CSBG Tribal Grant Recipient Spotlights
To help share best practices throughout the CSBG Tribal Network, a recipient is highlighted in the CSBG Tribal Grant Recipient Spotlights
during each quarterly CSBG Tribal Network Update Session. Below are our featured recipients thus far.
If you are interested in being featured in an upcoming CSBG Tribal Recipient Spotlight presentation, please contact the
Tribal T&TA Team at tribalta@luxcg.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Tribe/Tribal Organization:
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation
State:
South Dakota
Contact Information:
Name: Ron Redday
Phone: (605) 698-9023
Email: RonR@SWO-nsn.gov
Web: https://www.swo-nsn.gov/
Tribe/Tribal Organization:
Fort Belknap Indian Community
State:
Montana
Contact Information:
Name: Blair Doney
Phone: (406) 353-4230
Email: Blair.doney@ftbelknap.org
Web: https://ftbelknap.org/
Tribe/Tribal Organization:
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina
State:
North Carolina
Contact Information:
Name: Patrick Strickland
Phone: (910) 522-5477
Email: pstrickland@lumbeetribe.com
Web: https://www.lumbeetribe.com/
CSBG Program Activities:
- Community Garden
- Education
- Emergency Assistance
- Housing
- Health Care
- Nutrition
- Service Linkages
- Self-sufficiency
- Workforce Development
Summary
Patrick Strickland, CSBG Program Director of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, volunteered to serve as the Winter CSBG Tribal Grantee Spotlight of 2020. He shared an excellent overview of their CSBG program activities, initiatives and partnerships. The Tribe’s CSBG investments address aging, food insecurities, job training, health care, housing, accessibility, education, and crime prevention.
Tribe/Tribal Organization
Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama
State
Alabama
Contact Information
Phone: (334) 897 – 3207
Email: Emachis@centurytel.net
CSBG Program Activities:
CSBG Services delivered:
- Community Garden
- Education
- Emergency Assistance
- Housing
- Health Care
- Nutrition
- Service Linkages
- Self-sufficiency
- Workforce Development
Summary
Nancy Carnley, Director of the Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama’s (MCLCITA) CSBG Program, volunteered to serve as the Winter CSBG Tribal Grantee Spotlight of 2019. She shared the history of the MCLCITA including an overview of their historical Tribal leaders, the effect the Indian Removal Act of 1830 had on their Tribe, and their steps towards state recognition. She also addressed the CSBG Program mission and activities.
Nancy’s presentation highlighted the challenges the community faced due to recent hurricanes and how CSBG funds were used to assist individuals, mostly elderly and homeless, with emergency shelter and supplies. She shared pictures and stories of the community garden, which is used to serve at-need clients with healthy and nutritious foods catered to their dietary restrictions. She also addressed how their unique state and local partnerships, including the Coffee County Community Action Agency, are an essential part of ensuring their clients are connected to the services they need.
Tribe/Tribal Organization
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
State
Oklahoma
Contact Information
Phone: (405) 275-3121
Email: mzientek@potawatomi.org
CSBG Program Activities:
The Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Workforce Development & Social Service Program
- Workforce Development
- Employment Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Emergency Services
Summary
Citizen Potawatomi Nation released an article in November 2018, showcasing how CSBG funds are being used to counsel Native Americans in their community to overcome barriers. The Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Workforce Development & Social Service program offers employment assistance, education or emergency financial assistance, and a variety of training opportunities. Read the article to learn more about this great CSBG-funded workforce development program.
