Wednesday Jul 1 | Chemical and Engineering News
Ceballos works with Morales in one of the Native American Research Labs. Native American biochemist R. Michael Ceballos was full of optimism when he joined the faculty at Salish Kootenai College on Montana's Flathead Indian Reservation in 2004.
Chemist travels through Native American land to improve education one student, one instructor at a time Linda Wang Linda Wang/C&EN On The Road A view of Montana's barren landscape from Jose's Buick Century.
To help enrich the education of Native American students, Robin Jose travels on lonely roads to bring modern chemistry tools to tribal colleges on Indian reservations.
Erickson earns degree in finance
If it were true that chips don't fall too far from the block, Bonnie May Erickson wouldn't have graduated from high school nor would she have graduated from college.
New art exhibition showing at the Sandpiper Art Gallery
The Sandpiper Art Gallery at 306 Main Street new exhibition features four gallery members and a high school art instructor.
Local students graduate from Kicking Horse Job Corps
If you could wave a magic wand in front of students and help them realize their goals that would be outstanding.
Economy is not down for tribal youth this summer thanks to stimulus funds
There was a close call at last week's Summer Youth Employment Career Fair, the money was in DHRD's purse, but not enough jobs to go around for every student.
MT picking up Indian education money
Montana has been tapped as one of seven states to receive nearly $3.8 million to provide training programs to recruit and graduate new American Indian teachers and school administrators.
SKC Forestry students branch out with local FFA chapter
More than 80 years ago in a hotel in Kansas City, almost three-dozen young farm boys chartered Future Farmers of America.
Vanderbilt Best Buddies visits Natural Resources Department
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Natural Resources Department recently hosted the 'Best Buddies' program from Vanderbilt University with campus location in Nashville, Tenn.
SKC graduates take next step in their educational process: Life
The bleachers of the Joe McDonald Health and Activities Center were packed with hundreds and hundreds of well-wishers Saturday at the Salish Kootenai College graduation ceremonies.
Suicide Prevention workshop set for August
The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills workshop will be held at the Pete Beaverhead Building located on the Salish Kootenai College campus on August 4 and 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is no charge for tribal employees, tribal programs, law enforcement, emergency responders or SKC students.
FVCC President presents mentor award to Salish Kootenai College President
Flathead Valley Community College President Jane Karas presented her fourth annual Montana Mentor Award to Joseph McDonald, president of Salish Kootenai College, during the college's 41st commencement May 15.
United Way honors students for volunteer service
The United Way Volunteer Center has honored a graduating senior from Polson High School and a student at Salish Kootenai College with the 2009 United Way Community Service Award for their for their outstanding volunteer efforts in their communities.
Tribal Health expresses gratitude for bike path
Indian communities give away when it comes to appreciation and Tribal Health handed out 200 bike helmets to children and adults at their Bike Safety station along the path between Ronan and Polson, to express thanks to the Montana Department of Transportation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes for making the bike path from Ronan to ...
SKC Highway Construction Training Program provides shovel-ready workers for the trade
Back in the day training for various occupations in the construction industry usually involved an apprenticeship in a chosen trade.
Fort Connah Rendezvous offered a glimpse of the past
Very little of the Fort Connah Trading Post compound remains today. Only the original rough-hewn log building that was the trading post still stands in its restored glory.
Salish Kootenai College hoops player killed
A 22-year-old Idaho man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a member of the Salish Kootenai College national championship basketball team.
Tuesday: New Youth Home, Yaak Logging, Property Reappraisal
Good morning; on the Beacon today, the 11-year-old Kalispell boy accused of shooting his father to death has denied the charge .
In this Feb. 27, 2002, SR file photo by Torsten Kjellstrand/SR, Lakeside fan Charlotte Nilson of Plummer cheers for her son Tim Wolfe during the 1A boys basketball in Caldwell.