Who
We Are
NCIDC
Vision and Mission Statement:
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Vision
Statement
Our
Native people and most importantly our youth are sacred and
deserve to be proud of their culture, heritage, traditions,
languages and ancestors. We want our people to succeed in all
aspects of an integrated life, work, family, spirituality, social
relations, physical well being and cultural pride. NCIDC will
provide resources and services to assist American Indians to
meet these goals.
Mission
Statement
The
Northern California Indian Development Council works to meet
the needs of American Indian communities by researching, developing
and administering social and economic development programs.
NCIDC will provide support and technical assistance for
the development of such programs in addition to working to conserve
and preserve historic and archeological sites and resources.
NCIDC
will work to foster culturally appropriate communication and
services needed by American Indian people to achieve self-determination
in the economic, social service, cultural, educational, employment
and related fields.
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NCIDC Agency History and Description:
The Northern California Indian Development Council, Inc. is a private nonprofit corporation that annually provides services to 14,000 to 15,000 clients statewide. NCIDC was established in 1976 to research, develop and administer social and economic development programs designed to meet the needs of Indian and Native American Communities; to provide support and technical assistance for the development of such programs, and the conservation and preservation of historic and archeological sites and resources.
The NCIDC began as an Indian youth education program provider. Soon after formal incorporation NCIDC was designated a Native American Grantee, to serve the employment and training needs of the American Indian people residing in Del Norte, Humboldt and Siskiyou counties, by the U. S. Department of Labor. Employment and training programs continue to be provided for Indian people of these counties, and Trinity County which was added to the NCIDC "primary service area" during Fiscal Year 1981. The NCIDC provides many programs and services, including: education, employment and training services; statewide disaster assistance programs, food and nutrition program awareness and assistance; housing development and rehabilitation services; transportation assistance; child care; youth education, career exploration and recreational services; habitat enhancement on the Klamath River; and community development and enhancement projects among others.
In 1978, NCIDC became one of a very limited number of Community Services Administration Indian grantees located in Region IX. Although established as a Limited Purpose Agency, NCIDC functions in a similar capacity to a Community Action Agency, with the exception being the service population focus of American Indians.
The primary service area continues as a focus of NCIDC's efforts; however, since 1984 the Corporation has developed a statewide service network. Originally, in 1984 NCIDC contracted with the State Department of Economic Opportunity to provide Community Service Block Grant - American Indian Set-Aside (CSBG) Program services to the Indian people residing in 56 counties of the State. As of Program Year 1998 the CSBG contract includes 57 counties and 102 reservations and rancherias. In addition, NCIDC now operates a statewide Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and a disaster assistance program serving Indian communities throughout the state.
Active concerns and efforts span a great number of areas from environmental preservation and restoration, to economic and cultural development. Through the efforts of tribal governments and organizations such as NCIDC, Indian people will continue to play an increasingly important and central role in the ongoing development of our local communities and the State of California for future generations.
Where We Are
NCIDC Eureka Branch
241 F Street, Eureka, California 95501
(707) 445-8451 (voice)....(707) 445-8479 (fax)
Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday Through Friday
(Gift Shop open 10am to 6pm Mon.through Sat.)
Email: andrekar@ncidc.org
Services
- Workforce Investment Act
- Job and Career Counseling Referral and Placement
- WE ~ Work Experience
- CSE ~ Community Service Employment
- OJT ~ On-the-Job Training
- CRT ~ Classroom Training
- Community Service Block Grant
- Provides emergency services to economically disadvantaged American Indians and assists with improving social and economic conditions.
- Resource Center
Use of computers for resumes and job search activities.
Television and videos for job preperation and self-help.
Job referral board.
Crescent City Field Office
1607 5th Street, Crescent City, Ca. 95531
(707) 464-3512 (voice)....(707) 464-7462 (fax)
Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Staff
Larry Mathews, Employment Specialist
Michael Rambo
Email: mathews@ncidc.org
Services
- Workforce Investment Act
- Job and Career Counseling Referral and Placement
- WE ~ Work Experience
- CSE ~ Community Service Employment
- OJT ~ On-the-Job Training
- CRT ~ Classroom Training
- Community Service Block Grant
- Provides emergency services to economically disadvantaged American Indians and assists with improving social and economic conditions.
- Indian Education Center
The IEC will develop a network of services that will focus on the needs of families and children to encourage both scholastic and personal attainment. These services will be center based and will meet the need to have a central location designed to provide resources, social services referral and access to educational services.
Yreka Field Office
501 North Main Street, Yreka, California 96097
(530) 842-6157
Fax (530) 842-4521
Hours
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 1:15 to 2:15pm)
Staff
Joyce Jones, Employment Specialist, Email: jonesee@ncidc.org
Rosie Kerr, Secretary Intake, Email rosebud82@ncidc.org
Services:
- Workforce Investment Act
- Job and Career Counseling Referral and Placement
- OJT ~ On-the-Job Training
- CRT ~ Classroom Training (vocational and basic)
- Community Service Block Grant
- Provides emergency services to economically disadvantaged American Indians and assists with improving social and economic conditions.
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Provides emergency services to economically disadvantaged American Indians.
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Contact Us
NCIDC Eureka Branch
241 F Street, Eureka, California 95501
(707) 445-8451 (voice)....(707) 445-8479 (fax)
Email: andrekar@ncidc.org
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