“I feel that our program is important to the community because it utilizes funds that are available for use by households that have no other options when they are in need. Most Tribal members are either unaware that the funds are available or are unsure of how or where to apply. Our programs are steadily growing due to word-of-mouth and the coverage from the Hownikan. I feel that information about our program is reaching those in need, whether they are in town or in one of our many rural communities.” – Bobbi J. Middleton, a workforce and social services counselor
Tribe/Tribal Organization
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
State
Massachusetts
Contact Information
Phone: (508) 477-0208
Email: leslie.jonas@mwtribe-nsn.gov
CSBG Program Activities:
Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Food Pantry
- Workforce Development
- Access to nutritious foods four days a week
- Access to holiday foods (IE: Turkeys)
- Serving participants aged 0 – 55+
- Community classes on nutritious food and healthy eating
- Transportation and delivery services for housebound members
- Partnerships with private business, churches, and schools
- Receive private donations
- Fish Seizure program with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
- Collaboration with Indian Health Services (IHS) to provide community trainings and workshops on healthy eating
Summary
Leslie Jonas, Tribal Administrator, and Darlene Scott, Director of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s Food Pantry Program, volunteered to serve as the Fall CSBG Tribal Grantee Spotlight of 2018. They shared the history of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, their steps towards Federal recognition, and their CSBG Program mission and activities. The presentation highlighted the financial challenges they’ve overcome by working with staff volunteers and partnering with public and private agencies. They shared how their unique partnerships, such as the fish seizure program with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, have allowed the Food Pantry to grow in their mission of fighting hunger. The presentation also highlighted the importance of food sovereignty and the next steps for the Food Pantry program.
Tribe/Tribal Organization
Pueblo of Zuni
State
New Mexico
Contact Information
Phone: (505) 782 – 5541
Email: Karen.Leekity@ashiwi.org
CSBG Program Activities:
Zuni Elderly Services Program/Adult Day Care
- Elderly Day Care Services
- Senior Volunteer Programs-Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent Programs
- Caregiver Outreach Program
- Meals on Wheels Program
- Intergenerational Activities – Out of State Student Volunteers
- Exercise and Brain Fitness Activities – Senior Olympics
- Gardening
- Cultural Activities
- Referrals to outlying programs and advocacy groups
Summary
Karen Leekity, Director of the Zuni Elderly Services Program volunteered to serve as the third CSBG Tribal Grantee Spotlight of 2018. Karen shared the history of the Pueblo of Zuni, their geographical and environmental challenges, their CSBG Program mission and activities, as well as, an introduction to all of the staff members that make the Zuni Elderly Services Program possible. The presentation highlighted their intergeneration activities including, the recruitment of out of state student volunteers to work with the elderly community and learn about the Zuni language and culture.
Tribe/Tribal Organization
Blackfeet Nation
State
Montana
Contact
Phone: (406) 338-7842
Fax: (406) 338-3742
Email: moldperson@yahoo.com
CSBG Program Activities:
Medicine Bear Shelter
- Temporary Housing Facility
- Temporary shelter (limited)
- Hot meals
- Opportunity for daily showers and toiletry items
- Clothing and shoes (as requested)
- Referrals to outlying programs and advocacy groups
- Assistance with applications (employment, housing, education, etc.)
- Identify and assist community needs
Summary
Marcedes Old Person, Director of the Medicine Bear Shelter, and her colleagues volunteered to serve as the second CSBG Tribal Grantee Spotlight of 2018. Marcedes shared the history of the Blackfeet Nation, their CSBG Program mission, goals and objectives, as well as, an introduction to all of the staff members that make the Medicine Bear Shelter possible. The presentation highlighted their newest activities such as coordinating with outside groups to manage the food distribution program during the devastating winter storms and creating a Go Fund Me account to allow for easy donations.
Tribe/Tribal Organization
Spirit Lake Nation
State
North Dakota
Contact
Phone: (701) 766-1224
Fax: (701) 766-4126
Web: www.gondtc.com
Email: slthealthdirector@gondtc.com
CSBG Program Activities
- Dakota Health & Wellness Transportation
- Public Health Nursing (PHN)
- Community Health Nurse (CHN)
- Community Health Representatives (CHR)
- Health Education
- Recovery & Wellness
- Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Summary
Ardell Blueshield, Tribal Health Director of the Spirit Lake Nation and her colleagues, volunteered to serve as the first CSBG Tribal Grantee Spotlight of 2018. Ardell and her team shared their best practices for providing multiple interactive health and community events, steps in improving their administrative and fiscal management process, and the importance of collaborating with Federal and local programs to secure the best quality of service for their Tribal community.
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Volunteer for the Next Spotlight Session
For our Update Sessions, we will continue to highlight the great work of our Tribal grant recipients. We will be contacting CSBG Tribal grant recipients to volunteer to make presentations about their CSBG Program. Volunteer to be our next CSBG Spotlight presentation!
