OKCPS Native American Student Services

🌟🎥 Check This Out! 🎥🌟
We are beyond thrilled to present "Mocs in the Closet", a short film entirely written and produced by our amazing Indigenous Voices Youth (IVY) Council!

These talented Native American students from OKCPS schools came together to promote cultural identity and share what it means to be young and Native in today's world. 🌍

✨Every step of this film—from concept to the final cut—was student-led, with guidance from Director Dijay Yarholar.

This project was supported by the Southern Plains Tribal Health Board’s Native Roots Grant. Their creativity, hard work, and pride shine through every scene!

A special THANK YOU to:
Randy and Stephanie Burghart for the use of their home
Southeast High School for use of their school
NASS staff Timothy Proctor, Christie Rubio, Geneva Meely, Marcus Harman, Ro Werito, and Dr. Star Yellowfish
Michael Logan from Southern Plains Tribal Health Board for always supporting student ideas

👉 Watch the film now and be inspired! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn6_ftpu-Vk

Let’s celebrate our youth and their powerful voices! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with their amazing work! 📽️🎉



Enjoy the film and remember: "You’re strong like your ancestors before you!" 💪

📺 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/

Thank you Oklahoma City Public Schools for your support!

MOCS IN THE CLOSET Ladies and Gentlemen! We present to you: a short film written and produced by our very own Indigenous Voices Youth Council. The film is titled: Mocs in the...

This is a great opportunity grades 7-12!

🦷Dreaming of a Career in Dentistry? 🦷

We're offering scholarships for students in grades 7-12 who are passionate about pursuing a career in dental fields! Don't miss out on this opportunity to kickstart your future.

Applicant must be AI/AN or Pacific Islander
📧 For more info: [email protected]

Class of 2025 check this out!

Mvskoke Creek Students & Parents!!
This is big! If you're student is enrolled Mvskoke Creek and takes concurrent college courses while still in high school - THEY CAN APPLY FOR UP TO $3,000 FROM THE MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION! It does not matter if they live out of tribal boundaries - they can still apply. FOR OKCPS STUDENTS YOU MUST APPLY BY SEPT. 10TH

‼ REMINDER: Students must apply for the Tribal Grant within the first 30 days of the start of school. ‼

Tribal Grants assist students with educational expenses (fees, books, supplies, etc.) at accredited schools and Tribal Incentive Grants are additional funding based on academic performance. Applicants should review ALL requirements and guidelines prior to submitting an application.

‼ Students living outside of The Muscogee Nation Reservation may apply!

Application Link:
https://eforms.mcn-nsn.gov/Forms/ET_Application

For more information, please contact MCN Employment & Training at 918.732.7773.

🌟 Exciting Event for Native Youth Ages 16-21! 🌟
Join us at the First Americans Museum for the Gathering of Native Americans event on October 15-17, 2024!

Discover your personal journey and build strong connections through cultural activities, expressive art, and group discussions. Explore the pillars of Belonging, Mastery, Interdependence, and Generosity in a supportive community.

📅 Dates: October 15-17, 2024
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: First Americans Museum, OKC
📞 Contact: (405) 948-4900 ext. 519 or 520
🍽️ Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and a raffle are provided!

Space is limited, so make sure to register today! Information is in the photo!

🚀 Calling all future aviators! The Women in Aviation International Greater OKC Metro Chapter is thrilled to host the 2024 Girls in Aviation Day on September 23rd! 🌟 Get ready to explore the skies and unlock your potential in aviation and aerospace! 🌎✈️

This FREE event will be packed with exciting hands-on activities, career panels, flight simulators, and more! Meet inspiring women leaders in aviation, discover new opportunities, and experience the thrill of flight at Atlantic Aviation's newest hangar at Wiley Post Airport. Lunch is included!

🎟️ Don’t miss out – register now! Sign Up Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-girls-in-aviation-day-in-central-oklahoma-tickets-943186665707 #:~:text=The%20Greater%20Oklahoma%20City%20Metro,10%20am%20to%202%20pm.

