Dartmouth Fly In Deadline Coming Up

Dartmouth College Native Fly-In Program

Dartmouth's annual Native Fly-In program provides talented high school seniors with an unparalleled opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of the College's academic resources, student services and admission & financial aid criteria. Program participants enjoy extensive interaction with members of the Dartmouth Native community along with a cross section of college students, faculty and staff through a mix of information sessions, academic presentations and social events. Complimentary meals and on-campus housing are included for Fly-In guests with round trip transportation assistance.
If you are interested in being a Native Fly-In participant, some of the basic criteria include:
  • A strong connection to/with a Native American, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian tribe/nation/community;
  • A strong high school transcript;
  • A sincere interest in applying to Dartmouth College.
For information regarding the Dartmouth College Native Fly-In Program, please contact the Admissions Office by phone 1-800-860-1294, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST or email: http://www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/

Dartmouth Fly In

The 2011 Native American Fly-In Program will take place from October 2-5.  Please check back for more information about the program in the coming months. 


The Native American Fly-In Program is an opportunity for some of the most promising and talented students in the country, who have a particular interest in Native community and/or Native American Studies, to experience Dartmouth. Participants are selected on the basis of academic achievement and scholarship, personal character and accomplishment, potential for future excellence and leadership.

Once on campus, students will visit classes, meet current undergraduates, interact with faculty and administrators, engage our Native community, attend workshops on the admissions and financial aid process, and increase their familiarity with Dartmouth's resources and the many opportunities for personal enrichment.

For more information go to: http://www.dartmouth.edu/admissions/bound/programs/native.html

winning the Future (politics)

The White House is pleased to announce the launch of “Winning the Future: President Obama and the Native American Community.”  This webpage is meant to serve as another tool to help Indian Country navigate the federal government and learn about how the President’s Agenda is helping to win the future for Native Americans.
Since his first day in office, President Obama has worked to strengthen the government-to-government relationship between the United States and tribal governments in order to improve the quality of life for all Native Americans.  Working with tribal leaders through meaningful consultation, the Administration and Indian Country have made significant progress in several areas.  We made sure the Recovery Act included many job-creating investments for Indian Country.  Our health care reform permanently authorized the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, and the President signed into law the Tribal Law and Order Act, which will help fight crime in Indian Country.  Furthermore, the Administration finally settled the longstanding legal claims in the Cobell litigation and the lawsuit brought by Native American Farmers against the United States Department of Agriculture.  To mark the launch of this webpage, we are highlighting a guest blog post by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on the recent court approval of the historic settlement in the Cobell lawsuit, “A Historic Step Towards True Trust Reform.”
All of these accomplishments have provided more opportunity and security for Native Americans, but they are just part of our ongoing effort to create stronger tribal communities throughout Indian Country.  This new webpage is designed to be a centralized forum to share information about those ongoing efforts, while continuing to improve our government-to-government relationship.
At a recent White House listening session, tribal leaders asked for a centralized list of offices within the federal government that were responsible for serving Indian Country and upholding the federal trust responsibility.  Accordingly, the new White House webpage contains a Resources Tab designed to be a toolkit for tribal leaders that brings together over 25 different agencies and departments into one, navigable location.
As the issues confronting Indian Country often exist across many different agencies, this resource is intended to help tribal leaders navigate the entire federal system.  Additionally, as we expand and improve the webpage, periodic e-mail updates will keep Indian Country updated and informed of the issues that affect your communities on a day-to-day basis.  We encourage everyone to share this webpage and to sign up for our email updates.
Sincerely,

Charles W. Galbraith
The White House

summer Youth Program (opportunity)

Youth may enjoy a life-changing experience with one of the best InterTribal Youth programs.

11 years providing youth the best education and adventure !
Now registering !

California Sierras: June 23-25 ! (almost full)
San Diego: July 9th - July 16 (many spaces available)
Northern California: July 20-24 (Plenty of space)

Please visit www.InterTribalYouth.org
for registration and more info !

Internships (opportunities)

June 27th - July 1st, 2011. "Collecting, Analyzing, and Using Public Health Data in American Indian Communities," Center for American Indian Health, Summer Institute 2011. The Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health is offering two week-long public health, institute courses during Summer Institute 2011. A very limited number of scholarships, which include tuition, airfare and hotel accommodation, will be awarded to qualified individuals to participate in this institute. LOCATION: 621 N. Washington St., Baltimore, MD 21205  CONTACT:  Danielle Tsingine, dtsingin@jhsph.edu, 410-955-6931 Website:http://www.jhsph.edu/caih/Programs/Training%20Fold

July 18-22, 2011. "Introduction to American Indian Health Research Ethics," Center for American Indian Health, Summer Institute 2011. The Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health is offering two week-long public health, institute courses during Summer Institute 2011.  A very limited number of scholarships, which include tuition, airfare and hotel accommodation, will be awarded to qualified individuals to participate in this institute. LOCATION: 621 N. Washington St., Baltimore, MD 21205  CONTACT:  Danielle Tsingine, dtsingin@jhsph.edu, 410-955-6931 Website: http://www.jhsph.edu/caih/Programs/Training%20Fold

Native Women Artist Needed

Greetings, The Healing Circle Women's Campaign is launching an art contest for
Native American women (age 12+) artists who live within California. The
art contest will help build awareness among Native American women about
the damage that alcohol and other drugs can cause and how these
substances may affect their lives and the lives of their loved ones.
Artists are asked to created original artwork designed around one of the
following two slogans: 

You Have the Power to Bring Life into the World... Do it Alcohol and
Drug Free!

OR

Building Nations Begins with Healthy Women: Seek Treatment if You Need
Help with an Alcohol or Drug Problem

Submission Deadline: June 24, 2011.

Prizes of $100, $75 and $50 will be awarded in four age categories.

For more details about the art contest see the attached art contest
description, flyer and authorization for art work or visit 

***Please help spread the word about the art contest by forwarding this
email to your colleagues, youth programs, family and friends.***

*** To learn more about the Healing Circle project and how your
organization may be eligible for FREE training and technical assistance
.***

Thank you,

Jessica Hope LePak, MSW
Program Coordinator
Native American Health Center
Family Child Guidance Clinic
(p) 510.434.5454

 

 

 

 

Fruit Tree's for Hoopa (community/health)

Hi Friends and Family,

I am working with the Klamath Trinity Resource Conservation District to get the Kin tah te Community Demonstration & Botanical Garden in Hoopa, California up and growing. The KTRCD submitted a proposal on behalf of the project and our community to the Fruit Tree Planting Foundation. The top ten projects that get the most votes win an award of 40 fruit trees. Check out the website at 

 for more information.  My apologies if have already received this message. Please note that you can vote more than once - just not in the same day :).

It has taken years and a lot of work by many, many people to get the area prepared for this project, but it is ready, and just in time for spring planting. It will be a wonderful place for everyone to enjoy. Come and join us for the grand opening on May 6th. Let me know if you plan on attending. I will send you a flyer with directions.

If you have questions, concerns, suggestions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you for your time and consideration. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.

Respectfully,
Deborah
Deborah E. McConnell
P.O. Box 426
Hoopa, California 95546
Telephone: (530) 625-4057
Cellular Telephone: (707) 499-9736
Email Address: demcconnell@hughes.net