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CERT Summer TRIBES Program
The Tribal Resource Institute in Business Engineering and Science program (TRIBES)
has secured a cadre of their phenomenal teachers to guide American Indian High School graduates into college. The
bridge program focuses on reinforcing Tribal identity and sense of purpose among its student participants while
giving them a "tribal" academic curriculum for which they earn college credit.
This Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT) program has significantly increased student
context and self-concept as an American Indian and enhanced their readiness to achieve in college. The seven week
summer program changes young people's lives in a very powerful and meaningful way.
The TRIBES program needs students!!! If you have children, siblings, nieces/nephews,
relatives or friends who will be graduating from high school this summer and plan to attend college this fall,
please encourage them to apply for this program
immediately. In addition to college credit, graduates of the TRIBES program become eligible for a $1000 scholarship
(sent directly to students) each year for up to a $5,000 limit (even if it takes a student more than 5 years to
complete college.)
An on-line application can be accessed at :
http://www.purenative.com/tribes.pdf
Contact: Patricia Browne at AISES (www.aises.org) for more information.
I am with the Office of Fossil Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy. This year the
office established a Minority Education Initiative that is comprised of three underrepresented groups in math,
science, and engineering. One of these groups is Tribal Colleges and Universities. To this end, we are seeking
Native American students who are undertaking math, science, and engineering curriculums, to participate in the
program.
Students can apply on line at: www.enforme.com/feappform2/.
Any information you have would be appreciated. My telephone number is: 202-586-7920.
Hi Folks,
I am co-chair of the Minority Issues in Evaluation Topical Interest Group of the American
Evaluation Association and I want to alert to a first-time scholarship opportunity for 3 students of color to attend
the American Evaluation Association's annual meeting in Hawaii. In this note, I have included some background info
on the initiative. I have also attached the final specs for the required paper proposal and application. Please
encourage students to submit a proposal. More information about the
annual meeting and proposal criteria can be obtained at the association's web page: www.eval.org.
Take good care,
Hazel
Hi Minority Issues in Evaluation TIG Folks,
This is a follow-up and update on the initial mailing I sent some weeks ago notifying
you of a new AEA scholarship opportunity. (For particulars, see attached mail below from AEA Board member David
Chavis.) Given the feedback I have received to date, Rodney Hopson will serve as our point person for this initiative.
He will work in collaboration with James Davis, our program chair, who receives all TIG proposals. I, and other
interested TIG members, will join Rodney and James in the review process. We are swiftly fleshing out the specs
for this paper solicitation so that *ALL* of us can start aggressively encouraging students to apply. No doubt,
we each have a variety of networks that we should tap in order to broadly disseminate information re: this important
opportunity.
Again, we will choose the three "best papers on building the capacity" of
and expanding access for students of color in professional evaluation. Those three students will receive the AEA
scholarships and present at an AEA Presidential Strand session. Note the direct relevance of this task to AEA's
conference theme: Evaluation 2000: Increasing Evaluation Capacity. Based upon the introductory letter on AEA's
website (www.eval.org), this conference "... highlights the importance of our efforts to assess the impact
of social programs and cultivate self-evaluation skills and sustainable evaluation efforts. From schools to industry
to non-governmental organizations to government agencies, evaluation capacity is a crucial element of our fields'
future legacy."
These scholarships provide a pregnant opportunity for us to hear the voices and to
harvest the wisdom and perspectives of those closest to the populations we are targeting to swell our ranks as
professional evaluators. So, let us individually and collectively *WORK* this opportunity to the max: not only
to identify and mentor the 3 triumphant winners but also to bring *all* applicants under a long-term mentorship
umbrella for expanding and cultivating our pipeline.
Having Rodney Hopson spearhead this scholarship initiative is particularly propitious
given his background research on mentorship which he presented at AEA 1999. Thanks again, Rodney, for stepping
forward. Thanks also to our AEA Board representative Charles Thomas who has kept us in the loop and on target regarding
this opportunity.
So, TIG members, we're in the mix and on the path! We welcome your input and collaboration
as we move forward this agenda for expanding the pool of professional evaluators of color and for increasing the
presence, participation and success of students of color in evaluation and evaluation-related fields. Beyond the
TIG listserv and website, please share your thoughts regarding some more aggressive strategies for getting the
word out to students.
Looking forward to working with you on this and other progressive initiatives that
advance the mission of the Minority Issues in Evaluation TIG. The beat goes on and we aim to help shape the rhythms.