NASS is looking for our next Miss Native American OKCPS!!!!

Applications are NOW AVAILABLE!

Eligibility Guidelines
**Female Native American student in 8th- 11th grade from 2024-2025
**Be enrolled in an OKCPS School and our Title Vi & JOM Indian Education Program.
**Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA
**Must have their own regalia
**Must not have excessive absences, truancy, or behavioral referrals.

Applications are available in our NASS office or it can be emailed to you.

Application Packet must be submitted by September 27, 2024. If you have any questions feel free to contact our NASS Cultural Program Coordinator, Ro Werito, at [email protected] or 405.587.0358

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ATTENTION!!!!!

OKCPS NASS INDIAN TACO SALE!
Thursday, September 19, 2024 - $10.
Order a yummy Indian taco from your faves!!

PLEASE SHARE AND ORDER UP!!

PLACE YOUR ORDERS BY Wednesday, September 18, 2024 @ 2 pm by completing this Google Form.
https://tinyurl.com/nasstacosale91924

Place of pick up:
September 19, 2024
Angie Smith United Methodist Church
601 SW Grand Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK
10AM-12PM

🔥🎉CALL FOR CONTEST SPONSORS🎉🔥
OKCPS Pow-wow is quickly approaching and NASS would like to request the help of our families, friends and community partners.

🔷Would you like to honor or recognize a loved one or someone important? SPONSOR A DANCE CONTEST IN THEIR NAME

🔷Want to support Native youth or Native culture? SPONSOR A DANCE CONTEST

🔷Would you like to be recognized as a Community Partner or get your name out in the public? SPONSOR A DANCE CONTEST

🔷Do you just want to help out OKCPS NASS?
SPONSOR A DANCE CONTEST

These are all great reasons to sponsor a dance category contest at the OKCPS Pow-wow on November. Contact NASS for open categories, amounts and any general questions! You can email us at [email protected]

Can't wait to see everyone at Grant HS on Nov. 16th!!

For all our Bingo people! Come support the Comanche Little Ponies!! They’ll be here in the our very own OKC for a Bingo Fundraiser!

This scholarship can be over 100k and the application is open now! Students have about a month to get this completed for the first step in the scholarships process. https://www.thegatesscholarship.org/scholarship

Come by and see us at The OKCPS Back to School Bash here at Douglass High School from 10 am - 2 pm.

Chickasaw families! Please come out and meet your tribe in OKC. It’s tonight!

The start of the school year is just around the corner. Make your plans to attend our Back 2 School Bash on August 3rd. Info below:

OKCPS NASS appreciates the work and partnership we have with the Oklahoma City Indian Clinic. Thank you to Ms. Courtney Reeder for asking our OKCPS Resonative Youth Dance Troupe to be apart of the OKCIC 50th Anniversary. We were happy to be apart of such a wonderful event.

MVTO!!

Wado Cherokee Nation for such great hospitality and a wonderful tour!

‼️ CDIB vs Tribal ID ‼️
NASS always encourages our parents/guardians to ensure their child has a CDIB AND a Tribal ID. We've learned that many people are unaware of the difference between the two documents. NASS created this handy flyer to break down the differences and to help others learn more about documentation for Native Americans.

Please start the Tribal enrollment process for your child when they are young! The benefits will last a lifetime! ❤️

Chickasaw families RSVP and come ready to eat at the Back-to-school cookout! PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE! This will be on Friday, July 26th. 5PM to 8PM

Check out these resources from the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma!

☀️Summer Time is ceremony time for many of our Tribes! It’s a time of renewal, family, friendships and keeping our Native traditions and customs alive!

NASS wants to see your students at their respective Tribal ceremonies or gatherings! Post a photo in the comments and leave us a description or Tribe or ceremony you represent or attended!

Proud of two of our graduates- Jackson Burghart and Brooke Pewo- participating in their Kiowa Ceremonies! 🙌🏽🥰