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All Indians Schools Reunion This is to request your help in getting the word out about the All-Indian Schools Reunion to be held in Sacramento on Saturday, May 6th. This reunion is for persons who have attended any Indian schools, i.e., Sherman, Stewart, Haskell, Chemawa, etc. during any period from the 1900's to the present. This reunion is a social gathering and dinner with entertainment. The cost is $30 per person and is held in the evening. Anyone who is interested, please email cair@rcip.com with a name and address and we will forward information to them. Thank you.
Summer Internship Opportunity at Alutiiq Museum With generous financial support from Koniag, Inc., the Alutiiq Museum is offering a 14 week archaeological internship for a college student to participate in community Archaeology 2000. The intern will assist museum archaeologists with all aspects of the archaeological project * including excavation, assisting volunteers, processing artifacts in the lab, and managing equipment. The position will run from late May to early September, 40 hours a week, at $8.50 an hour. No previous experience is necessary. However, applicants should be pursuing a college degree in Native American studies,
anthropology, history, geology, museum studies, education, or a related field, and must be a Koniag Shareholder
or descendant. Please submit your application to Ruth Dawson, President, Alutiiq Heritage Foundation, Alutiiq Museum, 215 Mission Road, Suite 101, Kodiak, AK 99615, by Friday, April 28, 2000 at 5:00 pm. If you have questions about the position, or would like a full job description please
contact:
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Northern Arizona University invites applications for Director of the Applied Indigenous
Studies Program, a new undergraduate BS/BA degree program that will begin in Fall, 2000. The AIS program, designed
by a 20-member faculty team after two years of consultation with American Indian tribal leaders in the Southwest,
will introduce students to local and global indigenous issues while preparing them for future positions of expertise
and leadership in tribal communities. Responsibilities of the Director will include: offering courses that serve
the needs of the AIS program in, e.g., treaty history, Indian/White legal relations, and water, land and resource
rights; arranging faculty staffing; advising students; supervising a full program of curricular and campus-wide
events; recruiting prospective students; and, in coordination with the University's Institute for Native Americans,
vigorously pursuing external funding opportunities. Dr. Curtis M. Hinsley, Chair, AIS Search Committee, Department of History, NAU Box 6023, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6023. The search will remain open until the position is filled or closed; however, the screening committee will begin reviewing applications on March 15.
Yale to host Native American Studies conference The third annual Yale Native American Studies conference will be held from March 31 to April 2 at the Yale University School of Law, New Haven, CT. The weekend’s activities will include a public reception and supper in the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, keynote addresses and panel discussions. Gerald Vizenor, author and professor of American studies and Native American studies at the University of California at Berkeley, will read from his new manuscript. Also, on Sunday, there will be a pow-wow with participants from tribal nations across the North American continent. Organized by Jace Weaver, associate professor of American studies and religious studies at Yale, the conference takes up a different theme each year. This year, in honoring Felix Cohen, the founder of modern federal Indian law, the conference will focus on issues of Native American sovereignty. Lucy Cohen, Felix Cohen’s widow, and her family will be in attendance as honored guests at the event. “We’re very excited both by turnout and response,” Weaver said, noting that past conferences have drawn more than 250 people a day. The conference will begin at 5 p.m. March 31 with introductory remarks by Weaver and a keynote address by Arthur Lazurus, who was a student of Felix Cohen at Yale Law School and later worked as his associate. A former Yale professor of law himself, Lazurus represented the Sioux Nation before the U.S. Supreme Court in its landmark effort to redress the government’s appropriation of the Black Hills in 1876. A dinner/reception on the evening of April 1 at Yale’s Beinecke Library will be capped off by readings by Gerald Vizenor, one of the most celebrated Native American writers, poets and essayists. On April 2, Carol Rose, the Gordon Bradford Tweedy professor of Law and Organization, will be the moderator for a panel discussion on intellectual sovereignty: frontiers of indigenous thinking. The final event of the weekend celebration will be a pow-wow on April 2 at 12:30 p.m. in the Payne Whitney Gymnasium on the Yale campus. Sponsored by the Association of Native Americans at Yale College, the pow-wow will feature a dance contest, drumming performance and authentic crafts, all in diverse Native American idioms. The conference, including the reception and buffet supper, is open to the public without reservation. Those who plan to attend should contact George Miles at the Beinecke Library (203) 432-2956 or e-mail george.miles@yale.edu.
