developed, and offered (20 ) different TPF activities. Six of the activities collaborated with Lummi Indian Business Council's Workforce Development department, the Young People ReEngagement Project total of NWIC students (16), staff (41), community members (67), and youth (25). TPFP activities offered consisted of identifying, harvesting, and making medicinal herbal products (salves, lotions, balms, teas, sprays) using various TPF (yarrow, calendula, nootka roses, black cottonwood bud, devil's club) that grow throughout the Pacific Northwest, preferable on the Lummi Indian Reservation. TPFC also created over (25) educational handouts on Microsoft Word/Publisher/Power point which included the medicinal and therapeutic values and properties of each infused herbal oils/essential oils used in each herbal medicinal product. TPFP offered six gathering events during spring and summer 2022 with a total of NWIC staff (12), Community Members (15) and (10) youth participants. Also, TPFC and IFC travelled over 15 times to gather various TPF. TPFC, IFC and TPFP participants travelled to the mountains to Horsetail Bend trail, Mount Baker, Mosquito Lake as well as Portage, Stommish and around the Lummi Indian Reservation to gather western redcedar, yarrow, St. John's Wort, nootka rose, bald hip rose, devil's club, etc. NWIC students, staff, community members, youth, elders learned how to identify, harvest, and care for various TPF such as prepping and cleaning western redcedar and drying the loose leaves/flowers for infused carrier oils, tinctures, sprays, and balms. 2.2. TPFC researched, developed, and offered (5) five mini workshop series "Aromatherapy the Art of Essential Oils". The workshop was offered every Tuesday after lunch for over an hour. NWIC students (5), staff (5) Capacity grant objective 3.1 outlines the goal of serving 600 taxpayers through the financial literacy program's free tax preparation. Prior to opening the VITA site, we received guidance from the College's Emergency Management Team (EMT) , based on guidance from the Lummi public health team, were given permission to open the free tax prep site 2020 and 2021 tax season. We chose a hybrid approach while preparing taxes. This process allowed taxpayers to drop off their forms and conduct interview questions over the phone while they waitedin theirvehicles. Since NWIC staff had partial, in-person contact we had to take extra sanitizing precautions to protect ourselves and the taxpayers by sanitizing all tax forms, Identification, clipboards, and pens. We also required all staff and taxpayers to wear masks and social distance, and we were thankful that we made it through the tax season without anyone getting sick. From February 1, 2020 through May 2022 the NWIC Volunteer Income Tax assistance (VITA) site has e-filed a total of 643 tax returns. From February 1- May 1, 2022 NWIC VITA site e-filed 214 tax returns plus an additional 8 returns for the 2020 tax season. For the 2021 tax season $12,074 in child tax credit were refunded to families, $145,200 in additional tax credit refunded to families, $99,879 in earned income tax credit was refunded to families and $426,814 income taxes were refunded to families. Spring 2021 quarter and the academic year was coming to an end, we begin pre-planning a one-week summer bridge (in person) camp in anticipation that the college might consider allowing Cooperative Extension to pilot a small, one-week face to face camp. During this same time, NWIC College administrators visited with Whatcom Community College (WCC) Administrators about collaboration opportunities. The conversation came up about potential summer activities and the options of co-hosting a pilot summer camp that would include majority middle school students and a few high school students. WCC, which is recognized as a national center for excellence in Cybersecurity, hosts a summer Cybersecurity camp and was planning for two camps in summer 2021. The College shared information on the summer bridge camp and the intention to orient youth to career exploration and college readiness. There was a possibility of combining both camps considering Cybersecurity is an emerging career path. November 2021, we had a meeting with Tribal school counselor and Transition Coordinator and informed them of the December 2021 three-day computer science, exposure to programming and coding and asked if they could nominate middle school and high school students to attend. They nominated 10 students that were a combination of middle school and high school students. We also hired a participant from 2021 summer camp to participate as a paid internship mentor. She was also a running start student that was a senior in high school. Summer 2022 camp focused on computer science, cyber security, introduction to software programming and coding in partnership with WCC. We had 10 participants attend and the camp was limited to one week due to the ongoing pandemic. We purchased 10 monitors for each participant and 15 monitors that we used during the summer camp and we could use at future workshops, classes