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MIT CONVERGE Program
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Intern, ACCWT Summer Associate Program
Deadline: Rolling Location: Various Contact: Kat Bawden Phone: 304-461-3135 Email: training@accwt.org Website: http://www.accwt.org/aboutus.html & http://www.accwt.org/summer_associate.html The Appalachian Coal Country Watershed Team is looking for Summer Associates to live and work in low-income communities dealing with contaminated streams, depressed economies and other issues related to abandoned mine lands. ACCWT Summer Associates will spend 8 or more weeks working closely with local community watershed groups that have mobilized to alleviate these problems and make their home-place-watersheds healthier places to live and work. Benefits: Living allowance of $1560 for 8 weeks and an option for a $1000 education award* or a $200 cash stipend to be paid upon completion of service. Please send your resume and a 1-page letter of intent to Lucas Elser via email. |
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Public Health/Psychology/Social Work Intern
Location: Ipswich, MA (on the North Shore commuter rail). Contact: Shelley A. Welch, MA, Project Director Phone: 978-302-5969 Website: www.thecapturingspiritproject.org Seeking Public Health/Psychology/Social Work Intern for The Capturing Spirit Project, a national nonprofit research and development project focused on American Indian (A.I.) maternal infant attachment and traditional childbirth practices. The project’s Phase I duties will include: collection of journal data and research, implementation of a MySpace page for the project, and development of a map of American Indian Health organizations that serve AI pregnant women and their infants. Minimum of 4 telecommuting hours weekly to start. Monthly two hour supervision and project planning on-site required. Access to medical libraries and ability to navigate journal research necessary. Paid travel. Thorough review of the project’s website is highly recommended before inquiry. Duration and hours flexible. |
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Sixth Annual Southeast Indian Studies Conference
Deadline: January 11, 2010 Conference dates: April 8-9, 2010 Location: The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, NC Contact: Dr. Mary Ann Jacobs, American Indian Studies Department UNC Pembroke P.O. Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 Phone: (910) 521-6266 Email: mary.jacobs@uncp.edu Proposals are invited for papers and panels addressing the study of American Indians in the Southeast cultural area. Topics may include academic or creative works on: archaeology, education, history, socio-cultural issues, religion, literature, oral traditions, art, identity, sovereignty, health and other matters. Creative works may include any written, visual, musical, video, digital or other creative production that connects to Southeast Indian peoples’ experiences, histories or concerns. Proposals are welcome from all persons working in the field. Only complete proposals will receive full consideration. Individuals may submit only one proposal. Proposals are to be submitted electronically or by mail by January 11, 2010. Proposals may not be accepted after this date. Send to alesia.cummings@uncp.edu or Alesia Cummings at American Indian Studies, PO Box 1510 Pembroke, NC 28372-1510. |
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Eighth Native American Symposium and Film Festival Images, Imaginations,
and Beyond with Heather Rae
Deadline: June 15, 2009 Date(s): November 4-6, 2009 Location: Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma Contact: Dr. Mark B. Spencer Email: mspencer@se.edu Website: http://www.se.edu/nas/ Papers are invited for the Eighth Native American Symposium. The keynote speaker this year will be the Cherokee film director and producer Heather Rae. Along with the conference sessions, we will be presenting a wide selection of films by Native American filmmakers from across the Native film community. Papers, panels, and creative projects on all aspects of Native American studies are welcome. All papers presented at the symposium will be eligible for inclusion in the volume of published proceedings, which will also be posted on our website. Send abstract of 250 words or less to Dr. Mark B. Spencer via email. |
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Indigenous Knowledge and Education (ECE – 12), 2009 Theme Issue
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Native Investigator Development Program, the Centers for American Indian
and Alaska Native Health in the School of Public Health at University
of Colorado Denver The Centers for American Indian and Alaska Native Health in the School of Public Health at University of Colorado Denver is the only National Institute on Aging funded Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) devoted to Native Elder health. This leading-edge program is designed to train the next generation of Native Investigators to study the pressing gerontological health issues in American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). The purpose of this solicitation is to recruit the next cadre of Native Investigators into the program. The program provides a unique opportunity for qualified candidates to improve their research capabilities and skills in the social, behavioral and health sciences. The ultimately goal is for the candidates to become self-sustaining independent investigators conducting research at the interface of aging, health and culture. The Native Investigator Program is a career development program that focuses on acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary for submission of a career development grant and progression to an independently-funded research career. The training program includes formal didactic sessions, workshops, mini-courses, regular meetings, mentoring activities by Core Faculty, and consultations with Affiliated Faculty. |
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Endocrinology Fellowship Opportunity The Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service in conjunction with the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC), Section of Endocrinology & Diabetes and the Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center is actively requesting candidates to apply for a 2-year Endocrinology fellowship program. Interested applicants must hold U.S. Citizenship. American Indians are strongly encouraged to apply. Upon completion of the fellowship training, a 2-year payback will take place at the Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service in the role of Area Consultant for Endocrinology. |
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Postdoctoral positions in Cardiovascular Genetic Epidemiology, Washington
University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Deadline: Open until filled. Contact: Linda Schreyer, SIPID-GE Program Administrator, Washington University School of Medicine, Division of Biostatistics Phone: 314-362-1565 Email: linda@wubios.wustl.edu Website: http://www.biostat.wustl.edu/training/training.shtml The Division of Biostatistics at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine seeks candidates for multiple postdoctoral positions in genetic epidemiology who will be involved in the development and application of novel statistical methods for analysis of data from family/genetic studies with an emphasis on substantive applied orientation in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and CVD risk factors. Background in one or more areas among biostatistics, statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, and bioinformatics is highly desirable. Candidates with research interests in the development of novel analytic methods in genetic epidemiology are particularly encouraged to apply. Washington University School of Medicine is among the world’s premier biomedical research institutions. It is home for several large scale centers at the forefront of research in their chosen fields, including nationally funded Centers in the areas of genome sequencing, cancer, and Alzheimer Disease. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a statement of research interests, CV, and two letters of recommendation to: Dr. D. C. Rae, Division of Biostatistics, Washington University School of Medicine, 660 South Euclid, Campus Box 8067, St. Louis, MO 63110-1093 or email post-doc-search@wubios.wustl.edu. |
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Native Insight Competition Writing
Competition Invites Native Americans to Share Insights on Economy The national competition will distributed a total of $60,000 among three Alaska Native winners and three Native Hawaiian/Lower 48 American Indian winners ($10,000 each), with opportunities for their winning essays to be published in Native journals and magazines across the United States. The competition is open to Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and American Indians of all ages. |
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14th Annual Contemporary Indian Art Show Preview Party Mix
& Mingle with the artists, be the first to view and purchase the work
on display, and enjoy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Judging and awarding
of prizes for artwork, and visitors vote for the People's Choice Award. |
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“Teepee Capitol of the World” 91st Annual Crow Fair Pow-Wow Grand
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