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Native Forward Scholars Fund announces 2023 Students of the Year

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Native Forward Scholars Fund announced undergraduate student Peter Thais (Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, formerly the St. Regis Band of Mohawk Indians of New York) and graduate student Christina Thomas (Reno-Sparks Indian Colony) are this year's Students of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • "The Student of the Year award celebrates exceptional scholars of Native Forward who have demonstrated their commitment to their education and leadership and service to their Tribal communities.
  • We are pleased to call them Native Forward scholars and to recognize them as our Students of the Year," said Native Forward Chief Executive Officer Angelique Albert (Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes).
  • Native Forward Scholars Fund has delivered more funding in direct scholarship dollars to Native students in the U.S. than any other scholarship provider.
  • Through scholarship funding and holistic support, Native Forward has increased the graduation rates of undergraduate students to 69%, compared to the national average of 41% for Native students, and has boosted the rate for graduate students to 95%.

S&K Engineering and Research Awarded NASA Intelligent Robotic and Control System Services (IRCSS) III Contract

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that S&K Engineering and Research, LLC was awarded the Intelligent Robotic and Control System Services (IRCSS) III task order, supporting the Engineering Directorate - Software Robotics and Simulation Division at Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX.

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  • The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that S&K Engineering and Research, LLC was awarded the Intelligent Robotic and Control System Services (IRCSS) III task order, supporting the Engineering Directorate - Software Robotics and Simulation Division at Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX.
  • This single-award task order is administered under the General Services Administration’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) multiple award contract.
  • Services include technology development, maturation, and applied research and engineering in automation, robotics, robot control, advanced vision systems, perception, advanced software technologies, and intelligent control systems.
  • The company has a diverse range of expertise, including engineering support services, enterprise IT, software development, cybersecurity, and aircraft life-cycle engineering.

S&K Aerospace Awarded 2023 Native/Tribal Business of the Year

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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S&K Aerospace, LLC was named the 2023 Native/Tribal Business of the Year by the National 8(a) Association and HUBZone Contractors National Council.

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  • S&K Aerospace, LLC was named the 2023 Native/Tribal Business of the Year by the National 8(a) Association and HUBZone Contractors National Council.
  • The award was announced at the Small Business Industry Awards Gala held February 15th in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • S&K Aerospace is a subsidiary of S&K Technologies, Inc. and owned by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT).
  • Formed in 2005, S&K Aerospace is an industry leader in aerospace, logistics, and supply chain management with global reach.

Native Forward to Celebrate 50 Years of Creating Higher Education Access for Native Students, Induct Indigenous Leaders Into Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Native Forward Scholars Fund, previously known as American Indian Graduate Center, the oldest and largest direct scholarship provider to Native scholars in the U.S., will celebrate its 50th anniversary on February 22 with a gala at the National Museum of the American Indian in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

Key Points: 
  • "We are marking this momentous occasion by honoring and celebrating our legacy," said Angelique Albert (Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes), CEO of Native Forward.
  • "Native Forward was founded on the belief that all Native people deserve higher education; the legacy of our founders continues today and has helped us become the premier national resource for funding for Native scholars.
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    Native Forward Scholars Fund is the largest direct scholarship provider to Native scholars in the U.S.
  • It is committed to ensuring that every Native student who wants to pursue higher education is able to do so.

Influential Changemakers Join Board of Premier Native American Scholarship Organization

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Native Forward Scholars Fund, the country's oldest and largest direct scholarship provider to Native students, today has announced the appointment of three new members to its board of directors. The addition of these impactful and influential Native leaders continues the organization's legacy of being led by changemakers throughout Indian Country. The board of directors plays an important role in Native Forward's mission to increase visibility of Native people and ensure educational access within Indigenous communities. The new board members have each broken barriers and secured historic gains for Native people throughout their careers:

Key Points: 
  • The addition of these impactful and influential Native leaders continues the organization's legacy of being led by changemakers throughout Indian Country.
  • "It is my honor to welcome such a strong panel of powerful women to our board roster," said Angelique Albert (Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes), Native Forward's CEO.
  • It is my honor to join this organization, and such a diverse group of Native leaders on the Board of Directors.
  • Through scholarship funding and holistic support, Native Forward has increased the graduation rates of undergraduate students to 69% and graduate students to 95%, compared to the national average of 41% for Native students.

