March 2011 Opportunities

March 2011 Take Pride in being unique! Mary River Turtle, Australia Photo by Chris Van Wyk “When students are taught as respected human beings instead of being talked at -- and these are two different things -- students will respect you and want to work and understand more.” David Katzeek, Tlingit
The 9th Grandmothers' Council Gathering May 18-21, 2011 Anchorage, Alaska For the The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers The 9th Grandmothers Council Meeting	Earth Hour 2011 March 26, 2011, 8:30 PM Join the hundreds of millions across the world and turn off the power! http://www.earthhour.org/	Lowe's Classroom Grant Program Deadline: Rolling Provide K-12 students a hands-on opportunity to learn about natural resources through science education. http://foundationcenter.org/
Sundra Foundation Funds grants in the fields of climate change, green economies, and transportation and smart growth. http://www.surdna.org/	CHS Foundation College Club Mini-Grants program Deadline: Open For innovative leadership and professional development programs with an agriculture focus http://www.chsfoundation.org/	Minority Business RoundTable Ages 16-30: help identify the top Native American, Women, and others minorities CEOs. www.mbrt.net
Solutions for Today's Youth Behavior March 16, 2011 Gallup, NM Provides comprehensive answers and solutions to Tribal Youth behavior, interest, and ambition. http://us1.campaign-archive1.com/	Football Indian Style:The Carlisle Story March 17, 2011 Berkeley, California Learn how Carlisle Indian School's football players and coaches changed the game of football and federal Indian policy. http://events.berkeley.edu/i	Summer Internship for Native Americans in Genomics Deadline: March 15, 2011 July 10-16, 2011 University of Illinois, Urbana Explore genetic research and have discussions with leading scientists about issues relevant to American Indian communities www.igb.illinois.edu/
DeforestAction: Project Borneo Deadline: March 18, 2011 Submit a 90-clip addressing issues of deforestation, protecting the animals and plants, and more. http://gg.tigweb.org/	QuestBridge College Prep Scholarship Deadline: March 29, 2011 Helps lower income students gain the knowledge needed to compete for college admission and financial aid. www.questbridge.org/cps/info.php	Harold McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education Deadline: March 18, 2011 For those in educational programs that help students gain knowledge and skills needed to function in a global world. http://www.mcgraw-hill.com
Red Ink Call for Submissions Deadline: March 20, 2011 The submission theme is: Native-Defined: Reclaiming Language & Power www.redinkmagazine.com	National Inhalant Prevention Coalition Awareness Week March 20-26, 2011 A successful program that promotes understanding about the use and risks of inhalant involvement http://sparkaction.org/resources/51751	Defense of Academic Freedom Award Deadline: March 21, 2011 Honor those who are defending and advocating the principles of academic freedom in specific controversies. http://www.socialstudies.org/
Building A Grad Nation Summit March 21-23 Washington, DC. http://americaspromise.org/	Words, Nations, and Race in the Era of Jefferson and Tecumseh March 23, 2011 Clark University,Worcester, MA Seminar includes Tecumseh's pan-Indian movement that challenged Jefferson by declaring all Indians to be one people www.americanantiquarian.org	Kick Butts Day 2011 March 23, 2011 More than 1,000 youth events taking action against tobacco! http://sparkaction.org/
2011 Young Explorer Workshop Saturday, March 26, 2011 University of Virginia, Charlottesville For students interested in pursuing grants from National Geographic to support their research or project. www.nationalgeographic.com/	Green Awards Contest Deadline: March 27, 2011 Vote for "Green Giants" who are taking positive steps and inspiring others towards sustainability. https://www.thegreenawards.com/	Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Deadline: March 28, 2011 Funding for schools with large proportions of underserved students or those living in poverty http://www2.ed.gov/
Pollution Prevention Grant Program Deadline: March 28, 2011 Supports tribal assistance programs that help businesses find ways to prevent pollution and environmental concerns. http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/grants/	Internships with Stipend at Indian Arts Research Center Deadline: March 30, 2011 Internship: September 1, 2011-May 31, 2012 Santa Fe, NM For Native graduates or junior museum professionals to further their museum experience. http://internships.sarweb.org	Freshwater Future Project Grant Program Spring cycle: March 31, 2011 Grassroots organizations that protect local lakes, rivers, wetlands, and other aquatic habitats http://www.freshwaterfuture.org/
Learn and Serve America Youth Engagement Zones Deadline: March 31 Provides funds to high schools, community colleges, and organizations which collaborate to help disadvantaged students succeed. www.nationalservice.gov/	Writing Retreat & TCU Faculty Preparation Training Deadline: March 31,, 2011 Step 1 Summer Writing Retreat:June 13 – July 22, 2011 Step 2 Faculty Preparation Training:July 25 – August 12, 2011 Salish Kootenai College, Pablo, Montana Helps AIAN graduate students in STEM fields complete their thesis or dissertation. http://www.stepup.dbs.umt.edu/	Freshwater Future Climate Grants Deadline: March 31, 2011 For local communities to engage in projects and promote decision making regarding climate change. http://www.freshwaterfuture.org
