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Johnson O'Malley/Education Program is a federally funded program, through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, that provides supplementary services to Native American students, K-12, that meet their unique and specialized educational needs. The Johnson O'Malley/Education Program is not designed to replace nor become a basic support system, but it does support such basic support systems like Washoe County and Carson City School Districts, as well as, their Title IX-Indian Education Programs.
N.U.I.’s Johnson O’Malley Education Program provides during and after-school tutoring sessions. Current locations include elementary, middle and high schools in both Reno and Carson City as well as open tutoring sessions in our offices. Please contact the J.O.M. Coordinator for a current schedule or to request a session at (775) 788-7600.
Each summer N.U.I. provides a FREE activities program for children ages 7-12 years old including arts and crafts projects, computer games and field trips to local area attractions. For more information contact the J.O.M. Coordinator at (775) 788-7600. Flyer available below.
Nevada Urban Indians, Inc., is proud to have provided scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors since 1996. N.U.I. has presented $250.00 to $500.00 individual scholarship awards to qualifying students each year.
Applications are available in late January at both N.U.I. locations in Reno and Carson City or you may click on the link below to view and print the scholarship application. The deadline to return the application is May 1st.
Students can also utilize the N.U.I. office facilities to obtain information on financial assistance and scholarships as well as eligibility requirements for scholarships. The J.O.M. computer lab is available for anyone interested in searching the internet for scholarships, schools or job information as well.
Please feel free to call the J.O.M. office for any education needs or questions.
Tutoring Schedule:
Monday:
Lemmon Valley Elementary 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Tuesday:
NUI's Reno Office 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Wednesday:
Carson High School lunchtime - in the library
Children's Lighthouse 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Thursday:
Swope Middle
School, 7th and 8th Grade Lunch, SAC
Reno Office 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Friday:
Wooster High
School Library 1:00 - 2:00 pm,
And by appointment
The goals of the Johnson O'Malley Program are:
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To lower drop out rates. |
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To provide tutoring and academic counseling. |
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To assist with counseling in higher education, vocational and career planning. |
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To promote parental involvement in education. |
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To act as a liaison for families and schools. |
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To promote cultural awareness. |
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To provide peer assistance. |
Eligibility
Under the Johnson O'Malley Grant,
the eligibility criteria include Native American Students who:
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Are enrolled in a school in grades K-12. |
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Have a 1/4 blood quantum of Native American blood or are enrolled in a federally recognized tribe. |
We have further extended our program to provide educational services to all other ethic backgrounds as well.
Indian Education Committee (I.E.C.)
The Indian Education Committee (I.E.C.) serves
as the parent committee that oversees the program's progress and aids in program
development. The I.E.C. is comprised of three officers (Chair, Vice-Chair,
and Secretary) and the parents and students of the program and the Native
American Community. Each officer is a voting member of the committee, as
well as the Program Coordinator, and they each hold responsibilities that are
pertinent to the program. The remaining members are not part of the voting
component of the committee, but they can bring up issues and ideas for program
development and implementation. Everyone is encouraged to attend each
meeting and voice their opinions and bring new and fresh ideas to the table.
Links of Interest
Scholarships
| Native American Scholarships |
Internet Resources
| Indianz.com |
Kidstuff
| Funbrain/Kid Center |
| kstrom/games |
| yahooligans |
Native Americans History for Kids / Storytellers
| Resources for Indigenous Cultures around the World |
| Nevada Native Storytelling |
| North American Indian History |