We welcome your input and involvement. Let's really actively and creatively work this "scholarship incentive"
opportunity to start truly expanding the pool of professional evaluators. Let's make a difference!! Peace, prosperity,
justice and good spirits,
Hazel
Native Women Teaching Supplement
Please read and pass this on to the UA Listserve and to others throughout Indian Country.
The Portland Title IX Indian Education Project is seeking input from Native People throughout
the US in preparation for a Fall 2000 teaching supplement for Oregon teachers of grades 5-12. In conjunction with
the Oregonian newspaper's education department, Portland's Title IX Project develops a 16-24 page teaching supplement
(similar in size to an arts & entertainment newspaper insert) for American Indian Heritage Month in November.
Teachers in Oregon and SW Washington who place their order in advance receive a free class set of the supplements
which they infuse into their instruction on Native history, culture and/or contemporary life. Past supplements
have focused on stereotypes, contributions, positive role models, sustainable cultures, Native artists, resources,
etc. The content is determined by Title IX staff who do nearly all the research and writing. Layout, printing and
distribution is done by the Oregonian in Education department.
This year's supplement will focus on American Indian Women, and will be divided into three
sections:
- 1) "Gifts of our Grandmothers" will include historical figures;
- 2) "Native Women Today" will include local, regional, national (and possibly
international) outstanding leaders and role models in the categories of education, health, science, literature,
government/leadership, spiritual leaders, arts/music, cultural treasures (keepers of traditions);
- 3) "Future Generations" will focus on contemporary Native girl's programs and
outstanding local youth.
We will also include recommended lists of books, websites, museums, organizations, etc.
that we'd appreciate your input on as well.
What we need are your recommendations for inclusion in this supplement. We want a broad
representation throughout Indian Country as we do not have the staff time to conduct the research on our own in
order to meet out timeline. Please submit the following either electronically or by snail mail by MAY 5th:
1) a short biography/autobiography only a few pages long that will be condensed into 2-3
paragraphs;
2) a good, printable photo (either color or b/w) of the subject;
3) an e-mail or mailing address plus phone number of either a contact person or the subject herself should we have
questions.
4) recommended lists of books, websites, museums, organizations, etc.
Selections will be made on a first come, first served basis. Photos will be returned (which,
if selected, may not be until after printing is completed in October). A copy of the supplement will be sent to
the subject herself and/or contact person listed.
Please mail to:
PPS Title IX Indian Education Project
Native Women Supplement
2303 SE 28th Place
Portland, OR 97214
Phone: 503/916-6499 ; Fax: 503/916-2728
Thanks for your assistance in gathering this information. We're excited about putting
together another excellent supplement for our teachers so they know what WE want them to be teaching about OUR
PEOPLE.
Norrine Smokey-Smith
PPS Title IX Project Coordinator
The Third Annual American Indian and Alaska Native School-to-Work Conference will be
held at Seattle's Westin Hotel from May 14-17, 2000.
The conference registration website is online at http://www.ipar.org.
This year's theme is "The Promise of Indian Youth," and confirmed keynotes
include Wilma Mankiller, the former Chief of the Cherokee Nation and Stephanie Powers, the Director of the National
School-to-Work Opportunities Office.
The conference will be infused with many cultural and spiritual elements unique to
Indian people. Native American elders will share their vision for tomorrow's leaders, and we will honor American
Indian veterans with a color guard opening the first full day of interactive and informative sessions. Evening
activities include a traditional Indian salmon dinner and cultural celebration at Tillicum Village and a Seattle
Mariners game at SAFECO Field.
The conference hopes to attract over 250 teachers and job training staff from Indian
programs across the country, both on and off the reservation.
The registration fee includes an opening night reception, breakfast and lunch on Monday
and Tuesday, and the Tillicum Village traditional Indian salmon bake.
Northwest Indian College will provide clock hours (continuing education hours) for
participants at no cost.
Hotel arrangements must be made separately. For further information on the conference
hotel, contact the Westin Hotel, Seattle, directly at (206)727-5888
Contact: Lori Solomon at IPAR, (510) 450-2555 or
Eric Steiner, US Department of Labor, (206) 553-5642, Ext. 8025.
LANGUAGE FOR SEVEN GENERATIONS CONFERENCE
Sponsored by the Wopanaak Language Reclamation Project
and Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Saturday June 10- 11, 2000
The conference is designed to assist area tribes in the field of language reclamation.
Issues such as project planning, resource gathering, community organizing, teaching tools, training, and linguistic
structure of area languages will be explored.
