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The Story Teller 2017

Tournament of Champions 2017 Mojave Days 2017
-Co-Ed Chair Volleyball-
The 41st Annual Fort Mojave Indian Days will be
The Second Annual Tour- compete. The tournament intense, heart pounding held Friday, October 20th and on Saturday, 21st.
nament of Champions consisted of three days, Volleyball games where
was a huge success this day one was an intro- the seniors finally had the This year the theme is
year. A total of 41 teams duction with dinner and opportunity the get off of “Volunteering Today, Protects Our Future.”
of seniors from tribes entertainment meant to the sidelines and feel the
all across the southwest prepare the competitors much needed rush of un- The weekend event will kick-off on Friday with a Na-
region came with their for what was to come. leashing their competitive ture Walk at 7 a.m. in Needles, California it will be fol-
team uniforms ready to Day two and three were spirit. Continued on Page 6. lowed by a Golf Tournament at 8 a.m. at the Mojave
Resort Golf Club in Laughlin, Nevada.

41From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a few Culture

Workshops in the Tribal Gymnasium, followed by
a luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. A second Culture
Workshop will begin at 11 a.m. and the third Culture
Workshop will begin at 1 p.m. in the same location.

A Wahoo tournament will begin at 4 p.m. Wahoo is a
marble game which is a cross between the board game
“Sorry!” and Chinese checkers. The game is played in
pairs. Cost is $20 per team. The first day of events will
conclude with Girls Bird Dancing and Boys Bird Sing-
ing Group Contest from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Left To Right: Danny Rodriquez Sr., Simon Garcia, Monica Garcia, Joe Garcia, The celebration will continue beginning at 10 a.m. the
Collen Garcia, Mary “Acon” Garcia, Corrine Shaffer. Fort Mojave Indian Days Parade is to begin in Nee-
dles, California. The parade will begin at I and Front
One of Fort Mojave’s own home teams, Mat Muu’ Waavch made it through two Street, going along Broadway and end at Broadway
days and roughly ten matches to reach the Silver brackets Championship game and D Street. For more information about the parade
where they emerged victorious and brought the five foot silver trophy home to contact Starla Shaffer at (928) 577-7397 or go to www.
Fort Mojave. mojaveindiantribe.com to fill out an online form.

Continued on Page 4.

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HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY SON Over 20 Years of Service
MOM AND DAD LOVE YOU Samson Evanston Sr. gave over 20 Years of Ser-
vice to the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe, presently serv-
ing as Tribal Advocate. Thank you for your continued
commitment to our community. Mr. Evanston shared
a few words on our FMIT Facebook page “I would
like to thank everyone for the good thoughts. Speaking
from experience, always when one door closes, anoth-
er door opens. I only hope I can get a little rest before I
move through that other door. I hope you all take care
of each other and treat each other with respect. I will
be around, think some good thoughts about me. As for
the BIRD, you all ain't heard nothing yet.” Congratu-
lations Samson Evanston Sr. on your retirement.

F.M.T.P.D / Animal Control Officers
Swearing in Ceremony

JordanChavez Dara Maray

Iron Man Toa, and Sienna Luna

Basketball Tournament was sworn in as the

Brackets, basketballs, backboards and bragging F.M.T.P.D./Animal Con-
rights are all part of the Fort Mojave 2017 Iron Man
Basketball Tournament took place at the tribal gymna- trol Officers for the Fort
sium on Friday & Saturday, July 28-29, 2017.
The Two-Day Event, organized by the Fort Mo- Mojave Indian Tribe on
jave Recreational, was open to players of all ages and
experience levels. Over 11 teams took part in the iron August 9th, 2017. The
man tournament, each hoping to snag the 1st place
$2,000 cash prize. In the final championship game, Oath of Office was ad-
only two teams remained “Ruff Ryders” and the “Ma-
cavs”. The Ruff Ryders would outscore Macavs 78-94 ministered by the Honor-
to win the Iron Man Tournament.
able Neal Flores, Chief

Magistrate of the Fort

Mojave Tribal Court.

Dedicated to
Prevention,
Education & Enforcement

Patch

THURSDAY OCTOBER 26TH

Team Name, Ruff Ryders
From left to right Timothy Bush Jr, Rashaun Marin, Cornel Wil-
liams, Kurtis Silversmith, Don Begay, and Joseph Burton.

