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An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America |
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June 30, 2001 - Issue 39 |
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DIRECTOR, INDIAN TEACHER AND EDUCATIONAL PERSONNEL PROGRAM
Application Procedure: Submit a letter of application that speaks to your experience and qualifications, a current resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to:
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT The Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver is seeking candidates for an Admissions
Counselor position beginning August 1, 2001. Candidates for this position should be familiar with the nature and
aims of a professional school of international affairs and should be able to articulate these qualities to prospective
students. A full range of admissions responsibilities include processing and maintaining application files, recruiting
both in-state and out-of-state, arranging special events for prospective and newly admitted students, maintaining
the student records system for GSIS students and tracking their progress from acceptance through graduation. For additional information, please visit: |
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NBC AND ONEIDA INDIAN NATION LAUNCH NORTH AMERICAN NBC and the Oneida Indian Nation have launched a nationwide talent search to find Indian actors, comedians
and writers with the potential to be cast in and write for programs in development and on the air. The talent search begins with regional showcases around the U.S. And Canada, with first round events in Seattle, Denver, Miami, Toronto and northeast Connecticut. These events will be held at:
Entrants in each round will showcase their talent by performing prepared monologues or stand-up comedy sets
and will be Judged by a panel of entertainment professionals. Performers selected in the regional will then advance
to a semi-final round in the showroom at Oneida's Turning Stone Casino Resort, with the finals to be held on November
7 at Performance Space NBC (PSNBC) in New York City's Soho district. In Addition to those performers, writers may
submit a screenplay, script, or short Story for review by an entertainment industry oriented advisory panel. Those
writers receiving accolades by the advisory panel will be presented at the PSNBC performance. Submit entries to:
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY The FAA is looking for three Native Americans Alaskan Native students to participate in the fall internship program. The session of the internship will be 15 weeks from August 23 to December 8, 2001. The background for the positions are:
Please contact Brenda.Flores@faa.gov or call (202) 493-5188 with any questions. |
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26th ANNUAL AMERICAN INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL |
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The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Gain a better understanding of the national policymaking process from a first-hand perspective in Washington,
D.C.
Fellowships are available to outstanding Native American individuals who have made their career in health
and welfare related fields and are interested in health policy. At least three years of work experience in a
Information is also available on the Foundation's web site: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation |
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 15 /PRNews/ -- Minority candidates interested in pursuing technical careers in professional racing can now apply for scholarships sponsored by the Dodge Motorsports Diversity Scholarship Program. The program aims to attract, recruit and train minorities for positions within the automotive and motorsports industry. "The Dodge Motorsports Diversity Scholarship Program is a long-term initiative that will help educate, train and prepare a more diverse group of people to enter the field of motorsports," said Jim Julow, Vice President -- Dodge Brand Marketing, Chrysler Group. "Both Dodge and NASCAR are committed to broadening minority participation in motorsports." Following an extensive screening process, qualified scholarship recipients will receive NASCAR-approved training at Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Houston, Texas. Scholarships will cover costs associated with tuition and housing for the one-year automotive technology program. Students will receive training in a broad range of technical disciplines including diagnostic analysis and mechanical and electrical systems. Upon successful completion of the training program, graduates may be invited to join the Dodge racing teams as entry level technicians. To be considered for one of the six scholarships available this year, interested applicants must have successfully completed high school or be enrolled and in good academic standing at a post-secondary institution. Candidates must belong to a recognized U.S. ethnic/racial minority group (i.e. Alaskan Native, African American, American Indian, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander). Also, recipients will be required to take the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) examination. Successful scholarship recipients must maintain an average 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) while enrolled in the automotive technology training program. The scholarship application period concludes July 11, 2001. All applications will be processed and evaluated by an independent agency. Recipients will be named by late summer. Applications may be downloaded from the Dodge
website at http://www.4adodge.com/racing or Universal
Technical Institute website at http://www.uticorp.com. Interested
persons may request an application by The Dodge Diversity Motorsports Program was launched earlier this year with the debut of Willy T. Ribbs at the Daytona International Speedway. Ribbs is the first African American to join the Dodge Motorsports team. To help underwrite the scholarship program, Dodge recently unveiled a specially painted version of Bill Elliott's
No. 9 Dodge Intrepid R/T featuring the image of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The sale of die-cast models of the
Ali race car will support the scholarship program. Model cars may be ordered |
