The Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma Project Eagle Program was created in 2016 thanks to an Office of Juvenile Affairs Delinquency Prevention Grant. The overall purpose of the program is to reduce the incidence of delinquency referrals from the Tribal youth population by providing prevention/early intervention strategies, specifically targeted at the juvenile delinquency risk factors of:
Family Issues
Academic Issues
Community Issues
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Project Eagle Staff
Rene Pappan, A.A., A.S. Jake Roberts, M.S., LPC
Project Eagle Coordinator Project Eagle Director
White Eagle Health Center-Behavioral Health White Eagle Health Center-Behavioral Health 580.491.2139
ritarpapp28@gmail.com jake.roberts@ihs.gov
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Downloadable Documents
Video created by Gabriel Pappan
PURPOSE
The Fatherhood is Sacred & Motherhood is Sacred Parent Enrichment Program was created by the Native American Fatherhood & Families Association (NAFFA) for fathers and mothers using a Native American approach. The purpose is to create positive change & to build a safe & happy family.
OUTCOME(S)
Increase families and individuals ability to face life's challenges
Build personal character & integrity
Become a more confident individual/parent
Understand the importance of vision and how powerful it is
Use critical thinking skills to explore ideas and solve problems within the family and communities
COURSE CONTENT
Session | Course Title | Session | Course Title |
Session One | Introduction to the Program | Session Seven | Barriers to Being Teachable |
Session Two | Laying the Foundation | Session Eight | Wisdom |
Session Three | The Creator | Session Nine | Service |
Session Four | Choice | Session Ten | Self-Identity |
Session Five | Essential Part of Choice | Session Eleven | Relationships |
Session Six | Teachable | Session Twelve | Nurturing |
CLASS LOCATION
CLASS TIME(S)
Class will meet every Thursday from 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
FOR
Everyone! Parents, Grand-Parents, Non-Parents, and Young Adults
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Jake Roberts
Matilda DelaGarza
Rene Kemble
American Indian Life Skills Development Curriculum
The American Indian Life Skills Development curriculum was intended towards American Indian norms and values, the curriculum was designed to reduce behavioral and cognitive factors associated with suicidal thinking and behavior by reducing suicide risk and improving protective factors.
Who Can Join? |
For 6th through 12th graders (open to everyone) |
When does it start? |
September 4, 2019 |
Location |
Every Wednesday at the Tribal Affairs Building |
Topics Covered |
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Intervention Based Academic and/or Social Services
For 9th - 12th graders enrolled in the Ponca City School System (Ponca Tribal Members) beginning August 14, 2019.
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School Attendance Monitoring
School Grades Monitoring
Tutoring referrals/Assistance
Education resource identification
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Graduating Classes