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Back to School Bash For AZ & CA Students Nelson Completes 135 Miles
First 150 students iness by providing learn- ley Junior High School, in Badwater Ultramarathon
received a backpack and ing services to all children Camp Mohave, River
supplies for their first and families. Educating Valley High School, Des- The start line is at Badwater, Death Valley,

day of school. The Back and empowering children ert Star Academy, and which marks the lowest elevation in North Ameri-
to School Bash also pro- to reach their full poten- Pillar Academy Students ca at 280’ (85m) below sea level. The race finishes at
vided parents with infor- tial so they can advocate attended to the Back to Whitney Portal at 8,300’ (2530m). The course covers
mational tools for their themselves for our com- School Bash hosted by three mountain ranges for a total of 14,600’ (4450m)
the Fort Mojave Educa- of cumulative vertical ascent and 6,100’ (1859m) of
students new school year. munity and the world. cumulative descent. Whitney Portal is the trailhead

The Fort Mojave Educa- On Thursday, tion Department.
tion Department served July 27, 2017 the Mo- And on Thursday, August to the Mt. Whitney summit, the highest point in the
to-go dinner boxes for all have Valley Head Start, 10, 2017 the Vista Col- contiguous United States. Competitors travel through
places with names like
families in attendance. Fort Mojave Elementary orado Elementary, Nee-
Mushroom Rock, Fur-
The Fort Mojave Educa- School, Topock Elemen- dles Middle School, Nee-
nace Creek, Salt Creek,
tion provides school read- tary School, Mohave Val- dles High School/ETC
Devil’s Cornfield, Devil’s
Community Day School
Golf Course, Stovepipe
attended to the Back to
Wells, Panamint Springs,
School Bash also hosted
Keeler, Alabama Hills,
by the Fort Mojave Edu-
and Lone Pine. Across
cation Department.
Death Valley, from Bad-
Niyu Masupowkuum
water Daniel Nelson
Mith Pera-Empowerment
states on our FMIT
through Education
Facebook page, "I'm
The vision of the Fort
right here, baby” Gonna
Mojave Indian Tribe Ed-
throw some shout-outs,
ucation Department is to
so, be kind...Who Dares
inspire Native Americans
Wins...Dare and Be-
to obtain a High School/
General Equivalency Di- lieve..."Can't kill a man born to hang" Fort Mojave
ploma and to pursue the Indian Tribe, I salute you, forever and a day...I did it!”

highest possible level of

education so that all may

have a more fulfilling and

productive life. For more

information about the

Fort Mojave Education

services please visit www.

mojaveindiantribe.com/

education-department.

ECH-KAH-NAV-CHA SEPTEMBER 2017, Page 4

Fort Mojave Indian Days Update on Olive Tree’s
Article by: Carry Harter
Parade winners will be announced immediately following the Tribal Council wel-

come at noon; entertainment will begin in the California Tribal Park along with the

Women’s Bird Dancing and Men’s Bird Singing Group contest.

A Horseshoe Tournament and Frybread Eating Contest sign-ups will be going on The olives we have are for olive oil (there are two
and the Shinny Tournament team sign-ups will also be happening at the Spirit Run- types: oil and table olives). We have planted them in a
ners Park. Starting at 2 p.m. the Men’s and Women’s Tug-O-War competition will dense planting which means all pruning (after the first
take place. The Men’s and Women’s Horseshoe Tournament will begin and the 3 years) and harvesting will be done mechanically in-
Shinny games will be held in Spirit Rwunners Park, which is at the corner of Har- stead of by hand as it has been done in the past with
other olive tree production. We planted 77,000 trees
41rison Street and Merriman. in late April of 2016 and will expect a light harvest
in the fall of 2019. As of now the trees are looking
Kids games in the Tribal Park will begin at 1 p.m. Entertainment will resume until healthy and are growing well with some trees already
7 p.m. producing fruit.
The variety we planted is Arbequina. We chose this
The Women’s Bird Dancing and Men’s Bird Singing Group Contest will be held variety because it has the highest concentrate of oil
from 7-10 p.m. and the event will conclude with Youth, Women, and Men Peon among the other varieties and also has a very pleas-
Tournament at the Spirit Runners Park at 9 p.m. ant and mild taste. In California 78% of olive oil pro-
duced comes from Arbequina trees. The California
All the events will be held in the Fort Mojave California Village Park at 500 Mer- side of the ranch is very sandy and we have perfect
riman Avenue, except the Golf Tournament at 9905 Aha Macav Pkwy, Laughlin, weather conditions for olives since our weather is
Nevada. very similar to Spain where they are native to. Cur-
rently we have 110 acres planted as a test plot. Our
Those interested in being an Arts and Crafts or Food Vendor for the event you may goal with the olive trees is to find a crop that has a
contact Sam Evanston II at 760-629-4591 or send email samevanston@fortmojave. high return, much higher than any crop we currently
com. Vendor costs are $200 for mobile, $125 for Non-Tribal Members, $100 for produce. Perhaps someday have our own Fort Mo-
Recognized Tribal Members (must show proof), and $75 for Fort Mojave Tribal jave Branded Olive oil.
Members. Vendors are accepting on a “First Come, First Served Basis”.