This conference will also hold a pot luck social on June 10th at 6pm.
For further information and a registration form, please contact
Professor Suzanne Flynn and Jessie Little Doe Fermino
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 14N-305
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-253-7821 (phone)
617-258-6189 (fax)
e-mail: sflynn@mit.edu
GRADUATE STUDENT INTERN PROGRAM, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION,
SUMMER 2000 INTERNS
The New York State Education Department is offering a new Summer 2000 Internship Program
available from June 1 to August 30, 2000. The goal of the program is to encourage outreach to a diverse group of
graduate students or graduates to participate in opportunities within various offices of the department. Participants
in the program will experience challenging assignments as well as the opportunity to explore the State Education
Department as a permanent career opportunity of choice.
For information about the program, please visit
www.nysed.gov/hr/intern.html or
call the Human Resources Management Office
at (518) 474-5215
WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL 2000 SESSION
Session runs September 4 through December 22, 2000
Application deadline, June 23, 2000
The White House Internship Program responds to the President's call for active participation
in the government by providing students with an opportunity to learn through service in the Executive Office to
the President. The program is designed to challenge and reward students from around the country in a diverse and
challenging professional work environment. The goal of the program is to provide an outstanding educational experience
within the White House, Office of the Vice President, and Office of Policy Development. All internships are unpaid
and require a time commitment of 25 hours and 3 days a week. Internships are available for credit.
Please contact the White House Intern Office at (202) 456-2742 (phone)
or
202-456-5123 (fax) for an application and more information.
Or write to:
White House Internship Program
Old Executive Office Building, Room 84
Washington, DC 20502
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE, HELP WANTED
The Agricultural Research Service is seeking an individual interested in working from
3 months up to 6 months at the National Arboretum in Washington, DC. Duties of the position vary and include but
limited to plant science, agronomy, horticulture, evasive plants, and agricultural science. The position will be
a GS-3/GS-7 depending upon the qualifications and education of individual selected; salary is also dependent upon
individual's qualifications and education.
For information and application procedures contact Lisa Baldus, (202)
245-4553 or
email baldusl@ars.usda.gov.
SACNAS NATIONAL CONFERENCE
October 12-15, 2000
Atlanta, Georgia
Hyatt Regency
2000 SACNAS National Conference registration is available ON-LINE. Visit our website at http://www.sacnas.org for program information and ON-LINE registration.
Register now and take advantage of the pre-registration (lower) rates.
Individuals who ARE NOT applying for Financial Aid are invited to use
this form to register for the 2000 SACNAS National Conference including exhibiting opportunities and the 2000 SACNAS
K-12 Teacher Workshops. Participants are able to renew membership dues using the same form.
Individuals who ARE applying for Financial Aid are also invited to visit
our site for more information and downloadable forms.
Please contact the SACNAS office at info@sacnas.org for more information
or concerns.
INTERN OPPORTUNITIES, EPA INTERN PROGRAM (EIP).
The EIP is a full-time, entry-level, permanent employment and career development program
at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This year, we plan to hire approximately twenty-five (25) EPA Interns
for the Class of 2000, one will work in Region 9 San Francisco. We are looking for candidates with:
- Leadership potential and teamwork skills
- A commitment to a career in public service
- Interest in environmental issues
- Solid communication skills
- Academic accomplishment
- U.S. citizenship
For information about the EPA Intern Program call or send an e-mail
to:
Jamie Langlie, Program Manager
Phone: 202-260-5675
langlie.jamie@epa.gov
Gwen Coleman, Employee Development Specialist
Phone: 202-260-2594
coleman.gwendolyn@epa.gov
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOE INDIGENOUS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (IIRM) SEEKS INTERNS
The International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management (IIIRM) in Denver is
currently accepting resumes for several paid internships they will be offering this summer and throughout the next
year. Internships are in the areas of tribal natural resource management broadly and they range from three-month
summer projects to year long post-graduate placements.
Examples of research projects undertaken by IIIRM interns include: research into the
environmental justice implications for tribes of the National Environmental Policy Act; the environmental justice
implications of the Skull Valley Band of Goshute's Decision to accept radioactive waste. Some upcoming intern opportunities
within IIIRM research projects focused on the ethical, legal, social, and cultural implications for tribes of the
Human Genome project; a survey of intellectual property rights and the regulatory response of the Maori in New
Zealand; and the burdens and benefits for tribes of bioremediation and other cleanup technologies at U.S. Department
of Energy and other federal sites.