Qualifications: LCSW (or ACSW license-eligible) and experience working with children
and families around neglect, abuse, and substance use; Knowledge of family dynamics and child development; Understanding
of the county social service system and its procedures, specifically child welfare units; Knowledge of the legal
reporting requirements for child abuse and The Family Counselor's responsibilities include in-home and in-office counseling with children and their families, case management/social work for counseling clients, and foster care case management. These families will be in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Applicants must have a vehicle and a valid California driver's license as well as auto insurance. In addition, all AICRC employees are subject to a criminal background check and child-abuse index clearance.
The El Hajj Malik El Shabazz African American Center, the African and African American Studies Program, and Native American Studies Program at Dartmouth College invite you to participate in a unique symposium. This symposium will explore the complex relations, histories and experiences shared by African/African Americans and Native Americans in the United States. Academics, creative artists, and activists from a variety of disciplines will be speaking on this subject from professional and personal perspectives. Topics include: Black-Native literature; shared and over-lapping histories; political organizing and social change; mixed-race identity formation and negotiation; symbolic representations of Blacks by Indians and Indians by Blacks; and contemporary political issues and tensions. In addition to panel presentations and discussion sessions, there will also be a photo exhibition and films related to Black and Native identities and histories. For a complete list of speakers and general information, visit the Shabazz The Seneca Nation of Indians Department of Justice is seeking an experienced Indian
Law attorney for the position of Staff Some general responsibilities are as follows: Render legal advice, opinions, and act as legal advisor upon request to all Nation
departments/divisions. Supervise and direct the activities of the Department of Justice. Supervise and coordinate
the activities of outside legal counsel. Represent the Nation government in legal matters as authorized to do so.
Prepare briefs and other legal documents and conduct oral arguments before courts as appropriate. Provide legal
advice concerning questions/clarifications in regards to the Nation's This is just a general description and is not all-inclusive of duties of this position. Candidate must have Juris Doctorate and possess license to practice law and be eligible for license to practice in New York State. Knowledge of and experience in Indian Law is essential. This position has Native American preference and candidate must be willing to relocate to Western New York area.
McGill University is seeking a leading Aboriginal scholar with an interest in preserving and promoting Aboriginal culture. The New Sun Fellowship is offered to qualified Aboriginal women or men working in one of the following areas: environment, sustainable development, or nutrition. Minimum qualifications of a Masters Degree or equivalent is required. Candidates finishing a doctoral degree are encouraged to apply. The Fellow will be expected to teach and carry out research in an appropriate subject and to be a resource person for McGill's Aboriginal students in association with the McGill First People's House. The candidate will be expected to lecture, lead seminars and workshops. Expected start date for the Fellowship is Fall 2000. The Fellowship is offered for a two year term with a salary in the Assistant/Associate Professor range. Financial support for research and travel is also available. McGill University is committed to equity in employment. Application or inquiry to :
GENERAL INFORMATION: Alaska Native Studies is an Interdisciplinary Program that seeks
to provide students with an introduction to Alaska ways of knowing and seeing the world, an experiential and theoretical
exploration of Alaska Native cultures, and critical perspectives on traditional and contemporary Native experience
and politics in a pluralistic society. The The University of Alaska Anchorage is a comprehensive university, serving more than 20,000 students. The majority of students take coursework at the Anchorage hub campus but the program also serves students at extended campuses and sites located throughout south-central Alaska. Facilities for the program are located in Anchorage in the College of Arts and Sciences building and include a director's office, secretarial office, reception area, small library, and conference room. REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D. or terminal degree in candidate's discipline by the hiring date
preferred. Ability to inspire and work collaboratively with students, adjunct faculty within the program, and faculty
in related programs and departments. Strong interpersonal skills are necessary for articulating the program's mission
and goals both within and outside the RESPONSIBILITIES: Inspire and promote the program within the university community and,
working with the advisory council and College of Arts and Sciences Dean, take the lead in further developing and
articulating the mission and goals of Alaska Native Studies to Native and non-Native communities inside and outside
