Programs for Native Americans

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Central Louisiana Intertribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program

CENTRAL LOUISIANA INTERTRIBAL VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM

Project Venture

The Louisiana Project Venture program is funded by the Institute for Indian Development, a division of the Inter-Tribal Council office in Baton Rouge. Throughout the state of Louisiana there are currently five official sites, one being the Choctaw Apache Tribe of Ebarb. Project Venture has three major focus points. The first, In-School Project Venture activities focusing on developing team building, problems solving, communication and cooperation skills through the use of experiential games and activities. The second, after school and weekend activities including backpacking, mountain biking, camping, rock climbing, rappelling, once a week after school meetings, and community service projects. The third is a week long summer camp. During camp, students experience a variety of outdoor activities, personal growth and healthy lifestyle workshops, along with some cultural events. Students attended the week long summer camp in July. While at the camp, the participants did various activities that followed along with the programs curriculum.

The Choctaw Apache Tribe Project Venture program is coordinated by Jake Rivers. Youth ages 12 to 15 are encouraged to participate and may do so by contacting Rivers at 645-2588.