Colville ExtensionFRTEP - 1862 ColvilleThe Washington State University (WSU) Colville Reservation Extension Office has a foundation of funding from USDA and WSU Administrative monies each year with additional Tribal support of close to $100,000 cash plus office space, .6FTE secretary, phones, etc and private donor money ($25,000). |
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Colville Extension
The Washington State University (WSU)
Colville Reservation Extension Office has a foundation of funding from
USDA and WSU Administrative monies each year with additional Tribal
support of close to $100,000 cash plus office space, .6FTE secretary,
phones, etc and private donor money ($25,000).
Linda McLean
350 E. Deleware Ave, #9,
P.O. Box 111,
WSU Colville Reservation,
Republic, WA 99166-9747
Science Engineering & Technology Education
WSU Colville Reservation Extension promotes positive youth development through the development of 4-H clubs in each of the 4 districts on the Colville Reservation. In 2008, 4-H is committed to educating youth in the areas of SET (Science, Engineering & Technology). 4-H has launched a new campaign, “One Million New Scientists. One Million New Ideas.” The goal is to have 1 million enrolled 4-H members by the year 2013.
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Riding Helmet and Rider Safety Education
The Colville Tribal people have expressed a concern that there is a lack of horse knowledge among the area youth and this is important as horses are an important part of the Colvilles’ culture and heritage. In 2008, the TANF program provided several horse training/riding clinics across the reservation. With this many new young riders, there was a need identified for horse and rider safety education. Since head injuries, caused by falls from horses, account for most of the serious horse and rider injuries, Extension focused on riding helmet use and safety education.
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Integrated Weed Control
Reservation lands are being over-run by non-native noxious weeds. The tribal people prefer to control weeds as naturally as possible and to be as safe and cautious as possible when utilizing pesticides in order to protect off target plants such as huckleberries, roots, etc.
Agriculture
FRTEP continues to improve agriculture and natural resource
management skills in order to enhance productivity, sustainability, and
quality of rural life.
Programming has included:
4-H Challenge
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.
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family
and Consumer Sciences Education programs strengthen the relationship
between individuals, families, and communities. Workshops are offered
featuring the latest research-based food preservation methods and safe
handling of traditional native foods, low sugar jams and jellies, low salt pickling, and game meat and fish.
Nutrition and Lifeskills Education for both adults and youth offer
opportunities to help people improve their person
Blair Wolfley
SW District Director
Washington State University Extension
1919 NE 78th Street
Vancouver, WA 98665-9752
FRTEP 20 Years of Excellence.ppt
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) - 20 Years of Excellence!
The powerpoint presentation from the 2010 FRTEP Day at the 2010 IAC-INCA Conference in Las Vegas, NV, December 6, 2010 that hilghlights the work being done at our FRTEP offices across the country.