of the university. Work with university REVIEW DATE: The search will remain open until the position is filled; however, the screening committee will begin reviewing applications on February 15, 2000. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application (Please note PCN:300660) including statement of educational philosophy, comprehensive resume or vitae including evidence of teaching ability, research/creative activity, and administrative experience, and names and addresses of at least three references to:
Residential Advisors (RA) are paid $2,000 for a seven-week period plus room and board. They are expected to be responsible for 10-12 high school students from rurally isolated American Indian reservation areas. Students are in classes from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every weekday. RA's are expected to be on duty from 3 p.m. till 8 a.m., Monday through Thursday. Each resident advisor receives one night off every seven days , in rotation after the first week. Students do not go home for weekends, so advisors are on duty for 24 hours Friday - Sunday. All advisors are expected to have a valid drivers license. Background check and references are required. The summer academic institute resident advisor position begins June 11 (at noon), and goes through July 29, 2000 (until all students are gone). Peer Resident Advisors (PRA) are paid $700 for a seven-week period plus room and board. They are expected to follow all the rules and regulations of a student participant, as well as assist all Resident Advisors. PRA's will Report directly to their respective Resident House Supervisor. Student participants are in classes from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every weekday. PRA's are expected to be on duty from 3 p.m. until 8 a.m., Monday through Thursday. Each peer resident advisor receives one night off every seven days, in rotation after the first week. Students do not go home for weekends, so all advisors are on duty for 24 hours Friday-Sunday. All advisors are expected to have a valid drivers license. Background check and references are required. Requirements (PRA's) Interested applicants will have completed three CUUB summer academic
institutes held on the CU-Boulder campus. Please provide a current copy of your most recent transcript and a copy
of your institutional letter of acceptance. If you have not received your letter of acceptance from an institution,
please list the schools that you have applied to and are waiting for a response.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS / MARCH 20, 2000 We are looking for an individual who is experienced in learner-centered education,
is a student mentor and advocate, has worked with students in preparing for careers and community service, has
experience in working with diverse populations, has used an interdisciplinary approach in teaching and curriculum
development, has emphasized problem solving and critical To apply for this position, please submit a letter of intent, a personal resume, transcripts (unofficial), and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three recent references who are in a position to address your expertise and background for this position. The letter of intent and resume should specifically address the qualifications. Applications should be sent to:
Native women from across the United States and Canada will gather at a ninth annual conference on Wellness and Women to discuss approaches for developing a healthy lifestyle. The conference promotes wellness in the workplace, family, and community. Conference I: San Diego, California, March 19-22 Early registration is $200 per person and group discounts for organizations sending ten or more participants are available. For more information about the conference, contact OU's Health Promotion
Programs at 405-325-1790 or visit the website at: There is a job opening at the IRS in the new Tax Exempt Government Entities operating division, Indian Tribal Governments office, for the position of Manager, Indian Tribal Governments Outreach, Planning and Review, based in Washington, D.C. and reporting to the head of the Indian Tribal Governments office (Christie Jacobs). The job description, salary, and application requirements are described in the link to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management web page below. Feel free to pass this announcement along to anyone who might be interested in applying for the position. http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/wfjic/jobs/AN0158.HTM 1. National Indian Gaming Commission -- looking for an entry to mid-level attorney (GS-11 to 13) to work at this independent federal regulatory agency that regulates gambling on Indian lands. Applications should include a resume, short writing sample and three references and may be sent to: Personnel Specialist 2) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration -- seeks a trial attorney (GS 11/12/13, with promotion potential to GS-14). Division handles a wide range of investigative and litigation activities relating to motor vehicle safety, as well as defensive litigation. Special qualifications: special consideration given for participation in law review and/or placement in top third of law school class, and also for demonstrated skill in litigation of legal and scientific issues relating to safety, health or environmental regulation or EEO trial level litigation. Send resume and samples of writing and discovery to: One of my clients, the Frederick Douglass Charter School (FDCS)of Boston has hired me to assist in their faculty recruitment effort and to provide ongoing training for the full faculty. It's administrative office is in Dorchester, but the school building will probably be in the Jamaica Plain area. FDCS will officially open as a public middle school/high school in September 2000 with approximately 100 students in grades 5 and 6. FDCS will add an additional grade each year until the school reaches full capacity when the first class of 6th graders are in the 12th grade. The school will offer a college preparatory education with particular focus on research and public speaking. Some unique elements of the school include:
FDCS is seeking faculty in all areas and is committed to creating a racially diverse and antiracist teaching force. The positions are as follows:
The interview process is underway and most positions are still vacant. Successful candidates will be required to attend some orientation activities and training institutes several times during the summer. To be considered for any position, candidates must submit a cover letter highlighting previous experience and career goals, a current resume and three recent letters of reference to:
Please share this information freely with anyone and if you or anyone else needs more information please email me, write me or call me at (617) 541-8014. Feel free to forward names of potential candidates to me and I will contact them personally. I hope that when time permits that you check in with me.
Succeeding Students in Engineering Programs (STEP) Succeeding Students in Engineering Programs (STEP) is an intensive, pre-college summer program that gives qualified, under-represented students the opportunity to live on campus and experience engineering curriculum. The program provides participants with an exciting transition from home to college life. STEP includes activities that are both recreational and educational. There are several field trips, sporting events, social programs, and opportunities to meet new people. The program offers students the opportunity to; live in Montana Tech's Prospector Hall and experience dorm life, earn 6 credits toward their degree, (transferable to any college), participate in exciting internships with real engineers, make new friends, experience life in beautiful Butte, Montana, learn to utilize campus resources, and meet friendly professors and campus staff. Room, board and tuition for the entire six-week program are paid by donations, and grants from corporate sponsors. With the exception of personal spending money, the program is FREE. (Out of state applicants may qualify for travel expense scholarships by calling (406) 496-4289.) To be eligible participants should: be a high school that is either a graduate of the class of 2000 or in the top 10% of their class, be female and /or of ethnic minority, and plan to pursue an education in engineering. Applications for STEP are due April 15, 2000. Applications can be downloaded from http://sweetgrass.mtech.edu/outreach/bridge.htm
ALUMNI COORDINATOR for environmental non-profit. $27,000-$30,000 (depending on experience) + benefits. Coordinate electronic network of alumni. Provide environmental career information on Web. Maintain database. Find lost and add new alumni. Write alumni section of newsletter. Continue alumni survey and create reports and directories. Coordinate alumni involvement. BA/BS + 2-3 yrs. work exp. Ideal candidate will have electronic networks and database
experience, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail and record keeping. Job description
at www.eco.org. Forward resume and cover letter, ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS ORGANIZATION
The sponsor provides undergraduate students with internship opportunities consisting of two complimentary internship projects at both the Smithsonian and at smaller, community-focused museums around the country. The first ten-weeks at the Smithsonian include a weekly stipend of $250; the second term provides a stipend of $500. Deadline(s): 03/31/2000 Award Type(s): Internships, In-Residence, Summer, Training/Professional
Development The sponsor promotes the professional growth and development of students from culturally diverse backgrounds who are interested in pursuing museum careers. Selected students participate in a dual internship experience at both the Smithsonian and at smaller, community-focused museums around the country. Drawing upon the vast resources of the Smithsonian, the Intern Partnership Program offers the opportunity to gain practical experience and marketable skills in the museum field. In addition, participants develop lifelong professional networks and can continue to draw upon the people and resources which the Smithsonian offers. Currently the program has three components: the Vincent Wilkinson Endowment Fund internship
for students from traditionally black colleges, as well as colleges and universities close to African American
museums and historical sites; American Indian Museum Studies Intern projects which are developed as partnerships
between a Smithsonian RESTRICTIONS: Eligible candidates must be current undergraduate students pursing degrees in disciplines
related to the internship project (history, art, art history, archival work, Native American, Latino or African
American studies). African American, Native American and Latino/a students are encouraged to apply. Students must
have demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in museum or community-based cultural institution. Applicants are