IIIRM is looking for highly self-directed interns (both undergrad and graduate). While
IIIRM has ongoing research projects to which interns will be assigned, they also look to interns to design their
particular slice of that research in accordance with their academic interests and career goals.
For further information, please contact:
Merv Tano
IIIRM President
303-377-0481 (phone)
Mervtano@aol.com (e-mail)
AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKA NATIVE SECONDARY STUDENT WRITING CONTEST, DEADLINE
EXTENDED
Sponsor: University of Minnesota Duluth
Prizes:
$200 and publication for poetry
$200 and publication for fiction or creative non-fiction
Criteria: Prizes will be awarded for excellence in writing about problems, issues,
or challenges facing American Indian/Alaska Native students and ways of overcoming them.
Manuscripts: Should be double spaced, typed or word-processed, include a cover page
with your name, home, address, phone number, school or school address, and tribal affiliation.
DEADLINE: June 2, 2000
Send to: Thomas D. Peacock, Ed.D.
Endowed Chair of American Indian Education
University of Minnesota Duluth
132 Montague-10 University Drive
Duluth, Minnesota 55812
Phone: (218) 726-6898
email: tpeacock@d.umn.edu
POSITION OPEN: PROFESSOR IN ABORIGINAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
The University of Toronto recognizes the need to have a focal point for academic activities
related to the health and well being of First Nations Peoples. Hence, a Professorship in Aboriginal Health and
Wellbeing is being created in the Department of Public Health Sciences.
The Department's educational responsibilities include: 1) graduate research MSc/PhD
programs in social sciences and health, epidemiology, biostatistics, occupational and environmental health; 2)
professional MHSc programs in health promotion, community health and epidemiology, occupational and environmental
health; 3) residency programs in community
medicine and occupational medicine; 4) undergraduate medical teaching and 5) continuing education. The Department
encompasses the Centre for Health Promotion and maintains active liaison with various research institutes and centers,
community health agencies and groups, public health, professional health associations, teaching hospitals and government
ministries.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in a public health or social science discipline,
with an established national and international reputation. The successful candidate will have intimate experience
in working with Aboriginal People, extensive knowledge about native health and academic experience in public health
education and research. Key functions of the Professorship will include:
- Stimulating and conducting Research on the determinants of native health, health promotion
and health care services, examining both traditional and western models where appropriate.
- Developing and coordinating Education curricula and programs on native health at undergraduate,
graduate and postgraduate levels in the Health Science Faculties (Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, Pharmacy), Social
Work and other Faculties,
- Raising Public Awareness and community outreach in matters of native health at local
(e.g. Toronto inner city), provincial and national levels,
- Providing Academic Leadership for First Nations students.
To Apply: Interested, qualified individuals are requested to send in confidence, outlining
their qualifications for the position including a curriculum vitae, and have three reference letters sent to: Dr.
Harvey Skinner, Chair, Department of Public Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 12 Queenís
Park Crescent West, Toronto, Ontario M5S1A8.
Effective Date of Appointment: July 1, 2000
Closing Date for Applications: June 1, 2000 or when position is filled
The University of Toronto encourages applications from qualified women and men, members
of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities. The Department of Public Health Sciences
is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements,
this advertisement is directed to
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN MIDYEAR SESSION 2000
Juneau, Alaska - June 25-28, 2000
SECOND NOTICE: CALL FOR PAPERS
Due May 20, 2000
Theme: Tribal-State Partnerships: Models of Cooperation in Government
The June 2000 NCAI Midyear Session will highlight successful models of tribal-state
government cooperation and partnership. As Indian nations are more frequently exercising their powers of self-government,
tribal and state governments are increasingly finding areas of mutual interest. While some areas of conflict exist,
tribes and states are also discovering ways to set aside long-held jurisdictional rivalries in favor of cooperative
government-to-government relationships and agreements that respect the autonomy of both governments. We hope that
by highlighting examples of successful
cooperative government, NCAI's 2000 Midyear Session will enable tribes and states to share experiences and explore
new avenues for improvement of governmental service for the citizens of both tribes and states.
Call for Papers: We are very interested in brief [2 - 6 p.] papers on cooperative efforts
by tribes and states and would encourage tribal leaders, state government officials, legislators, as well as representatives
of inter-tribal organizations and state or tribal institutions to submit papers. We are also seeking copies of
agreements and other source documents. The papers and agreements will be compiled into a reference for distribution
at the 2000 Midyear Session and will function as a resource for tribes and states throughout the country.
