Bad River Tribal Scholarships
We provide the following need-based educational services for enrolled Bad River tribal members:
- Higher Educational Scholarship – awards up to $1800 /yr while attending a four – year university; 10 semesters max.
- Adult Vocational Training Scholarship – awards up to $ 1800/yr while attending a two-year technical college; 6 semesters max.
- Graduate School Scholarship – awards up $3600/year while attending graduate school; AIGC denial required.
- Other-Adult Education – awards up to $1,000 for a certification/license training; 2x/lifetime max
- GED/HSED Assistance – exam costs assistance
- Direct Employment Assistance – for Tribal members in need of work supplies; must be within 30 days of hire; 3x/lifetime max
Contact the Education Administrative Assistant for an application of the program that best suits your needs.
*AS OF APRIL 2015, BAD RIVER TRIBAL COUNCIL VOTED DUE TO BUDGET CUTS WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SERVE BAD RIVER TRIBAL MEMBERS LIVING OUTSIDE THE STATE OF WI***
*Priority deadline is July 15th of each year. After this date, scholarships are awarded on a first come, first serve basis until funds are depleted. *
Books
The following link is information regarding book information regarding 87 prominent Indian leaders of modern age.
Ojibwemowin Children Books that are written by the Bad River Language Trainee Team. Click on link below to bring you to web page.
Camps:
Various College Summer Camps for High-Schoolers – the camp dates have passed and aren’t currently available but there may be future possibilities of your interest to keep an eye out for.
Schools
College of Menominee Nation – Guaranteed Scholarship for Graduating Students
Fort Lewis College – Native American Tuition Waiver
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community College – Student Amnesty Program
University of North Dakota – Grand Forks
- Healthcare Education Opportunities for American Indians
- website: www.inmed.und.edu
- Phone: (701) 777-3037
- Email: inmed@medicine.nodak.edu
- Summer Employment Opportunities & Summer Institute at UND (Grades7-12)
- Nursing Education Opportunities for American Indians
- Website: www.nursing.und.edu/rain
- Phone: (701) 777-3224
- Email: RAIN@email.und.edu or on Facebook under UNDRAIN
- Doctoral Psychology Education Opportunities for American Indians
- Website: www.und.edu/org/inpsyde
- Phone: (701) 777 – 4497
- Email: inpsyde.recruitment@und.edu
- Summer Program for High School Students
Scholarship Downloads:
The following links are additional scholarship opportunities from other resources. These are not the Bad River scholarships we offer.
- American Indian Graduate Center | www.aigcs.org
- Catching The Dream – scholarship programs for Native American students
- 101 Tips for Landing Native American Scholarships and Grants for College
- Finding Scholarships – important info regarding researching scholarships
- Indian Health Service (IHS) scholarships | https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/
- Money Geek scholarships – explore scholarships & grants available to Native students & get tips on how to navigate the application process. https://www.moneygeek.com/education/college/resources/scholarship-guide-for-native-american-students/
- Northern WI Outdoor Experiential Education Scholarship ~ financial asst to Chequamegon Bay communities to participate in high-quality outdoor education programs
- Northwoods Community Credit Union scholarship | https://www.northwoodscu.com
- Scholarships for High Schoolers
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- www.cobellscholar.org
these scholarship funds will eventually be depleted; apply while you still can! - Truman D Picard Natural Resources Scholarship
Events
Literacy Link~ FREE reading visiting program for children with a parent in Ashland County Jail
Ojibwe language learners monthly immersion gathering
Trainings
- Bad River:
ISO Fire & EMT
- Duluth/Brainerd Electrical Apprenticeships
- Iron Range/Bemidji Electrical Apprenticeships
Bad River Head Start
Head Start
Our Mission statement is: The place to be happy is here, the time to be happy is now.
The Bad River Head Start was established here on the reservation since 1970. Through the Early Head Start and Head Start Programs, we work with children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old, their families, and parents who are expecting.
As a branch in the Education Department, our staff has demonstrated dedication to the children in our community. Collectively we have over 175 years of longevity within our program.
Our hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.. We have children on site between the hours of 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Through the USDA and the State of Wisconsin we provide a healthy breakfast and lunch for each child present.
Our service area is the Bad River reservation and the City of Ashland. We have three buses that transport our Head Start children safely to our center. Each bus is equipped with five point harnesses to ensure that our children are secure in transit.
Hours of School Operation: 9:00a-3:00p
Breakfast & Lunch are included
Aside from transportation we provide early childhood educational services meeting the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards as well as Head Start Performance Standards. As part of the daily lesson plans in the classrooms, we incorporate as much Ojibwe language as possible. We also learn and explore seasonal harvesting including: maple syrup and dip netting. We teach the children to respect our earth by celebrating Earth Day every year and doing our part to keep mother earth clean.
Professional development is part of our philosophy and practice here at Head Start. We currently meet the minimum degree requirements as determined by Head Start Authorization Act. The devoted employees are completing long term education goals, and continuing to work towards higher educational degrees and certifications.
