October 2010 Opps

October, 2010 “Even though Indian country has come a huge distance, if we don’t continue to protect what is right for all of us and educate all who we can, no one else will.” Michael Bucher, Cherokee
Veterans History Project's 10th Anniversary Commemoration The Library of Congress asks the nation to help gather the accounts of 10,000 veterans. www.loc.gov/	13 Moon Walk for Peace October 10, 2010 - November 11, 2011 The USA Walkers cover nearly 10,000 miles to awaken America's heart, bring visibility to the invisible, and a voice to the voiceless to affect healing and transformation in the way we relate to each other and Mother Earth. www.13moonwalk4peace.org	Native American Scholarships From Powwow.com http://www.powwows.com/
NMAI National Potluck August 1 - December 31, 2010 Hosted by the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian Host your own potluck fundraiser to help raise much needed funds for the NMAI. http://go.si.edu/site/	NSF Scholarship for Archaeological Training Deadline: December 15, 2010 Established to foster a sense of shared purpose and positive interaction between archaeologists and Native Americans http://tinyurl.com/lzanfk	We Shall Remain returns to AMERICAN EXPERIENCE October 18-November 1 Watch Online, PBS Native American leaders from Massasoit, Tecumseh, and Tenskwatawa, to Major Ridge, Geronimo, and Fools Crow fought for their lands and against the extinction of their cultures. http://support.wgbh.org/
National Conference on Quality Health Care for Culturally Diverse Populations October 18-21, 2010 Baltimore, Maryland www.diversityrxconference.org/	Infinity of Nations Opens October 23, 2010 George Gustav Heye Center, New York City Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian. http://newsdesk.si.edu/	Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation To improve the lives of children and families by supporting nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada. www.buildabear.com/
Native Food and Preparations Class Deadline: October 18, 2010 October 23, 2010 Portland, Indiana For ages 8 and up, learn about food and winter preparations. Kay Neumayr: kay.neumayr@ncglnac.com	Classroom Viewpoints.= Deadline: October 29, 2010 Helps students in grades 3-8 become well-informed critical thinkers and communicators through video. http://atwonline.org/viewpoints	Undoing Racism Workshop October 29-31, 2010 Temple University, Philadelphia Based on the premise that racism has been systematically constructed and can be undone. www.temple.edu/ideal
Top Youth Volunteers Deadline: November 1, 2010 Awarded to middle and high school students for community service. http://pndapps.fdncenter.org/	Youth Garden Grants For schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. Deadline: Nov 1, 2010 www.kidsgardening.com/YGG.asp	Fry Bread Cook-off Contest Nov 7, 2010 Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis, IN Compete, sample frybread and cast your vote for the People's Choice Award www.AmericanIndianCenter.org
Native American Beading Workshop: A Cultural Art Form, November 9, 2010 IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN http://life.iupui.edu/	2010 AISES National Conference November 11-12, 2010 Albuquerque NM http://www.mynativebiz.com/	Women's Sports Foundation Travel and Training Fund Deadline: November 12, 2010 Grants to aspiring, successful female athletes who are need of coaching, equipment, etc. http://pndapps.fdncenter.org/
Native American Music Awards Ceremony November 12, 2010 Niagara Falls, NY Listen to, and vote for, your choice of winners from each of 30 categories. www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com	Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program Deadline: November 12, 2010. Supports sea turtle conservation, education, and research programs throughout Florida. http://helpingseaturtles.org/grants.php	Got breakfast? Foundation: Silent Heroes Deadline: November 15, 2010. Recognizes, encourages, and rewards silent heroes who help children start their day off right by serving breakfast. http://www.gotbreakfast.org/
Project Ignition Deadline: November 15, 2010. A chance for students and teachers to work together to address the issue of teen driver safety. S http://www.sfprojectignition.com/	Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections Deadline: November 16, 2010 Supports preventive conservation measures that mitigate deterioration and prolong the useful life of collections. www.neh.gov/	Advanced Placement Test Fee Program Deadline: November 17, 2010 Grants to pay for advanced placement test fees on behalf of eligible low-income students http://www2.ed.gov/l
American Library Association Book Club Grant Program Deadline: November 19, 2010 Works to reach underserved, troubled teen populations through reading and literature. http://pndapps.fdncenter.org/	World Languages Expo and Convention November 19-21, 2010 Boston, MA From the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages http://www.actfl.org	The Problem with Pilgrims November 23, 2010 IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN Features an American Indian perspective of the tradition of Thanksgiving.
"If I Had a Trillion Dollars" Youth Video Contest Deadline: November 30, 2010 Youth 13-23: Share your ideas about what you'd do for your family and community with the $1,000,000,000,000 spent on the Iraq and Afghan wars. http://afsc.org/	Native American Art Show Ends: November 30, 2010 Muncie, IN Artists are members and descendants of many tribes contact: Phoebe Wantz, 765-288-0005; Kay Neumayr at 765-426-3022; or Linda Andrews 765-838-0994	Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections Deadline: December 1, 2010 Helps cultural institutions preserve large and diverse holdings of humanities materials for future generations www.neh.gov
SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Environmental Excellence Awards Deadline: December 1, 2010 Grants plus trips to SeaWorld for schools and grassroots community groups working to protect and preserve the environment. http://pndapps.fdncenter.org/link/429/7	Save The Child / Save The Teenager December 2 – 3, 2010 Agua Caliente, CA From Micro-Management to Micro-Leadership For Tribal Council, Educators, and School Administrators. www.stcstt.com	Minority Access NATIONAL Internship Program Deadline: December 1, 2010 Offers students experience in diversity and career opportunities in the federal government and other entities. http://minorityaccess.org/\
Combating Hate, Censorship, and Forbidden Curricula December 2 -4, 2010 Tucson AZ http://drcintli.blogspot.com	Save The Child / Save The Teenager December 9 – 10, 2010 Hollywood, FL Academic Excellence Workshop For teachers, tutors, classroom aides, Indian Ed, after school and Tribal education staff. www.stcstt.com	NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program Deadline: Dec. 15, 2010 Helps improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields that serve low- to moderate-income areas. http://foundationcenter.org/
2010 Green Aviation Student Competition Deadline: Dec. 15, 2010 High school students propose ideas and designs for future aircraft that use less fuel, produce fewer harmful emissions and make less noise. http://aero.larc.nasa.gov/		Young Entrepreneur Awards Deadline: December 15, 2010. Raises awareness among high school seniors of how private enterprise and entrepreneurship build America. http://www.nfib.com/
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