For more general information please call the Fort Mojave Public Relations Depart-
ment at (760) 629-4591 ext. 106 or email [email protected]. We look
forward to seeing our relatives, neighbors, and friends to this year’s Fort Mojave
Indian Days Celebration.

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The festivities kicked off Monday August down to business, 41 teams, 8 courts and Volleyballs
28th, 2017 with a delicious full course meal catered by flying all over the Grand Ballroom. It was an intense
the amazing staff at the Avi Resort & Casino. While day of pool play in which teams earned their way into
the competitors enjoyed their meal Chairman Tim the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Bracket for day three. Day
Williams gave an introduction and breakdown of the two closed out with more entertainment, the compet-
rules for the tournament; most importantly Chairman itors and their parties assembled on the outside lawn
said a few words on why we do this event. “Our Elders by the Avi Casinos private beach. There they enjoyed
are always sitting on the sidelines and supporting their fam- each other’s company, shared stories of the days games
ilies, whether it’s their kids or grandkids they’re cheer-
ing for, they are always there to be cheerleaders. This during a full on Luau with a full buffet, Luau Danc-
ers, Fire Twirlers and much more.
Tournament is a chance for them to get Day three was crunch time, the Bronze, Silver,
off the sidelines and get their own com- and Gold brackets were set and every game was
petitive juices flowing, it is a chance for
their families to sit on the sidelines and now an elimination game. The spirit of compe-
support them while they compete.” tition was in the air while at the same
time the amazing feeling of seeing
-Chairman Tim Williams. In clos- our elder’s really enjoing themselves.
ing his introduction Chairman Teams were getting eliminated while
introduced the massive tro-
other teams advanced to the next
phies that would be given round until finally it was time
to the winners of the tour- to move the games to the main
nament. The Bronze trophy stage. The Championship games
stood four feet tall, the Silver took place in a separate section
of the Ballroom which the
trophy stood five feet tall,
and whomever should Avi staff worked tireless-
win the Gold trophy would ly to set up with extravagant
be taking home a monu- lighting for grand entrances
mental six feet tall piece of for the competitors that had
art to display their accom- made it to the champion-
plishment. ship rounds. The crowd
Immediately follow- roared with cheers and
ing the introduction and
dinner the competitors thunder sticks while the
had a chance to unwind final games took place.
The competition was
a bit and step on the fierce and at times had
dance floor and boo- up to one-hundred and
gie down to Francisco Valensuela fifty Volleys back and forth before one
and Company’s Chicken Scratch Music live team allowed the other to score until
and up close. Day two it was time to get finally each division had their champion.

ECH-KAH-NAV-CHA SEPTEMBER 2017, Page 7

C Vhampions olleyball
hair

The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe Public Relations team had a chance to speak
with many random participants who traveled from all over to compete. Many pos-
itive words were said, they expressed how good of an exercise they had, how good
the food was and how great their overall experience had been. Here is a just a few
of the many testimonials on their experience:

“Your Tribal Chairman, “You guys are the best, you “It was great, I think that all
he’s taking part and show- are the best! Everything is the referees and all the people
ing a concern and care for his organized really good and so that put it on are wonderful
elder’s. That’s the good part clean……the organization hosts and I think that this is
and I really complimented is great, really great, we are the tournament to come to.
him on his being involved going to host a tournament They’re very down to earth
in this because other tribal because of you guys.” and right on time and the
leaders, even ours, they don’t referees were right there, any
get involved in these kind of “I think the staff did a great questions you can ask them
things so I am very proud of job and the Avi did a great and the head referee you
your leader.” job, we are enjoying our- could always talk too and
selves. It has been a great the people that run it, that’s
“I think the tournament trip, we look forward to at- what makes a tournament.
went great, I’m glad that we tending this again next year, You know, the people that
had the chance to come and good job to the Chairman are here are very welcoming
experience it for the first time. and the staff, the Chairman and that makes you feel like
We came from Pala Califor- did a great job.” you’re at home where you
nia, I wish it could last lon- come from, you feel like you
ger but we had a fabulous are one of their brothers or
time and we hope to come sisters, that’s what makes it
back again next year.” more fun to come to some-
thing like this. I think if
you’re ever thinking about
coming to a tournament, this
is the tournament to come
too, these people are wonder-
ful, and even the staff at the
hotel are wonderful. Thank
you for inviting us and we
will be back again.”

ECH-KAH-NAV-CHA SEPTEMBER 2017, Page 8

TRIBAL YOUT
Summer Youth Activities
Article by: Gentry Medrano

The Aha Macav Cultural grandmother and great-grandmother while also con- language lessons for the
Preservation Department, quering the loom, which he used to make his grand- children. Charlotte Knox
in conjunction with the Fort father a personalized hatband all at the age of 8 years shared her knowledge
Mojave Tribal Recreation old! The youngest youth participant was Jazzalynne through the teaching of
Department, Fort Mojave Jenkins, at seven years of age. She attended regularly several songs, language ex-
Tribal Nutrition and the and made a couple of bracelets and a beaded neck- ercises emphasizing body
Fort Mojave Tribal Band, lace. parts and common words.
offered various enrichment The Cultural Preservation Department also wel- Rosanna Hills also spent
activities during their an- comed three WIA/One-Stop employees who helped a day with the children
nual summer program for support regular staff through the Summer Youth Pro- instructing them about
tribal youth. Along with gram. Sabrina Juarez and Marie Mills assisted with various types of commu-
arts and crafts projects, the program activities and participated in bead making, nication—verbal and non-
Cultural Preservation De- often instructing the youth with the creation of their verbal—as well as how the
partment provided instruc- own necklaces and bracelets. Upon completion of Mojave language is con-
tion in traditional beading her program, Sabrina will have made two necklaces, veyed through the heart
techniques, gourd making, clay pottery and several bracelets and will finish a large loom project. and its feelings.
Shinny stick construction. Tribal youth Marie Mills made several styles of beadwork and also Besides working with tribal youth, the
participants also received weekly language led a bracelet-making class for students from the Fort Cultural Preservation Department also
instruction from Charlotte Knox of the Mojave Education Department. Under the direction offers instruction to tribal adults wish-
Aha Macav Cultural Society and Rosanna of Wes Davis, summer worker Teddy Williams was ing to learn more about their heritage
Hills from the Fort Mojave Language De- instrumental in our Shinny stick construction lessons through beading and other traditional
partment as he helped collect the materials for the sticks as well arts. One such adult student is Jesse
Youth participants benefitted from the di- as willow and mesquite for the fire. Teddy was also Hickman. He was able to complete
rection of Kimberly Cameron during bead a participant in the Shinny games held on July 4th. several bracelets for his daughters who
making lessons, including learning sever- A highlight of the summer was the program’s col- live out of state as well as a beautiful
al different beading designs and jewelry laboration with the Aha Macav Cultural Society and necklace for his mother.
styles. One large group project included the Fort Mojave Language Department for Mojave The success of the summer program
making 200 necklaces for the Fort Mojave would not have been possible were it
Indian Days parade, an event that many of not for the assistance of many dedicat-
the children are eager to attend so that they ed tribal members and departments.
can hand out their beadwork to the crowd. The Fort Mojave Cultural Preserva-
In addition to this project, the children also tion Department would like to thank:
developed their own beading patterns for Ashley Hemmers, Fort Mojave Tribal
use in their jewelry. Among those who Administrator; Levi Evanston, Mi-
participated were: Sharadyn Gates, who chael Hills and Lydia Rodriguez of the
made several bracelets; Emilee Mills, who FMIT Recreation Department; Char-
made several bracelets for her family and lotte Knox and Paul Jackson of the
friends; and Lerae Fass, who began her first Aha Macav Cultural Society; Rosanna
necklace this summer and finished it three Hills of the FMIT Language Depart-
days! The department also saw exception- ment; Wes Davis of the Fort Mojave
al work from Maleke Hemmers, who made Tribal Utilities Authority; Amanda
a number of necklaces and bracelets for his McCord and staff of the Fort Mojave

ECH-KAH-NAV-CHA SEPTEMBER 2017, Page 9

UTH REPORT
End of Summer Banquet
Tribal Band; the Fort Mo- Submissions for the
jave Nutrition Depart- W.I.A One Stop “Tribal Youth Report”
ment and staff; the Fort
Mojave Public Relations can be E-Mailed to
Department and staff;
Sherry Hemmers, Kim On August 17th, 2017 the W.I.A Program held their [email protected]
Cameron and Gentry Annual End of Summer Banquet with many games and for review.
Medrano of the Cultur-
al Preservation Depart- activities for the youth to participate in as well as recieve
ment. The departments
final thanks go to the out- awards for their accomplishments over the summer.
standing tribal youth who
made the summer pro- The Banquet was also to recognize those that make the
gram so worthwhile:
summer program possible. Accounting and Purchasing It is important to
Mya Castillo department, who create all the checks, the Education highlight the great things
Sharadyn Gates department who loaned us a van for the summer, as
Breanna Lenay Evanston well as many other Departments and Supervisors. They our children are doing
Zanny Walker are all so important to the program in that they do more as they are the future
than supervise, they mentor, encourage, teach job skills
Dion Walker of our tribe.
Jehoshaphat Kalmakoff
and job readiness skills that allow our participants to explore fields so that they
Miley Kalmakoff
Ashton Garcia can make a decision as to what career they would like to pursue. Families are also important in supporting their
Moises Diaz
Brent Nevarez children and allowing them to participate so that they can gain skills, become job ready, and think about their

Mercedez Navarez future. WIA staff- Clyde’s first year as a Youth Case Manager and a big thank you to our drivers, all whom
Pablo Alvarez
Cruzito Luz are in college and working for the summer (Aundrea Hills, Winona Castillo, Katherine Bricker and Cynthia
Angel Aragon
Israel Aragon Neskahi) Ashley Neskahi completed all the Intake for over 50 youth, transported and completed all the admin-

Daniel Rafanales istrative parts of the Summer Youth Program while also working with adults on their intake. Also, the goal
Nathan Chavez
was to provide an environment where youth could gather, interact and have fun. Most importantly we wanted
Gisile Burns
Michael Burns to give the youth certificates for completing hours exploring a career and for completing job readiness classes.
Roberto Gomez, Jr.
Areli Gomez The certificates are valuable in that they may be useful in high school and they may be useful when applying
Emilee Mills
for jobs and to colleges.
Luke Mills
Marcus Bryan Youth Council
Allen Bryan Article by: Youth Council Secretary Charley Andrews
Benjamin Barrackman
Within the past few months, the Fort Mojave Indian
Lerae Fass Tribe Youth Council has made appearances around
Maleke Hemmers the community. We showed their presence at the
Ezekel Hemmers council meeting on August 12th. We also helped
serve food during the 2nd Annual Chair Volley-
Austin Pierce ball Tournament of Champions Luau Night. A few
youth council members appeared at the financial pre-
sentation on September 2nd. The Youth Council has
meetings every Thursday in the council chambers
and hopes to see new teenagers join. You can learn
the Mojave Language from the language program
with us. And soon, we will be learning how to Bird
sing and Bird dance. The Youth Council group will
also be volunteering our time at future community
events and hopes to see you there and involved.