and events.At previous camps staff would useextra NWIC desktop monitors but sometimes the monitors were not compatible with the raspberry pis. The raspberry pis used HDMI cable and some of the desktop monitors we gathered for camp wouldnot have HDMI capability. We hired a NWIC full-time student to participate as a mentor and provided opportunity for student intern/mentor to receive career exposure and possibilities. We received great feedback from post evaluations and as an example of one of the questions we asked, "Did the camp encourage or foster a career interest in computer science or cybersecurity?" We received a range of responses such as, "yes, gave me more motivation to go that direction", "No I want to be a doctor", "I think it's cool and very useful but it's not something I would pursue personally." The students' feedback confirms that we need to expand and include other career exploration experiences. The more career exploration opportunities a student is exposed to broadens their horizons and expands the possibilities of career options that they may not have previously considered. In the future, we plan to offer more experiential learning opportunities for students that plan to pursue a career in leadership, Medicine, Science, Law or Education, etc. The sooner the student identifies a career path it will decrease the likelihood of changing degree programs which ultimately can maximize available resources and help reduce the overall cost, and time, to obtain a college degree.
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Progress 09/01/20 to 08/31/21
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Target Audience:During the project reporting period, September 2020 to August 2021, the target audience reached included several Native American groups which include Elders, tribal middle school and high school students, Northwest Indian College students including extended campus students, Lummi tribal community members and other tribal community members. Changes/Problems:The unprecedented COVID19 pandemic protocols, guidelines have as imposed what we are able to do regarding the project. From March 13, 2020, to November 1, 2020, Cooperative Extension department was working remotely and unable to go into the office unless we received permission from emergency management team and supervisor. November 2, 2020, we returned to the campus and were allowed to work 20 hours on campus and 20 hours remote schedule, and we were unable to have guests on campus or face to face activities. During this time frame we continued to provide services and resources to the community over zoom and meet with employees/departments over zoom. The community and college resumed face to face activities July 1, 2021, which meant that we could host events with 20 people or less as well as social distancing (6 feet between students) and everyone must wear a mask. At the end of August, we were informed that there would be no longer any gatherings due to the increase of Covid19 positive cases. We will continue to work on our project and anticipate that some activities may be put on hold based on national, state, tribal recommendations for COVID19 guidelines and reopening phases. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?During the tax season we hired a temp part-time intern for two weeks and experienced flu like symptoms although, she tested negative for covid19 our supervisor put a hold on hiring interns including temporary staff until we enter phase 4 of the reopening plan. We hired a NWIC college student as a mentor/program assistant, and the intern assisted with coordinating sign-in, temperature checks, ensured students were wearing masks and following social distancing protocols. The mentor also assisted with coordinating games, collecting and capturing data, and taking pictures during the event. October 2020- four NWIC Financial Literacy staff members attended the First Americans Land-Grant Consortium (FALCON) Conference that was held virtually. NWIC Cooperative Extension staff offered Advanced tax preparation training for Northwest Indian College VITA site volunteers. (3 volunteers certified at Advanced level) One intern and one NWIC site partner completed Standards of Conduct training and Intake/interview and quality review training. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The results and progress of Cooperative Extension projects were shared at the College Board meeting as well as the LIBC annual report to the general council. We also recruit, share and inform community about project activities through NWIC webpage and facebook. We also share information about Cooperative Extension office throughpamphlets, brochures and presentations during meetings or partnerships. