3-15-06 Native Village Opportunities

''By eating our traditional food and turning off our televisions, we can make an example every day.'' Tex Hall

Leadership for Aboriginal Peoples Living in an Urban Context Open to Aboriginal women, men and youth Friday, March 17th, 2006 Toronto, Ontario For more information: info@nativewomeninthearts.com	NIEA report about Johnson O’Malley funds by March 20, 2006. The National Indian Education Association need those using JOM funds to provide and return answers to the following questions: 1. What is the name of Tribe/School/School District? 2. What is the number of students served by the Johnson O’Malley program? 3. What services are provided under the Johnson O’Malley program? 4. Do you have access to other sources of funding to provide services currently funded by JOM? 5. Did you receive JOM funds in 1995 or prior? If yes, has your student count increased, decreased, or remained the same? Please email responses to NIEA@niea.org	3rd Annual Realities of Race Week March 20-24, 2006 Vancouver, BC Heightens awareness of racism and to encourages others to take action for positive change http://www.ams.ubc.ca/
Youth Lobby Day March 22, 2006 Tulsa, OK Supporters of the Tulsa Indian Coalition Against Racism will march against Native mascots in Tulsa schools. For more information: E-mail TICAR at ticar49@msn.com	Save the San Francisco Peaks March 25, 2006 Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Join and support nearly 1,000 youth marching in a unified voice to protect our sacred places http://www.nativemovement.org/	Language Is Life Conference for California Indian Languages March 24-26, 2006 Sausalito, CA http://www.kumeyaay.com/
Brightening the Outlook of Indian Youth March 30 and 31, 2006 University of South Dakota Panels about juvenile justice, education in Indian Country and other topics are planned.	CALL FOR ARTISTS, Midwest Social Forum July 6-9, 2006 Deadline: March 30, 2006 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Showcasing artistic movements that are the creative force of our diverse communities Contact: info@mwsocialforum.org	Native Hawaiian Education Association (NHEA) Convention March 28-29, 2006 Leeward Community College, Pearl City, Hawaii Supports and encourages networking, collaborating, and furthering the work of those responsible for educating Native Hawaiian children. http://www.nhea.net/convention/html/
Bouchet Conference on Diversity in Graduate Education March 31-April 1, 2006 Yale University, New Haven, CT The conference theme is: "Working Towards a New Vision of the 21st Century University: Promoting Diversity and Excellence in Research, Teaching and Learning Within the Academy." http://www.yale.edu/	Kraft Food Distribution Programs Deadline: March 31, 2006 An initiative to increase and support the collection and distribution of non-shelf-stable food, including fresh produce, prepared food, and other perishable food in the U.S.. http://164.109.46.215/responsibility/	WINS Resident Assistants May 22, 2006-July 30, 2006 Deadline: March 31, 2006 American University Washington Serve as an RA staff member during the semester's American Indian Program. Email: wins@american.edu
12th Annual Anishinaabemowin Language Conference March 30 - April -2, 2006 Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, http://www.anishinabek.ca/	Washington State Indian Education Association - 22nd Annual Conference March 29-31, 2006 Washington State University, Pullman This year's conference is: "Creating a Voice to Empower Our Native Education for Others to Hear; Are You Listening?" Contact Joan Banker, jbanker@ospi.wednet.edu	Conference on Endangered Languages and Cultures of Native America March 31-April 2, 2006 University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah Contact Zeb Pischnotte z.pischnotte@utah.edu http://linguistlist.org/issues/17/17-24.html
5th Annual Native Nations Institute/Roger Willie Charity Golf Tournament March 31, 2006 Tucson, AZ All proceeds provides support for scholarships, executive education, and public policy research. Contact: 520-626-0664	Third Oxford-Kobe Linguistics Seminar on "The Linguistics of Endangered Languages" April 2-5, 2006 Kobe, Japan	Endangered Language Program Internship Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Gain valuable hands-on experience in a successful language-learning software development company. Contact: elpinternship@RosettaStone.com
School of American Research Programs for Scholars 2006-2007 Deadline: April 1, 2006 School of American Research , Santa Fe, NM Five days of intense discussion on a topic that provides new insights into human evolution, behavior, society, or culture www.sarweb.org	The Nation Student Writing Contest Deadline: March 31, 2006 Looking for original, thoughtful, provocative student voices to tell us what issue is of most concern to their generation http://www.thenation.com/	Scientific Integrity Conference March 31 and April 1, 2006 Purdue University, W. Lafayette, Indiana Features experts discussing the life sciences, science and policy, and student-led workshops on ways students can make their voices heard. Students who pre-register will be given free meals and housing (with Purdue students. http://www.spusa.org/events/index.html
Global Solutions Flash Movie Contest Deadline: April 1, 2006 Open to h.s. students and others who answer the following question, "Why do you think global problems matter to Americans and what can Americans do about them?" http://www.globalsolutions.org/flash.html	NASA's Minority University Space Interdisciplinary Network June-July 2006 Deadline: April 1, 2006 Greenbelt, MD Internship opportunities for students from predominantly minority schools that may not have a strong aerospace emphasis http://muspin.gsfc.nasa.gov/	STUDENTS AGAINST VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE NATIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT April 1, 2006 North Carolina State University, Raleigh Attend workshops, activities and network with students from across the country on violence prevention strategies www.nationalsave.org
Sun-Earth Day Deadine: April 1, 2006 March 29, 2006 http://sunearthday.nasa.gov/2005/index.htm	NAJA Scholarships Deadline: April 1, 2006 Offers scholarships to Native American students pursuing journalism degrees http://www.naja.com/programs/students/scholarships	Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community Deadline: April 1, 2006 Awards for high school students on the basis of their community-service activities. http://www.hitachifoundation.org
Rodney T. Mathews, Jr. Memorial Scholarship for California Indians Deadline: April 1, 2006 Scholarships to assist California Indian students with their educational goals. http://www.morongonation.org/scholarship.asp	Acres for America Deadline: April 1, 2006 Provides funding for projects that conserve important habitat for fish, wildlife, and plants through acquisition of interest in real property. http://www.nfwf.org/programs/walmart/index.cfm	Seasoned With Spirit: A Native Cook’s Journey Begins airing April 2006 PBS This 13-part series from Native American Public Telecommunications and Connecticut Public Television features many cooks, including Loretta Oden, Citizen Potawatomi, who ran Blue Corn Restaurant in Santa Fe. (check your local broadcast www.pbs.org
Internship with the Indian Land Tenure Foundation Summer 2006 Deadline: April 3, 2006 Little Canada, MN Ensures that "land within the original boundaries of every reservation and other areas significant to tribes are in Indian ownership and management." www.indianlandtenure.org	Tribal Juvenile Accountability Discretionary Grant Program Deadline: April 4, 2006 To develop and implement programs that hold AI/AN youth accountable for their delinquent behavior and strengthen tribal juvenile. John Martin, 202-616-4596	A Gathering of Elders and Youth to Share Traditional Teachings and Truths for the Next Seven Generations March 31- April 2, 2006 Temoaya, Mexico The day when the sounds of 8,000 Sacred Drums join together. Contact: Steve Bergman at (970) 590-6366 or rlucero527@msn.com http://www.indigenousuniversity.org
Equity Online April 24th, 2006 College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA Explores the critical roles gender, culture, and identity play in the design and delivery of online instruction http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=149311	National History Education and Preservation Initiative Deadline: April 7, 2006 Seeks to raise awareness and support for preserving local heritage. http://www.saveourhistory.com	BP A+ for Energy Program Deadline: April 7, 2006 Gives grants for implementing creative and innovative educational programs to teach students about energy use http://www.aplusforenergy.org/
SACRED VOICES of the LAKOTA NATION April 8, 2006 Loveland, Colorado Speakers will share the wisdom of the traditional Lakota elders and spiritual leaders. www.pathwaystospirit.org	Native American Public Service Fellowship Deadline: April 7 2006 Harvard University Full tuition scholarship awarded to an individual who has demonstrated commitment to matters of concern to Native American tribes. http://www.ksg.harvard.edu/financialaid	3rd Annual Spring Karuk Basketweavers Gathering April 7- 9, 2006 Happy Camp, California In Honor of Karuk Women Weavers. Free and open to the public. For information call (530) 493-5305 x. 2201
Global Convention on Language Issues and Bilingual Education April 8-9, 2006 Singapore, http://www.ibo.org/ibap/conference/index.cfm	Educating Every Child Institute April 11-13, 2006 San Diego, CA For parents, educators, and other professionals working with native children that have a disability or receiving special education services. http://www.nativefamilynetwork.com/	William F. Goodling Even Start Family Literacy Program Deadline: April 11, 2006 Improves the educational opportunities of low-income Native families by integrating early childhood education, adult literacy, and parenting education http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/\
Community-based Environmental Education Initiative Deadline: April 17, 2006 Use National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding of conservation issues http://www.nfwf.org/programs/tnol.cfm	Second Annual Southeast Indian Studies Conference: Tradition, Identity, and Recognition April 13-14, 2006 University of North Carolina at Pembroke Email: jay.vest@uncp.edu	Embracing Our Traditions and Values in Education April 13-15, 2006 Fresno, CA Contact Virginia Holloway: osacenter@yahoo.com
Second Annual Southeast Indian Studies Conference: Tradition, Identity, and Recognition April 13-14, 2006 University of North Carolina at Pembroke Email: jay.vest@uncp.edu	USDA Afterschool and Summer Nutrition Programs Grants Deadline: April 15, 2006 Supports efforts to increase participation among low-income children in Afterschool and Summer Meal Program http://www.strength.org/	First Annual Native High School Lacrosse Player of the Year Award Deadline: April 15, 2006 Awards will go to one Native male and one Native female lacrosse player as nominated by high school coaches across the Nation. http://www.tewaaraton.com
The 29th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education April 13-15, 2006 Fresno, California. This year's theme is: "Full Circle: Embracing Our Traditions and Values in Education" http://www.ncidc.org/	Ford Foundation Summer Institute on Replenishing Democracy\ June 11-24, 2006 Deadline: April 15, 2006 Amherst College, Amherst, MA Designed to encourage connections between students, academic institutions and grassroots activism. http://www.amherst.edu/~democracy/	Books for Children Grants Deadline: April 15, July 15th and December 15th. Donates new, quality, hardcover children’s books for small, rural, public libraries across the country. http://www.librifoundation.org/#GUIDE
Community Spirit Award Deadline: April 15, 2006 Nominate an artist from your American Indian community info@firstpeoplesfund.org	The Nature of Learning Deadline: April 17, 2006 Uses National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding of local conservation issues. http://www.nfwf.org/programs/tnol.cfm	Warrior Spirit Conference April 17-28 Albuquerque, NM brings together American Indian mental health and traditional practitioners to share intervention strategies working in American Indian communities and with American Indian people http://www.goodmedicine12.org/
*Advanced Placement Incentive Program* Deadline: April 18, 2006 To increase the successful participation of low-income students in advanced placement courses and tests. CONTACT INFORMATION: Madeline E. Baggett, 202-260-2502	Advanced Placement Grants for Schools Deadline: April 18, 2006 Designed to increase the successful participation of low-income students in advanced placement courses and tests. CONTACT INFORMATION: Madeline E. Baggett, 202-260-2502	Program of Research on the Economics of Invasive Species Management Deadline: April 18, 2006 Addresses economic issues and decision making related to managing invasive species in increasing global agricultural markets http://www.ers.usda.gov/
Native American Journalism Career Conference April 18-20, 2006 Registration deadline: April 1, 2006 Crazy Horse Memorial, S.D. The largest Native student journalism program in the nation http://www.freedomforum.org/	9th annual National Native American Youth Initiative Scholarships June 17 - 25, 2006 Application Deadline: April 20, 2006 Washington, DC A tremendous opportunity for Native high school students interested in pursuing a career in health http://www.aaip.com/student/nnayi.html	Faces of Diversity: From College to Community" April 20-22, 2006. Seatac, Washington Provides students of color with key concepts of identity, leadership, and resources students need to persist and achieve academic and career success Contact Tina Young: tyoung@sccd.ctc.edu
Earth Day April 22, 2006 Celebrate and save the planet that breathes life into us all. www.earthday.org	Promoting and Achieving Intercultural Learning In North American Urban Classroomsm April 22, 2006 D’Youville College, Buffalo, New York, USA Examines and share ideas, projects, research and instructional strategies that surround the topic of promoting intercultural learning in urban settings or other challenging educational context. For information, contact Brad Porfilio at: Porfilio16@aol.com	The 2005/2006 Human Rights Committee Annual Conference April 21 - 22, 2006 Los Angeles, CA This year's theme is Human Rights and the Environment. The Conference is scheduled to coincide with Earth Day. http://home.earthlink.net/~utlahrc
Advanced Oral History Summer Institute August 8-14, 2006 Deadline: April 21, 2006 University of California, Berkeley Intensive, academically oriented institute on the theory, methodology, and practice of oral/video history. http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=149839	Great Lakes Native Quilting February 24- April 23, 2006 Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis, IN Examines historical and contemporary use and meaning of quilts made by Algonquin quilt makers living in Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, New York and Ontario. http://www.eiteljorg.org/	Share Your Message of Hope Deadline: April 22, 2006 Sharing an Earth Day message of hope with the world. http://www.nature.org/earthday
National Institute on Implementing a Youth Court or Teen Court April 24-26, 2006 Denver, Colorado For those interested in developing a youth, teen, peer, or student court in their community or school. www.youthcourt.net.	MetLife Foundation Bridge Builders Grant Program Deadline: April 17, 2006 Building better relationships between adults and high schools serving large numbers of underprivileged and minority students. http://www.metlife.org/	Giving the Gift of Language II April 24-27, 2006 Missoula, MT A Symposia and Teacher Training Workshop for Native Language Instruction and Acquisition http://www.nsilc.org/GTGOL1.htm
Fund for Wild Nature Invites Proposals Deadline: April 28, 2006, and November 3, 2006 Provides money for campaigns to save, restore, and defend native species and wild ecosystems, including actions to defend wilderness and biological diversity. http://fundwildnature.org/	2nd Annual Indian Education Teacher Job Fair 2006 April 27, 2006 Albuquerque, NM Provides useful information on a possible teaching career with one of the 184 schools located on or near the Indian reservations www.biaeducationjobs.com	Indigenous Issues and Voices in Education Research and Assessment Conference April 27-28, 2006 Tempe, AZ Brings participants together in an academic environment rich with indigenous research, narratives, music, and traditions. http://coe.asu.edu/ivera
Parent Relocation Council Grants Deadline: May 15, 2006. Scholarship awards for high school seniors who have demonstrated an ability to overcome difficulties during their family’s relocation. http://www.parentrelocationcouncil.com/	National Association for Asian and Pacific American Education April 28-29, 2006 Washington, DC Conference theme is "Hear our Voices: Here We Are" http://www.naapae.net	Preparatory meeting for Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues April 29 and 30, 2006 The University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Share information, develop regional statements and issue possible recommendations on key issues in preparation for the International U.N. meeting in May. Contact Emily:(780) 585-3038
YOUTH: A Call To Action April 26-29, 2006 University of Missouri-St. Louis in St. Louis, MO Peacefully challenging the society in which we live and working to dismantle systems of privilege, supremacy and oppression. http://www.whiteprivilegeconference.com/	The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Deadline: April 30, 2006 Honors young people. ages 8- 18. who have shown leadership and courage in public service to people and our planet. http://www.barronprize.org/	Native American Library Internship June 5-August 11, 2006 Cornell University, Ithica, NY Designed to build a preservation infrastructure in tribal colleges and universities via a train-the-trainers model http://www.library.cornell.edu/p
Ohpinitowin Aboriginal Studies and Research Conference. May 2 and 3, 2006 University College of the North, Thompson, Manitoba Explores relevant models of holistic and interdisciplinary centres of research and study. http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=148489	USA Freedom Corp Make a Difference--Volunteer http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/	Federal Student Aid Information Center www.studentaid.ed.gov
Join Hands Day May 6, 2006 Make a difference in your community through helpful projects that connect youth and adult www.joinhandsday.org	Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program Deadline: May 3, 2006 Awards scholarships to Ph.D. students through-out the Americas to conduct research critical to conserving the national parks of the region. http://www.canon.com	MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing Deadline: May 5, 2006 Recognizes organizations, tribes, and tribal designated housing entities that excel in property and asset management or provide housing to people with special need http://www.metlife.org/
	Student/Newspaper Partnership Grant Program Deadline: April 30, 2006 Provides support to student newspapers that are in danger of closing or have stopped publishing. http://www.naafoundation.org/	American Indian Science Scholars Week July 17-22, 2005 Deadline: May 10, 2005 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee http://www.glitc.org/narch/applications.html

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