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Prairie Island Prairie Island Indian Community is currently recruiting two individuals to teach the Dakota language. Minimal requirements include fluency in the Mdewakanton Dakota language, cultural knowledge of the Mdewakanton Dakota, at least one year's experience teaching the language in an educational setting and curriculum development experience. For more information, contact:
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT The University of Denver seeks candidates for the position of Associate Provost for Multicultural Affairs. The Associate Provost for Multicultural Affairs provides creative leadership in response to the needs and issues of multicultural populations with an emphasis on U.S. domestic minorities (e.g. Asian American, South Asian, Southeast Asian, Pacific Islander, African American, Latino/a, American Indian and indigenous American populations) on the University of Denver campus. This position entails student advocacy, programming, multicultural curriculum review, and recruitment and retention strategies for U.S. domestic minority faculty, staff and students. This position reports to the Provost. Qualifications: Salary: Competitive
Deborah Barton The University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. It is the policy of the University not to discriminate in the admission of students, in the provision of services, or in employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability. http://www.du.edu |
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SACNAS Nominations The Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans (SACNAS) is currently seeking nominations for
the 2001 SACNAS Distinguished Scientist, Mentor, and K-12 Educator Awards. These awards are presented each year
at the Society's National Conference to recognize those who have dedicated themselves to science, education and
mentoring. Candidates for the awards are scientists or educators who have reached the top of their field and continue
to serve as role models for the next generation of minority scientists and educators. Award recipients will be
guests of SACNAS at the Society's National Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, September 27 - 30, 2001 and are honored
during the opening reception.
Undergraduate Institution Mentor Award Nominees should:
Community College/Tribal College Mentor Award Nominees should:
SACNAS Distinguished K-12 Educator Award Nominees should:
Recipients of the SACNAS Distinguished Scientist, Mentor, and K-12 Educator Awards in 2000 were: Richard
Tapia, Ph.D., Noah Harding Professor of Computational and Applied Mathematics, Rice University, Distinguished Scientist
Award; Luis S. Haro, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biochemistry, University of Texas, San Antonio, Undergraduate
Institution Mentor Award; Edward Garrison, Ph.D., Dine College, Community College/Tribal College Mentor Award;
and Diane Garcia, M.S., Outreach Specialist, MAST Academy, Miami Florida. |
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT The American Indian Program at Cornell University seeks a Residence Hall Director for its residential community house, Akwe:kon, to provide administrative, counseling, and programmatic responsibilities for the 35-student residential unit and the American Indian community at Cornell. Akwe:kon is dedicated to a multicultural living experience, hosted and defined by Native Americans. The building houses both Native and non-Native students. Opened in 1991, the building's striking Iroquois structure, design and symbolism define Native American presence on the Cornell campus. The house also serves as a center for programming and community development for the American Indian program and its students, and is a key component of the Program's multifaceted approach to Native American education. This "Full Circle" strategy includes student recruitment and development, academic programs, communications, and outreach and extension initiatives to Native communities. The Residence Hall Director reports to the American Indian Program via the Associate Director of Student Services and Operations (65% appointment) and Campus Life via the Assistant Director for Community Development (35% appointment) and responds to dual supervision. Responsibilities: The Residence Hall Director will facilitate student involvement, supervise student staff, administer and implement services and activities, enhance community and individual development among residents, work to involve faculty in the lives of students, provide personal counseling and work with campus units to provide a safe and attractive learning environment for students in the house. This person will also work directly with American Indian program staff in developing and implementing other components of the Program with regard to student recruitment and development, academic programs, and outreach initiatives. The Residence Hall Director will assume responsibility for developing year-round programming in Akwe:kon that fully uses its resources and builds and enhances the American Indian Program as a whole. This staff member will also work with Campus Life/Community Development staff to develop services and programs, select and train student staff, and contribute to university-wide activities as appropriate through participation on committees, etc. Qualifications: A Masters degree in counseling, education, student development, social work, community development, or a related field with two to five years of experience in residential life or some other aspect of student development is preferred. A Bachelors degree is required. The successful candidate will have substantial professional experience working with students in higher education in residential, counseling, and administrative functions. Direct experience with and knowledge of Native American students, communities and issues is essential, along with the ability for meaningful and appropriate interaction with people from a wide range of ethnic, social and cultural backgrounds. If you don't meet some of these specific requirements, but think your experience still makes you eligible, please feel free to apply and explain your qualifications in a cover letter. Salary and Benefits: Competitive salary, a one-bedroom apartment and an attractive benefits package are included. Please send a letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position, a resume' and three letters of recommendation to:
The position is available immediately and preference will be given to applicants submitting required documentation by July 4, 2001. |
