Canku Ota

(Many Paths)

An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America

November 29, 2003 - Issue 101

Opportunities - Page Five

Here you will find listings of:

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

We will update this page if we receive additional opportunities for events, etc. that will occur before our issue publication date.

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

To view additional listing from previous issues, click here

11/29/03

ETHNIC STUDIES-ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (OPEN SPECIALIZATION)

The Institute for Ethnic Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor who can contribute to one or more of our interdisciplinary programs in African American and African Studies, Latino and Latin American Studies, and Native American Studies. This is a broad search intended to identify outstanding candidates who can contribute to the mission and programs of the Institute for Ethnic Studies and to interdisciplinary scholarship on issues of diversity at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The Institute, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, is an interdisciplinary unit housed in the College of Arts and Sciences but drawing upon faculty from across the campus.

Additional information on the Institute can be found at www.unl.edu/unlies.

The position will include a joint appointment in another academic department appropriate to the individuals background. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate teaching courses in their area of expertise; engage in research and scholarship; and engage in service in Ethnic Studies and the disciplinary unit. Required qualifications include a doctorate and demonstrated potential for teaching and research.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2003 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, vitae, recent publications, and three letters of reference to: Professor Cecil Blake, Chair, Ethnic Studies Search Committee, Institute for Ethnic Studies, University of Nebraska, 420 University Terrace, Lincoln, NE 68588-0685.

Inquiries may also be made to Professor Marcela Raffaelli, Director, Institute for Ethnic Studies, at (402) 472-1663.

The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact Professor Raffaelli for assistance.

11/29/03

ETHNIC STUDIES-ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (SOCIAL INEQUALITY/MINORITY HEALTH)

The Institute for Ethnic Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor with expertise in the area of social inequality/minority health. The position will include a joint appointment in another academic department appropriate to the individuals background (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology). The successful candidate will be expected to cover undergraduate and graduate teaching needs in minority health and/or social inequality; engage in research and scholarship; and engage in service in Ethnic Studies and the disciplinary unit.

Required qualifications include a doctorate and demonstrated potential for teaching and research.

Candidates for positions at advanced ranks must have demonstrated achievements in teaching and research.

The Institute, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, is an interdisciplinary unit housed in the College of Arts and Sciences but drawing upon faculty from across the campus. The Institute includes programs in African American and African Studies, Latino and Latin American Studies, and Native American Studies.

Additional information on the Institute can be found at www.unl.edu/unlies.

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2003, and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, vitae, recent publications, and three letters of reference to: Professor Miguel Carranza, Chair, Social Inequality/ Minority Health Search Committee, Institute for Ethnic Studies, University of Nebraska, 420 University Terrace, Lincoln, NE 68588-0685.

Inquiries may also be made to Professor Marcela Raffaelli, Director, Institute for Ethnic Studies, at (402)472-1663.

The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact Professor Raffaelli for assistance.

11/29/03

NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES-SENIOR FACULTY POSITION

The Institute for Ethnic Studies at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an associate or full professor in Native American Studies (NAS). The position will include tenure and a joint appointment in another academic department appropriate to the individuals background. Priority areas for NAS include sociology and social issues e.g. health, social inequality); tribal government and law; and Native religions or anthropology of religion. Candidates with expertise in other areas will also be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to provide a leadership role in the Native American Studies program and the Institute, teach undergraduate and graduate courses that contribute to NAS, and engage in research and outreach.

Required qualifications include a doctorate; knowledge of American Indian Studies; and demonstrated potential for teaching and research in NAS and outreach with Indian communities. Native American Studies is one of three programs within the Institute for Ethnic Studies.

The Institute, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, is a growing interdisciplinary unit housed in the College of Arts and Sciences but drawing upon faculty from across the campus (www.unl.edu/unlies).

Nebraska is the home to five reservations and several urban Indian communities.

NAS works with Native American tribal governments and communities, and UNL houses Native American Telecommunications, Inc., and the University of Nebraska Press, which offers extensive publications in Native American Studies.

Review of applications will begin November 15, 2003 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, vitae, recent publications, and three letters of reference to: Professor Cynthia Willis-Esqueda, Chair, Native American Studies Search Committee, Institute for Ethnic Studies, University of Nebraska, 420 University Terrace, Lincoln, NE 68588-0685.

