December 2007 Opps Issue 182

December 15, 2007

"Things would go well for us if we would think positively about everything."
Mary Hayes, Claoquot

Christmas Cards for Leonard Peltier Support this elder, activist, hero, and the world's #1 political prisoner (Amnesty International) by sending him good wishes in a seasonal card or message. Leonard Peltier # 89637-132 UPS Penitentiary PO BOX 1000 Lewisburg PA 17837		Link Center Foundation Help provide emergency heating fuel for the elders, disabled, and sick on South Dakota's Indian Reservations during this bitterly cold winter season. www.linkcenterfoundation.org
Digital Teacher Workshops for Teachers of NA/AN Students Free online workshops designed to help teachers of American Indians and Alaska Natives in all grade levels and content areas. www.t2tweb.us/nativeamerican	I'm initiative A new reality TV opportunity from MTV about student activists, their causes, and how they make a difference. Email: activists@mtvu.com		Indian Innocence Project Offers students and volunteers the opportunity to be involved in criminal law cases for native individuals whom the project believes may be innocent. Website: www.nativebiz.com/innocence
Northern Nevada All-Indian Men's Basketball Tournament Deadline: January 18, 2008 Date: January 2 5- 27, 2008 Reno, NV www.n3a3.com	4th World Youth Congress Registration Deadline: December 31, 2007 August 10-21, 2008 Laval University, Quebec City, Quebec Empowers young people to take responsibility for peace, human rights, and the environment through education, leadership development, and participation in events that shape the world community. http://www.wyc2008.qc.ca/index.php?rand=511645995		Human Rights Delegations for Young Leaders Application Deadline: January 25, 2008 Summer, 2008 Bosnia, Guatemala, Rwanda or Venezuela Summer international human rights training programs with young leaders ages 18-30. http://www.globalyouthconnect.org/
Independent Television Service (ITVS) Application deadline is February 1, 2008. Designed to showcase international documentaries with powerful global stories that inform, inspire, and connect Americans to the world at large. http://www.itvs.org/	Best Practices in Global Health Award Deadline: February 15, 2008. Celebrates and highlights a public health practitioner or organization dedicated to improving the health of disadvantaged and disenfranchised populations. http://www.globalhealth.org/		“Wired for Success” Jan. 10 - 11, 2008 Mesa, Arizona Free presentations of the latest information and techniques to “wire up” a young child’s brain for a successful future. (480) 357-0996 or email NSpence@activeparenting.com
Blacksmith Institute Supports people and organizations intent on solving specific pollution-based environmental problems http://www.blacksmithinstitute.org/	Charlotte Martin Foundation Pacific Northwest Dedicated to enriching the lives of youth in the areas of athletics, culture, and education. http://www.charlottemartin.org/		Block the Shot Project October 2007 - June 2008 Seeking youth interns ages 14-19 who have an interest in media, film making, political education and community organizing. http://www.youthmediareporter.org/
Audubon Christmas Bird Count December 14, 2007 - Jan. 5, 2008 Help the Audubon society track birds in your neck of the woods! http://www.audubon.org/	Brickfish Shutter-Stopping Sports Challenge Scholarship Deadline: January 3, 2009 Open to students, 14 and over, for the best, original sports action shot. http://www.brickfish.com/		MURF Undergraduate Research Fellowships Deadline: January 5, 2008 Cal Tech, Pasadena, CA Aims to increase underrepresented students in science and engineering graduate programs www.murf.caltech.edu
Grants To Promote Human Rights On University Campuses Deadline: January 10, 2008 Spring, 2008 Available to students hoping to organize a campaign or series of events on their campus to address human rights. http://www.aidemocracy.org/rca.php	Rights Camera Action Deadline: January 10, 2008 Funds for filming innovative campaigns around a global human rights issues. http://www.aidemocracy.org/		Relatives as Parents Program Deadline: January 10, 2008 (Local Proposals) February 8, 2008 (State Proposals) Designed to create or expand services for grandparents and other relatives who are surrogate parenting. http://www.brookdalefoundation.org/
Honoring Nations 2008 Call For Nominations and Applications Nomination Deadline: January 11, 2008 Awards for tribal programs, initiatives, and/or collaborations that reflect the vitality and promise present in Indian Country www.ksg.harvard.edu/hpaied	Kaiser Media Internships Program Deadline: January 11, 2008 (Broadcast application) Summer, 2008 An intensive 12-week summer internship for young journalists and journalism college graduates interested in specializing in health reporting coverage, especially for diverse and immigrant communities. http://www.kff.org/		NAGPRA COMMENTS NEEDED Deadline: January 14, 2008. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/e7-20209.pdf
