Canku Ota

(Many Paths)

An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America

November 18, 2000 - Issue 23

Honoring Nations Awards

Beginning last year, Harvard University's project on American Indian Economic Development began recognizing tribes' innovative approaches to tribal governance. This year, 16 finalists were culled from a pool of 70 applicants. On Tuesday, November 15, the Honoring Nations program awarded $10,000 prizes to eight tribes who represent the best of the best. Said Andrew Lee, director of Harvard's Honoring Nations program: "These kinds of stories are the pride and joy of Indian Country. We're pleased to shine a spotlight on these islands of excellence."

San Carlos Apache Tribe Elder's Cultural Advisory Council, for using elders' advice on culturally-related matters San Carlos, Arizona

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Ho-Chunk Inc., an economic development corporation, for separating tribal business from tribal politics Winnebago, Nebraska.

Navajo Nation Navajo Child Special Advocacy Project, for combining Western and Native therapy for children molested between ages of 3 and 7 Window Rock, Ariz.

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Swinomish cooperative land-use program, for establishing a government-to-government relationship with a local county LaConner, Washington

White Earth Chippewa Tribe White Earth suicide intervention team White Earth, Minnesota

Louden Tribal Council Yukanna Development Corporation, for creating environment-related job opportunities Galena, Alaska.

Hopi Tribe Two Plus Two program, for increasing college enrollment of high school students Keams Canyon, Arizona

Pueblo of Pojoaque Poeh Center, for creating a construction company to build and sustain a cultural center Santa Fe, New Mexico

In addition to the eight winners, the other finalists were:

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Online pharmacy billing initiative, the first in Indian Country, for meeting tribal members' pharmaceutical needs Cloquet, Minnesota

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians Small Business Development Program, for providing loans up to $75,000 for businesses owned by the tribe's members Onamia, Minnesota

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Intergovernmental Affairs Department, for enhancing government-to-government relationships Salem, Oregon

Ten Great Lakes (tribes) Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission for treaty rights recognition Odanah, Wisconsin

Navajo Nation Navajo Nation Archaeology Department Training Programs, for providing field and laboratory experience to the tribe's college students Flagstaff, Arizona

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Planning and Development Department, for establishing a process for community involvement in identifying community needs Suttons Bay, Michigan

White Mountain Apache Tribe Wildlife and Recreation Program, for conservation management and self-sustaining business enterprise Whiteriver, Arizona.

Coeur d'Alene Tribe Tribal Wellness Center, for using Native concepts to promote healthy lifestyles Plummer, Idaho.

For more information on the Honoring Nations Program visit: Honoring Nations http://ksgwww.harvard.edu/hpaied/honoring.htm

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