CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Lake County Campus of Woodland Community College has rescheduled the Native American Empowerment Day to Friday, April 21.
American Indian students grades seventh through 12 and American Indian adults are invited to this event from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 15880 Dam Road Extension in Clearlake.
At this free event, the college will provide morning snacks, lunch, book bags and educational materials.
College staff will provide campus tours and information on careers, certificates and degrees. The day will open with a traditional blessing and prayer.
Nationwide only 1 percent of college students are American Indian. This workshop will provide motivation and support for students to enroll and succeed in school.
Local tribal members will present keynote presentations. Robert Geary will speak about local historical and contemporary issues. Dino Beltran will share about the recent gains in protecting ancestral items.
All participants will attend hands-on workshops regarding traditional practices and the value of higher education.
College staff will provide assistance for anyone wishing to enroll in high-school equivalency classes, certificates, associate degrees or transfer to a university. Financial aid staff will provide information on financial aid, grants, and scholarships.
Groups are invited to provide resource tables and resources at this event.
To register for the Native American Empowerment Day, please call the campus at 707-995-7900. The college requests that all participants preregister in order to prepare the right amount of food.
For more information about the Lake County Campus, please visit http://lcc.yccd.edu .