Canku Ota

(Many Paths)

An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America

October 5, 2002 - Issue 71

Opportunities

• Positions Available - including Fellowships and Internships;
• Scholarship, Award and Grant Information; and
• Event Announcements.

• We receive these announcements from various sources including Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP).

• To view additional listing from previous issues, click here

Sponsored by AIGC (American Indian Graduate Center, Inc.),
Co-sponsored by Whitman College, Washington University, and 26 of the nation's finest colleges

June 14 -18, 2003 at Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA
June 28 - July 2, 2003 at Washington University, St. Louis, MO

College Horizons is a five-day "crash course" in preparing for college. Expert college counselors, teamed up with admission officers from 21 colleges will help you:

• Select colleges suitable for you
• Complete winning applications and write memorable essays
• Learn what turns an applicant into an admitted student
• Become a test-prep "whiz kid"
• Find your way through the financial aid/scholarship jungle

Students will learn about a broad variety of colleges and establish personal relationships with college representatives and college counselors that will continue long after the program is over. Participants will be limited to 56 at each site and will be Native American (enrolled members only), Native Alaskan or Native Hawaiian current sophomores and juniors from throughout the United States. Students will be selected by application: a minimum GPA of 3.0 in college prep or academic courses is required. Priority application deadline is February 21; second round is March 10 (later applications will be accepted on a space-available basis to June 1). Complete program cost is $100 (includes tuition, room, board and all materials). Substantial funds are available for travel and tuition assistance. Students may indicate preference for either site.

Colleges/Organizations represented : (* = only at Whitman; + = only at Wash. U. All the rest at both)

TOYchallenge is a chance for teams of imaginative kids in grades 5-8 to create & design a toy or game. Lots of Prizes will be awarded!

Famous scientist and writer C.P. Snow said that toys are a great way to learn about science, engineering and the design process. We agree! That's why astronaut Sally Ride brought Smith College, Hasbro, and the Sally Ride Science Club™ together to launch this fun-fueled challenge!

Toy Challenge

Trent University Department of Native Studies invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant or associate professor level

Trent University Department of Native Studies invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant or associate professor level commencing July 1, 2003, subject to budgetary approval. Applicants should possess a PhD (or near completion) and relevant experience in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research and publication program, to teach, and should have a desire to participate in the Native Studies PhD Program, as well as normal administrative work within the Department.

The Native Studies Program provides an interdisciplinary and creative approach to issues affecting Aboriginal peoples and communities. The program blends indigenous and western perspectives and knowledges.

The closing date for applications is December 1, 2002.

Trent University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, and disabled persons. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. For additional information please visit our website at: www.trentu.ca/nativestudies

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