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The Traditional Plants and Foods program will make 80 lip balms/herbal healing salve for NWIC new student orientation. Can pears/apples, making fruit leather using berries growing in garden, gathering fruits to donate in orchard/garden to donate to Lummi Commodity program. Indigenous Food Coordinator future workshop will be "How to Can Salmon". This workshop will be videotaped and announced at a later date. Other cooking demos may include "How to Barbecue Salmon", "Make Clam Chowder", "Make Cedar Ornaments", "Cedar Deer", "How to Make Frybread." Also plan on ordering promotional items such as Cooperative Extension pens, bags and NWIC tablecloth. Community Education Coordinator future courses 2021-2022 include: Lummi Language Teacher Training series, How to Prevent COVID19, Regalia Making & Ribbon Dress Making, In Home Care Elder Care Aid youth and adult, Drum Making Nooksack Courses and NWIC Student Orientation. Financial literacy program is making plans for this academic year and if the college opens campus this academic year middle school and high school students will be invited to campus to participate in quarterly work-based internships, and visit campus for monthly leadership, financial literacy, career exploration, career preparation activities. The Financial literacy department received a no cost extension, and in this final year of the grant, the plan is to focus on goal two and build on the successes of goal one. Currently due to the growing positive cases in the tribal community, the College's emergency response team suspended all in person gatherings until COVID-19 numbers decrease. Starting September 1, the college is having all staff return to campus for the academic year and the college plans to hold face to face instruction with limited number of students. Currently the community and college are in phase 4 which allows for no more than 20 people gatherings in addition to wearing masks and social distancing. Our office meeting space only allows for 5 students to comfortably meet the social distancing guidelines. Which may require that we find a larger meeting space. We will have to come up with a creative way to offer work-based internships and will receive input and feedback from community stakeholder to come up with a model that keeps interns as well as college staff, students, and community members safe. We are planning for a December career exploration activity and are starting to plan for the summer bridge camp that includes career exploration and college readiness.
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The Traditional Plants and Foods Programs (TPFP) promotes culturally based healthy food behaviors among Coast Salish tribal members. We offer hands-on classes/workshops on harvesting traditional plants/foods (tpf) & medicine making. However, due to COVID-19, NWIC is not offering on campus classes or workshops until further notice. The upcoming NWIC TPF events have been put on hold due to difficulties on how to address and offer the classes to the community. It is a bit difficult to figure out how to offer the "hands-on learning." The following activities have been accomplished this past academic year: 1) collecting tpf as well as supplies/materials for future events as well as researching and collecting info on plants by reading books, talking to elders. (created 9 educational handouts.) 2) TPFC & 1 nwic employee, 3-5 youth, 1 elder, collected/made 30 infused oils of Traditional Plants. Infused oils will be used for upcoming TPF events (salves&balms.) Medicine used for arthritis,gout,aches/pains,skin irritations.)3) Lummi tribal elders (LTE) provided guidance and we narrowed down to five plants that Lummi (L) people heavily relied on for medicinal/ceremonial uses. 4) wild celery/ghost seeds Lomatium nuadicule (qexmin), devil's club Oplopanax horridus (kwenen-eplh), stinging nettle Urtica dioca ts'ets'ex), western red cedar Thuja plicata (xepey'-ilhch.), osha root Lingusticum grayi (?) Researched (books/elders) about tp, & wrote 3 plant monographs (pm) (ghost seeds, stinging nettle, osha root.) PM will be used for future tpf events (educational handouts. (eho) 5) Found over 30 tpf Lummi used. Met cultural instructor/culture department to translate plants into Lummi Language. 4 signs with proper plant nomenclature placed in Cooperative Extension garden. (CEG) made a handout of tpf medicinal values/uses. 6) After extensive research-one tp species h(Ghost seeds) has been placed on endangered list. Need to raise awareness or this tp will be lost forever. 7) Made 20 kits utilizing Traditional plants which includes an informational handout- cough/cold honey, Cold Buster, Hand sanitizers, Aromatherapy Spritzers, Art of the Aromatherapy. Made kits, so participants can make your own, using materials provided in kit. 8) Hired 3 landscape workers to clean garden. Pull weeds/invasive plants/mow lawn/clean out garden boxes/prune trees. Helped plant (calendula/lavender,lettuce,mullien.) Cleaned out area for peppermint garden.TPFC drew out Sun Sustainability garden. With plants in garden made eho about 3 Sisters plants. 