Owens Valley Career Development Center

OVCDC  is a Tribal organization providing career education, family literacy, language and temporary assistance services in the six California Counties of Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings Tulare and Mono. A dedicated American Indian organization operating under a consortium of Sovereign Nations. Providing the opportunity for improvement in the quality of life by focusing on education and self-sufficiency while protecting, preserving and promoting our cultures.

OVBT

OVCDC is a tribal consortium and operates under a governing board, The Owens Valley Board of Trustees. The OVBT is made up of seven elected officials of the Owens Valley which consists of five Bishop Paiute Tribe Trustees, one elected trustee representing Big Pine Paiute Tribe and one elected trustee representing Lone Pine Paiute Tribe.

Tribal TANF

Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a federal and state funded program that provides cash assistance and supportive services to Native American Families who are in need. “Tribal TANF will make available the tools necessary to promote the empowering of Indian families to become self-sufficient so they can support and nurture themselves, their children and community.”

Career Education

The Career Education Program works in partnership with Cerro Coso Community College in offering support to Native American students in six academic departments, leading to certificates awarded by Cerro Coso Community College. Also support to those students pursuing continuation to an A.A .or A.S. degree beyond the completion of the certificate program. We offer Career Counseling and Assessment Testing to help students in formulating their educational goals.

Nüümü Yadoha

Provides Native Language revitalization efforts throughout Inyo, Kern, Tulare, Fresno, Kings and Mono Counties. We currently offer language classes in: Owens Valley Paiute, Pakanapul, Kawaiisu, Kitanemuk, Yowlumni, Wukchumni, Yaqui and Western Mono. Our Language Program offers a variety of opportunities to learn from pre-schools to family based settings. We encourage learning through cultural experiences such as basket weaving, beadwork, handgames, and traditional storytelling.

Family Literacy

Provides a variety of services to our Native communities which include adult education for adults seeking educational or career goals. early childhood education which focusses on activities that support children along their educational journey, parenting workshops and family learning activities which prepare parents to be their child’s teacher and to strengthen family formation in order to build a healthy home environment.
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Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 – 3:00 p.m.

Lone Pine Gymnasium, 1145 E’sha Lane, Lone Pine CA.

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Come join in on our Wukchumni Language and Culture class on Thursday, 9/22 at the OVCDC Visalia Site to learn how to make an apron or quilting square. If there are any questions please contact Crystal Ruiz, Tulare County Language Coordinator at (559)738-8248 Ext. 420. ... See MoreSee Less

Tuesday September 20th, 2016

Come join in on our Wukchumni Language and Culture class on Thursday, 9/22 at the OVCDC Visalia Site to learn how to make an apron or quilting square. If there are any questions please contact Crystal Ruiz, Tulare County Language Coordinator at (559)738-8248 Ext. 420.
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Dont forget. Potluck dinner at 6:00pm and Pinenut blessing tonight at 7:00pm. See you at the Cultural Center!
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OVCDC Big Sandy will be encouraging Pregnancy Prevention through Youth Empowerment Educational Workshops:

These workshops will be on the early release days for Sierra Unified School District. This proposal will run from 08/31/16 – 6/14/17. Located at the Big Sandy office. Please see flyer for more information. ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday September 14th, 2016

OVCDC Big Sandy will be encouraging Pregnancy Prevention through Youth Empowerment Educational Workshops: These workshops will be on the early release days for Sierra Unified School District. This proposal will run from 08/31/16 – 6/14/17. Located at the Big Sandy office. Please see flyer for more information.
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Please note there has been a change in location for culture sharing. It will now be held at the Peace Garden on the Fresno State campus. The Native American Youth Conference will still be held at Fresno State’s Satellite Student Union. Spread the word!
A Community Event in Recognition of California Native American Day with Native American Youth Conference, a collaboration with Fresno State and OVCDC.
Please register for youth conference by clicking on the link provided. Space is limited, sign up now! https://csufresno-fwkfm.formstack.com/forms/…
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Tuesday September 13th, 2016

Please note there has been a change in location for culture sharing. It will now be held at the Peace Garden on the Fresno State campus. The Native American Youth Conference will still be held at Fresno State’s Satellite Student Union. Spread the word! A Community Event in Recognition of California Native American Day with Native American Youth Conference, a collaboration with Fresno State and OVCDC. Please register for youth conference by clicking on the link provided. Space is limited, sign up now! https://csufresno-fwkfm.formstack.com/forms/native_youth_conference Please see flyer for contact info if you would like to host a booth.
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