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Native American Heritage Month Spotlight: Colville Reservation 4-H Extension
Rachel Dotson, Public Affairs Specialist (Social Media)
The Colville Reservation Extension in Nespelem, Washington is one of two Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program (FRTEP) in the state and is dedicated to ensuring the youth residents of the reservation have the necessary resources to prepare them for their future.
As the longest running FRTEP, the Colville Reservation 4-H provides diverse programs for members to gain and develop new skills, while expanding their knowledge in new subjects. Educational topics range from advancing science and technology, to enhancing health and well-being, and improving natural resources. Members can also enroll in traditional 4-H clubs where they develop life skills through their hands-on participation projects.
Learn more about a few members and their 4-H projects:
Amaya, Roland, Adonis, and Collise – This group of cousins all contribute to the family tradition of raising livestock – cattle, sheep, and horses. They also actively participate in the annual family cattle branding. These Kewa Hillbillies 4-H club members perform daily chores around the ranch, and train and ride their horses. They are also active in gardening, shooting sports, and fishing.
Inorah is a member of Keller Valley Highriders 4-H club. This is her third year in the horsemanship project. She loves riding and spends every moment that she can, working with
her horse. She is also
active in shooting sports, creative arts, and foods preservation projects.
Stockton is a third-year member of Keller Valley Highriders 4-H club. His main projects are rabbits and poultry, but he also participates in shooting sports and creative arts. Along with raising poultry, Stockton also gathers and sells the eggs. This helps him to learn about financial responsibility and allows him to save money for future projects and education.
Eli and Connor are members of the Keller Valley Highriders 4-H club. They stay busy year-round on the family ranch where they raise sheep, goats, and cattle. They experience all aspects of ranching life, from daily feeding and care, helping with new-born lambs, and grooming and training their 4-H projects.
To learn more about the Colville Reservation visit here.