Topics: We seek contributions on any aspect of intergovernmental relations between
tribes and states. Possible topics include: general governmental interaction, development of inter-governmental
institutions, regulation and enforcement, taxation, land use, transportation, natural resources, cultural resources,
environmental protection, justice and jurisdiction,
emergency response, police and fire protection, health care, education and welfare reform.
Joint Project with the National Conference of State Legislatures: NCAI has received
support from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation to undertake a joint project with the National Conference of State Legislatures
to explore ways to improve
relationships between tribes and state legislatures. Exploring current models that facilitate tribal-state communication
and coordination is the central focus of the grant.
To Submit Papers or Agreements: Please submit papers and/or copies of agreements by
May 20, 2000, and contact us if more time is needed. Ideally, the paper would explain the background of the intergovernmental
agreement or institution, and relevant agreements, statutes or source documents would be attached. We would prefer
that papers identify the author, the government or organizational affiliation, and include contact information.
Papers may be submitted in hard copy to NCAI, attn: Sarah Hicks, 1301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Second Floor, Washington,
DC 20036. We would also request that document be submitted in either WordPerfect or Word and may be submitted by
e-mail to shicks@ncai.org.
For further information, please contact NCAI at 202-466-7767 and request
either
Sarah Hicks or John Dossett.
NON-PROFIT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
MBA graduate student for 3-4 month internship to begin May-June
Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
Work in The Environmental Careers Organization's (ECO's) national office in Boston.
Develop a sustainable service model that will provide significant assistance to NPOs in the advancement of the
organization's mission. Formulate a methodology to identify several major issues that create barriers and obstacles
to mission fulfillment. Implement mechanisms and systems to determine needs. Quantify needs and determine potential
remedies, resources to address needs and strategic partners. Project financial implications and initiate business
plans. Identify specific NPO to participle in pilot. Write a business plan for ECO to form 3-5 year Partnership
agreements with several regional non-profits for the purpose of managing environmental
internship programs of interest and value to both. Hold discussions, conduct surveys and interviews, brainstorm
and negotiate to launch mutually-advantageous projects or programs. Possibly expand program to include non-profits
outside New England. Guidance of two non-profit consultants available throughout course of internship.
Competitive hourly pay, basic health-dental plan available.
Forward resume with cover letter to:
Environmental Careers Organization
179 South Street
Boston MA 02111
Attn: NPPA
617-423-0998 (fax)
Attn: NPPA
ECOjob@eco.org (e-mail)
For further information, see www.eco.org
MBA GRADUATE STUDENT SOUGHT FOR INTERNSHIP
MBA graduate student for 3-4 month internship to begin May-June Full-time, 37.5 hours/week.
Work in The Environmental Careers Organization's (ECO's) national office in Boston. Determine a service-delivery
structure that will link ECO's core competencies; existing and potential relationships with NPOs, small businesses,
and state and local government agencies; established funding relationships; and network of environmental professionals
with clients' human resource needs. Study and evaluate local and national organizations that are focused on addressing
this issue. Determine gaps in service and opportunities for directed community involvement for retirees. Create
a service model that will speak to these opportunities. Propose to ECO's Board of Directors initiatives that will
position ECO as a leader in this service concept.
As a basis for a fundraising campaign to start the program in 2001, research and write
a business plan to reallocate the experience, wisdom, networks and intellectual capital of retiring senior environmental
leaders to short, part-time positions with non-profit organizations, state and local government and small businesses.
Build upon experience base and network of a recent, successful ECO program. Help ECO become a resource to enable
current environmental managers, professionals and leaders to continue their careers in a way that is satisfactory
and beneficial to all parties.
Competitive hourly pay, basic health-dental plan available.
Forward resume with cover letter to:
Environmental Careers Organization
179 South Street
Boston MA 02111
Attn: RMPA
617-423-0998 (fax)
Attn: RMPA
ECOjob@eco.org (e-mail)
Attn: RMPA
For more information, see www.eco.org
CALLING RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES
GSA has embarked on a national project titled World Class Workforce that has a mission
of establishing a workforce with talents, attributes and competencies to deliver its products and services at a
world class level. One part of this initiative is to establish a GSA-wide recruiting campaign targeted to fill
entry-level positions. In anticipation of the retirement of approximately one third of our workforce within the
next 5-10 years, we found it necessary to start recruiting for entry-level employees to replenish our existing
workforce. The Great Lakes Region has identified approximately 30 positions within all three services that are
available to fill at the entry level. Some of the positions available are PBS Intern, Contract Specialist, Marketing
and Publications Specialist, Telecommunications Specialist, Computer Specialist, etc. We are looking for recent
college graduates or students who will be graduating shortly who possess the following characteristics: enthusiasm,
self-motivation, self-manageable, positive attitude, honesty, integrity, strong communication skills, and continuous
learner. In order to qualify, candidates must have obtained a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.45 on
a 4.0 scale based on all undergraduate coursework completed or they must have graduated in the upper 10% of the
university class or major
subdivision e.g. College of Liberal Arts, School of Business.