8-10 youth helped clean the garden areas by weeding. They laid mulch down in the front gardens/pick weeds in front garden. Clean/weed crushed oyster shell pathway. Indigenous Foods Coordinator (IFC) organized cultural workshops as well as cultural foods. The following activities were coordinated by IFC: 1) working on a video on "How to Make Cedar Roses" and since we cannot hold the class in the usual classroom with an instructor face to face we have required that participants be experienced weavers. Instructor will be a Lummi tribal youth who was taught by her grandmother (Lummi Tribal Member) and cultural teacher at school. When complete the video will be included on facebook & the Northwest Indian College website. 20 kits cedar kits to include supplies needed for each participant. 2) Throughout the spring/summer, helped weed the Cooperative Extension gardens. We are planting medicinal plants that can be used for medicine. 3) Workshops were organized for the Home-Based Early Childhood families at the Early Childhood Center. Workshops included; "How to Make Lip Balm", "Make Devils Club Healing Salve", & "Scented Spritzers", & "How to Make Bath Salt". CEU's were collected for participants who were enrolled in a Federally Recognized tribe. 4) beading/Mental Awareness (make earrings, turtles) "Make Dreamcatchers" and "Planting Herbal Garden Box. Community Education Unit (CEU) Coordinator has created a number of partnerships within the college, Lummi community and as well as the extended campus sites. The CEU coordinator was invited to partner on trainings and events and we will highlight 6 trainings that the CEU coordinated provided support. The Course Highlights include: 1) Mental Health First Aid Training hosted by NWIC Student Connections Program is a course focused on recognizing patterns of thoughts, feelings behaviors. (6 CEUS) 2) History of Hunting Training hosted by Lummi Indian Business Council (LIBC) is a course focused on hunting safety, history and tribal resources. (2 CEUS) 3) NWIC Wellness & Lummi Salmon Event 2021 hosted by the NWIC Wellness Program is an event honoring earth day and presenters shared methods and sustainable harvesting of salmon and the impact on the environment. (46 CEUS) 4) Wellness Wednesday events hosted by Center for Health held every Wednesday and featured gardening, drum making, walks in the woods, Beading, Moccasin making, Salmon catching and cooking demo, and many more activities. (82 CEUS). 5) First Aid, CPR, NARCAN & Emergency Oxygen Training 2021 was hosted by Lummi Nation Safety Office is a course that covers 1 hr cpr, 1 hr First aid, 30 minutes Narcan and then students come in to complete 15-20 minute test. (7 CEUS) Financial literacy program hosted DIY activities to support families' during the shelter in place order. September 1, 2020 through December 2020, middle school and high school students, along with families, were required to stay within their family unit and discouraged from having contact with anyone that was not a member of their immediate household.We offered a Family Halloween Activity which included pumpkins, carving kits, pumpkin recipes, and each family stopped by Cooperative Extension office to pick up their family's supplies. (20 CEUS) Families enjoyed the DIY class, and as a result we coordinated a Holiday DIY Christmas Ornaments which had (14 CEUS) On December 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021 the Cooperative Extension staff offered CEU's and incentives for ski/snowboarding family outings. The tribal community offered an opportunity for families to ski/snowboard for free to encourage social distancing but also encourage outdoor physical activities that support mental health and wellness. (10 participants) February 1, 2020 through May 17, 2021 the NWIC Volunteer Income Tax assistance (VITA) site has e-filed a total of 421 tax returns and paper filed 2 tax returns. For tax filing year 2020 between February 1, 2021 through May 17, 2021 staff e-filed 278 tax returns for 2020. Since NWIC VITA site closed mid-march 2020 due to the pandemic the IRS allowed the College to e-file 2019 tax returns in 2020 tax season which included 17 tax returns. $113,946 in child tax credit were refunded to families, $79,703 in additional tax credit refunded to families, $116,825 in earned income tax credit was refunded to families. Financial Literacy staff offers monthly financial literacy classes for community partners clients as well as college students. The first face to face class was offered in August 2021 with 1 participant completing the class. At the end of each class each participant receives a certificate of completion. Spring 2021, NWIC College administrator visited with Whatcom Community College (WCC) Administrator about collaboration opportunities. The conversation came up about potential summer activities and we discussed the options of co-hosting a pilot summer camp that includes majority middle school students and a few high school students. During the gen-cyber minicamp students were exposed to programing, coding software, played on-line games and activities as well as visiting the College's Center for Student success and received information on running start. (8 middle school and 4 high school students) Since the camp ended 3 weeks ago, none of the students have tested positive for Covid19, which was a positive outcome.
