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(Many Paths) |
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An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America |
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July 28, 2001 - Issue 41 |
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ABC Daytime Fellowship Program ABC Daytime has demonstrated a long-time commitment to the development of new creative talent and to the employment of culturally and ethnically diverse new writers. We are looking for up to two writers to work developing their craft at ABC Daytime. We will be offering Fellowships in story development for Daytime drama. No previous experience is necessary;
however, writing samples are required. Fellows will each be provided a flat weekly salary of $653.85 ($34,000 Eligibility: This Program is open to all writers. Writers with WGA credits are eligible for this Program, and should apply directly through the Guild's Employment Access Department at (323) 782-4648. Application Procedure: Submit: 1) a single copy of one writing sample ( as
described below), 2) a writing and work history resume, 3) a completed application form, and 4) a notarized letter
agreement. Partner submissions Submission Period: The application period for the Program is between August 1st, 2001 and August 22nd, 2001. Writing Samples: Appropriate writing sample for applicants include: a live-action
motion picture screen play (approximately 120 pages); a one-act (over 24 pages) or multi-act play, short stories,
novellas and the first and You can find information and download an application and letter agreement at the Fellowship web site: Or by contacting:
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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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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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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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