General Mills Foundation Healthy Kids Grant Program Deadline: January 15, 2008 Awards grants to community-based groups that develop creative ways to help youth adopt a balanced diet and physically active lifestyle. http://www.generalmills.com/	Pro Libris: Books for Underserved Kids Deadline: January 15, 2008 For rural public libraries that need new, quality, hardcover children's books. http://www.librifoundation.org/apps.html		The Emerson Hunger Fellowship Deadline: January 17, 2008 Open to students who are committed to social justice and demonstrate leadership qualities and skills. http://www.hungercenter.org
Talking Across Borders January 18, 2008 University of Washington, Washington Challenges divisions between History and other disciplines. talkingacrossborders@gmail.com	Volunteering is Good Family Fun Deadline: January 18, 2008 Recognizes U.S. and Canadian families that volunteer together for the benefit of their communities or the world at-large. http://familyfun.go.com/volunteers		The Judicial Intern Opportunity Program Application Deadline: January 18, 2008 A summer internship program open to first- or second-year minority and/or financially disadvantaged law students to do legal research and writing for judges. http://www.abanet.org/litigation/jiop/
Indigenous Peoples & Philanthropy January 18 - January 20, 2008 Querétaro, México Gather together with indigenous leaders to learn about current issues facing the region. www.internationalfunders.org	The Longest Walk II February - July, 2008 Alcatraz, San Francisco, to Washington D.C. Walking for the Seventh Generation, for peace, for justice, for healing of Mother Earth, for the healing of our people suffering from diabetes, heart conditions, alcoholism, drug addiction, and other diseases. http://www.sacredrun.org/sr2008/sr2008.html		GOOD TRAVELS CONTEST Deadline: January 18, 2008 Learn, connect, explore and give back! http://beta.razoo.com/good_travels
Precious Cargo: California Indian Cradle Baskets and Childbirth Traditions Through Spring 2008 CIMCC, Santa Rosa, CA Examines traditional beliefs and practices about childbirth and cradle baskets among Pomo and Western Mono peoples. http://.cimcc.org	Healing Arts Awards Deadline: January 21, 2008 Recognizes literary, visual, performing, and other art project which impact the quality of the healthcare experience for patients, families, and/or caregivers http://www.thesah.org/		Constructing Identities January 18, 2008 University of Toronto, Canada Papers may address the construction of identity in the broadest sense. http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=158884
For the Good of the Game Deadline: January 23, 2008 Dedicated to making golf and the game's values more affordable and accessible for girls, minorities, and disadvantaged youth. http://www.usga.org/	NAYA Traditional Story Day January 22, 2008 Portland, Oregon Invites Native Elders, artists and artisans, agencies, businesses, educators, and other professionals to present their story. http://nayapdx.org/		Young Men at Risk: Transforming the Power of a Generation Deadline: January 23, 2008 Identifies the most innovative approaches to help young men ages 15 to 25 fulfill their potential and become healthy, successful adults. http://www.rwjf.org/
Disney Minnie Grants for Global Youth Service Day Deadline: January 21, 2008 Support youth ages 5-14 in planning and implementing service projects in their community. http://servenet.org/t	We the People Bookshelf Program Deadline: January 25, 2008 The program will provide three thousand K-12 schools and public libraries with a set of classic books related to the "Created Equal" theme. http://www.neh.gov/		34th Annual Bilingual Multicultural Education Equity January 28-30, 2008 Anchorage, Alaska From the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. http://www.eed.state.ak.us
The First Nations Composer Initiative Deadline: January 31, 2008 Supports activities that boost Indigenous creative musicians, such as commissions, residencies, performance and production, travel/ study, and outreach. http://www.composersforum.org/	The Global Action Awards Deadline: January 31, 2008 Honor high school students who led a project with a direct, positive impact on people or that raised awareness about global poverty. www.globalactionawards.org		Coming Up Taller Awards Deadline: January 31, 2008 Recognizes and rewards excellence in after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. http://www.cominguptaller.org/
The Volvo Adventure Award Deadline: January 31, 2008 Rewards young people ages 13-16 who run their own environmental projects. www.volvoadventure.org	Mercy Corps Awards US High School Students Deadline: January 31, 2008 Honors U.S. high school students who have led a project that had a direct, positive impact on people in developing countries and that raised awareness about global poverty. www.globalactionawards.org		Global Action Awards Deadline: January 31, 2008 Honors U.S. high school students who have organized and led a project that has helped or raised awareness of people in poor countries or their own communities. http://www.netaid.org/
