Our office provides information and funding assistance to tribal members seeking a higher education through scholarships offered by the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. Northern Cheyenne Tribal Education Department
Long Range Plan
Mission Statement:
The Northern Cheyenne Tribal Education Department believes that the educational development of the Northern Cheyenne's human resources is the key to improvi
ng the social and economic well being of the Tribe. It is our belief this life long education process begins upon the conception of the child and continues through adulthood. The Northern Cheyenne Tribal Education Department believes that the culture and language are key components in establishing a firm foundation in the development of our human resources to assure that individuals can successfully compete in two worlds and will promote and encourage the educational system to recognize the importance of the Northern Cheyenne language and culture. The Northern Cheyenne Tribal Education Department is committed to assuring that individuals are provided a quality education and or training at all levels. It is our firm belief, Northern Cheyenne Tribal members must be able to compete in a highly technological society to improve their personal well being and make healthy choices for themselves as well as for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and it is our challenge to collaborate and communicate this charge to all the educational entities that serve its membership. Goals:
*The Northern Cheyenne Tribal Education Department will encourage the Tribal Council and communities to make education their number 1 priority.
*The Northern Cheyenne Tribal Education Department will establish a collaborative working relationship with all tribal programs, tribal private and public schools and Chief Dull Knife college with the support from the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council.
*To assure that sufficient funds are available to assist students in acquiring post secondary education, graduate school and or training.
*Continue to work towards the development of Tribal Education codes which will mandate educational and teacher standards within the exterior boundaries of the Norther Cheyenne Nation.
*Assist Northern Cheyenne graduates to obtain positions within the tribal structures under their authority.
*Participate in meetings and activities that promote economic development for the Northern Cheyenne Nation and share that information with the leadership of the Tribe. Objectives:
~ The Tribal Education Department will fund at least 70 Northern Cheyenne Tribal members each academic year. The Northern Cheyenne Scholarship Committee will approve funds for 70 eligible students by August of each academic year.
2. The Northern Cheyenne Scholarship Committee will inform the Tribal Council by January if the higher education scholarship budget needs financial assistance to assure 70 students are funded.
~No less than $50,000 or up to $100,000 will be provided to the Tribal Education Department from the total Northern Cheyenne Tribal budget to supplement the Higher Education Scholarship Program for additional students or graduate students to attend post secondary education.
