Canku Ota

(Many Paths)

An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America

March 20, 2004 - Issue 109

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

03/20/04

CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT

The American Indian Graduate Student Association (AIGSA) at the University of California, Berkeley, presents the 2nd Annual New Voices in Indigenous Research Conference, to be held April 1 and 2, 2004, in the Lipman Room in Barrows Hall on the UC Berkely campus. Keynote speakers are Cherokee scholar Dr. Daniel Justice of the University of Toronto and Muskogee activist Dr. Victoria Bomberry. Program topics range from examining how racism affects physical health to representations of Native people in film an documentary.

Registration fees are $50 for faculty and professionals, $25 for graduate students, and $10 for the public. The conference is sponsored by the American Indian Graduate Program, Graduate Assembly, Ethnic Studies Fifth Account, Native American Studies, Ethnic Studies, and the Townsend Center for Humanities.

For more information, contact Dory Nason or Danika Medak-Saltzman at (510) 642-3228, or see http://www.grad.berkeley.edu/aigp/conference.shtml.

03/20/04

A Pre-College Workshop For Native American Students

Co-sponsored by AIGC (American Indian Graduate Center) Winds of Change Magazine, St.John’s College/Daniels Fund, Whitman College, Carleton College and 34 of the nation’s finest colleges and universities

June 12 -16, 2004 at St.John’s College, Santa Fe, NM*
June 19 - 23, 2004 at Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA
June 26 - 30, 2004 at Carleton College, Northfield, MN

College Horizons is a five-day “crash course” in preparing for college. Expert college counselors, teamed up with admission officers from 21 colleges per site 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

For an application and more information on the program, go to www.whitneylaughlin.com and click on “College Horizons” (the application has 4 parts).

For application questions contact: Robin Van Buskirk, Program Assistant, 1834 Kiva Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Phone: (505) 670-3502. E-mail: robinvb@earthlink.net .

For questions about the program, contact the Program Director, Dr. Whitney Laughlin. E-mail: laughlin@rt66.com

03/20/04

AIGC/College Horizons Graduate Program

AIGC/College Horizons Graduate Program, July 17-20, 2004, is a four-day "crash course" in preparing for graduate school, at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, co-sponsored by the American Indian Graduate Center and the Alfred P. Sloan foundation. Faculty, admission officers and deans representing hundreds of graduate disciplines will help students to: select of programs and careers suitable for you, complete winning applications and write a memorable personal statement, learn what turns an applicant into an admitted student, become a test-prep "whiz kid" on the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and MCAT, find your way through the financial aid/scholarship jungle, explore special issues for Native American students, and learn graduate school survival tips.

Participants are limited to 60 Native American (enrolled members only), Native Alaskan or Native Hawaiian college students (freshmen on) or college graduates from throughout the U.S. Students will be selected by application . Applications will be accepted on a space-available basis to July 1 (please contact us to see if spaces are available if applying after April 15). Complete program cost is $100 (includes tuition, room, board and all materials).

For more info or to print an application click on "College Horizons Graduate Program" at www.whitneylaughlin.com.

For application questions contact: Robin Van Buskirk, Program Assistant, 1834 Kiva Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Phone: (505) 670-3502. E-mail: robinvb@earthlink.net .

For questions about the program, contact the Program Director, Dr. Whitney Laughlin. E-mail: laughlin@rt66.com

03/20/04

Internship Announcement

The Washington Center's Native American Leadership Program prepares emerging Native Americans Indians leaders from colleges and universities from across the country to assume leadership positions in the public sector. Students participate in internships tailored to their interests, interact with successful government representatives, and develop their leadership skills.

03/20/04

Position Announcement

Title: Regional Director – Full-Time Position
Deadline: April 16, 2004
Location: University of Minnesota Extension Service Regional Center at Albert Lea, Minnesota

The newly configured regional director position plays a key role in Extension’s plan for change and is pivotal for positioning Extension for a vital future. This position provides critical functions related to overall management of a Regional Center, setting and managing budgets, supervision of support staff, maintaining political support for county funding, and serving as a local media contact. This position plays a significant organization role in developing and strengthening linkages, identifying critical issues and connecting University resources and communities on critical issues across the state. The regional director will have excellent human relations and organizing skills, be creative and future oriented and committed to addressing critical issues through effective programs. This position serves a geographic area around Albert Lea, Minnesota.

TO APPLY
Submit letter of application, resume, and three current letters of reference (written within the past three years), and transcript(s) for all completed college degree programs (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), to:

Naaz Babvani
Extension Human Resources
260 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Ave.
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108
Telephone: 612-624-3717
Fax: 612-624-7749
Email: babva001@umn.edu

03/20/04

Position Announcement

Job Opening: Vice President for Administration Red Cloud Indian School, Inc. seeks an experienced senior manager to assist the President in day-to-day administration.