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EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM On August 19-24, 2001, the Tribal Executive Institute, a non-profit entity of the Catawba Indian Nation, South Carolina, will conduct a week long Executive Management Program at the Hyatt Regency-Convention Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico. The purpose of the training is to increase the knowledge of issues impacting Indian Country combined with practical business skills for tribal leaders, federal agencies and organizations who work in Indian country. The topics will include: health and wellness; economic development; strategic planning; financial management; tribal sovereignty and Indian law; self governance; and leadership skills for the 21st century. TO APPLY: Contact Gay V. Drew, Tribal Executive Institute, 1-800-397-0713 or EARLY DEADLINE: Application must be received no later than June 15, 2001 to
save $200 on tuition. |
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WALKING BETWEEN WORLDS SCHOLARSHIP SERIES The South East Texas chapter of the American Indian Movement, in conjunction with the
Native American Chamber of Commerce-Gulf Coast Region, is pleased to announce the WALKING BETWEEN WORLDS scholarship
series. Designed to reward Indigenous youth, who exemplify the spirit of truly walking between two worlds, recipients
will be those who are advancing their academic pursuits, while serving their traditional community, and preserving
traditional knowledge, thru language, stories, and community activity. Ranging from $500-$20,000, these awards
will be given to the applicants who best exemplify the potential of the next generation. Awards will be associated
with specific Houston area campuses, including prestigious Rice University, highly acclaimed Texas Southern University,
and the University of Houston, with it's dynamic, broad based curriculum.
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Blackfoot Culture Camp July 9 to 14, 2001
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CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITY The 5th Conference for Indigenous Women's Health & Wellness. It will be held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Hotel in Waikiki on August 4-7, 2001. They are still looking for workshop presenters; the deadline is May 1. That is also the deadline for early registration. The cost by 5/1 is $300; after, it is $375. The reg. fee includes materials, continental breakfasts, breaks and dinners. The advance notice, registration and hotel forms, and other information are all available at their new web-site:www.geocities.com/hawaiian_wellness_conference. |
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT |
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Title: | Associate Director of Honoring Nations |
Unit/Dept./School: | Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development/John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University |
Location: | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
Full or Part Time: | Full time |
Salary: | Grade 57 ($41,000 - $68,100, depending on experience) |
ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION: POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
For more information about employment at Harvard University, please visit http://www.workingatharvard.org/em-jobs.html. The job requisition number for the Associate Director of Honoring Nations is 10169. |
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JOB WEBSITE The web site is: www.fdncenter.org. |
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to: Personnel Director, Daemen College, 4380 Main St., Amherst, New York 14226. |
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SYMPOSIUM
The Tapia 2001 Symposium scholarship program provides means for students and faculty to attend this event
that do not have funding for conference opportunities. Scholarship applications will be accepted until June 15,
2001 (http://www.sdsc.edu/Tapia2001/scholarships.html). Register by August 30, 2001 to guarantee your space at this exiting event: http://www.sdsc.edu/Tapia2001/registration.html The Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing is being planned by the Coalition to Diversify Computing, whose mission is to increase the visibility of people of color in computing research and to provide networking opportunities for minority researchers, faculty, and students. CDC is a joint committee of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), the Computing Research Association (CRA), and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) Computer Society. For more information on CDC, see http://www.npaci.edu/Outreach/CDC. |
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FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY Harkness Fellowships in Health-Care Policy Available to Researches from Australia, New Zealand, and the United
Kingdom
RFP Link: http://www.cmwf.org/fellowships/harkness.asp?link=3 |
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm/40+ hours Experience: Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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ATTORNEY POSITION AVAILABLE The law firm of Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP (HSDW) is seeking to fill an attorney position in its Washington, DC office. Applicants should possess a strong academic record and a commitment to advocate on behalf of Native American and Alaska Native tribes. Experience in the field of Indian law is preferred. Salary is dependent upon experience. Established in 1982, the law firm of Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP is dedicated to advancing the interests of Indian and Alaska Native tribes and tribal organizations through high-quality legal advocacy before federal, state and local governments, courts, executive agencies, and Congress. HSDW's attorneys and legislative specialists provide a full range of legal services to Indian tribes and Indian or Alaska Native organizations throughout the United States, including lobbying, litigation, administrative agency representation and general counsel services. The firm's principal office is located in Washington, DC, with additional offices in Portland, Oregon, and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Further information about the firm can be found at www.hsdwlaw.com or by calling Allison Binney at (202) 822-8282. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and transcripts (if applicable) to the following address:
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