There is a strong family component to our program and we are proud to say that we have 100% of our families that participate in our program throughout the year. All parents are welcome to stop in for lunch, breakfast, or just to say hi.
If you would like an application please contact the EHS/HS Administrative Assistant: HSreception@badriver-nsn.gov
Click on the button above to access the begin the initial application to enroll a child into the Early Head Start or Head Start Programs. For question, contact HS/EHS: (715) 682-7144
Department Directory
| Program | Title | Contact | Office Phone | Desk Extension | Fax Number | |
| Education | Director | Stephanie Julian | EducationDirector@badriver-nsn.gov | (715) 682-7111 | 1530 | (715) 682-7118 |
| Education | Administrative Assistant | Michaela Deloney | EducationAsst@badriver-nsn.gov | (715) 682-7111 | 1533 | (715) 682-7118 |
| Education | Indigenous Arts & Sciences Coordinator | Nathanael Secor | IAS@badriver-nsn.gov | (715) 682-7111 | 1535 | (715) 682-7118 |
| Education | Library Coordinator | Jennifer Maveety | librarycoordinator@badriver-nsn.gov | 1518 | ||
| Head Start/Early Head Start | Director | Jerianne Kvapil-Rosin | HeadStartDir@badriver-nsn.gov | (715) 682-7144 | 1469 | (715) 685-7882 |
| Head Start/Early Head Start | Assistant Director | Samantha Nordin | hsasstdir@badriver-nsn.gov | (715) 682-7144 | 1475 | (715) 685-7882 |
| Head Start/Early Head Start | Education & Disabilities Manager | Cheryl Pero | EduDisabilities@badriver-nsn.gov | (715) 682-7144 | 1470 | (715) 685-7882 |
| Head Start/Early Head Start | Family Services Manager | William Gillain | HSFS@badriver-nsn.gov | (715) 682-7144 | 1478 | (715) 685-7882 |
| Head Start | Family Service Workewr | Rochelle Bellecourt | HSFS1@badriver-nsn.gov | 1477 | ||
| Head Start | Administrative Assistant | Mary “Missy” Clark-Nabozny | Hsreception@badriver-nsn.gov | (715) 682-7144 | 1460 | (715) 685-7882 |
| Head Start | Teacher | Tia Stone | Tia.Stone@badriver.com | (715) 682-7144 | 1463 | (715) 685-7882 |
| Head Start | Teacher | HSTeacher4@badriver-nsn.gov | (715) 682-7144 | 1464 | (715) 685-7882 | |
| Head Start | Teaching Coach | Lisa Toman | HSTeacher3@badriver-nsn.gov | (715) 682-7144 | 1476 | (715) 685-7882 |
| Head Start | Teacher | Rosie DePerry | HSTeacher2@badriver-nsn.gov | (715) 682-7144 | 1466 | (715) 685-7882 |
| Head Start/Early Head Start | Cook | Cecilla Trevino | HSCook@badriver-nsn.gov | (715) 682-7144 | 1467 | (715) 685-7882 |
| Head Start | Bus Driver | (715) 682-7144 | (715) 685-7882 | |||
| Bus Driver | James Lavasseur | |||||
| Head Start | Bus Driver (Sub) | Rochelle Bellecourt | (715) 682-7144 | (715) 685-7882 | ||
| Head Start | Health Coordinator/Bus Driver | Suzanne Shubat | HS-StudentRecords@badriver-nsn.gov | (715) 682-7144 | 1468 | (715) 685-7882 |
| Head Start | Assistant Teacher | Lianna Gozales | (715) 682-7144 | 1465 | (715) 685-7882 | |
| Assistant Teacher | Tianah Sayers | 1463 | ||||
| Head Start | Bus Monitor/Kitchen Aid | Noah Conners | (715) 682-7144 | (715) 685-7882 | ||
| Head Start | Assistant Teacher | (715) 682-7144 | (715) 685-7882 | |||
| Early Head Start | Teacher | Sandy Gokee | (715) 682-7144 | 1472 | (715) 685-7882 | |
| Early Head Start | Teacher | (715) 682-7144 | (715) 685-7882 | |||
| Early Head Start | Teacher | (715) 682-7144 | (715) 685-7882 | |||
| Early Head Start | Emersion Teacher | Robin Powless | EHSwater@badriver-nsn.gov | (715) 682-7144 | 1472 | (715) 685-7882 |
Contact – Education Department
| Head Start/Early Head Start | Education | |
| Mailing Address: | PO Box 39 Odanah, WI 54861 | PO Box 39 Odanah, WI 54861 |
| Physical Address: | 53552 Abinoojiiyag, Ashland, WI 54806 | 72682 Maple St. Ashland, WI 54806 |
| Building Name: | Head Start/Early Head Start | Chief Blackbird Center (Admin) |
| Department Phone Number: | (715) 682-7144 | (715) 682-7111 |
| Department Fax Number: | (715) 685-7882 | (715) 682-7118 |