S&K Federal Services Awarded USAF Equipment Purchasing Contract

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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S&K Federal Services, LLC (SKFS) was selected as one of three awardees on a $72.8M contract to provide sourcing, acquisition, and delivery management of a broad range of support equipment for the Air Force, Navy, Army, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS).

Key Points: 
  • S&K Federal Services, LLC (SKFS) was selected as one of three awardees on a $72.8M contract to provide sourcing, acquisition, and delivery management of a broad range of support equipment for the Air Force, Navy, Army, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
  • The program is known as the Third-Party Equipment Purchasing (3PEP) Acquisition Program.
  • This multiple award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), contract is administered by the United States Air Force (USAF).
  • “This is an outstanding opportunity to provide a broad range of support equipment for the next 10 years.

Native Forward Scholars Fund awarded $100K by San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (the Tribe) has awarded Native Forward Scholars Fund (formerly American Indian Graduate Center) a grant of $100,000 to continue to strengthen and support Native students in pursuit of higher education degrees. This grant and renewed partnership with the Tribe, signifies their commitment to advocate for changes in higher education through inclusion, visibility, and achievement of Native scholars. 

Key Points: 
  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (the Tribe) has awarded Native Forward Scholars Fund (formerly American Indian Graduate Center) a grant of $100,000 to continue to strengthen and support Native students in pursuit of higher education degrees.
  • "I was a beneficiary of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians scholarship and being the recipient made all the difference for me.
  • "It is through the continued support of grants from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians that we can continue to provide opportunities for higher education to Native students.
  • Native Forward Scholars Fund is the largest direct scholarship provider to Native students in the U.S. We award approximately $15 million in scholarships annually and have awarded over $350 million since our inception.

S&K Logistics Services Awarded USAF Aviation Parts Support Contract for KC-46 Aerial Tanker

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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This multiple-award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract is administered by the Department of the Air Force Mobility and Training Aircraft Directorates KC-46 Division.

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  • This multiple-award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract is administered by the Department of the Air Force Mobility and Training Aircraft Directorates KC-46 Division.
  • The new KC-46 tanker provides worldwide, day and night, all-weather aerial refueling to receiver-capable U.S., allied, and coalition military aircraft.
  • The KC-46 platform is based on the commercial, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or equivalent, certified 767-2C aircraft modified to meet the unique KC-46 tanker requirements.
  • SKLS specializes in multi-national supply chain management, third-party logistics, aircraft maintenance, warehousing, worldwide distribution, and technical advisory and assistance services.

S&K Aerospace Awarded Logistics and Supply Chain Management Contract by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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S&K Aerospace, LLC (SKA) has been awarded a prime contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime to support U.S. Army vehicle maintenance at Red River Army Depot (RRAD) in Texarkana, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • S&K Aerospace, LLC (SKA) has been awarded a prime contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime to support U.S. Army vehicle maintenance at Red River Army Depot (RRAD) in Texarkana, Texas.
  • At RRAD, SKA will perform integrated supply chain services which includes inventory management, parts acquisition, local storage, spot buying, kitting, and other services at high bin fill rates required by DLA.
  • SKA is a leading integrated supply chain management prime contractor with customers across the Department of Defense and its Allies.
  • The SKT companies serve a global customer base with sophisticated aerospace, logistics, information technology, engineering, construction, and tower/antenna solutions.

Native Forward Scholars Fund: Largest Native-Serving Direct Scholarship Fund in U.S. Announces New Strategies

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating 53 years of impact, the largest scholarship provider to Native scholars in the United States today announced its new name: Native Forward Scholars Fund. The change reflects the organization's goal of expanding its highly successful program to empower tens of thousands more Native scholars facing the rising cost of higher education, and to provide holistic support throughout their college journeys.   

Key Points: 
  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating 53 years of impact, the largest scholarship provider to Native scholars in the United States today announced its new name: Native Forward Scholars Fund.
  • Native Forward Scholars Fund: Largest Native-Serving Direct Scholarship Fund in U.S.
  • Ultimately, Native Forward underscores how in turn, our scholars continue to share their knowledge, gifts, and talents with their individual communities."
  • Native Forward Scholars Fund, formerly known as the American Indian Graduate Center, is the largest direct scholarship provider to Native scholars in the U.S.