4-15-06 Native Village Opportunities

Prayer Run for World Peace May 14-June 18, 2006 Canadian Aboriginal and Native American Youth will run 3,640 kilometers (2261.75 miles) from Coast Salish Territory, Vancouver, British Columbia to Eklutna Indian Reservation near Anchorage, Alaska to experience and witness the conditions of the environment they will inherit. You may join the runners at any point in their journey. www.wolakota.org	The Living Barge Project Seattle, WA A barge on which native plants are growing, this project starts a dialogue "about the history and future of the Duwamish Tribe http://www.livingbarge.com	Reclamation of "Kanenhstaton" Concert Deadline: May 31, 2006 June 16, 2006 First Nations, Chiefswood, Ontario Indigenous performers and entertainers invited to share their talents in support of our brothers and sisters fighting the housing development on Six Nations land. Contact David R. Maracle: 613-396-2767, davidrmaracle@aol.com
World Peace and Prayer Day June 21, 2006 Worldwide Join others across the world as we gather in prayer to protect our environment and to promote World Peace. www.wolakota.org	Images of a Storied Land May 13 through October 29, 2006 Mesa, Arizona October 3, 2006 - January 7, 2007 Phoenix, Arizona Nearly 1,400 photos and accompanying Mosaic artwork detailing Hohokam canals in the Salt and Gila River valleys in 1930. From a 1930 collection by the Smithsonian and artist Odd Halseth. http://www.cdarc.org/	Native American Honors Internships program Summer, 2006 Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO Provides select Native students with quality, mentored paid practical experience at the Center http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/I
Haida Art: Mapping an Ancient Language April 29 - October 22, 2006 McCord Museum, Montreal, Canada The exhibition features objects from the rarely displayed McCord collection of historic Haida masterpieces dating to the 18th and 19th century. http://www.mccordmuseum.qc.ca/	The Abstract Edge: Robert Davidson and Contemporary Aboriginal Arts Practice Concordia University, Quebec Date: May 26, 2006 Brings together artists, curators and academics from across Canada to discuss Aboriginal contemporary art. www.mccord-museum.qc.ca	Summer School in the Arts Program Deadline: May 22, 2006 Summer 2007 Supports rigorous Arts education that enables children and youth to acquire knowledge and skills in the arts http://www.nea.gov/
iLiberty Essay Contest Deadline: May 31, 2006 Submit an essay about tobacco regulation and smoking bans http://www.iliberty.org	Young Native Summer Academy 2006 Deadline: May 31, 2006 California, Exposes students to the biomedical, earth and environmental sciences, wellness, culture, and more www.TribalYouth.org	aBetterEarth Essay Contest Deadline: May 31, 2006 Submit an essay of 2,500 words or less on selected topics www.aBetterEarth.org
Blogging for Progress Scholarship Deadline: June 1,2006 Create a blog and write about current events, society, the environment, and public policy. http://www.progressiveu.org	Target Store Grants for Arts, Reading, and Family Violence Prevention Deadline: May 31, 2006 Awards Reading, Arts, and Family Violence Protection Grants grants to schools, libraries, support groups, and nonprofit organizations http://sites.target.com/	The Straightforward Media Minority Scholarship March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 Available to current and prospective students of color http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/
American Indian Graduate Center 2006-2007 Academic Year Fellowship Deadline: June 1, 2006 2006-2007 Albuquerque, NM 87109 Help tribes obtain the educated professionals they need to become more self-sufficient and exercise their rights to self-determination. http://www.aigcs.org	Gathering of the Tribes Pow Wow June 2-4, 2006 Waldoboro, Maine Sponsored in the spirit of the L.D. 291 Act - which requires teaching Maine Native American History and Culture in schools. http://mytwobeadsworth.com/	Seventh Generation fund March 1, June 1, September 1, &December 1 Support for a variety of activities in Indian Country http://www.7genfund.org/
Living Cultural Democracy: Arts in Changing Communities June 3–5, 2006 Milwaukee, WI Explore opportunities for cultural development in the changing environments of cultural democracy. http://www.artsusa.org/	AISES Annual National Conference November 2-4, 2006 Deadline: June 9, 2006 Detroit, Michigan Seeking artwork that reflects this year's theme, "Generations of Innovation.” Email Chrissy Davies: cristy@aises.org phone: (505) 765-1052, x108	Legends and Sacred Dreams Concert June 4, 2006 Nashville, Tennessee Benefits building of the Native American Indian Association's "Circle of Life" Cultural Center and Library in Davidson County. Wild Horse Saloon (615-902-8200)