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Progress 09/01/19 to 08/31/20
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Target Audience:During the project reporting period, September 2019 to August 2020, the target audience reached included several Native American groups which include tribal middle school and high school students, Northwest Indian College students including extended campus students, Tribal Elders, Lummi tribal community members, other Coast Salish Tribal members and tribally affiliated and Native Americans throughout the Pacific Northwest. Changes/Problems:The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic created challenges and allowed for creativity to continue to provide services and resources to the community. Many of our staff have been teaching classes over zoom and canvas as well as continue to meet among employees/departments over zoom. There are some activities we were unable to accomplish due to no face-to face activities, which put a hold on camp. Financial Literacy Program staff will request a no-cost extension to hold the summer bridge camp in 2022. All the potential options and changes are based on national, state, and tribal recommendations for COVID-19 guidelines and reopening phases. The Lummi Nation is still in phase 2, and will remain closed until further notice. Lummi also cancelled all gatherings of over 10 people. So now the classes maximum is 10 participants or less. We are just waiting for the Lummi nation to go into phase 3 and phase 4. Since we are still working part time in the office and part-time remotely, we will continue to set up zoom meetings with the stakeholders and community partners and plan for this upcoming academic year to offer various activities either remotely or hopefully we will offer workshop/classes in the classroom. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The project provided professional development opportunities for Cooperative Extension staff as well as internship opportunities for NWIC college student interns as well as high school summer youth workers. The Traditional Plants and Food Coordinator/ Financial Literacy Instructor and Continuing Education Coordinator, Vice President attended the annual NEROAC Conference in Denver, CO. Three Cooperative Extension Staff Two Cooperative Extension Program employees, Lora Boome and Ruth Solomon, attended the Hazel Pete Basketry Conference. Two Cooperative Extension Program employees, Lora Boome and Starla Jefferson, attended a Native Wellness workshop at Seneca Reservation in Niagara Falls, New York. Traditional Plant Food Coordinator attended as well as participated in the 2019 Vine Deloria Jr. Symposium. TPF Coordinator was on the Traditional Plants and Food Panel and gave a presentation on Devil's Club. Traditional Plants and Food Coordinator attended Northwest Indian College's Native Wellness Institute 2-1/2 day workshop. Two NWIC student interns helped with the free tax preparation (2 VITA Site interns). February - April 2019 During the project we offered two Summer Bridge camp which targets middle school and high school Native America students, and we were able to hire (2 NWIC students) as mentors for our camp Summer 2019. Summer 2019 - one NWIC Cooperative Extension staff member attended the USDA Community Prosperity Summit in Phoenix, AZ. This was an opportunity to learn more about the USDA programs, funding resources and ways to partner or work with other extension office staff. One NWIC student intern worked with Cooperative Extension Financial Literacy Program during fall Internships which is an opportunity for students to gain work experience and build references for their resume. September - December 2019 October 2019- three NWIC Cooperative Extension staff members attended the First Americans Land-Grant Consortium (FALCON) conference that was held in Denver, CO. NWIC Cooperative Extension staff offered BASIC/ADVANCED tax preparation training for Lummi VITA site volunteers. Six volunteers attended the training and we had four volunteers certify at the ADVANCED level and were able to prepare taxes for free for NWIC students and Lummi Community members Winter quarter 2020. During the grant period we had the opportunity to continue two internship opportunities for young parents to gain employment opportunities and the skills needed for the work force. One student received paid internship Jan-March 2020. Spring Quarter - March 2020-June2020 - one student intern was hired to assist with the Cooperative Extension gardening project and Resident Life student pantry. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Cooperative Extension Traditional Plants and Food program, Cultural Arts and Financial Literacy Programs utilize social media to post upcoming workshops/events as well as post cooperative extension department information on FB Social Media Cooperative Ext. 2,000 followers/Staff and Student emails and fliers posted around NWIC Lummi campus and community. There are also pictures and videos taken at workshops, and some of them are advertised on the Cooperative Extension FB. The Cooperative Extension Director presents a department collaborative presentation to the College board as requested and Cooperative Extension department provides NWIC President with power point slides on an annual basis to be presented to the Lummi Indian Business Council during the College's annual report. NWIC recorded the Devil's Club Bead making class with Lummi/Lakahmen elder, Ruth Solomon. The footage was used in an advertisement for NWIC college student life. The video is available on NWIC webpage. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?The college is currently planning a reopening phase for college students and employees. Since we are still working remotely, we will continue to set up zoom meetings with the stakeholders and community partners and plan for this upcoming school year to offer financial literacy and career exploration activities either remotely or hopefully we will offer workshop/classes in the classroom at the Tribal School this upcoming school year. In addition, we are planning to host next summer camp as either a virtual camp or if we have a vaccine by then we will resume with the Summer Bridge Camp on NWIC Campus for middle school and high school students during the summer of 2021. Cooperative Extension Financial Literacy staff is currently working on offering courses/workshops over zoom and we will continue to meet with partners as we move towards this upcoming academic year.
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What was accomplished under these goals?
Goal 1.1:More than 500 participants have attended the 70+ workshops and financial services that were offered to the Tribal community. Traditional Plants and Food (TPF) program9 youthworked on garden for a total 5 two-day weekends. Youth removed invasive plant species, also helpedtwo eldersclean garden for future native plant restoration. Summer 2020, TPF worked with 2 community members, 1 staff, and three youth and identified 36 traditional plants and foods on Lummi. TFP worked with 2 Lummi elders and Lummi Language instructor at LIBC to translate traditional plants and foods Lummi Language (Xwlemi Chosen). The Financial Literacy (FL) Program hosted workshops/classes including Cultural Sharing Dinner for NWIC students and they made cedar Christmas ornaments.(35 students). CE staff coordinated Ribbon Skirt class in December 2019. (7 participants). Mid-March 2020 NWIC moved to distance learning for all students. The campus closed the cafeteria to minimize the spread of COVID-19. CE dept. collaborated with Stone Soup to offer a NWIC student pantry which offered weekly deliveries to students in the dorms. CE FL staff purchased and delivered weekly. CE had written paid internships into grant projects and we were able to pay acollege student intern that lived in the dorm. The intern added new soil and planted new plants all throughout campus and watered on a weekly basis.(20 participants). Goal 1.2:Train the trainer opportunity between NWIC TPF Coordinator, Lora Boome created a one-on-one training with Lummi Systems of Care Program Liaison, Jessica Solomon. Lummi Systems of Care Liaison, Jessica Solomon, demonstrated how to make Aromatherapy Bath Salts, spritzers and roll-on perfume, "Aromatherapy for the Nervous System."9 participantsTPF Coordinator presented at Vine Deloria Jr. symposium, discussing Food Sovereignty and Traditional medicines. Demo included how to make salve.8 participants."Walking with Our Ancestors" workshop.Goal 1.3:Continue to increase our collaborations with educational institutions and youth programs that support academic success and educational aspirations of the youth and NWIC studentsTPF program continued to involve students and youth in traditional knowledge system-based GIS mapping of Coast Salish plants and foods. Fall/winter quarters of 2019-20, TPF held7 workshops, 50 participants. Focus was traditional plants and foods and include a demonstration making salves, teas, and Devil's Club beads. Summer 2019,9 youth, 3 adults, 2 staff organized and cleaned garden. TPF purchased materials to organize/maintain Healing and Berry garden. The garden in front of building is almost completed. Lummi/Lakahmen (First Nations) Ruth Solomon offered (2 workshops) devil's club beads. Demonstrated how to clean, and process devil's clubs into beads14 participated. Goal 2.1:Nisqually site Coordinator offered2 workshopswith a