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About Indian Country Extension (ICE)

This term identifies Cooperative Extension work that occurs in Indian Country — on American Indian reservations, in tribal communities and tribal colleges. This nonformal, knowledge-based educational programming is grounded in the philosophy established in the Smith-Lever Act of 1914. The teaching is conducted by faculty, extension agents/educators and other associated employees of the extension organizations within land grant universities and colleges; tribal colleges and tribal governments.

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4-H Project Materials and School Enrichment Activities

Northern Cheyenne Extension - Northern Cheyenne
In the past 4 years, the extension program aide planned and implemented three school enrichment projects: OUTPUTS: 1. Horse of Course reached 126 K-8 students in the Northern Cheyenne Tribal School. This course, during fall term, was a basic equine class covering all aspects of horse management and understanding. The class covered breeds, colors, anatomy, feeds and safety. The horse program improved student attendance and behaviour throughout the six week program. more

Youth learn why character counts

Rosebud Extension - Rosebud
The South Dakota Character Counts: We Are All Relatives curriculum, as adapted from the Josephson Institute Character Counts program, uses Lakota culture and beliefs to help students realize their potential and their ability to effect change in their own lives. more

4-H Challenge

Colville Extension - Colville
Challenge is an experiential youth development program where groups enjoy adventure activities such as Portable Team Challenges, Low and High Ropes Course, Rock Climbing and Canoeing. The program gives an opportunity & asks groups to work together in a safe environment as they solve the challenges presented by the course. Participants grow and learn about themselves as they strive for accomplishments previously thought impossible. more

Summer Camp

Muscogee (Creek) Extension - Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Muscogee (Creek) Nation youth had the opportunity to attend a summer camp that lasted for three days. The event took place on the Okmulgee Career Tech Campus of Oklahoma State University. The camp activities focused on Creek culture and history. Youth participated in workshops on art, music, story telling, language, games, crafts and food that are connected to their Native American culture. One evening the youth and some adult volunteers held a stomp dance. An active game of stickball... more

Youth Development

Coeur d' Alene Extension - Coeur d' Alene
Youth development is a major focus of the FRTEP - Coeur d'Alene Reservation program. FRTEP is a partner in the school district's After School Success Center, and offers 4-H enrichment activities twice weekly to approximately 35 third - fifth graders. Additionally, FRTEP has partnered with the Tribal Wellness Center for the last two summers as a committee member for their Rockin' the Rez summer camp, which serves nearly 200 students for five weeks. more

Traditional and Horse 4-H

Fort Hall Extension - Fort Hall
The Fort Hall Extension office runs a very unique 4-H program. Our 4-H classes are developed and taught by Nola Cates, Fort Hall 4-H director. Nola is absolutely amazing with the kids and can teach anything from cooking to leather working. Our 4-H classes are held three times a week all year. We reach over 200 kids every year through these programming efforts. more

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Michigan Cooperative Extension \| *Extension Office* 1 week 10 hours ago »
Master Food Preserver \| *Extension Program* 2 weeks 1 day ago » MSU Flathead Reservation Extension Office partnered with MSU Lake County Extension to offer the first Master Food Preserver class in Montana in over 25 years. With the increase in gardening...
Fort Peck Extension \| *Extension Office* 2 weeks 4 days ago » The Fort Peck Reservation is in northeastern Montana, and home of the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes.
University of Nevada Tribal Exension \| *Extension Office* 2 weeks 4 days ago » Existing Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) funds are insufficient to support tribal needs on more than one reservation. In order to fund more than one full-time operation, UNCE...
"Health and Traditions among Hopi/Tewa Women." \| *Publication* 3 weeks 5 days ago » Abstract: This paper is based on participatory action research over a 6-year period with the Hopi non-profit, Pu’tavi, and the Hopi tribal government. Discussing the functions...
Hualapai Extension \| *Extension Office* 3 weeks 5 days ago » The Hualapai and Havasupai tribes speak closely related languages and are located on ancestral lands on the edge of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River. The Hualapai Reservation is nearly a...
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College \| *Extension Office* 4 weeks 6 days ago » Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College is located in Bataga, Michigan.
Diné College \| *Extension Office* 7 weeks 5 days ago » The Land Grant Office of Diné College Our Mission: The Mission of the Land Grant Office is to increase the knowledge capacity of the Navajo Nation as well as other Native Americans in order to...
Colorado River Indian Tribes Extension \| *Extension Office* 9 weeks 8 hours ago »
Agriculture and Natural Resource Management \| *Extension Program* 9 weeks 9 hours ago » Educational Field Days and demonstration trials were used to help Identify problems facing the production of established crops (alfalfa, cotton, seed crops and vegetables) and to determine...
Health and Nutrition \| *Extension Program* 9 weeks 9 hours ago » Health and Nutrition programming is combined with both of the above outlined Agriculture and 4-H Program areas. Any opportunity available is used to promote healthier lifestyles and increased...
Tanana Chiefs Conference Extension \| *Extension Office* 9 weeks 12 hours ago » As the 20th anniversary of the FRTEP program in Alaska nears, it is good to reflect on the changes and the impacts this program has had on Alaska Natives in rural Alaska. As a relatively new agent to...
Ilisagvik College \| *Extension Office* 9 weeks 12 hours ago » Ilisagvik College is a two-year tribal college located in the northernmost point of Alaska.
Cherokee Extension \| *Extension Office* 9 weeks 12 hours ago » Current activities include the revegetation of ramps (a native wild onion) as a traditional food; revegetation of river cane, white oak, and butternut trees for traditional basket making;...
Choctaw Extension \| *Extension Office* 9 weeks 12 hours ago » The MSU Extension Service's partnership with the Choctaw tribe since the inception of the FRTEP has been a story of success. As a result of this program, an average of 24 Extension activities have...