World of Children Global Awards Nomination Deadline: June 9, 2006 Presents awards to ordinary individuals worldwide who have done extraordinary good on behalf of the health, education, and well-being of children. http://www.worldofchildren.org/	Intertribal Deaf Conference June 14 - 17, 2006 San Carlos, Arizona This year's theme is Circle of Unity: Many Cultures Woven Together to Create One Future. www.Deafnative.com	Larom Summer Institute in Western American Studies June 12-16, 2006 A tuition discount is available to any American Indian scholars interest in attending. www.bbhc.org/larom
ISES Native American/Alaska Native A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Deadline: June 15, 2006 Awarded to American Indian/Alaska Native AISES members pursuing degrees in the sciences, engineering, medicine, natural resources, math, and technology http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships/	National Neighborhood Day Short Film Contest Deadline: June 15, 2006. For K-12 and adults, use technology and creativity in a film that tells the nation "What Neighborhood Means to Me". http://www.neighborhoodday.org	Vine Deloria, Jr. Indigenous Studies Symposium July 27-29 Deadline: June 16 Northwest Indian College, Bellingham, WA Brings together Native and non-Native scholars, elders, and other individuals to honor the life, work and activism of Vine Deloria, Jr. Steve Pavlik: spavlik@gainusa.com
Children Of Many Colors Powwow June 16 - 18, 2006 Moorpark, California www.RedbirdsVision.org	DISNEY MINNIE GRANTS Deadline: June 21, 2006 September 2006 Grants to support youth ages 5-14, in their continued service efforts. http://ga1.org/ct/ldwg-s91QcPN/	OneWorld Film Festival Deadline: June 16, 2006 Invites submissions that examine poverty, globalization, health, environmental and sustainability issues, etc. http://www.wiam.ca
COLLEGE HORIZONS 2006 June 17-21: Rice University, Houston, TX June 24–28 : University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA. A pre-college workshop for Native American high school students in grades 10 and 11. www.collegehorizons.org	16th Navajo Studies Conference June 20, 2006 University of New Mexico Promotes Navajo studies, including the Navajo language, culture, history, and more. http://www.hnet.org/	International Indigenous Business and Entrepreneurship Conference June 19-22, 2006 Albuquerque, New Mexico Promotes and networks business opportunities, solutions, and problems to a local, regional, national and international audience. http:/iibec.mgt.unm.edu
Youth Honor Awards Deadline: June 20, 2006 Recognizes creative and artistic works by young people, ages 7 to 17, that promotes multicultural and nature awareness. http://www.skippingstones.org/youthhonor-02.htm	Diabetes Prevention Camp For Native Youth June 21-22, 2006 Scottsdale, AZ Educates AI and AN people of all ages about diabetes prevention, ways to delay its onset or complications, and how to have healthier lives through positive lifestyle changes. Contact Cheryle Litzin at (602) 279.5262, ext 253 or at clitzin@nachci.com	Lori Piestewa National Games July 20-23, 2006 Fountain Hills, AZ The games, which include basketball, softball, volleyball and track and field , will honor Pfc. Lori Piestewa, the first Native American woman killed in combat. http://www.gcsg.org/
IMAGeNation: June 22 – 25, 2006. Vancouver, BC 8th Annual Aboriginal Film and Video Festival www.imag-nation.com	ARL Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce Deadline: June 21, 2006 Supports graduate study in library and information science in 2006-2008 http://www.arl.org/diversity/initapp2006.pdf	1st Annual National Urban Dine’ Summit June 23-24, 2006 Phoenix, AZ www.phoenixdine.co
National Mixed Heritage Student Leadership Retreat! June 23 -26, 2006 Seattle,Washington An opportunity for mixed race and transracially adopted students to interact and develop valuable grassroots organizing and leadership skills. http://www.mixituponcampus.org/	International Forum for United Indigenous People Film Festival Through June 25, 2006 Pau, France Present films created exclusively by Indigenous artists http://www.fipau.org/english/film_form_en.htm	Our People, Our Land, Our Images Deadline: June 23, 2006 UC Davis, California An international lineup of indigenous photographers who focus on their native lands, communities and the development of indigenous photography http://gormanmuseum.ucdavis.edu/
"Shake the Feathers": Gathering of Two Spirits June 23, 2006 San Francisco, CA A cultural wellness gathering for the Two Spirit community members from across the North American continent Contact Aurora Mamea: auroram@nativehealth.or	REACH Training of Trainers June 26-29, 2006 Seattle, Washington Designed to develop and enhance educators' and practioners' cultural competency skills and to raise multicultural/global awareness http://www.reachctr.org	The World Peace Forum June 23-28, 2006 Vancouver, British Columbia Come together, network and demonstrate to the world a growing international commitment for peace, justice and sustainability. www.worldpeaceforum.ca
