Native American Outreach
February 17, 2022 2026-11-08 20:15NATIVE AMERICAN OUTREACH
Indigenous Theme Week | November 9 - 13 | View Schedule
Indigenous Theme Week | November 9 - 13 | View Schedule
Indigenous Theme Week | November 9 - 13 | View Schedule
Indigenous Theme Week | November 9 - 13 | View Schedule
Indigenous Theme Week | November 9 - 13 | View Schedule
Indigenous Theme Week | November 9 - 13 | View Schedule
Indigenous Theme Week | November 9 - 13 | View Schedule
Indigenous Theme Week | November 9 - 13 | View Schedule
Contact
Eaton | Upper Level
Call: (406) 657-1090
Email: nao@rocky.edu
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Honoring Native Identity. Building Community. Expanding Opportunity.
Native American Outreach
Rocky Mountain College is committed to culturally grounded support for Native students from the Crow, Northern Cheyenne, Fort Peck, and tribal communities across Montana and the region. Through the Native American Outreach Office, we’re creating a campus where Native students are seen, supported, and empowered to lead.
Most Native students at Rocky receive a blend of academic, financial, and cultural support. The Native American Outreach Office ensures that no one has to navigate college alone.
Through NAO, you can:
→ Connect with mentors who understand Native communities and cultures.
→ Find scholarships, grants, and financial resources that support your goals.
→ Participate in cultural events that keep you grounded in your identity.
→ Build community with Native peers, alumni, and supporters.
Our goal is simple: that every Native student who comes to Rocky feels like they belong here, and has the support to stay, thrive, and graduate.
Culturally Rooted Support
From smudging and ceremony to the annual powwow and teepees on campus, RMC honors and uplifts Native identity. Our Native American Outreach Office provides a space where students can stay connected to culture while pursuing their goals.
Personalized Mentorship
Two Native professional staff members offer one-on-one guidance, academic, financial, and personal. grounded in lived experience. Students have advocates who know their stories and walk alongside them from enrollment to graduation.
Proven Progress, Room to Grow
Since 2018, Native enrollment has grown from 2% to 7.3% of our undergraduate population, and first-year Native retention (49%) now exceeds the state average for Native students (38%). We’re proud of this progress and committed to closing the remaining gap.
Why Native Students Choose Rocky
What Native American Outreach Includes
Personalized Mentorship
One-on-one support from Native staff members who provide academic, financial, and personal guidance tailored to your goals and experiences.
Cultural Community & Events
Opportunities to connect through powwows, talking circles, smudging, and cultural programs that celebrate Native traditions and voices on campus.
Scholarships & Financial Navigation
Help identifying and applying for Native-specific scholarships, grants, and other funding so cost is less of a barrier to your education.
Campus & Community Connections
Relationships with tribal partners, local Native organizations, and alumni who can support internships, leadership development, and life after graduation.
Scholarship Application
We are committed to supporting the potential of Native Americans in education, leadership, and self-determination. We believe in the transformative power of our students and communities.
Millions in scholarships and grants awarded annually, including funds dedicated specifically to Native scholars.
Impact in Numbers
These numbers tell a story of progress, but also of unfinished work. NAO exists to close the gap so Native students are supported and retained at the same rate as their peers
3.5x growth in Native enrollment since 2018 (from 2% to 7.3% of undergraduates).
49% first-year retention rate for Native students at RMC, compared to 38% across the Montana University System.
Millions in scholarships and grants awarded annually, including funds dedicated specifically to Native scholars.
Smudging & Cultural Practices
Rocky Mountain College supports the practice of smudging and other traditional ceremonies. Spaces and processes are in place so students, faculty, and staff can participate respectfully and safely.
Smudging is welcomed at designated campus locations and in approved events. Our Smudging Policy reflects our commitment to honoring Native traditions while maintaining the safety and comfort of our full campus community.
Stay Connected
Stay connected with Native American Outreach at Rocky Mountain College. Follow along for the latest news, program updates, cultural events, and student activities happening on campus and in our community.
Tauzha Grantham
NAO Coordinator
Phone: (406) 657-1090
Office: Top Floor of Eaton
Email: tauzha.grantham@rocky.edu | nao@rocky.edu
Sydney Little Light
NAO Coordinator
Phone: (406) 657-1064
Office: Top Floor of Eaton
Email: littlelights@rocky.edu | nao@rocky.edu
