NOTICES
OSU Creates Institute to Collaborate
with Tribes
CORVALLIS, Ore. - A new Oregon
State University research center has been
created, with the goal of supporting and
assisting Oregon’s Native people.
The Native American Collaborative
Institute facilitates collaboration by
identifying areas of research, educa
tion, and outreach between OSU fac
ulty and staff and tribal communities.
This interdisciplinary institute is
housed in Ballard Extension Hall on
the OSU campus.
NAC1 director Kurt Peters
(Blackfeet/Powhatan), an associate pro
fessor in the Department of Ethnic
Studies, already has six proposals for
grant funding from three different
tribes. There are nine federally recog
nized tribes in Oregon.
"We are here to create a flow of
information to support tribal needs,”
Peters said. “We want to connect tribes
with the right people, not merely help
tribes fund a grant.”
OSU President Ed Ray said the in
stitute will operate as a conduit between
the tribes and the OSU community.
“Recognizing that diversity is one
of our core values, the creation of the
Native American Collaborative Institute
is an imperative step toward a shared
vision for Oregon's future,” said Ray.
The NACI mission includes:
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Developing research and dissemi
nating findings that provide policy
makers with information regarding
tribal concerns
Acting as a clearinghouse for infor
mation and access to issues of tribes
Creating agreements that increase
tribal access to OSU and commu
nicating tribal perspectives that
enable OSU to better respond to
tribal needs in a manner respect
ing cultural values
Facilitating tribal and OSU funding
from private foundations and pub
lic sources
Providing student, faculty, and pro
gram staff internships to further
knowledge and understanding
about topics of importance to both
Oregon tribes and OSU
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Peters said it was important to him
in creating the institute that OSU be led
by tribal policy and the communities’
expertise and needs.
“This is a way for us to be a re
source, to be of use,” he said. “This is
about connecting with the tribes and
to fulfill OSU’s land grant mission.”
One of NACI’s current projects is
with the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
The project includes mapping the
resources of the geography of the
Umatilla lands and several other
projects in the areas of science, engi
neering, and education. Peters said.
The Burns Paiute Tribe has initiated
a memorandum of agreement with
OSU for collaboration on issues con
cerning natural resources. And a third
tribal group is partnering with OSU to
create a project focused on the needs
of children at risk.
All of the projects include attention
to the educational needs of students
and their learning outcomes both within
tribal communities as well as at Oregon
State University.
Tribal communities and others
interested are encouraged to contact
Peters or to go to NACI’s Web site tor
more information - http://naci.
oregonstate.edu.
AmeriCorps Position Open at ONABEN
ONABEN - A Native American
Business Network is currently recruit
ing for an AmeriCorps VISTA member.
ONABEN enables American Indi
ans to realize their dreams of a better
quality of life through owning and op
erating a small business. This position
is for one year and is based in Tigard,
just 20 minutes outside of beautiful
Portland. Ore.
As part of the Oregon Microenterprise
Network’s (OMEN) Asset Building
Corps, the VISTA member will be part
of a team of volunteers throughout Or
egon dedicated to eliminating poverty.
Specifically, the ONABEN VISTA
member will help provide ONABEN
stakeholders and the general popula
tion with information about ONABEN
programs and impacts. He or she will
help build ONABEN’s capacity to pro
vide services to American Indians
through program and fund develop
ment activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for
any individual interested in:
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1) Gaining work experience in the
non-profit sector, specifically in the
field of American Indian small
business development
2) Developing communications and
grant writing skills
3) Learning more about economic
development in Oregon
For a detailed position description,
visit our Web site - www.onaben.org.
AmeriCorps VISTA members re
ceive a living allowance, health insur
ance, relocation allowance, and either an
education award of $4,725 or a stipend
of $ 1,200 upon completion of service.
For more information about the
AmeriCorps VLSTA program, go to
www.americorps.org.
Deadline to apply is .June 1, 2007.
Application is open to any U.S. citizen
age 17 or older.
For further information about
ONABEN, our programs, and the
VISTA position, contact Jaimie Park at
jaimie@onaben.org.
May 2007
Naimuma (Relatives) Pow-Wow
May 11-12, 2007 • Peter Stott Center • PSU
930 SW Hall • Portland, Oregon
MC: Arnold Littlehead
Arena Director: Ed Goodell
Head Woman: Shawnetta Yahtin
Head Man: Reynolds Allen
Host Drum: Indian Nation
May 11
5 p.m. - Registration
7 p.m. - Grand Entry
Midnight - Adjourn
Drum Contest
(Limited Space Available)
Ist $1,000
3 rd $500
2nd $600
4,h $400
Dance Contests
(14 Separate Categories)
Golden Age Men and Women
lM - $200
2nd-$150
3rd - $100
Mens: Traditional, Fancy, and Grass
1st - $200
2nd-$150
May 12
Noon - Doors Open
I p.m. - Grand Entry
5 p.m. - Dinner Break
7 p.m. - Grand Entry
11 p.m. - Winners Announced
Adjourn
3rd-$100
Womens: Traditional, Fancy,
and Jingle
P* - $200
2nd-$150
3rd-$100
Teen: Boys and Girls
1st - $100
2nd - $75
3rd - $50
Gift for Junior Girls and Boys
Treats and Gifts for Tiny Tots
Vendors: Valerie Nelson
503-285-4474 or naimuma@gmail.com
Info: Sky Hopinka, 503-725-5671
Everyone Welcome! Free Admission!
KONAWAY NIKA TILLICUM
NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH ACADEMY
JULY 14-22, 2007
Now accepting applications!
What is Konaway?
Konaway is an 8-day academy that
introduces higher education opportunities
to Native youth and empowers them for
success. The students stay at Southern
Oregon University while they participate in
interactive classes, take part in fun
activities, and build lasting relationships with
other Native youth.
Who should apply?
Students with at least a 2.5 GPA, who are going into 7th grade through
graduated high school seniors, should apply.
Returning students who have completed 111* or 12th grades
can apply as junior counselors.
Students who have completed at least one year of college are
encouraged to apply as senior counselors (paid position).
Konaway is also accepting applications for Native American instructors in
the areas of math, English or writing, science and culture (paid position).
For more information, contact Nicole Norris or Chava Florendo
at 541-552-8256 or visit the Web site at
www.sou.edu/NATAM/konaway.shtml.
(Konaway co-directors are David West and Brent Florendo.)
“Inspiring Native Youth to Succeed
in Higher Education!"