Gulf South Summer Youth Action Corps June 26 - August 4, 2006 An intensive 6-week long holistic, cutting-edge, youth leadership program designed for students entering grades 5-8 (middle school). http://www.operationreach.org/i	National Resource Centers on Older Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians Deadline: June 30, 2006 Concentrates on developing and providing technical information and expertise and best practices for older Natives. http://www.aoa.gov/	Native People of the Southwest June 26- 30, 2006 Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ This teacher institute covers the requirements of the new Arizona State Social Studies Standards adopted in September 2005 Contact Gina Glaczko: glaczko@heard.org
Horses and Humans Foundation Grants Deadline: June 30, 2006 Funds research that provides evidence of the therapeutic effects of horses on humans. http://www.horsesandhumans.org/	A Gathering of Power: Contemporary Works from the Indigenous World July-September 2006, Sante Fe, New Mexico The Institute of American Indian Art will showcase artwork from 20 - 30 Indigenous artists across the world. Also included will be lectures, workshops, and panel discussions by Indigenous artists.	One People, A Diversity of Culture August 28-31, 2006 Deadline: June 30, 2006 Anchorage, Alaska Youth Track sessions provide Native American students an opportunity to learn about careers, participate in development training, and network with Native American professionals within the federal government. www.saige.org
A Brighter Future for Children and Youth Funds programs for children 5 -18 years old of age in the areas of peacemaking, nonviolence, and respecting/appreciating racial/ethnic diversity; and cultivate spiritual life and values. http://gbgmumc.org/	National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) February 7-10, 2007 Submission Deadline: July 7, 2006 San Jose, California http://www.nabe.org/	14th Annual Protecting Mother Earth Conference July 6-9, 2006 Cass Lake, Minnesota Many topics and sessions, including workshops and Native youth leadership activities www.ienearth.org
Baseball Tomorrow Fund Promotes youth participation in baseball and softball by funding programs, fields, coaches' training, and equipment purchases. http://mlb.mlb.com/	Native American Public Telecommunications Public Television Program Fund Deadline: July 12, 2006 Proposals are requested for programs in many genres, including documentary, performance, cultural/public affairs, and animation http://www.nativetelecom.org/	Project TEAMWORK Train the Trainers Institute July 10-12, 2006 Northeastern University, Boston, MA A diversity awareness and conflict resolution program composed of former professional and collegiate athletes. http://www.sportinsociety.org/
College Graduate Horizons July 15-18, 2006 Yale University, New Haven, CT A Pre-Graduate School Program Native college students, master's students or alumni to help prepare for graduate school. http://www.collegehorizons.org/	The Languages of Central America Caribbean Coast: Articulating Society, Culture in the Present, Past and Future July 17-21, 2006 Sevilla, Spain http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~jar/Conf.html	THE CAPTAIN PLANET FOUNDATION Awards grants to schools and nonprofit organizations for innovative environmental projects for youth. Deadlines are June 30, September 30, and December 31 www.captainplanetfdn.org/
NOLS Scholarship Available to students applying to the National Outdoor Leadership School. http://www.nols.edu/	National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) Community Service Programs Suitland, MD Protect and foster indigenous cultures, reaffirm traditions and beliefs, encourage contemporary artistic expression, and to provide a forum for Native voices http://www.americanindian.si.edu	International Fellowships Program Works to broaden access to advanced study for people in world's poorest communities and countries. http://www.fordfound.org/
Summer Internships in SW Colorado for Native Americans Provides select Native students with quality, mentored paid practical experience at the Center, http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/	Americorps National Society for American Indian Volunteers needed within tribes and tribal organizations for recruiting for placements in American Indian elder programs. http://www.nsaie.org	Charrette Grants Program A five-year, $555 million initiative to build more than 8,500 environmentally healthy homes for low-income families in the United States http://enterprisefoundation.org//
The Milagro Foundation Grants for Children and Youth Programs Supports nonprofit to provide educational/cultural (and more) opportunities for at-risk children http://www.milagrofoundation.org/	WOMEN EMPOWERING WOMEN FOR INDIAN NATIONS (WEWIN) July 9-12, 2006 Onamia, MN Provides native women with the support and resources necessary to achieve success in their personal and professional lives. http://wewin04.org	Free Internet Access for Rural Justice Agencies Free Internet access and email at no cost to rural law enforcement agencies and tribal criminal justice agencies http://64.219.0.21/BJA%20Internet%20index.htm