The Yakama Nation Main Agency Offices 401 Fort Road PO BOX 151 Toppenish, WA 98948 (509) 865-5121 |
Tribal News & Events
What's Happening This Month
***Now Showing At The Heritage Theater Friday December 16, 2016***
Showing:INFERNO
Rated: PG-13 ACTION/ADVENTURE
Thursday: 12/15 Bargain Night At 7:00pm
Friday: 12/16 At 7:00pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12/17 & 12/18 At 2:00pm - 4:30pm - 7:00pm
For More Information Call The Movie Hotline At (509)865-2800 #4
***Employee Appreciation Sale At The Cultural Center Gift Shop!***
For More Information Call (509)865-2800
***The Yakama Nation Higher Education Has A "Environmental Excellence Scholarship"***
Students Must Be An Enrolled Yakama Member, And Be Enrolled In A 2 Or 4 Year College Or University In A Field Relating To, Or In Pursuit Of A Degree Applicable To Environmental Restoration Waste Management. Student's Must Be Enrolled Full-Time Status To Qualify. Majors Include: Engineering, Disciplines, Such As Mathematics, Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Botany, Archaeology, Earth Science, And Etc.
For More Information Call YN Higher Education At (509)865-5121 Ext. 4542, 4509, 4540
Latest News
***Yakama Nation Climate Adaptation Plan Version 1***
***RETROCESSION NEWS MEDIA RELEASE***
CDC's Latest Addition To Its Public Health Practice Stories From The Field Describes How Pharmacists On The Yakama Nation Reservation In Washington Are Helping Improve The Health Of Patients With Diabetes. The Pharmacists Help Patients Manage Their Diabetes And Stay Current On Lab Tests And Health Checks, Thus Easing The Workload Of Overburdened Primary Care Providers. Patients Who Are Enrolled In The Program Are More Than Twice As Likely To Have Their Glucose, Blood Pressure, And Cholesterol Under Control As Those Patients Not In The Program.
Read: Pharmacists Help Improve Health Of Yakama Indians Living With Diabetes To Find Out How Yakama Achieved This Success.
Yakama Nation Language December 2016 Calendar
For More Information Contact The Yakama Nation Language Program At (509)865-7284
Yakama Business Training & Technology Center's December 2016 Calendar
For More Information Contact The YBTTC At (509)877-7858
Yakama Nation Diabetes Program November Calendar
For More Information Contact The YN Diabetes Program At (509)865-5121 Ext.6752
Yakama Nation Travel Winter Newsletter 2016
For More Information Contact Domina Mesplie At (509)865-2030
GED Online Preparation Being Offered At The YBTTC For Free! We Have 10 Open Slots Available On A First Come Basis. We Are Located In Wapato Upstairs At The Wolf Den and In White Swan Inside The Cougar Den.
For More Information Contact Teresa Munguia At (509)877-7858 or teresam@yakama.com
Upcoming Events
Yakama Nation Tribal Child Care & Development Fund Eligibility Levels Income Guideline
Public Service Announcement:
The Yakama Nation Revenue Allocation Plan (RAP) Program Is Notifying All Yakama Enrolled Members Who Are Full-Time Students Or Parents Of Students Of The Next School Proof Due Dates.
Submission Dates:
| Funding "Quarter Dates" | Due Dates - School Proof | Full-Time Student Check Release Dates (CRD) |
| Quarter 1 Oct. - Dec. 2016 | December 5 - 9, 2016 | December 23, 2016 Late CRD Jan 6 & 20, 2017 And February 3, 2017 |
| Quarter 2 Jan. - Mar. 2017 | March 6 - 10, 2017 | March 24, 2017 Late CRD April 7 & 21, 2017 And May 5, 2017 |
| Quarter 3 April - June 2017 | June 2 - 8, 2017 | July 7, 2017; Late CRD July 21, 2017 And August 4 & 18, 2017 |
| Quarter 4 July - Sept. 2017 | September 5 - 11, 2017 | September 22, 2017 Late CRD October 7 & 21, 2017 And November 4, 2017 |
School Proof For Student Pre-School Through 12th Are Required To Have The Following:
1. Attendance For Each Month Of The Quarter Being Funded.
2. All Documentation Must Contain The Name Of The School, The Student's Name, And The Dates Of Attendance For The Funding Quarter.
3. The School Proof Will Need To Be Printed Within The Quarter's Due Dates, Or To The Last Day Of School.
4. The School Proof Must Have The Student's Yakama Nation Enrollment Number Documented On The School Proof.
5. Complete The Full-Time School Application For Any Changes.
School Proof For Higher Education Students Are Required To Have The Following:
1. Must Be Registered Full-Time According To The School Attending Full-Time Credit Policy.
2. Submit Credits And Grades For The Quarter Or Semester Attending Of The Funding Quarter.
3. All Documentation Must Contain The Name Of The School, The Student's Name, Dates Of Quarter Or Semester, Credits, And Grades.
4. The School Proof Will Need To Be Printed Within The Quarter's Submission Dates, Or When Grades Are Available.
5. The School Proof Must Have The Student's Yakama Nation Enrollment Number Documented On the School Proof.
6. Complete The Full-Time School Application For Any Changes.
New Or Returning Students: Must Complete The Full-Time Students Check List And Application Available On The Yakama Nation Website At www.yakamanation-nsn.gov Or In The RAP Office.
How To Submit School Proof And Updates:
They Can Be Mailed Or Delivered To The RAP Office.
RAP Office
401 Fort Road, PO BOX 151
Toppenish, WA 98948
They Can Also Be Emailed To: fts_rap@yakama.com
They Can Also Be Faxed To: (509)865-2331
Notification Will Be Sent Out For All Ineligible Participants Or Incomplete Information By Postcard. For All Other Inquiries Please Call (509)865-5121 Ext. 4419.
