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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Student Opportunities Siletz Tribal Internships This summer, six paid internships with the Siletz Tribe will be available to Siletz Tribal college students with a preference for students entering their third year or above. Placements for summer interns are within the tribal organization to provide work experience for students in their field of study and project-oriented assistance to tribal departments. Interns will be paid $9.49 per hour for up to 360 hours. Program guidelines and applications will be sent directly to students. Deadline is June 11,2004. Applications will be reviewed and selections made by June 18,2004, with work starting on July 1. David Brower Youth Awards Call for entries: Earth Island Insti tute is accepting applications for the fifth annual David Brower Youth Awards. Young people age 13 to 22 who have demonstrated outstanding leadership with projects in environmental con servation, preservation, or restoration are encouraged to apply. Six winners from the U.S. and Puerto Rico each will receive a cash award of $3,000 and ongoing support of their development as environmental leaders. Applications are available online at www.earthisland.org/bya or you can request one at 415-788-3666, ext. 160, or via e-mail at bya@earthisland.org. Applications must be postmarked or e-mailed by June 1. EPA Summer Jobs Our Web site, EPA Summer Opportunities for Students, is now up and running. It provides a central place for students to learn about EPA programs, offices, and summer employ ment opportunities. Having a central spot will make it easier for students to find information about specific areas in which they would like to work. They also will be able to submit a job application directly to the EPA location that has a vacancy. The EPA Jobs Web site is located at www.epa.gov/epapages/epahome/ jobs.htm. The direct link to the Summer Student Employment Opportunities Web site is www.epa.gov/ohros/student. 14 □ Siletz News □ The Summer Student Employ ment Opportunities Web site will be available until June 5,2004. The Office of Human Resources will provide supporting services by maintaining the Web site, collecting applicant and hiring data, and evaluating the process at the end of each summer. The EPA Summer Opportunities for Students Web site is a wonderful new hiring tool that will be useful for students looking for summer work and EPA offices that have summer vacan cies to fill. National Museum of the American Indian Internships The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) Internship Program provides experience in museum practices and related program ming through placement in (a) George Gustav Heye Center in New York City; (b) Cultural Resources Center in Suitland, Md.; or (c) administrative offices in Washington, D.C., for under graduate and graduate students with a 3.0 GPA currently enrolled in a university program. A limited number of stipends target American Indians, Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives. Requires complete application with five copies by U.S. mail of resume or CV, personal statement, unofficial tran scripts, and two letters of recommendation. Fall Program (September to December) - July deadline; Winter Program (January to March) - October deadline; Spring Program (March to May) - November deadline. FMI: 301-238-6624, ext. 6235; e-mail interns@nmai.si.edu; or Web site www.nmai.si.edu Web Site Available on Federal Grant Programs The federal government has launched a single, comprehensive Web site that contains information about finding and applying for all fed eral grant programs - www.grants.gov. May 2004 Veterans Needed for Honor Guard by Margo Hudson The Siletz Tribal Honor Guard is looking for volunteers to serve on it. We do special events, funerals for veterans, and parades. Tribal Council generously provided funds to purchase part of the honor guard uniforms. I’m looking for volunteers in different areas because we would like to broaden our area of service, but need help in finding veterans who are willing to serve, even if part-time. I’m building a calendar of events and ordering uniforms. After four or more events at which you serve on the Siletz Tribal Honor Guard, Tribal Council has allocated funds to purchase an additional item for your uniform. It’s a surprise and only available while funds exist. Training will be provided once we have established enough people for an honor guard. I have been designated as the staff representative for the veterans. Please call or write to let me know that you are interested. My telephone number is 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1303, or 541-444-8303. My mailing address is Margo Hudson, Veterans Represen tative, Siletz Tribe, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380-0549. Veterans Memorial Update By request, the following names will be added to the Veterans Memorial located at the Paul Washington Cemetery in Siletz, Ore. Beals, Peter J. - Navy/Army National Guard Blair, Kenneth P. - Army Bremner, Joshua S. - Army Depoe, Cynthia A. - Air Force/Air National Guard Hall, Michael G. - Navy Hatch, Kenneth M. - Army Jordan, Robert L. - Army Lee, Charles L. - Navy Richards, Sar - Army Dr. Rick Letherer receives congratulations from Pam Lane and Maria Westervelt for his performance as Duncan, King of Scotland, in “Macbeth. ” The play was performed by the Red Octopus Theatre Company at the Performing Arts Center in Newport, Ore., in March. Robertson, Bradford K. - Army Robertson, Kenneth M. - Navy Shriner, David J. - Army Stickler, Richard A. - Army/Air Force Van Pelt, Calvin L. - Army Any other Siletz Tribal members who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces who would like to have their name engraved on the Veterans Memorial should contact Darlene Carkhuff immediately at 541 -444-8201 or 1-800-922-1399, ext. 1201, or fax 541-444-2307. The deadline for requests is May 10, 2004.
