Canku Ota

(Many Paths)

An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America

December 27, 2003 - Issue 103

Opportunities - Page Three

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

12/27/03

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)

JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the identification; application and management of grant related funds on behalf of the Natural Resources Department for the benefit of various environmental programs. This position works in concert with other departments to maximize environmentally based funding resources to respond to Tribal member needs and services, community outreach and Tribal enterprises.

Contact:
Donald Liptack
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Native American Program Manager
Hyannis, MA.

12/27/03

Scholarship Announcement
Application Deadline: 02/08/04

JOB SUMMARY: Responsibilities include gathering, coordinating, converting geographic data, develops Geographic Information systems data using Arc Info.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's degree from two-year college or technical school in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Planning, Natural Resources or Environmental field; or two years (60 credit hours) coursework from four-year college or university; or three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have knowledge of GIs, ArcInfo, and ArcView softwares. Must have ability to use a digitizer and scanner

INDIAN PREFERENCE IS CONSIDERED. Verification of Indian Heritage must be included with application. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM AND ARE BEING ACCEPTED AT THE CHEROKEE NATION HUMAN RESOURCES, PERSONNEL OFFICE, PO BOX 948, TAHLEQUAH, OK 74465, (918) 456-0671 OR 1-800-256-0671. FAX NUMBER (918) 458-6125.

12/27/03

Position Announcements
OWENS VALLEY CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

OWENS VALLEY CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
PO Box 1467
Bishop, CA 93515
(760) 873-5107

Owens Valley Career Development Center is fast growing, nonprofit organization dedicated to programs designed to assist Native Americans in achieving their educational and career goals. Wonderful working conditions and benefits include health/dental/life insurance, retirement, 13 paid holidays and generous paid vacation and sick leave. OVCDC offer competitive salaries, employee training and support for continuing education.

Assistant Finance Director - (Bishop, CA)
The Assistant Finance Director will assume the responsibility of managing the day to day operations of the Finance Department with a major emphasis on delegation and supervision of department personnel. A Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a closely related field is highly desirable. Please see job description for complete requirements. $60,500 (Open until filled)

Deputy TANF Director - (Fresno County, CA)
Under the direction of TANF Director, the Deputy TANF Director will be responsible for the overall implementation of OVCDC's tribal TANF program in Fresno County. A Bachelors degree or its equivalent and work experience significant enough to perform duties of position are highly desirable. Please see job description for complete requirements. $85,000 (Deadline 1/9/04)

Family Literacy Coordinator - (Kern County, CA)
Under minimal supervision of the Director of Family Literacy, employees in this class will assist the Program Director in the administration of the program and assume responsibility for the direct implementation of programmatic objectives and activities. A BA or BS from an accredited university in an education-related field and an adult teaching credential are desirable. $50,000 (Open until filled)

Human Resources Assistant Director - (Bishop, CA)
Under the direction of the HR Director, the Assistant Director will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the HR Department including, but not limited to: recruitment, employee benefits, staff relations and morale. A Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, Public Administration or related field and two (2) years experience in Human Resources are highly desirable. Please see job description for complete requirements. $55,000 (Deadline 12/26/03)

OVCDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer within the confines of the Indian Preference Act. Log on to www.ovcdc.com or e-mail rhoward@ovcdc.com to receive an application and complete job description or call 1-800-924-8091 x267.

12/27/03

Position Announcements
Location: Tampa, FL
Deadline: Various 12/26/-Open until filled
Listings from the University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Avenue - SVC 2172
Tampa, Florida 33620-6980

Location: Tampa, FL
Deadline: Various 12/26/-Open until filled
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Avenue - SVC 2172
Tampa, Florida 33620-6980

Computer Support Specialist - Computer Science & Engineering
Position Number: 6561
Deadline Date: 12/19/03
Biweekly Salary Range: $1,149.00 - $1,532.57

Apply to/Contact: Dee Allen, ENB 342, 974-4100 dallen@csee.usf.edu

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and two years experience in computer science or computer engineering; or a high school diploma and six years of same experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. PREFER good communication and organizational skills as well as a customer service-oriented attitude. Ability to prioritize, and self-manage workload. Knowledge with Operating systems: Microsoft (Windows 2000, XP, 2000 Server) UNIX (Solaris 2.x, Red Hat Linux). Knowledge with Software: Microsoft Active Directories, GOP, Ghost, Deepfreeze, Antivirus software, Remote Desktop, LAN, and TCP/IP, Cadence, Synopsys and Xilinx Tools. Familiarity with Unix/Windows environment (samba, network printers), experience with hardware systems. Shell scripting and/or visual basic a plus.

Executive Secretary - Office of the Registrar
Position Number: 3014
Deadline Date: 12/23/03
Biweekly Salary Range: $802.90 - $916.90

Apply to/Contact: Kim Bushe, SVC 1034, 974-4018 kbushe@admin.usf.edu

Qualifications: High school diploma and four years of secretarial or office administrative experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Attainment of a score of at least 35 cwpm on an approved typing test. PREFER secretarial experience in an academic environment with frequent student staff and faculty contact, superior attention to detail and accuracy, PC experience (proficiency with Word, Excel and Mainframe). Desire excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with SCT Banner, PeopleSoft HR (GEMS) and Financials (FAST).