chosen regionally, rather than nationally, from colleges and Internships consist of two, complementary internships. The first internship program begins in the summer, like most Smithsonian internships, in Washington, D.C. The second takes place in the fall at a local partner museum in order to ensure minimal disruption to the intern's studies. A two-day evaluation in January completes the program. During the ten-week summer program at the Smithsonian, interns will receive a weekly stipend of $250. During the second term in the fall, interns will receive $500 total for twelve to fifteen hours of work per week, for an additional ten weeks. The program will also cover travel and living expenses for the two-day evaluation session. This year, the Museum Intern Partnership Program will have partners in Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. Other locations may be chosen. Application materials are available. Applicants are advised to contact the sponsor for geographic restrictions based on the partner museum locations. For more information regarding internships at the Smithsonian, contact: The Office of Fellowships and Grants, This full-time professional exempt position provides computer and instructional technology
training, network management, data management, and web development for the staff and students of the Student Academic
Services Center. The position reports to the Associate Director of the Student Academic Services Center. Consideration
begins on February 21st and Minimum Qualifications: 2 years work experience or significant training in field related
to technology and education. Experience or training in computing and network administration and data management
is also necessary. Experience in an educational environment with both student and staff employees. Bachelor's degree
earned or expected within 3 months of Preferred Qualifications: Database development experience. Experience training others. Research skills (for report writing, grant development, and statistical analysis of student success). Experience in multicultural environments and student support services. Good communication skills. Proficiency in web development or other publications experience. Experience developing training materials. Principal Duties: Maintain Local Area Network for the Student Academic Services Center.
These duties include network services maintenance, data backup, database management, software upgrades, training,
and general software/hardware 1) Extending the Reach: FACULTY RESEARCH GRANTS Awards of $24,000 available to full-time tenured, tenure track, and annual contract faculty at the above institutions. Grants may support faculty-released time, research assistants, travel, and other project-related expenses. Application deadline: April 10, 2000 2) Extending the Reach: INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS Application deadline: June 1, 2000 Northern Arizona University invites applications for Director of the Applied Indigenous
Studies Program, a new undergraduate BS/BA degree program that will begin in Fall, 2000. The AIS program, designed
by a 20-member faculty team after two years of consultation with American Indian tribal leaders in the Southwest,
will introduce students to local and The University seeks to fill this position at the advanced associate or full professor level, in a discipline appropriate to the AIS program. The Director's academic appointment will be shared with the appropriate home department. Candidates must hold the PhD or an equivalent terminal degree and should have demonstrated a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, research and publication. Preference will be given to those with fluency in a southwestern Native American language and/or significant institutional experience in tribal administration. Please send letter of application and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Curtis M. Hinsley, Chair, AIS Search Committee, Department of History, NAU Box 6023, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6023. The search will remain open until the position is filled or closed; however, the screening committee will begin reviewing applications on March 15.
SCA now offers AmeriCorps education awards of between $1,180 to $4,725 to individuals who successfully complete an SCA Conservation Internship. The award can be applied toward existing college loans or future tuition. Plus, your students get college loan deferment and SCA's generous financial package of travel, housing, a weekly living allowance and insurance. The number of positions we must fill continues to grow each season and we want your students to know about each of them. Would you be interested in having an SCA staff alum speak in your class about SCA opportunities and first-hand experiences? This is a great opportunity for students to become aware of the SCA internships that are available to them so that they can get experience in the field. Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to have an SCA representative speak in your class and, also, indicate what days and times suit your schedule best. In addition, please let me know how you prefer to be contacted (email/phone?). In the meantime, check out our website at http://www.sca-inc.org , which includes a searchable database of available conservation internships. This is an excellent resource for your students to get an idea of what SCA offers and to get started with their application process. Meg Ounsworth |
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