New website provides instant access to American Indian education news
MANCOS, Colo. - Accessing infor
mation about higher education issues in
Indian Country just got easier. Tribal Col
lege Journal (TCJ) recently launched a new
website that will give subscribers online
access to news and information pertinent
to American Indian higher education.
After months of planning, the dra
matically redesigned website has come
to fruition. The website, www.tribalcol-
legejoumal.org, embodies the forward
thinking vision of TCJ and a commitment
to the growing Tribal college movement.
With frequent updates, the site will
give readers the best of Tribal College
Journal magazine as well as exclusive web
features that combine original reporting
with the web’s myriad of resources. Some
of the new website’s features include:
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Streamlined searching and navigation
Full subscriber access to the latest
Indian education news, resources,
and more
Online advertising opportunities
Job opportunities
Easy subscription and back issue
ordering
The new website welcomes visitors
with bold new colors, a dynamic layout
and accessible articles. TCJ’s current
issue, focusing on food sovereignty, is
featured on the homepage. This issue
explores traditional foods and medicinal
plants as well as the work of Tribal col
leges on the forefront of issues surround
ing food sovereignty, sustainability and
local food systems.
The redesigned website is one of
several steps TCJ is taking to support its
print edition and expand its readership.
“Our goal is to provide information
in the preferred format of our evolving
audience and reach those who may not
yet know about the work of the Tribal
colleges,” said Rachael Marchbanks,
publisher of Tribal College Journal.
In the coming months, TCJ plans
to add the full content of its 21 years of
back issues.
About Tribal College Journal
Tribal College Journal is a nonprofit
media organization operating under the
auspices of the American Indian Higher
Education Consortium, an organization
of 37 Tribally controlled colleges in the
United States and Canada.
TCJ strives to provide a primary
resource of news, information and best
practices in American Indian higher
education for everyone with an interest
or stake in the social, economic and edu
cational development of American Indian
Tribes and communities.
Tribal College Journal has covered
the news, newsmakers and issues in the
American Indian higher education move
ment for more than 21 years, earning
multiple journalism awards from organi
zations such as the Native American Jour
nalists Association, Association Media
and Publishing, and Western Publishing
Association.
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16th Annual Native American Health Sciences Institute in Pullman • June 20 - July 1,2011
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Washington State University - Spokane
College of Nursing 157
P.O. Box 1495
Spokane, WA 99210-1495
509-324-7440
Participation: Invited American
Indian male and female students who
will enter the 10th, 11th or 12th grade in
the fall of 2011; only students who live in
Washington, Oregon or Idaho unless your
Tribe or family pays transportation if you
live outside of these states.
Requirements:
Purpose: To provide an opportunity
for American Indian high school stu-
dents to experience the health science
professions; to encourage American
Indian students to pursue health science
degree programs and prepare them-
selves for their future.
1. Letter of interest and expectations of
your camp experience
2. Immunizations: Hep A/B first shot
started, TB test, yearly
3. Minimum of “C” average in math and
science classes
4. Provide a copy of transcripts
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5K National Championships
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Cost: Free - with interest in the health
sciences, such as nursing, medicine, den
tal, pharmacy, physical therapy, speech
and hearing, and exercise physiology.
Housing: Students will stay in a dor
mitory located at WSU-Pullman. Food
and lodging are provided at no cost to all
students in the Summer Camp Institute.
Transportation: Mini-vans will pro
vide all transportation for students to all
destinations during their stay at camp.
Deadline for application: May 2.
Topics to be covered: First aid, blood
borne pathogens, vital signs, CPR (car
diopulmonary resuscitation), traditional
herbal medicine, job shadowing, science,
math and writing labs, critical thinking
and team-building experiences.
Location of the institute: WSU,
College of Nursing, 103 E. Spokane
Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99210-1495
and WSU Pullman Campus
For more information: Dr. Rob
bie Paul, director of Native American
Health Sciences, at 509-324-7440 or
e-mail paul@wsu.edu.
Notice of acceptance: Applications
will be reviewed the week of May 3 and
by mid-May a letter of acceptance will
be sent to you. If you have not been
accepted, a letter also will come noting
the reasons of non-acceptance.