demonstration on how to make devil's club beads and devil's club healing salve. Salve helps with inflammation and relieves pain.20 participants. Witnessing our Future's, NWIC FL and NWIC TPF for Self-Care Class.7 participantsmade laundry soap, disinfectant spray, Stinging Nettle Tea and Nootka Rose Herbal lip balm. Participants developed the knowledge and skills in using traditional plants, foods and preparing medicinal plants into teas and balm.5 participantsmade Rose Lotion and Herbal Healing Bars. CE staff helped introduce students to native plants and presented on the many uses of the medicinal plants.One participantmade herbal lip balm which is the most gratifying home medicine making adventures. TPF is planning and working on implementing and offering a seasonal youth camp based on the 12 moons. Summer 2020 we were unable to offer face to face programming due to Covid-19 protocol which caused NWIC campus to close due to WA state and Tribal guidance. Goal 2.2:TPF staff along with3 youth, 1 community membermade salves and teas as giveaway items for the 2019 Lummi Paddle Canoe Journey. "Walking with Our Ancestors" Lummi Summer youth program, participated in activities that promoted health, self-reflection and leadership. TPF offered2 workshops, 20 youths. Goal 2.3: NWIC Saturday Academy created a partnership between NWIC Center for Health (NWICCH) and Financial Literacy Program and Traditional Plants and Foods program to offer the Health, Wellness & College prep workshop along with a traditional salmon and clam bake prepared by a Lummi elder. Students learned health/wellness through hands on activities, traditional food gathering, self-reflection and money management. Students went on walk to identify traditional plants and foods. Students prepared Native's First Food: Stinging Nettle;13 HS students,1 community member,4 NWIC students and 7 NWIC staff member.Fall quarter, Sept to Dec 2019, TPF worked with ELC Homebased program offered 3 workshops and 1 make-and-take event. TPF made kits that included materials, handouts and instructions on how to make salves, lip balms, cedar rope and teas.8 families in attendance.By Summer 2020, the FL program reached 7th-12th grade students and served a total of414 studentswhich, included weekly classes at the local tribal high school and college preview and Saturday academies that focused on college preparedness. During the project we offered a total of 4 summer camps which each summer included MS and HS summer camps andserved 39 middle school and high school students. The breakdown of students attending the7th-9th grade M.S. camp is 18 studentsand21 students attending the 10th-12th grade HS camp. Aug 19-22, 2020 TPF program held four workshops at Little Bear Creek elders center; demonstration and hands-on activities included: Devil's Club Beads, Devil's Club salve, cedar ornaments and traditional foods/medicines of the Lummi ancestors, there were35 people in attendance. Objective 3.1: From 2017, 2018 and 2019 NWIC VITA site has e-filed425 tax returns and served 126 familiesthrough the Facilitated Self-assistance tax preparation. NWIC VITA Tax Site e-filed126 tax returns and 2 paper returnsbetween Feb 1- Mar 13, 2020 when the college went remote work sites due to COVID-19. Currently FL staff are at the end of 2020 tax filing season (Feb - May 2021) and have already completed over 200+ tax returns. Objective 3.2:FL program served69 students during the FL orientation class(Sept 2017-Jun 2019).Fall Quarter of 2019 we updated the Student Financial Literacy Orientation classes for at least34 NWIC students at Lummi and extended campus sites. In Oct 2019, we held three workshops to pilot the career exploration, time management and FL curriculum with College Students. The workshop was a two-hour workshop and participants watched digital stories of Native American graduate students' life/college experience.Participants worked on their calendar andbudget for the quarter for tuition/books, meals, personal hygiene and discretionary expenses. Pre-survey was used to gauge what students knew before the class and a post survey to see if they learned specific information during the class, such as important deadlines to remember, tuition/fees expense for the quarter and we also gained feedback in regards to the class and content(34 college students participated) ?Objective 3.3: FLstaff offers monthly 2-day financial literacy classes (10 hours) that utilize the FDNI BNC curriculum.From Sept 2017 - Aug 2019 - 104 students/familieswere served. The classes focus on developing a spending plan, checking and savings and review the importance of credit. At the end of the class each participant receives a certificate of completion.Sept- Mar 2020 we served 19 students/families.?
