Owens Valley Career Development Center

OVCDC  is a Tribal organization providing career education, family literacy, language and temporary assistance services in the seven California Counties of Fresno, Inyo, Kern, Kings Tulare, Ventura 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 

Monthly OVBT Meeting

Wednesday, July 31st, 2019  10:00 am

Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center, Bishop CA
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2019 Elders Spring Gathering 11 am - 3 pm. Saturday, June 22nd at the Toiyabe Indian Health Clinics Bishop Campus
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Manahuu ! You are invited to join the Tuniwa Nobi Family Literacy Program in a fun engaging two-part workshop that will teach you how to effectively use coupons to cut the cost on your grocery bill and develop strategies on planning + sticking to a meal budget. All participants must attend both workshops dates and have a native child in their household 0-18 years or be 18-25 years old. For more information or to sign-up Call 760-872-2115! ... See MoreSee Less

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Manahuu ! You are invited to join the Tuniwa Nobi Family Literacy Program in a fun engaging two-part workshop that will teach you how to effectively use coupons to cut the cost on your grocery bill and develop strategies on planning + sticking to a meal budget. All participants must attend both workshops dates and have a native child in their household 0-18 years or be 18-25 years old. For more information or to sign-up Call 760-872-2115!
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Please join us for our June Under the Sea Book Fair at one of our 4 locations. Call Tuniwa Nobi for more information or the sign up! Hope to see you there!
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Manahuu Everyone! Summer is coming upon us and we are planning our Summer Activities! Healthy Relationship Curriculum from Native Wellness Institute will be implemented prior to each activity. If you would like to sign your child up for any activities, please contact the Bishop TANF Office. For any other details, please contact Tawni at ext 285. Please read activity details for further information on each activity, there will be age restrictions and other requirements for certain activities. We look forward to seeing you at the activities! ... See MoreSee Less

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Manahuu Everyone! Summer is coming upon us and we are planning our Summer Activities! Healthy Relationship Curriculum from Native Wellness Institute will be implemented prior to each activity. If you would like to sign your child up for any activities, please contact the Bishop TANF Office. For any other details, please contact Tawni at ext 285. Please read activity details for further information on each activity, there will be age restrictions and other requirements for certain activities. We look forward to seeing you at the activities!Image attachment
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