Legal Notice
Important information about the
$3.4 billion Indian Trust Settlement
EVENTS
5k Runs (competitive)
IK Kids Race (12 & Under)
(competitive)
1 & 2 Mile Fitness Walks
(non-competitive)
400 Meter toddler dash
(non-competitive)
All entrants in the toddler
400 meter dash receive
awards
Awards In multiple age
divisions
For current or former IIM account holders,
Owners of land held in trust or restricted status, or their heirs
There is a proposed Settlement in Cobell v. Salazar, a class action
lawsuit about individual Indian land held in trust by the federal
government. This notice is just a summary. For details, call the toll-
free number or visit the website listed below.
The lawsuit claims that the federal government violated its duties
by (a) mismanaging trust funds/assets, (b) improperly accounting
for those funds, and (c) mismanaging trust land/assets. The trust
funds include money collected from farming and grazing leases,
timber sales, mining, and oil and gas production from land owned by
American Indians/Alaska Natives.
If you are included in the Settlement, your rights will be affected.
To object to the Settlement, to comment on it, or to exclude
yourself,
you
should
get
a
detailed
notice
at
WWW.lndianTrust.com or by calling 1-800-961-6109.
Can I get money?
There are two groups or "Classes" in the Settlement eligible for
payment. Each Class includes individual I IM account holders or
owners of land held in trust or restricted status who were alive on
September 30, 2009.
What does the Settlement provide?
• A $1.5 billion fund to pay those included in the Classes.
• A $1.9 billion fund to buy small interests in trust or restricted land
owned by many people.
• Up to $60 million to fund scholarships to improve access to higher
education for Indian youth.
• A government commitment to reform the Indian trust management
and accounting system.
How much can I get?
• Historical Accounting Class Members will each get $ 1,000.
• Trust Administration Class Members will get at least $500.
• If you own a small parcel of land with many other people, the
federal government may ask you to sell it. You will be offered
fair market value. If you sell your land it will be returned to tribal
control.
If you believe you are a member of either Class and are not receiving
IIM account statements, you will need to call the toll-free number or
visit the website to register.
What are my other rights?
Historical Accounting Class Members
• Had an open individual Indian Money account (“UM") anytime
between October 25,1994 and September 30, 2009, and
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included with your entry
• The account had at least one cash transaction.
• Includes estates of account holders who died as of September 30,
2009, if the IIM account was still open on that date.
Trust Administration Class Members
505 710-3323
Proceeds benefit SIPI
Rodeo Club and SWTC
• Had an IIM account recorded in currently available data in
federal government systems any time from approximately 1985 to
September 30. 2009. or
• Owned trust land or land in restricted status as of September 30.
2009.
SATURDAY JUNE 18,2011
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO
There will be a traditional Pueblo style throw
after all the events have been contested
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Many other activities are being planned tor
the participants enjoyment.
• Includes estates of landowners who died as of September 30,
2009 where the trust interests were in probate as of that date.
This means you have asked a court to transfer ownership of the
deceased landowner's property.
An individual may be included in one or both Classes.
For more Information:
• If you wish to keep your right to sue the federal government about
the claims in this Settlement, you must exclude yourself by April
20,2011
• If you stay in the Settlement you can object to or comment on it
by April 20, 2011. The detailed notice explains how to exclude
yourself or object/comment.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia will hold a hearing
on June 20, 2011, to consider whether to approve the Settlement. It
will also consider a request for attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses
in the amount of $99.9 million. However, Class Counsel has fee
agreements that would pay them 14.75% of the funds created for the
Classes, which could result in an award of $223 million. The Court
may award more or less than these amounts based on controlling law.
If approved, these payments and related costs will come out of the
Settlement funds available for payment to Class Members
If you wish, you or your own lawyer may ask to appear and speak
at the hearing at your own cost. For more information, call or go to
the website shown below or write to Indian Trust Settlement. P.O.
Box 9577, Dublin, OH 43017-4877.
1-800- 961-6109
www.lndianTrust.com