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Progress 09/01/18 to 07/30/20
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Target Audience:During the reporting period September 2018 through July 2019, the target audience included several stakeholders groups Northwest Indian College (NWIC) students, staff, faculty, Lummi Tribal members, Tribal Elders, other Coast Salish Tribal members, tribally affiliated and Native Americans throughout the Pacific Northwest. Changes/Problems:The college is currently planning a reopening phase for college students and employees. Since we are still working remotely, we will continue to set up zoom meetings with the stakeholders and community partners and plan for this upcoming school year to offer various activities either remotely or hopefully we will offer workshop/classes in the classroom. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?During the project we offered two Summer Bridge camp which targets middle school and high school Native America students and we were able to hire (2 student) as mentors for our camp. (2 student interns). Helped with the free tax prepration (2 VITA Site interns). (1 student intern during fall). Interships are an opportunity for students to gain work experience and build references for their resume. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Before the lockdown due to COVID19 our work has impacted the Lummi community but it has also reached out to several other tribes alone the coast. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
Goal 1 Goal 1.1: Number have climbed. More than 500 participants have attended our many workshops. Goal 1.2: We have offered over 70 workshops and financial services to the Tribal community. Numerous workshops dealing with art work and traditional foods and cooking alone with traditional harvesting and finanicial literacy. Goal 2 Goal 2.1: Increased the number of participants in all our programs offered. Goal 2.2:Provided on-going support in various forms i.e. educational, financial, wellness, etc. to participants with our training the trainers workshops. Goal 2.3: Continue to increase our collaborations with educational institutions and youth programs that support academic success and educational aspirations of the youth and NWIC students. Goal 3 Goal 3.1: NWIC VITA Tax Site e-filed 126 tax returns and 2 paper returns between February 1,2020 to March 13, 2020 when the college went remote work sites due to COVID19. Goal 3.2: Held Student Financial Literacy Orientation classes for at least 34 NWIC students at Lummi and extended campus sites.
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Progress 09/01/18 to 08/31/19
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Target Audience:During the reporting period September2018 through July 2019, the target audience included several stakeholders groups: Northwest Indian College (NWIC) students, staff, faculty, Lummi Tribal members, Tribal Elders, other Coast Salish Tribal members, tribally affiliated people and Native Americans throughout the Pacific Northwest. Changes/Problems:Major changes we had to encounter is the switch in PI's and the resignation of a team member who helped get our work done. One major problem we had to endure was a cyber attack from the randsom virus. Which shut down all systems and deleted and eased all hard drives. What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?
Nothing Reported
How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?Not only have our work impacted the Lummi community but it had touched several other Tribes up alone the coast. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?During the next reporting periodwe plan to tackle goal 2. Also to take a different approach at documenting the work we do.
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What was accomplished under these goals?
There were anumber of workshops and activities to accomplish the goals at hand. But unfortunately our systems were hit with a virus that wiped out all our information. As things slowly get restored we will have number for each goal.
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