If you know of any people who match this criteria, please have them send a copy of
their resume and a copy of all transcripts from all schools attended. Resumes and transcripts can be sent to:
Luz Haro
230 South Dearborn
Office of Human Resources, Room 3730
Phone: (312) 353-5571
Fax: (312) 886-3920
NATIVE VISION PROGRAM SEEKS VISTA VOLUNTEERS
Wind River Reservation, Wyoming
Position Start Date June 30, 2000
Founded in 1997, Native Vision is a national non-profit American Indian youth development
program that is operated by the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health. The mission of Native Vision is
to improve the health and well being of young people on reservations through consistent, sustainable and replicable
initiatives. Native Vision's Wind River
Reservation site is located in Fort Washakie, Wyoming and serves the youth of the Northern Arapahoe Tribe and Eastern
Shoshone Tribe through three specific initiatives. The Healthy Bodies Initiative provides fitness, nutrition and
diabetes prevention activities; the Healthy Minds Initiative promotes school completion through school-based research
and youth media campaigns; and, the Health Families Initiative promotes family strengthening through parenting
activities and community mobilization efforts.
Three VISTA positions are available at Native Vision's Wind River site. Each VISTA
will work closely with Johns Hopkins University faculty members and local staff members in one of the three initiative
areas.
- The Healthy Bodies VISTA will facilitate the expansion of an existing after-school
fitness program to new schools and age groups across the reservation. He/she will also facilitate the launch of
year-round youth sports leagues in reservation communities.
- The Healthy Minds VISTA will facilitate the continuation of a youth-produced TV, radio
and print campaign to promote parental involvement in the lives of children. He/she will also help research solutions
to the stigmatizing of academic success that is prevalent among reservation students.
- The Healthy Families VISTA will facilitate the creation of a grassroots Parent Coalition
made up of Shoshone and Arapaho parents and grandparents. He/she will help organize leadership, establish regular
meetings, develop mission statement and program family strengthening activities.
Volunteers will need their own vehicle. Native Vision will assist in
finding housing.
Contact: Todd Beane
Native Vision Field Director
PO Box 1494
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
(530) 581-5792
Beane@sierra.net
The 3rd Annual Strawberry Music Festival
July 1-2, 2000
Native music lover's paradise:
This year's festival promises two days and one night of the best Native, World beat, Grassroots, Blues, Rock, R
& B, Country music and
Mohawk Traditional Drum beat.
On one big outdoor stage, along the beautiful banks of the St Lawrence River.
Native arts and crafts, great food, great folks, pow-wow dancing and round dance & dance to the beat of the
bands.
No competition dancing, just a grand old good time home coming fun dancing. Bring a lawn chair or blanket
Hours:
Gates Open at 9 am Saturday July 1st
Music starts at 1:00 pm
Opening ceremony at 12 pm, Close at 12 am Saturday, 12 pm to 6 pm Sunday.
Featuring artists: Log on and find out more about the entertainers
Ulali Keith Secola and The Wild Band of Indian
Gypsy Red December Wind Eric Voice T J Jackson and Native Pride
Jimmy Wolff Crosswinds Buffalo Hearts Joseph Fire Crow, Jr,
The River Mohawk Band The Howard Lyons band (Sunday only)
The Akwesasne and Border Country Cloggers(Dance Group) (Sunday only) and more
Grants to Aid Native Veterans
Approximately $ 450,000 is available from the U.S. Department of Labor to pay for employment
and training programs for Native American veterans, Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman announced Friday. The department's
Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is soliciting grant applications from state and local public agencies,
private industry councils and other nonprofit organizations to provide job-search and counseling assistance, remedial
education, classroom and on-the-job training programs and job-placement services for Native American veterans.
VETS will accept applications for 30 days. The grants, which will be evaluated and
awarded on a competitive basis, will be issued on or before June 1
and run for one year. VETS anticipates awarding three grants, and no single grant will exceed $150,000.
Information about applying for the grants can be found on the VETS Web site at www.dol.gov/dol/vets, or at (202) 693-4745.
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