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Opportunities - Page Two
 
 

Here you will find opportunity listings for the following categories:

 
 
 
 
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)
 
HARVARD OPPORTUNITIES

HUNAPFACEBOOK: Current campus culture. Includes news, events, and announcements about what is happening on the Harvard Campus.

HUNAP Twitter:
Up to date announcements for scholarships, fellowships, conferences and employment opportunities from across Indian Country.

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COLLEGE & GRADUATE HORIZONS OPPORTUNITIES
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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CALL FOR PAPERS OPPORTUNITIES

Title: Eighth Annual Southeast Indian Studies Conference
Conference dates: April 12 & 13, 2012
Location: The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, Pembroke, NC
Deadline: January 27, 2012

Contact: Dr. Mary Ann Jacobs, American Indian Studies Department
UNC Pembroke
P.O. Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372
Phone: (910) 775-4262
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 27, 2012. Proposals may not be accepted after this date.

Send Proposals To: alesia.cummings@uncp.edu or
Alesia Cummings at American Indian Studies, PO Box 1510 Pembroke, NC 28372-1510.

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CONFERENCE OPPORTUNITIES

 

Title: National Indian Child Welfare Association: Indian Child Welfare Courses
Dates: October 4-6, 2011 (Hollywood, Florida), December 6-8, 2011 (Portland, Oregon)

Registration:
Early-bird registration (on or before September 20, 2011) = $350
Regular registration (after September 20, 2011) = $400

Contact: NICWA Event Manager Laurie Evans at laurie@nicwa.org or call (503) 222-4044 ext124
Website: http://www.nicwa.org/training/institutes/

Hollywood, Florida Courses

Indian Child Welfare Act, Basic
Instructor: Ashley Horne, Senior Government Affairs Associate

The National Indian Child Welfare Association has worked to improve compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) since its enactment. This basic ICWA training course was designed to provide participants with basic skills in Indian child welfare and policy- and practice-informed knowledge about ICWA and its application. The history of Indian child welfare, implications of federal Indian policies, and cultural considerations are covered. Participants will leave the training having gained information and skills regarding the background of ICWA, its key requirements, strategies for improving compliance, and methods for assisting others who are learning about the law using various resources.

Positive Indian Parenting
Instructor: Nadja Jones, Senior Community Development Specialist

For years, Indian parents have been bombarded with the idea that using traditional methods of child rearing is not a good thing. Positive Indian Parenting reverses that concept. It revives traditional ways and provides a place for combining traditional and modern parenting methods.

This course will provide workers with information on how to organize and conduct parenting training. Preparing lesson plans, setting up meetings, and helping parents through this training will be covered. Exercises and handouts are designed for use in small groups or with a family. A facilitator's manual is included in each participant's course material.
This course will also cover the following:

Making the Right Decision: Is IV-E Right for Your Community?
Instructor: David Simmons, Director of Government Affairs and Advocacy

With the passage of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoption Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-351), tribal governments now have the option to directly apply for and operate the Title IV-E Foster Care and Adoption Assistance program in their communities. Under this program, foster care and adoption assistance are mandatory service components, and guardianship assistance and independent living are optional. This new opportunity took effect October 1, 2009, and requires that interested tribes make some important decisions regarding their ability and desire to operate this federal child welfare program. This training will help tribal representatives identify key issues in the areas of fiscal administration, program operation, training, and court systems and assist them in assessing individual tribal readiness.

Portland, Oregon Training

Cross-Cultural Skills in Indian Child Welfare
Promoting Best Practices in Providing In-Home Services
Making the Right Decision: Is IV-E Right for Your Community?

Title: 25th Annual AMERIND Conference & Trade Fair
Dates: October 11-13, 2011
Location: Honolulu, HI
Registration: $455

Contact: Patrick Murphy or Nancy Serna, 800-352-3496
Website: http://www.amerindrisk.org/

AMERIND Risk Management Corporation will be celebrating a milestone this year, the silver anniversary of one of the oldest, continually operated tribal organization in the country - specializing in the art of serving Indian Country. Please join us as we celebrate AMERIND's History and Future at the 25th Annual AMERIND Conference & Trade Fair.

Title: 12th Annual TribalNet Conference
Dates: November 14-17, 2011
Location: Dafter, MI
Registration: $495-$695

Contact: 906-635-7675; info@tribalnetonline.com
Website: http://www.tribalnetonline.com/

A chance to take a look first hand at the latest products and services offered by select technology vendors. Connect with the account executives from companies with sales teams dedicated specifically to the tribal technology market and industry. Forge vendor relationships and partnerships that can potentially save your organization time and money.

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SCHOLARSHIP and GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
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FELLOWSHIP and RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Title: Field Environmental Biology Program for Native American Students
Location: University of Notre Dame with Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
Application deadline: November 4, 2011

Website: http://underc.nd.edu/

Qualifications:
Native American descent; Minimum of Sophomore standing in an accredited college; Planning to obtain a 4-year degree in the environmental sciences; Admission based on past academic performance and statement of purpose

Description:
The purpose of this program is to promote an understanding of field-oriented environmental biology and how field research is conducted. The program helps to prepare Native American students for advanced studies in environmental biology, so they can better manage biological resources on their lands. Also, the program promotes understanding of Native American attitudes towards the environment in non-Native American students interested in the environment, so they can incorporate these cultural insights into better management. These goals are achieved through interactions with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribal cultural preservation and natural resource departments, the Lac du Flambeau natural resource department, the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission and through dialogue and collaboration between students enrolled in the program.
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MISCELLANEOUS OPPORTUNITIES
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Title: Field Environmental Biology Program for Native American Students
Location: University of Notre Dame with Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
Application deadline: November 4, 2011

Website: http://underc.nd.edu/

Qualifications:
Native American descent; Minimum of Sophomore standing in an accredited college; Planning to obtain a 4-year degree in the environmental sciences; Admission based on past academic performance and statement of purpose

Description:
The purpose of this program is to promote an understanding of field-oriented environmental biology and how field research is conducted. The program helps to prepare Native American students for advanced studies in environmental biology, so they can better manage biological resources on their lands. Also, the program promotes understanding of Native American attitudes towards the environment in non-Native American students interested in the environment, so they can incorporate these cultural insights into better management. These goals are achieved through interactions with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribal cultural preservation and natural resource departments, the Lac du Flambeau natural resource department, the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission and through dialogue and collaboration between students enrolled in the program.

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