May 15, 2009 Opportunities Issue 199

In tune with the Infinite
Daphne Odjig b. 1928, Odawa, Potawatomi, English
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"In the old days, everyone who was born had a purpose, but that belief had faded away some over the years. Now we are working with our kids to re-instill that mindset. We want our future to remain strong and to continue to move forward.."
Jennifer Porter, Kootenai*

International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples August 9, 2009 http://indigenous.developmentgateway.org/	RBC Blue Water Project Grants Provides grants through 2017 to support programs that foster a culture of water stewardship. http://www.rbc.com/		American Indians in Computing Summer High School Student Scholarship Humboldt State University Arcata, California Program for Native American high school students in grades 11 and 12 who are interested in computing. http://www3.humboldt.edu/
White House Internship Program Provides a unique opportunity to gain job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills. http://www.niea.org/	Indian Youth of America Summer Camps Deadlines: May 22, 2009 June 20-July 2, 2009 Arizona Indian youth ages 10-14 experience cultural, educational and recreational activities under the guidance of Indian counselors and staff. http://indianyouthofamerica.org/		Scholarship and Funding, “NAGPRA: Writing and Managing a Successful Grant”! May 20-21, 2009 Seattle, Washington Offers grants to assist with the NAGPRA process www.npi.org
2009 Project Phoenix Deadline: May 31, 2009. July 26 - 31, 2009 Learn the basics of news writing and photojournalism and produce a 12-page newspaper called "Rising Voices." http://www.naja.com/	Save the Child, Save the Teenager June 1-Sept 25 AZ, CO, NM, SD, WI Training sessions to help Indian youth become the best they can be. http://www.stcstt.com/		Native American Journalist Association 2009 Scholarship Deadline: June 1st, 2009 Scholarships offers scholarships ranging from $500-$5,000 to Native American students pursuing journalism degrees at a higherlearning institution. http://www.naja.com/
Graduate Horizons Deadline: June 1. July 18 – 21, 2009 University of California, Berkeley A “crash course” for Native American, Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native and First Nations students or alumni to help prepare them for graduate school www.collegehorizons.org	The A. Susana Santos' Journeys in Creativity Deadline: June 3, 2009 August 9-22, 2009 Oregon College of Art and Craft, Portland For teens ages 15-19 who show and interest and talent in art and exploring culture. Call Shirod Younker 971.255.4148 or email syounker@ocac.edu		True Hearts Colouring Contest Deadline: June 1, 2009 From our Rabbit and Bear Paws friends for youth between the ages of 3-15 http://rabbitandbearpaws.com/
Red Earth Seeks 2009 Youth Art Competition Deadline: June 4, 2009 Oklahoma City, OK Open to Native American youth ages 9-18. www.redearth.org	Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest 2009 Deadline: June 10, 2009 A contest for multigenerations to express their wonderment at this planet http://www.epa.gov/		3rd North American Indigenous Food Symposium June 4 - 6, 2009 Muskoday First Nation, Saskatchewan http://www.extension.usask.ca
American Indian Teacher Conference at June 12-13, 2009 Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/	Gladys Marinelli Coccia Awards Deadline: June 15, 2009 Recognize two young female social entrepreneurs, ages 14 to 17, whose initiatives serve the common good http://ysa.org/		National Congress of American Indians 2009 Mid-Year Conference June 14-17, 2009 Niagara Falls, NY. http://ncai.org/Home.430.0.html
The Sequoyah Graduate Scholarship Deadline: June 15, 2009 Open to full-time Native American and Alaskan Native students pursuing a graduate degree in any curriculum. http://www.indian-affairs.org	REX East Migratory Bird Account Deadline: June 15, 2009 Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, and Ohio. Monies to conserve and restore migratory bird habitats http://foundationcenter.org/		Disney Minnie Grants Deadline: June 15, 2009 For children ages 5-14 to implement caring youth-led service projects. http://www.ysa.org/
Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative June 20 - 28, 2009 Washington D.C. For AI/AN students, ages 16- 18, interested health careers and/or biomedical research. http://www.aaip.org/	INSTITUTE FOR BUILDING CULTURAL COMPETENCY June 22-23, 2009 Seattle WA http://www.reachctr.org/		14th ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTE IN SPOKANE JUNE 21 – JUNE 27, 2009 Washington State University - Spokane Contact Raynel Begay at (509) 335-6718 or rbegay@wsu.edu