Red Cloud is a private Catholic nonprofit organization sponsored by the Jesuits and the Lakota people. Located near Pine Ridge, SD, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, it serves the people of the Reservation by operating three schools, a number of Catholic parishes, and a Native American art museum. It has a $10 million annual operating budget and 160 employees. For more information visit www.redcloudschool.org.

The Vice President for Administration has supervisory responsibility for support services (maintenance, transportation, technology, housing, security, mail and phone services, and reception), major capital projects, risk management, and certain Human Resources areas. Applicants for the position must demonstrate a passion for Red Cloud's mission, excellent communication skills, experience in administering large budgets and programs and supervising a large number of employees, and the ability to work effectively in a Native American cultural environment. Salary range is $40,000-$65,000, commensurate with experience credentials, with good benefits.

Applications are being accepted immediately. Position will remain open until filled. Screening of applicants will begin March 22, 2004.

Address inquiries and send resume to:
Fr. Pat Burns, S.J., Vice President of Finance
Red Cloud Indian School
100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge, SD 5770-2100
Phone: 605-867-5491
E-Mail: vpsearch@redcloudschool.org

03/20/04

Position Announcement

Title: Regional Extension Educator, Crops (Three Full-time Positions Available)
Capacity/Program Area: Agriculture, Food and Environment (AFE)
Deadline: April 22, 2004
Location: Extension Regional Centers in Albert Lea, Hutchinson and Worthington, Minnesota
Interview Dates: May 25-27, St. Paul Campus

The REE-Crops will bring in-depth expertise to cutting-edge crop issues by applying his or her expertise to AFE programs and priorities. The REE will employ multiple delivery systems to educate producers and other agricultural professionals via seminars, workshops or non-credit courses. He or she will collaborate with University faculty and others on applied research. The REE is responsible for program development and delivery, attention to diversity, use of scholarly/scientific research, effective partnerships, use of technology and continuing professional development.

This position is accountable to the Area Program Leader in Crops for program direction, performance evaluation and personnel actions in her/his supervisory role

TO APPLY
Submit letter of application, resume, three current letters of reference, and transcript(s) for all completed college degree programs (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), to:
Betty Davidson
University of Minnesota
College of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences
277 Coffey Hall, 1420 Eckles Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55108
Telephone: 612-625-7061 Fax: 612-625-1260 E-mail: david011@umn.edu

03/20/04

Position Announcement

TITLE: Executive Director, Center for Independent Living - Fresno
SALARY RANGE: $38,400 - 42,000 + benefits

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Executes policies established by the Board of Directors and keeps the Board informed on implementation of these policies.
• Submit timely reports according to the specifications of CAPH grantors.
• Oversees the overall program development and maintenance.
• Oversees the fiscal systems.
• Oversees the maintenance of existing contracts and grants, and seeks, develops, and negotiates new contracts and grants with public and private sources.

To Apply: Submit cover letter, resume and the names and phone numbers of three professional references.

Attention: Cleide Klassen
Center for Independent Living-Fresno
3475 W. Shaw, Suite 101
Fresno, Ca 93711-3200
Fax: (559) 276-6782
Email: c_klassen@cil-fresno.org

03/20/04

Position Announcement

Title: Staff Accountant

Clear Channel Radio seeks a Staff Accountant to perform day-to-day accounting functions focusing on accounts payable. The ideal candidate will be a hardworking, organized professional with the ability to multi-task and have great interpersonal skills. A high level of enthusiasm, personal integrity and commitment are essential.

Please send cover letter, resume with salary history, and references to:
Clear Channel Radio
Attn: Dina Odak
99 Revere Beach Parkway
Medford, MA 02155

03/20/04

14TH Annual American Indian/ Alaska Native Professor’s Association Conference

“The Future of Indigenous America: Interdisciplinary Views From the Not so Ivory Tower”

The theme for this year’s conference examines issues facing First Nations People and the vision of tribal scholars and the academia in advancing relecant scholarship. We invite paper presentation, panels, or roundtable discussions from established and emerging scholars/graduate students.

Proposals should be submitted to:

Michael Stewart- mstewart@haskell.edu- 785/749-8428, ext. 325
Haskell Indian Nations University
American Indian Studies and Social Sciences
155 Indian Avenue
Lawrence, Kansas 66046

For more information, contact:

Dan Wildcat- dwildcat@haskell.edu 785/832-677
Venida Chenault- vchenault@haskell.edu- 785/749-8494