Morris K. Udall Congressional Internship Deadline: January 31, 2008 Provides Native American and Alaska Native students an opportunity to experience federal government legislative and decision-making processes benefit their tribal communities and tribal self-governance. http://www.udall.gov	Switzer Environmental Fellowships Deadline: February 1, 2008 Identifies, nurtures, and supports environmental leaders and projects which can make a significant impact in improving improve environmental quality. http://www.switzernetwork.org/fellowship-forms.html		College Horizons: A Pre-College Workshop For Native American Students Deadline: February 1, 2008 A five-day “crash course” in preparing for college. www.collegehorizons.org
Creative Capital: Multi-Arts Production Fund Deadline: February 1, 2008 Support live performances in the performing arts that address the issues of cultural differences. http://mapfund.org/apply.html	National Peace Essay Contest Deadline: February 1, 2008 An essay contest for students in grades 9-12 about the use of natural resources after a conflict. http://www.usip.org		Knowledge River University of Arizona Deadline: February 1, 2008 August, 2008 - Spring 2009) Opportunities for Hispanics and Native Americans to attain a Master's Degree and develop special areas of expertise. http://knowledgeriver.arizona.edu
40th Annual Dakota Conference on the Northern Plains February 1, 2008 Augustana College, Rapid City, South Dakota Examines historical and literary responses to river transportation and related issues on the Northern Plains. http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=159218	International Call Deadline: February 1, 2008 Seeks programs that bring international perspectives, ideas, events, and people to U.S. television. http://www.itvs.org/		Native American Internship - Smithsonian Institution February 1, 2008 Washington, DC Pursue internship projects related to Native American topics and using Native American resources at the Smithsonian.
Call for Submissions Exterior Art Deadline: February 1, 2008 Schaumburg, IL Seeking Native American artists to design an outdoor sculpture to be installed on the grounds surrounding our community's Trickster Gallery of the American Indian Center. http://www.ci.schaumburg.il.us/	The California Story Fund Deadline: February 4, 2008 A public humanities program for compelling stories from California's diverse communities. http://www.calhum.org/		My Hometown Helper February 1 to March 31, 2008 Supports initiatives that help hometowns across America http://www.myhometownhelper.com/
Broadening Perspectives & Participation Application Deadline: February 8, 2008 July 7 - 25, 2008 Ohio State University, Columbus Promotes successful research projects and careers among faculty from underrepresented groups working in areas of crime and criminal justice. http://cjrc.osu.edu/summerinstitute	*Gates Millenium Scholars Program* Paper Application Deadline: Dec. 31, 2007 Online Application Deadline: January 11, 2008 Promotes academic excellence and opportunities for outstanding minority students with significant financial need. http://www.gmsp.orq/		*Inaugural Global Green Indigenous Film Festival* Submission Deadline: January 18, 2008. April 18-20, 2008 Santa Fe, NM www.ntec.org
Nations in Transition: Impacts on Indian Lands, Cultures, and Leadership February 9, 2008 Washington, DC Part of the NMAI's American History and Culture Series http://www.nmai.si.edu/	NFIB scholarship program Deadline: February 11, 2008. Annual scholarship program for high-school seniors designed to promote and encourage entrepreneurship http://www.nfib.com/		World's Champion Hoop Dancer Title February 9-10, 2008 Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ Competitors perform in five divisions, including Tiny Tot (under 5 years), Youth (5 to 12), Teen (13 to 17), Adult (18 and older) and Senior (40 and older) http://www.heard.org/
JOINT NATIONAL CONFERENCES February 11-16, 2008 Baton Rouge, Louisiana http://www.naaas.org/call.html	National Public Radio Internships Deadline: February 15, 2008 http://www.npr.org/about/jobs/intern/index.html		The Northern Research Network Facilitates dialogue among researchers conducting work on the circumpolar North in the humanities and social sciences/ http://northernresearchnetwork.electrified.ca
College Assistance Program State University of New York, Oneonta Designed to meet the needs of students from migrant and seasonal farm working families in pursuing higher education. http://organizations.oneonta.edu/camp	The Lakota Project Designed to meet the special needs of the Lakota Indian family in today's society. http://www.lakotaproject.org/		Ben and Jerry's Foundation Ongoing Provides support to nonprofit, grassroots organizations that address the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. http://www.benjerry.com/foundation