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WASHINGTON, DC – The National Congress of American Indians is grieving for Cedarville Rancheria today. When he learned of the tragedy, President Brian Cladoosby remarked:

“A great sorrow stretches across Indian Country for the heartbreaking tragedy in the Cedarville Rancheria community. I know that the country is joining us in prayer for the victims, their families, and the tribe as they gather their strength to walk together during this time.”

Tragedies like this know no boundaries of ethnicity, government, or religion and they are happening far too frequently. Our hearts are heavy as we lift up the families affected by this senseless act of violence.

http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/02/21/cedarville-rancheria-shooter-killed-brother-niece-nephew-police-153686

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/02/20/cedarville-rancheria-shooting/5667411/

The Indian Land Tenure Foundation is a national organization serving American Indian nations and people working to recover and control their homelands. ILTF works to promote education, increase cultural awareness, create economic opportunity, and reform the legal and administrative systems that prevent Indian people from owning and controlling reservation lands.

Manitobah Mukluks is looking for new artists for the Storyboot Project.

Are you an expert mukluk or moccasin maker? Are you interested in showcasing and selling your one-of-a-kind pieces to a world-wide audience?

Simply email tarab@manitobah.ca with the following information:

1. Your name

2. Your bio, background & work style

3. Photo (s) of your work & prices

About the Storyboot Project: 

As an Aboriginal-owned footwear company, our vision is to build a vibrant, global brand that makes a significant social impact in Aboriginal communities. Part of that commitment means supporting and showcasing living artists who continue to make mukluks and moccasins the traditional way. Each artist that we showcase has a unique story to tell and all of the money that is made from the sale of their work goes directly back to them. Along with keeping traditions alive, this practice serves to increase the value of hand-made mukluks and moccasins.

http://www.collegeoptions.org/scholarships.html

College OPTIONS mission is to strengthen the college-going culture in tNorthern California by increasing opportunities for students to pursue postsecondary education, and ensuring that all students can make informed decisions about their education and their future.

We invite you to attend the 37th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education, March 16-18, 2014, at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa in Santa Rosa, CA. The conference theme is “Education Now – Idle No More!” The conference will showcase 37 years of success and growth of American Indian education in California and the impact the American Indian Education Centers have had in American Indian communities.

Early Bird Registration still available until the end of February  To register online using your credit or debit card on PayPal go to:

http://www.ccaie.org/California_Conference_on_American_Indian_Education/Register.html

To Get more information and download the conference program go to: http://www.ccaie.org

Purpose of the Conference:

The 37th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education (CCAIE) is being held March 16-18, 2014, at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa in Santa Rosa, CA. The conference theme is“Education Now – Idle No More!”  This is an opportunity to share traditional and academic teaching and learning. The conference honors the commitment of families and those who contribute to the advancement of Indian Education in California.

Conference Goals:

•To advocate academic excellence and educational opportunities for American Indian families, educators, tribal leaders, and board members;

•To provide opportunities for networking among American Indian families, elders, tribal leaders, students, and educators;

•To recognize distinguished educators, parents, and students;

•To honor our elders, who are our most revered teachers.

http://www.ccaie.org

Happy New Year Everyone!