Awards
A Homecoming of Powerful Words
Read the full article in the Char-Koosta News Renowned Iñupiaq poet dg nanouk okpik returned to her alma mater, Salish Kootenai College (SKC), on November 16, captivating an audience with her powerful poetry. Okpik’s poems, deeply rooted in Alaskan wilderness, environmental concerns, and Iñupiaq connection to the land, resonated with the SKC community, evoking a…
Read MoreSKC’s President Sandra Boham Honored
Salish Kootenai College President Sandra Boham will be honored by the Rankin Foundation for her outstanding leadership and contributions to community. Boham is a strong advocate for Native American education and has led SKC through a period of significant growth and transformation. Under her guidance, SKC has become a national leader in Indigenous education. Boham…
Read MoreTRIO SSS Scholar Receives 2023 Montana Student Volunteer Award
Jade Dempsey, SKC TRIO SSS Scholar and Elementary Education Student, is one of 12 Montana College Students awarded the 2023 Montana Student Volunteer Award. Jade is involved in many community service projects, all involving collecting donations for a community organization. For example, she has collected donations for a fundraiser her family does every year in…
Read MoreEarly Childhood Department Recognized for Excellence in Research and Education
Interdepartmental Collaboration and Commitment Drive Success for Head Start Teachers Salish Kootenai College’s (SKC) Early Childhood Department has been honored with the prestigious Excellence in Early Childhood Research Award from the University of Montana Early Childhood Institute. The recognition highlights the tireless efforts of faculty and staff from various departments across campus, all dedicated to…
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