Technical Assistance Program for Sustainable Communities Deadline: March 31, 2011 Supports technical assistance programs for local and tribal governments to implement smart growth and sustainable communities http://www.epa.gov/	Freshwater Future Insight Services Grant Deadline: March 31, 2011 Provides assistance for freshwater projects or to organizations protecting our waters http://www.freshwaterfuture.org/	Freshwater Future Special Opportunities Grants Deadline: March 31, 2011 Provides assistance for freshwater projects or to organizations protecting our waters http://www.freshwaterfuture.org/
2011 AIHEC Student Conference Deadline: April 1, 2011 Conference: April 16-19, 2011 Bismark, ND From the American Indian Higher Education Consortium http://aihec.sittingbull.edu/	Craig Tufts Educational Award Deadline: March 31, 2011 August 1-7, 2011 Ozark Mts, Missouri For youth, ages 8-18, and parent to attend a week-long, summer outdoor educational adventure camp. www.familysummits.org/c	Canadian Aboriginal Writing and Arts Challenge Deadline: March 31, 2011 For Métis, First Nations and Inuit youth to highlight “a defining moment in aboriginal history,” http://www.historica-dominion.ca/
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Joint Venture Habitat Restoration and Protection Application deadline: April 1, 2011 Supports long-term habitat restoration, protection and conservation of native Great Lakes fish and wildlife populations http://www.grants.gov/	AISES Regional Conference Region 6 April 1 – 3, 2011 Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI By the American Indian Science and Engineering Society http://aises.org/Events/	AISES Regional Conference Region 4 April 1-2, 2011 University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS By the American Indian Science and Engineering Society http://aises.org/
Administration for Native Americans: Social and Economic Development Strategies Deadline: April 1, 2011 Supports projects that promote economic and social self sufficiency for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Native American Pacific Islanders http://www.acf.hhs.gov/	The Nature of Learning Grant Program Deadline: April 1, 2011 Supports costs for implementing The Nature of Learning a conservation education program. http://www.nfwf.org/	Boat Us Grassroots Grants Program Deadline: April 1, 2011 Grants for new ideas to reach local recreational boaters with safety and/or clean water messages http://www.boatus.com/foundation/
Alaska Native Education Deadline: April 1, 2011. Support educational projects for Alaska Native children and adults. http://www2.ed.gov/	University Young Explorers Grants Workshop April 2, 2011 Southern Methodist University, Dallas Texas For students interested in pursuing grants from National Geographic to support their research or project. www.nationalgeographic.com/	Alston Bannerman Fellowship Program Deadline: April 1, 2011 Helps sustain activists of color whose lives are devoted to helping their communities organize for justice. www.centerforsocialinclusion.org/
Seventh Annual Southeast Indian Studies Conference Conference Dates: April 7-8, 2011 University of North Carolina, Pembroke www.wipce2011.net	The National-Service Learning Conference April 6-9, 2011 Atlanta, GA.	World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference: Education (WIPCE) August 14-18, 2011 Cusco, Peru The main theme is “Living our Indigenous Roots.” www.wipce2011.net
2011 NAIN Connect Youth Scholarships Deadline: April 15, 2011 July 24-26, 2011 Phoenix, AZ From the North American Interfaith Network Contact: Jason@ifaction.org“	AISES Regional Conference Region 3 April 8-9, 2011 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO By the American Indian Science and Engineering Society http://aises.org/	Living our Indigenous Roots August 14 -18, 2011 Cusco, Peru
AISES Regional Conference Region 7 April 8-9, 2011 University of North Carolina, Pembroke By the American Indian Science and Engineering Society http://aises.org/	Native Hawaiian Education Program Deadline: April 11, 2011. Funds educational projects and services for Native Hawaiian children and adults. http://www2.ed.gov	The imagineNATIVE Film + Video Tour 2011 Ends: April 9,2011 Northern Ontario this year the tour adds four exciting video-making workshops for youth. http://www.imaginenative.org/
Grants for serving Juvenile Offenders Application deadline: April 12, 2011 Supports long-term labor market prospects of juvenile offenders, ages 16 to 24, residing in high-poverty, high-crime communities. http://www.doleta.gov/g	AISES Regional Conference Region 1 April 14-17, 2011 Portland State University, Portland, OR By the American Indian Science and Engineering Society http://aises.org/	Social Innovation Fund Deadline: April 12, 2011 Helps community-based nonprofit organizations in areas of youth development, economic opportunity, and healthy futures. http://www.nationalservice.gov/
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship Deadline: April 15, 2011 For AI/AN students interested in STEM careers http://aises.org	AISES Regional Conference Region 5 April 15-17, 2011 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD By the American Indian Science and Engineering Society http://aises.org/	Books for Children Grants Deadline: April 15, 2011 Donates new hardcover children's books for small, rural, public libraries across the country. www.librifoundation.org/apps.html
NCGLNAC Academic Conference April 16, 2011 Portland IN Topic: Eastern Woodlands Major Battles. www.ncglnac.com	Potlatch Fund: Community Building Grants Deadline: April 15, 2011 Support for NW Native tribes to promote community organizing, building, and celebration. www.potlatchfund.org/	National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect April 17-20, 2011 Anchorage, Alaska www.nicwa.org/conference
Save the Child, Save the Teenager April 18-19, 2011 Riverton, WY Academic Excellence Workshop regarding Native youth and education. lisa@stcstt.com	Captivity Narratives April 20, 2011 San Antonio, Texas http://www.swtxpca.org	Southwest/Texas Popular Culture and American Culture Conference April 20-23, 2011 San Antonio, TX
Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Deadline: April 21, 2011 Supports the development of a comprehensive approach to public safety and victimization issues with a focus on youth. www.tribaljusticeandsafety.gov/	InvenTeam Invention Grants Deadline: 3/18/11 (early feedback); Deadline: April 22, 2011 (initial application) Grants for teams of students, teachers, and mentors who invent technological solutions to real-world problems. http://foundationcenter.org/	Walmart Foundation State Giving Program Deadline: April 22, 2011 Grants for education, workforce development. health and wellness, and environment sustainability.. http://walmartstores.com/
Lighting the Fire: Indigenous Arts and Language in Indian Education April 22-23, 2011 Central Oregon Community College Bend OR http://new.cocc.edu/	Indigenous Well Being Conference April 25-28, 2011 Albuquerque, New Mexico Theme: "Planting our SEED of knowledge; honoring our healing and well being"	Narratives of North American Diversity, 1400-1700 April 22-23, 2011 Southern Illinois University, Carbondale http://www.cai.siuc.edu
Save the Child, Save the Teenager April 27., 2011 Albuquerque NM Intensive skills building sessions for those working with Native Youth. lisa@stcstt.com	Workplace Communication April 27, 2011 Albuquerque, NM http://us1.campaign-archive1.com	American Indian Alaska Native Climate Change Working Group April 28-19, 2011 Salish Kootenai College. Pablo, MT
11th MOHICAN/ALGONQUIAN PEOPLE'S SEMINAR April 30, 2011 Albany, NY Contact: marimantz@aol.com	Climate Change: Indigenous Peoples and Adaption Symposium April 30, 2011 University of Montana, Missoula	Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Deadline: April 30, 2011 Honors young people ages 8 -18 who have made a positive difference to people and our planet. www.barronprize.org
ING Unsung Heroes Deadline: April 30, 2011 Funds for educators involved with innovative class projects. http://ing.us/about-ing/	2011 Saban Military Wife Educational Scholarship Deadline: May 1, 2011 Offered to wives of uniformed service members who want to attend vocational training programs in the medical field. http://www.operationhomefront.net/	"Tell Me a Story" Contest for Kids Deadline: May 1, 2011 Challenging students in grades 4-8 to write about what's happening in a Julie Buffalohead (Ponca tribe) painting. http://www.heard.org/storytime/
Fund for Wild Nature Deadline: May 1, 2011 Deadline: September 1, 2011 Grants to save and restore native species and wild ecosystems, especially threatened wilderness and biological diversity. T http://www.fundwildnature.org/	ING Run For Something Better Deadline: May 1, 2011 Grants to schools planning to establish a school-based running program or expand an existing one. http://foundationcenter.org/	American Honda Foundation: Grants for Education Deadline: May 1, 2011. For programs that benefit youth and scientific education. http://corporate.honda.com/
State Farm Youth Advisory Board Grants Deadline: May 2, 2011 For youth, ages 17-20 to decide on grants for student-led service-learning projects www.statefarmyab.com/apply/national-grants/	Save the Child, Save the Teenager May 2-3, 2011 Albuquerque NM Intensive skills building sessions for those working with Native Youth. lisa@stcstt.com	EPA: Office of Environmental Education Grants Deadline: May 2, 2011 Supports environmental education projects that help people make informed decisions that affect environmental quality. www.epa.gov/education/grants.html
Communication and Leadership May 4, 2011 Santa Fe, NM http://us1.campaign-archive1.com	100 Best Communities for Young People Apply Now for the 2011 Competition! http://www.americaspromise.org/	VASA (Sacred Space) Conference May 6, 2011 San Francisco, CA To establish working networks and address social and educational issues that Pacific Islanders face. vasaconference@gmail.com
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