ECH-KAH-NAV-CHA SEPTEMBER 2017, Page 10

H A Conoring onference
bilities
Article by: Vocational Rehabilitation
The Fort Mojave of services we are able to successful employment. inspiring and powerful Consumers recognized
Vocational Rehabilitation assist consumers of our FMVR presented on keynote speakers, Way- this year included Alena
Program held its 5th An- program with in regards Childhood trauma and lon Pahona and Bobby Bryan, Alicia Castillo,

nual Honoring Abilities to their disability which Historical Trauma and Debatt who shared their Dale Evanston, Elenna
Conference this year at is affecting their ability the effects on our people struggles with their own Castillo, and Melvin Lew-
the Avi Resort & Casino to work. We also hope today. FMVR was fortu- disabilities and personal/ is, Jr. The consumers were
on August 14, 2017 from to empower our transi- nate to have our Tribal family trauma that have presented with plaques

9:00am to 5:00 pm. The tion and adult population Chairman conduct the affected them throughout and other rewards for
purpose of the confer- to examine their current welcoming and advised their lives, and how they their excellence in manag-
ence is for FMVR to pres- situation and rise above those in attendance a brief are currently choosing to ing, maintaining, and liv-
ent information about the their adversities to achieve overview on the Wellness deal with these issues in ing more positive, healthy
program and what type self-sufficiency and gain Center and also had two a very positive, healthy, lifestyles. They all set an

and proactive ways. We inspiring example to the

also had FMIT: Behav- FMVR Department on

ioral Health Department, what each of us is capable

WIA One-Stop, FMIT of achieving when pro-

Education Department, active choices are made

Aha Macav Cultural So- in our lives. Towards the

ciety and Financial Man- end of the conference,

agement by BBVA Com- additional vendors, such

pass, LLC, and the FMIT as the AVI promotions,

SDPI Program (Diabetes FMIT Domestic Vio-

Prevention), present to lence Department, WIA

our consumers/commu- One-Stop, CA DOR, VA

nity members. In addi- Health Care Group, Inc.,

tion to this information, a Home Health/Hos-

FMVR also recognized pice agency was present

various consumers that to answer any questions

have successfully worked attendees had regarding

their VR plan for em- their programs, as well.

ployment, managed their

specific disabilities, and FMVR would like

maintained employment. to thank all Departments

and individuals that par-

ticipated and attended

this very important and

enjoyable event this year.

Our program will con-

tinue to advocate for our

consumers and the Tribal

Community, in general,

in relation to individu-

als with disabilities to

achieve their education-

al, employment, and life

goals.

ECH-KAH-NAV-CHA SEPTEMBER 2017, Page 11

Get in touch with your
Fort Mojave Tribal Council

41ST ANNUAL Timothy Williams,
FORT MOJAVE INDIAN DAYS Fort Mojave Tribal Chairman
Phone Number: (760) 391-8323
OCTOBER 19TH-22ND E-Mail: [email protected]

Shan Lewis, Vice Chairman
Phone Number: (702) 334-2611
E-Mail: [email protected]

Colleen Garcia, Secretary
Phone Number: (702) 493-1128
E-Mail: [email protected]

Nichole Garcia, Member
Phone Number: (760) 861-4213
E-Mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

Norvin McCord, Member
Phone Number: (760) 362-2488
E-Mail: [email protected]

Johnny Hemmers, Member
Phone Number: (928) 234-7465
E-Mail: [email protected]

Cellina Reyes, Member
Phone Number: (760) 718-0872
E-Mail: [email protected]

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The Fort Mojave Tribe appropriates If you have any stories or youth
Tribal funds and contracts BIA Highergrant funds
to eligible tribal members who are pursing Associates, sports highlights please send them
Bachelors, Masters or Doctorate degrees at accredited Institutions.
to
College/University Application Deadlines:
[email protected]
SPRING SEMESTER: NOVEMBER 1, 2017
or
Part-Time Scholarship:
stop by our office at the
Deadline is no later than one week before classes begin.
Tribal Admin. Building located at
Adult Vocational Training Scholarship: 500 Merriman Ave. Needles, CA

Deadline is 8 weeks before the start date. 92363
The Fort Mojave Indian Tribe appropriated funds and contracts to BIA

Higher Education Grant funds to eligible tribal members who are
pursuing a Certificate or Applied Degree at a
Vocational or Technical institute.

Please Contact:

Francisca Medrano
For More Information
Fort Mojave Tribe Education Department
P.O. Box 7066, Mohave Valley, AZ 86446
Phone: (928) 346-1121 or 1-800-226-1960
Fax: (928) 346-1123 or Email: [email protected]