Inquiries may also be made to Professor Marcela Raffaelli, Director, Institute for Ethnic Studies, at (402)472-1663.

The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact Professor Raffaelli for assistance.

11/29/03

ALASKA NATIVE HERITAGE CENTER OFFERING DECEMBER CULTURAL AWARENESS WORKSHOP

(Anchorage, AK) - Organizations, businesses and agencies can better serve their clients and employees by learning more about Alaska Native cultures through Culture Awareness Workshops offered by the Alaska Native Heritage Center (ANHC). ANHC is offering a monthly Cultural Awareness Workshop on December 1st and 2nd from 8:30am to 4pm. The workshops are $100 for businesses and $75 for non-profit organizations because of a generous sponsorship by Wells Fargo.

"The Alaska Native Heritage Center is a leader in promoting cultural diversity and understanding," stated Jonathon Ross, CEO and President. "These workshops are a way to appreciate and respect important cultural similarities and differences between Alaska Natives and non-Natives and allow participants to better interact with clients and business partners."

The workshops will include topics such as:

• Cross-cultural communication techniques
• Do's and Don'ts when visiting a village
• How to be polite in different cultures
• Conducting business in a village
• Alaska's history from a Native perspective
• Specific skills pertinent to Alaska Native life and cultures
• In depth introductions to the major Native cultural groups in Alaska

Each workshop is presented by Alaska Natives from different areas of the state, chosen for their varied perspectives as well as their personal and professional histories. The workshops are interactive and engaging with teaching strategies ranging from role-play and personal interviews to lecture, question and answer, and trial and error sessions. Tradition Bearers and Elders are brought in from around the state to participate in panel discussions and interact with workshop participants. Each workshop can be tailored to the client's specific needs.

Additional workshops will be held on:

• January 12th and 13th, 2004
• February 2nd and 3rd, 2004
• March 1st and 2nd, 2004
• April 5th and 6th, 2004
• Private workshops may also be scheduled for any date with groups of 15 or more.

Workshops are held at the Alaska Native Heritage Center campus, which includes the 26,000 square-foot Welcome House and five traditional village settings surrounding a two-acre lake.

Past participants have included the FBI, FAA and other federal agencies, the Girl Scouts, American Lung Association, American Red Cross, Covenant House, the Nerland Agency, the US Army and Air Force, and a number of state agencies.

For more information regarding the Cultural Awareness Workshops or to register, call 330-8002, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

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The Alaska Native Heritage Center is an independent, nonprofit that is open year-round whose mission is sharing, perpetuating and preserving the unique Alaska Native cultures, language, traditions and values through celebration and education. It is located at 8800 Heritage Center Drive in northeast Anchorage, just off Muldoon Road North near Bartlett High School. For more information about other events and programs, visit www.alaskanative.net

Kay E. Ashton
Public Relations
Alaska Native Heritage Center
www.alaskanative.net
Fax: 907 330-8030
Phone: 800 315-6608
907 330-8055

11/29/03

Artists wanted: From the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, opening September 2004 in Washington, DC is looking for Aboriginal artists to participate in the museum's 6 day opening ceremony.

To commemorate the historic opening of this new museum, the NMAI will present "Songs, Steps and Stories" - The Festival of Native American Music, Dance and Storytelling.

The opening festival is designed to strengthen and celebrate the Native cultures of the North, South and Central America.

The six day festival (September 21 - 26, 2004), will feature over 200 singers, dancers and storytellers, representing 30 - 40 American Indian communities from throughout the Western Hemisphere. An audience of 1 million people is expected.

There is no official application form for groups and individuals that are interested in participating in the museum's opening events. The museum is asking those who are interested to send a promotional kit that should include their biography and performance history. Some reviews and written endorsements from places they have performed would be useful.

In the case of performing groups, especially dance groups, a performance video is very important. For musicians a compact disc or cassette is important, but video is also a good idea.

Plans for the opening focus primarily on music, dance, and storytelling, but artisans whose work relates to music and dance (drum makers, etc.) are of interest as well.

The museum is also interested in radio personalities and comedians who might be interested in acting as host/emcees for the performance stages.

Interested artists can send their promotional kits to:

Howard Bass
Public Programs Producer
National Museum of the American Indian
470 L'Enfant Plaza, Suite 7103
Washington, DC 20560-0934