Executive Secretary - University Advancement
Position Number: 12559
Deadline Date: 12/22/03
Biweekly Salary Range: $842.91 - $1,149.42
Apply to: Human Resources, SVC 2172
Contact: Melanie Duke, 974-1801

Qualifications: High school diploma and four years of clerical experience. Appropriate college coursework of vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Attainment of a score of at least 35 cwpm on an approved typing test. PREFER familiarity with university procedures; ability to take initiative in solving problems; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; work quickly and accurately with attention to detail; proficiency in spelling, punctuation, grammar usage; ability to maintain effective working relationships with others and to perform a variety of assigned tasks; knowledge of Word; proven note taking or shorthand skills; experience in legal or collective bargaining environment.

12/27/03

WE NEED YOUR HELP IN PLANNING A BONE MARROW DRIVE WITH THE AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the National Marrow Donor Program Encourages the Native American Community to Keep the Circle Strong

Dana Farber Cancer Institute and the National Marrow Donor Program have issued an appeal to the American Indian community to register as volunteer marrow and blood stem cell donors. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a member center of the National Marrow Donor Program serving the Massachusetts area.

We are appealing to the American Indian community to give hope to other American Indian people suffering from leukemia and other life-threatening disease." Because the characteristics that determine whether a donor and patient match are inherited, the most likely match is a sibling. However, 70 percent of patients do not have a family match. They must rely on volunteer marrow and blood stem cells donors. Although it is possible for a American Indian patient to match a donor from any racial or ethnic group, the most likely match is someone who shares the same heritage.

We would like to have a drive with the goal of signing up American Indian donors to same patients who are suffering from life-threatening disease curable with marrow and blood stem cell transplants. To survive, these patients need blood stem cells to help their bodies make new, healthy marrow. Blood stem cells are immature cells that can develop into red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Blood stem cells usually live in bone marrow but are also released in small numbers, into the blood stream. Marrow and blood stem cell transplants are effective treatments for leukemia, aplastic anemia and other potentially fatal diseases.

The first step to becoming a donor is to join the NMDP Registry. Volunteers must be between the ages of 18-60 and in good health. After completing a brief health questionnaire, volunteer donors give a small sample of blood and sign a consent form. There is no cost to the American Indian community to take the initial blood test. The patient pays all other donor expenses.

The National Marrow Donor Program is committed to its global mission to extend and improve life through innovative stem cell therapies. Through its extensive US and international Network, the NMDP maintains the world's largest, most diverse Registry of more than 5 million volunteer blood stem donors and more than 25,000 cord blood units; provides resources for patients and physicians; and conducts research to improve the outcomes of stem cell transplantation.

To find out more about unrelated transplantation as a lifesaving therapy, becoming a marrow or blood stem cells donor and other ways to help, please call Eloise Adamson at 617-632-5847 or 1-866-875-3324.

12/27/03

CIRI Foundation Grant Funds Cultural Education Program At The Alaska Native Heritage Center

Alaskans can join in the cultural movement to preserve Native language, dance and art. The CIRI Foundation recently awarded an $18,000 grant to the Alaska Native Heritage Center's (ANHC) Cultural Education Program. The financial support will be used for culturally driven Alaska Native language, art and dance classes announced Jon Ross, ANHC President and CEO.

"We are delighted that the CIRI Foundation has decided to support this program," stated Ross. "This program is the first of its kind at the Center for preserving endangered Alaska Native languages, while perpetuating traditional art forms, dance and song."

Special Instructors, Elders and Tradition Bearers will use visual and performing arts as well as traditional activities to share Alaska Native cultures. Culturally appropriate programming will provide educational and cultural enrichment for all people within Southcentral Alaska.

Language classes will include weekly instruction in Tlingit, Dena'ina Athabascan, Yup'ik, Sugpiaq and Inupiaq. Students will learn components of phonetic pronunciations, how to introduce themselves and understand the protocols of the culture as defined by the language.

Classes will be held on Saturdays with morning and afternoon sessions and will run for 4 to 6 weeks.

Art classes will include weekly instruction by Master Artists, local artists or ANHC staff. Students will create an art piece, learn the history and cultural significance of the respective art form and have the opportunity to establish mentorship relationships with artists. Classes will be held on Saturdays with morning and afternoon sessions and will run for 4 to 6 weeks.

Dance classes will provide opportunities to learn the technique and cultural significance of dance and songs from all eleven Alaska Native cultures. Students will learn a new dance and song weekly and then be given the chance to perform what they have learned in front of an audience. Classes will be held on weekly on Saturdays.

The program will kick off on Saturday, January 10th at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. Language classes will be Dena'ina with Jim Wilson and Tlingit with Paul Marks. Art instruction will consist of making small Alutiiq headdresses with Viola Inga and Tlingit beading with Mabel Pike. Dance classes will be Athabascan, Tlingit, Aleut, Inupiaq and Yup'ik.

For more information or to register, call 330-8002, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The day of the classes will be first come, first serve. Participants pay for admission to the Center and classes are free.

The CIRI Foundation's mission is to promote individual self-development and economic self-sufficiency through education among Alaska Natives who are original enrollees of CIRI and their lineal descendants. The CIRI Foundation also strives to enhance the heritage of Alaska Natives through programs that foster appreciation and understanding of Alaska Native cultures. Since it was established in 1982, The CIRI Foundation has awarded over 5,000 scholarships totaling more than $5 million in financial aid to CIRI original enrollees and their descendants.

The Alaska Native Heritage Center is an independent, nonprofit that is committed to 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