Vision & Mission
Vision
It is the vision of Blackfeet Community College to strengthen and enrich our Blackfeet Nation and universal community through quality education integrating the Nii-tsi-ta-pi World of Knowledge.
Mission
The purpose of Blackfeet community college is to provide the Blackfeet nation and our “Universal Community” access to quality educational programs that prepare students for achievement and higher education, meaningful employment, basic skills instruction, and community education while integrating the Blackfeet Culture and language.
Core Values
In recognition of the fact that we all have values that are shaped and developed through our interactions with others, and that these values shape our thoughts and actions, the students, staff, administration and Board of Trustees of Blackfeet Community College adopt the following core values:
- Ksi-ka-ta-pi-wa-tsin – Blackfeet Way of Knowing: Blackfeet culture/spirituality in philosophy, thought, and action.
- Nin-na-wa-tsin – Being a Leader: Professionalism, integrity, and responsibility in human interaction.
- Ini-yimm – Respect: Respect for one’s self, all other people, all ideas and each thing in the natural world.
- Ni-ta-pi-pa-ta-pi-tsin – Living in a Good Way: Honest in all thoughts and actions.
- Ii-yi-kah-kii-ma-tsin – Trying Hard: Commitment, dedication, sincerity in the pursuit of all our goals.
- Aoh-kan-otah-tomo – Accepting Everyone: Embracing the unique talents and contributions of each individual.
- Ii-ta-mii-pa-ta-pi-yoip – Happy Living: Humor, laughter and enjoyment of life.
We are committed to ensuring that all of these values are incorporated into all that we do, fulfilling the vision and mission of Blackfeet Community College.
Give to Our Students
- Mental Health Support
- Emergency Aid Support
- Tuition/Fee Scholarships
- Fisher Family Scholarship
- Greer Foundation Scholarships
- STARS Scholarships
- Online Learning Scholarships
- Student Led-Research and Conference
- Scholarships
- Paid Internships
- Books and Learning Resources
- Career Closet ($7,000 matches accepted)
Give to Sustain Our Lodges and Nation
- Blackfeet Community College Investment Fund
- Chief Earl Old Person Memorial Scholarship (Faculty and Staff)
- Piikani Culture and Language Investment Fund
- Medicine Spring Library and the Blackfeet Nation
- Archives
- Student Success Center
- Student Center
- Career Center
- Food Pantry
- Native Science Field Center
Give to Help Us Grow Our Camp
Construction and Infrastructure, Emerging Programs & Services, and Emerging Certificate and Degree Programs
Maintenance of existing buildings/infrastructure
- Broadband expansion and Classroom AVI
- Landscaping
- Student Housing
- Library/Archive/Cultural Center
- Campus East Expansion Workforce Training and Land Grant Center
- Faculty/Staff Housing
- Building more Certificate, Two and Four-Year Degrees
- Faculty and Staff Professional Development (RDI Grant, WGU Partnership)
Emerging Programs and Services
- Knowledge Carriers Lodge (Elder Hub)
- Lifelong Learning Center
- Tutoring
- GED/HiSET Preparation and Testing
- Youth and Pre-Admissions Programing
- Community Language and Cultural Activities
- Athletic Program Development and Scholarships
Emerging Programs and Services
- BA/BS Piikani Studies
- BS Social Work
- BS Environmental Science
- AS Anthropology (2+2 program with the University of Montana)
- One-Year Certificate in Industry Trades to AAS Trade
- Emphasis (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry, Project Leadership and Management)
- Class 7 Teachers One-Year Certificate and Licensure
- AS in Gaming and Hospitality (2+2 program with the University of Las Vegas)
Contact Us
Please give us an OKI (Hello) and we will let you know what support is needed and how you can help. Your contributions help our students, enable the growth of our campus, and sustain our lodges and community. Contact us by phone or email to schedule a tour, visit, or arrange an in-person or virtual meeting with our Institutional Development Director, Melissa Weatherwax, at melissa@bfcc.edu or (406) 338-5411 ext. 2762.