Native American Journalists Association Student Workshop July 27-July 2, 2009 Nez Perce and Couer de' Ale Reservations and the University of Idaho. For high school students and teachers -- workshops, trips, and events centering upon Native Youth and journalism. http://www.class.uidaho.edu/	We Are the Change We've Been Waiting For June 29-30, 2009 Seattle, Washington : Multicultural Education That Works! Email: reach@nwlink		Animal Planet 2009 Hero of the Year Deadline: June 28, 2009 Nominate and individual who has shown extraordinary service in contributing to the welfare of animals. http://animal.discovery.com/r
American Indian Language Development Symposium June 29 - July 2, 2009 - University of Arizona, Tucson http://www.u.arizona.edu/~aildi	Project Ignition Deadline: June 30, 2009. Funds programs for students grades 9-12 that address the issue of teen driver safety. http://www.sfprojectignition.com		95th Annual Meskwaki Indian Pow-Wow August 6-9, 2009 Tama, Iowa Calling all nations who united under Tecumseh to attend. http://www.meskwa ki.org
Mink Education Foundation, Patsy Takemoto, Education Support Awards Deadline: July 1, 2009 Support Awards of up to $2000 each to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing education or training. http://www.patsyminkfoundation.org/	For Kids Only - Dare to Dream Grant Program Deadline: July 6, 2009 Targeting "at-risk" children ages 0-12 years that have measureable academic and spiritual outcomes. http://www.healthinschools.org		The Enkidu Summer Conference 2009 July 1- 5, 2009 Mexico City This year's theme: Storytelling, Memories and Identity Constructions http://enkidumagazine.com/
AICG Graduate Fellowship Deadline: July 8, 2009 Open to full-time masters, doctoral or professional degree students from U.S. federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group http://www.aigc.com/0	Native American Basketball Invitational July 7-11, 2009 Phoenix, AZ The premiere basketball event featuring Native High School Students. Sponsors include the Phoenix Suns http://www.nabihoops.com/2		For All My Relations Conference for Indian Families July 9 - 11, 2009 Garden Grove, California New information and resources to develop ways to address issues of concern to Native communities. http://www.nijc.org
Minority Access Internship Program July 15, 2009 Offers experience to Undergraduate and graduate students experience in career opportunities at the federal government and other levels http://minorityaccess.org/	Indian Youth of America Summer Camps Deadlines: July 13, 2009 August 3-14, 2009 South Dakota Indian youth ages 10-14 experience cultural, educational and recreational activities under the guidance of Indian counselors and staff. http://indianyouthofamerica.org/		William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship Deadline: July 15, 2009 Seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. http://www.nonprofitresearch.org/
Aspen Institute’s Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program: July 15, 2009 Introduces a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit http://groups.yahoo.com/	Public Welfare Foundation Deadline: July 27, 2009 Ensures fundamental rights and opportunities for people in need. http://www.publicwelfare.org/		Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication Deadline: July 15 – 29, 2009 Portland, OR
The Spatial Significance of Native American Stories and Ideology Deadline: July 31, 2009 Looking for traditional stories. http://www.h-net.org/	Youth Leadership Track July 29-31, 2009 Anaheim, California From the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Contact Connie Bear King at 503-222-4044, ext. 128.		Native Hawaiian Convention August 25-27, 2009 Honolulu, Hawaii info@hawaiiancouncil.org
MIT CONVERGE Program Deadline: August 1, 2009. October 1-4, 2009 Cambridge, MA Offers on-campus exposure to those interested in pursuing graduate studies at MIT. http://web.mit.edu/converge/	Lawton Gallery Art Show Deadline: August 1, 2009 Show: Fall, 2010 University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Looking for artwork that uses traditional or non-traditional materials to highlight the concerns of contemporary Native American artists. Contact Amii John at johnal33@uwgb.edu.		Living Cultures Grants Program Deadline: August 1, 2009 California http://foundationcenter.org/
95th Annual Meskwaki Indian Pow-Wow August 6-9, 2009 Tama, Iowa Calling all nations who united under Tecumseh to attend. http://www.meskwaki.org		National Forest Foundation: Collaboration Support Program Deadline: August 7, 2009 For organizations who engage local stakeholders in forest management and conservation issues on and around National Forests and Grasslands http://www.natlforests.org/