OVCDC | Owens Valley Career Development Center

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.

Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Board of Trustees

Monthly OVBT Meeting

April 17, 2019 10:00 am

Bishop Cultural Center, Bishop CA
OVCDC Annual Report.2016.17

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Leave your days of endless ineffective To-Do lists behind! -You’re invited to join Tuniwa Nobi Family Literacy Program for a fun informational workshop on learning the basic principles of time management and methods for prioritizing your life’s most important tasks. ... See MoreSee Less

Monday April 22nd, 2019

Leave your days of endless ineffective To-Do lists behind! -You’re invited to join Tuniwa Nobi Family Literacy Program for a fun informational workshop on learning the basic principles of time management and methods for prioritizing your life’s most important tasks.

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It’s not too late to sign-up! If you’re interested in learning how to bead, call the Bishop TANF Office to sign-up! We look forward to seeing you there! ... See MoreSee Less

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It’s not too late to sign-up! If you’re interested in learning how to bead, call the Bishop TANF Office to sign-up! We look forward to seeing you there!

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Did your parents or grandparents attend Sherman HS? Did you or your children? Join us for this presentation of the past and present of Sherman HS.
Lori will also be bringing up some items from the Museum Gift Shop. Two Presentations on Wednesday April 24th. ... See MoreSee Less

Monday April 22nd, 2019

Did your parents or grandparents attend Sherman HS? Did you or your children? Join us for this presentation of the past and present of Sherman HS.
Lori will also be bringing up some items from the Museum Gift Shop. Two Presentations on Wednesday April 24th.

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Safe Food Handler’s:
Do you cook, prepare, or serve food? Thinking of hosting a fundraiser involving food ? Come join Tuniwa Nobi Family Literacy Program and the Indian Health Service to gain your Safe Food Handler’s Certification. This course is FREE and the certification is valid for 2 years ! ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday April 17th, 2019

Safe Food Handler’s:
Do you cook, prepare, or serve food? Thinking of hosting a fundraiser involving food ? Come join Tuniwa Nobi Family Literacy Program and the Indian Health Service to gain your Safe Food Handler’s Certification. This course is FREE and the certification is valid for 2 years !

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I took the last one you had, but haven't heard if I passed.

Calling all huupi and tsua! It’s your time to Nuga! Come out for our class to remember and learn this dance. This class will be for women and girls. Let Huutsi and Mua’ know too! Dance is innate in us all; when we show our children healthy activities, they build a healthy foundation for being strong adults. Call us to sign up!! 760-872-3604! ... See MoreSee Less

Friday April 12th, 2019

Calling all huupi and tsua! It’s your time to Nuga! Come out for our class to remember and learn this dance. This class will be for women and girls. Let Huutsi and Mua’ know too! Dance is innate in us all; when we show our children healthy activities, they build a healthy foundation for being strong adults. Call us to sign up!! 760-872-3604!

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Can you bring this class to the south end of the valley too

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