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Support the Northern Arapaho Tribe's capital campaign to provide education and resources for their young population, combat unemployment, and address health issues. Help promote tribal sovereignty and economic development.
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Capital Campaign 2010-2016
The Wind River Reservation • Where we are located. • A place of intense beauty
Northern Arapaho Tribe • A long and rich history • Originally located around Boulder, Colorado • Today, there are over 10,000 Tribal members
Northern Arapaho Tribe: Demographics • A young population: over 40% are 18 years or younger • Unemployment around 75% • Lack of housing • Diabetes and other health issues • Alcohol and substance abuse
Why a capital campaign? • Promote sovereignty and autonomy of the Northern Arapaho Tribe • Proactive approach • Education is economic and social development
Why a Capital Campaign? • Student funding being cut when education costs are soaring • Myth: American Indian students attend college for free
Why a capital campaign? • Ability to provide more students with more resources and choices • Northern Arapaho students attend schools from University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh to University of Wyoming
Capital Campaign Impact Statement: Northern Arapaho Tribal members will have the skills and resources to achieve their educational goals and contribute to the economic development of the Tribal community.
Goal #1: Facilitate academic skills to promote educational achievement
Goal #2: Generate a greater awareness of post-secondary educational opportunities
Goal #3: Coordinate efforts with transitional programs that promote academic success
Goal #4: Identify and/or support specialized trainings and professional development opportunities to promote Tribal sovereignty
Goal #5: Provide scholarships and other types of assistance to Northern Arapaho students.
Purpose of Capital Campaign • A $8 million capital campaign to: • Endowment Initiative $5 million Goal • Annual Fund Initiatives $3 million Goal: • Tribal Leadership Institute • College and Post-Secondary Readiness Program • Technical and Training Programs
How can you help? • Make a Gift • Become a partner • The Arapaho Educational Trust is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization