4-15-06 Native Village Opportunities

"Bombing isn't a way of changing people's minds. You do that with education." Ted Turner

Native Nation Building Begins April 16 - June 21, 2006 DISH Network Channel 9411 Shares the governance and development lessons that Native Nations Institute has learned through two decades of community-based research with Native nations http://www.nni.arizona.edu/nativetv	16th Annual Native American Environmental Awareness Summer Youth Practicum July 16 - 23, 2006 Deadline: April 15, 2006 Evergreen, Colorado. Sponsored by the Native American Fish &Wildlife Society. http://www.nafws.org/syp.html	SONGFEST TO HONOR OUR MOTHER April 16, 2006 Palos Verdes Peninsula. Rhonda Robles 562/ 633-9014
HARVARD for FREE For families earning less than $40,000 a year with an honor student about to graduate high school, Harvard University will pay the tuition! http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm	Call for Volunteers-Santa Fe Indian Market August 19-20, 2006 Santa Fe, NM Volunteers are needed for a variety of times, dates and positions www.swaia.org	International Paper Environmental Awards Deadline: April 17, 2006 Recognizes an individual who has protected natural habitat through a cooperative relationship with a business or corporation. http://internationalpaper.com/
Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth Deadline: June 12, 2006 Advanced arts education for children and youth aged 5 to 18 in school-based or community-based settings. http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP07/LearningintheArts.html	National Aboriginal Internship Program Summer 2006 Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Sudbury, Kitchener, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax, Canada Canadian CBC stations offer a paid internship as part of an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal reflection through participation and partnership. http://jobs.workopolis.com/jobshome/db/gi.featured_joblist?pi_employer=72471	Community Spirit Award Recognizes American Indian artists who have made substantial contributions to their communities. http://www.firstpeoplesfund.org/
Seed Grants for Youth Projects Provides grants to young people (ages 12 to 20) who want to address a community need. http://www.youthventure.org/index.php?tg=articles&topics=43&new=0&newc=0	The Sister Study Needs AI and AN women whose sisters had breast cancer-to help researchers learn how our environment and genes may affect the chances of getting the disease. by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences http://www.sisterstudy.org/	STEP UP Engineering Camp July 16-22, 2006 Deadline: May 1, 2006 Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona A one-week residential summer camp to introduce minority and first generation college-bound high school girls (preferred) to engineering and technology. http://www.cet.nau.edu/Student/mep/stepup.shtml
A Star Knowledge Conference April 22, 2006 Wausau, Wisconsin http://www.star-knowledge.net/LittleStar.htn	Words for Wilderness Deadline: May 17, 2006 Seeking prose and poetry from school students and staff that comes from the heart of the wilderness and the writer www.wawild.org/event/wordsforwilderness.html	Strawberry Moon Gathering 2006 June 9-11, 2006 Lily Dale, New York A gathering of women and young women who have Come of Age (ages 12-15) . to honor Grandmother Earth and share the rites of passage, teachings and wisdom with the Elder Women www.lilydaleassembly.com/ind_event.php?evid=293
NCAI Mid-Year Session June 18-21, 2006 Proposal Deadline: May 5, 2006 Sault Ste. Marie, MI. www.ncai.org.	Expanding the Circle: Respecting the Past...Preparing for the Future June 10-24, 2006 Deadline: May 5, 2006 IAIA in Santa Fe, New Mexico A two-week series of residential workshops for college transition from the Institute of American Indian Arts http://www.iaia.edu/college/expanding-circle.php	NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC - ALL ROADS FILM FESTIVAL Submission Deadline: May 15, 2006 Fall, 2006 Los Angeles CA, Washington DC, and Santa Fe NM Cutting-edge films, videos, live music, photography, and art from cultures around the world. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/allroads/
Counselors for 9th Annual National Native American Youth Initiative Deadline: April 20,2006 June 21-26 Washington DC Participants and counselors needed to prepare students for admission to college and professional schools, as well as for careers in health and biomedical research http://www.aaip.com/students/index.html	AEIN Symposium on Language Immersion April 21-22, 2006 Explores the challenges of language immersion programs. http://aein.uaa.alaska.edu/	American Indian Science and Engineering Society Region III 2006 Conference April 20-22, 2006 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Returning to the Natural World April 21-23, 2006 Sedona, AZ Indigenous Elders from throughout the world will gather with scientists, Spiritual leaders and others to share their wisdom. Youth attendance is free. www.ica8.org	Spiritual Gathering for San Francisco Peaks April 21-23, 2006 Flagstaff, AZ Inter-tribal ceremonies and prayer vigils to protect the San Francisco Peaks from development and wastewater. http://www.geocities.com/dookoosliid_spiritualgathering	National and Global Youth Service Day April 21-23 The largest service event in the world. Highlight your project! http://ga1.org/ct/3pwg-s91uPpx/
White Privilege Conference April 26-29, 2006 St. Louis, MO This year's theme, "Youth: A Call to Action," challenges our society and works to dismantle systems of privilege, supremacy and oppression. www.whiteprivilegeconference.com	Michael Baker Corp Scholarship for Diversity in Engineering Deadline: April 24, 2006 Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate engineering program http://www.wilkes.edu/pages/194.asp?item=9536	Speaking Together: National Language Services Network Deadline: April 26, 2006 Work with hospitals to improve the quality and availability of healthcare language services for patients with limited English proficiency. http://rwjf.org/
Foster's in the Community Program Deadline: April 28, 2006, September 29,. 2006 Grants to community-building projects in the fields of wellness, culture, and the environment http://www.fosters.com.au/	R.A.C.E. 2006 Relevance of Assessment & Culture in Education April 27-29 Tempe, AZ Indigenous Issues and Voices In Educational Research and Assessment http://coe.asu.edu/ivera/	Convening for Student Success April 25-27, 2006 Santa Fe, New Mexico Explore and learn about concepts, strategies and best practices to support the college success of first year Native students. www.iaia.edu
Alaska Native Education Program Deadline: April 27, 2006 Develops and support supplemental educational programs to benefit Alaska Natives. http://www.ed.gov/l	Summer 2006 Student Intern Position Deadline: April 28 Red Cloud Indian School, Pine Ridge, SD Learn the basic techniques and materials used to move, handle, number, and shelve the Fine Arts and Tribal Arts collections. http://www.redcloudschool.org	North American Preparatory Session for the U.N. Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues April 29 - 30, 2006 Minneapolis, MN Youth and Students volunteers are needed for this important event. Contact: Alyssa Macy - alyssa@ccp.org or 612-331-7444
Fund for Wild Nature Proposals Deadline: April 28, 2006 Save and restore native species and wild ecosystems, including actions to defend wilderness and biological diversity. http://fundwildnature.org	State Farm Youth Advisory Board Deadline: April 28, 2005 Play an important leadership role in creating and overseeing a $5 million/year signature service-learning initiative http://ga1.org/ct/L7wg-s91EuRO	ASU Parents Association First Generation Scholarship Awards Deadline: May 1, 2006 Scholarships for those who are the first-generation in their families planning to graduate from a four year college or university www.asu.edu/parents
The Prayer Run for World Peace May - June 18, 2006 Vancouver, BC to Eklutna, Alaska Join relay runners at any point in their journey to send positive messages in finding solutions in today’s alarming environmental issues http://www.wolakota.org/menu.html	"FILM YOUR ISSUE" 2006 YOUTH FILM COMPETITION Deadline is May 1, 2006 Create 30-to-60 second film on any issue and add you voice to the public dialogue on current events. http://ga1.org/ct/1pwg-s91EuR2/	Prevent Juvenile Delinquency! Deadline: May 1, 2006 Grants to foster innovations and advancements in juvenile justice related practice at the local, state, and tribal government levels. Contact: Gwendolyn Dilworth, 202-514-4822
Accenture Scholarship Deadline: May 2, 1006 Supports American Indian and Alaska Native students with financial need entering fields of professional study. http://careers3.accenture.com	The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program Deadline: May 1, 2006. Provides financial help to high-achieving high school youth to develop their talents and abilities. http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org	13th National Tribal Environmental Council (NTEC) National Conference May 1-4, 2006 Temecula, CA Network and share information and learn about the latest environmental policies and more. http://www.ntec.org/Events/
Water Education for Teachers May 2, 2006 Crownpointe, AZ Education curriculum will be offered during this forum which addresses uranium mining issues. http://www.nau.edu/eeop/eeop_workshops.html	Speak Out! Let Your Voice Be Heard Contest Deadline: May 5, 2006 "Do you feel U.S. high schools support the academic, social needs and interests of today’s students well? Why or why not?" http://www.connectforkids.org/node/3142	Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program Deadline: May 3, 2006 Awards scholarships to Ph.D. students for conducting research critical to conserving the national parks of the region. http://canon.com
Join Hands Day May 6, 2006- Make a difference in your community through helpful projects that connect youths and adults http://ga1.org/ct/cpwg-s91uPpt/	Presidential Freedom Scholarships Deadline: May 12, 2006. Promotes student service and civic engagement and honors outstanding service to the community. http://www.learnandserve.gov/	The Global Citizen Corps Deadline: May 7, 2006 A national network of high school student leaders working to educate and mobilize their peers in efforts to end global poverty http://ga1.org/ct/Npwg-s91EuRl/
Miss Indian Teen World National Scholarship Program June 8-10, 2006. Deadline: May 15, 2006 Salt Lake City, Utah For young Native women ages 13-18 years of age http://www.missindianteenworld.org/rules.htm	College Prep Program for High School Juniors Deadline: May 15, 2006.- Gives low-income students major resources during the college application process. http://www.questbridge.org/	Fifth Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues May 15 - 26 2006 United Nations Headquarters, New York The theme is The Millennium Development Goals and indigenous peoples: Re-defining the Millennium Development Goals. http://ww.un.org/
The 14th Annual Western Shoshone Defense Project Spring Gathering May 19-21, 2006 Crescent Valley, NV A gathering to protect the land, the people, and future generations. www.wsdp.org	13th Annual Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Symposium May 18-21, 2006 Buffalo, NY This year's conference theme is "And Together Our Minds Are One." http://www.buffalostate.edu/elementaryeducation/sils.xml	The National Multicultural Institute National Spring Conference May 18-21, 2006 Bethesda, MD This year's theme is: "The Illusion of Inclusion: Beyond Rhetoric to a Sustainable Future" http://www.nmci.org/
The Child Care Bureau's Child Care Research Scholar Application deadline: May 23, 2006. Provides funds to doctoral students who are completing their dissertations on a child care policy-related topic http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/grants/	Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) Deadline: May 22, 2006 Grants to build, expand or renovate facilities of tribal colleges or universities. www.hud.gov	Spring Caravan to Indigenous Resistance Communities May 26 -June 6, 2006 Join work crews spending a week with families affected by mining and relocation Black Mesa. http://blackmesais.org/spring_caravan06.htm
Nickelodeon Giveaway Program to Encourage Healthy Play Deadline: May 31, 2006. Allows kids ages 6-15 around the United States the ability to improve their school or community program's fitness resources. http://www.nick.com/all_nick/everything_nick/	A Journey of the Past, Present and Future in Bringing the Circle Together” May 28 – 31, 2006. Ktunaxa Nation in Cranbrook, British Columbia The primary objective of this year’s conference is to provide HIV/AIDS awareness and support to Aboriginal people. www.healingourspirit.org	Annual National Conference on Race & Ethnicity in American Higher Education May 30-June 3, 2006 Chicago, IL Recognized as the most significant and comprehensive national forum on issues of race and ethnicity in American higher education. http://www.ncore.ou.edu
Carrier Funding for Environment and Sustainability Initiatives Deadline: June 1, 2006 Seeks to support innovative programs that protect and conserve the environment http://www.carrier.com/	Celebrating the Circles of Knowledge: Mind, Body, Spirit, and Emotions of Research May 31, June 1-2, 2006 Winnipeg, Manitoba http://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/aerf/	American Indian Graduate Center Academic Year Fellowship, 2006-2007 Deadline: June 1, 2006 Help tribes obtain the educated professionals needed to become more self-sufficient http://www.aigcs.org
National Crime Prevention Council Grants Deadline: June 1, 2006. Available to youth ages 11-19 to encourage and promote crime prevention, community service, and civic responsibility. http://www.ncpc.org/programs/tcc	Two Feathers Endowment Grants Program (MN) Deadline: June 1 and September 1 Minnesota Supports artistic, educational, social, and cultural development activities of Indian people http://www.saintpaulfoundation.org/st/twofeather/	FAA Asian American/Pacific Islander &Native American/Alaskan Native Internship Program Deadline: June 1, October 1, 2006 Selected sites The Federal Aviation Administration offers opportunities to participate in ongoing FAA research and related technologies www.mdvietmutual.org
American Indian Language Development Institute (AILDI) summer program Dates: June 5-30, 2006 University of Arizona, Tuscon Helps all educators to become effective researchers, practitioners, bilingual/bicultural curriculum specialists and language teachers http://www.u.arizona.edu/~aildi	The World Children's Festival June 2007 Washington, DC	INNER EQUATIONS June 1 - September 30, 2006 Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ http://www.heard.org/show-exhibit.php?id=37
NEW DIRECTIONS IN U.S. ETHNIC STUDIES June 6. 2006 University of Vermont, Burlington, V Seeks to spotlight new trends, paradigms, formations, and provocations in the still-evolving field of U.S. ethnic studies http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=148417	Cornell University Library Preservation Internship for Native Americans June 5-August 11, 2006 Ithica, NY A preservation internship program focusing on Native American Library staff. http://www.library.cornell.edu	Oral History Institute June 6-8, 2006 Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio trains participants in planning and conducting successful oral history projects. www.ohiohumanities.org
Lindbergh Foundation Grants Deadline: June 8, 2006 Funds projects that improve life by seeking a balance between technological advancements and environmental preservation http://www.lindberghfoundation.org/	*America's Promise Regional Forums* June 8-9, 2006, Long Beach,CA July 27-28, Providence, RI, To Be Announced: Charlotte, NC; To Be Announced: Denver, CO To Be Announced: Indianapolis, IN Encourage greater focus and collaboration within communities to see that all young people receive the fundamental resources to succeed http://ga1.org/ct/Cpwg-s91EuR_/	2006 Dene Languages Conference June 13-15, 2006 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories The theme for the conference will be Land and Language http://www.uaf.edu/anlc/alc/
Meeting of American Indigenous Languages June 15-17, 2006 La Pampa, Argentina Discussion on topics related to indigenous language research in Argentina and other Latin American countries http://linguistlist.org/issues/17/17-914.html#2	One World Film Festival Deadline: June 16, 2006 Invites submissions that examine poverty, globalization, health, environmental and sustainability issues, etc. http://www.wiam.ca	Maurice Falk Fund Grants Grants to prevent discriminatory practices due to personal prejudices, biases, unfair resource allocation, deprivation of access, and other exclusionary practices. http://www.falkfund.org
*National Youth Leadership Training* July 16-23, 2006 Deadline: June 9, 2006 Sandstone, Minnesota A life-changing week of adventure, self-discovery, friendship, cultural exchange, leadership building, and service http://www.nylc.org/	College Horizons June 17-21 at Rice University, Houston, TX June 24-28 at University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA A 5 day crash course in preparing for college. www.collegehorizons.com	Traditional Knowledge Conference June 14 -17 , Te Papa Tongarewa, New Zealand Addresses the issues, practices, models and perspectives for protecting, sustaining and nurturing traditional systems of knowledge. http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/TePapa/
indian Community Development Block Grant Funding for community and economic development and affordable housing projects. www.hud.gov	Effective K-12 Teachers in Low-Income Schools Deadline: June 15, 2006 Dedicated to recognizing and retaining effective teachers in low-income communities. http://www.risenetwork.org/	Project Moccasins seeks out beaders Beading materials provided for those who will help bead moccasins sent to out beaders native men & women who are serving in harms way. www.aicco.org/troops.asp
SCA Help restore habitats, protect endangered species, and educate tens of thousands of people about our nation’s natural and cultural resources http://www.thesca.org	Take the Confidential Tobacco Survey http://www.questionpro.com/akira/TakeSurvey?id=325286SCA Internships	Honor with Action Thursday evenings Register to watch this music video about Native American veterans http://www.lorriechurch.com/memorial/index.html
Teen Reporter Handbook Make your own radio diary. Everybody has a story to tell http://www.radiodiaries.org/index.html	ROSS Grants Public and Indian housing resident opportunities. www.hud.gov	Summer Scholars 2006 Provides Native American students a one-week, on-campus pre-college residential experience. http://www4.nau.edu/
Rodney T. Mathews, Jr. Memorial Scholarship For California For California Indians, grants of competitive and meritorious based financial scholarships http://www.morongonation.org/scholarship.asp	United Nations Voluntary Funds for Indigenous Populations Provides assistance to representatives from indigenous communities and organizations who wish to participate in the United Nations' Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issue http://www.ohchr.org/english/about/funds/indigenous	Great Plains Cultural Ways Trains the next generation of researchers to address the mental health needs of American Indian people with cultural competence and consistency. http://www.unl.edu/bosr/cor/
Multicultural Perspectives, Seeks submissions of P-12 student essays on issues related to equity, social justice, diversity, multiculturalism, and schools. Contact Paul C. Gorski at pgorski01@gw.hamline.edu	The Indian Land Tenure Foundation Survey To gage opinions and ideas as to where Indian people are at, and more importantly, where they would like to go with land tenure issues in Indian Country. www.indianlandtenure.org/survey	Maggie Gover Fellowship Seeks thoughtful young leaders with excellent abilities to communicate and who display self-directed motivation to obtain public office http://wwwindnslist..org

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16th Annual Native American Environmental Awareness Summer Youth Practicum July 16 - 23, 2006 Deadline: April 15, 2006 Evergreen, Colorado. Sponsored by the Native American Fish &Wildlife Society. http://www.nafws.org/syp.html

16th Annual Native American Environmental Awareness Summer Youth Practicum
July 16 - 23, 2006
Deadline: April 15, 2006
Evergreen, Colorado.
Sponsored by the Native American Fish &Wildlife Society.
http://www.nafws.org/syp.html