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Scholarships American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Scholarship Deadline: July 31, 2015 Interested in a career in the tour- ism and hospitality industry? Apply for AIANTA’s Tourism and Hospitality Scholarship Program, established to pro- vide American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students with financial assistance to earn a degree or certificate in the hospitality, tourism, recreation, culinary arts or related fields. AIANTA will award three individuals who have met all scholarship application criteria. AIANTA would like to encourage indigenous students to build their careers in the tourism industry while sustaining and strengthening their cultural legacy. Award amount: $1,000 per academic year (fall/spring semester only), $500 per semester. Deadline: Fall 2015 semester dead- line is July 31, 2015; spring 2016 semester deadline is Dec. 18, 2015. For more information, contact Sherrie Bowman, AIANTA, 2401 12 th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104; 505-724-3592 or sbowman@aianta.org. For the college- bound Tribal senior June Tribal higher education and adult vocational training applications are due June 30! Attend graduation – congratulations! Arrange for your final grades to be sent to colleges and universities. Good luck! • • • • Over-income home rehabilitation grant program opens The Over-Income Rehabilitation Construction program funds over-income families with a $5,000 grant for con- struction rehabilitation on the primary residence they own or families who have possessor rights to their home. Rehabilitation refers to repairs or renovations to the home, but does not include appliances, saunas, hot tubs, swimming pools, driveways, fences, etc. Over-income refers to Tribal mem- bers whose income exceeds the income limits set by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA). These are listed above: 1 2 3 Base 4 5 6 $36,848 $42,112 $47,376 $52,640 $56,851 $61,062 If you are a Siletz Tribal member and have not received an over-income grant, call the Housing office to request an application. Applications, including proof of current annual income, enrollment and proof of homeownership with the Tribal member’s name on it, must be submitted to the Housing office by July 31, 2015, at WASHINGTON – The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the FINRA Investor Education Founda- tion and First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) have issued a joint Investor Alert called New Money Coming Into Indian Country: Plan for the Long Term. Over the past five years, Indian Coun- try lawsuit settlements totaling more than $3 billion have been reached. This alert provides recipients and potential recipi- ents of settlement and other new money with useful tips to help them confidently manage their finances as well as avoid financial fraud. “Affinity fraud is real. Recipients of new money should be very wary of someone who claims to share their Native American heritage and tells them about an investment that their friends, family or members of their Tribe are investing in. It is vital for all investors to independently verify with the SEC and FINRA that both the investment and the person selling it are properly registered and licensed before handing over a dime,” said Gerri Walsh, president of the FINRA Foundation and Community Efforts Demonstrating the Ability to Rebuild and Restore Mission Statement We will utilize resources to prevent the use of alcohol and other drugs, delinquency and violence; we will seek to reduce the barriers to treatment and support those who choose abstinance. June11•Noon senior vice president for investor educa- tion at FINRA. “Settlements and the Land Buy-Back Program are bringing a lot of assets into Indian Country,” noted Sarah Dewees, First Nations senior director of research, policy and asset-building programs, who heads up the organization’s extensive efforts in Native financial education. “This Investor Alert will help people think through their options for managing this money for the long term.” New Money Coming Into Indian Country: Plan for the Long Term focuses on seven key tips to help people get their finances in order, develop a long-term financial plan and protect themselves from financial fraudsters. 1. 2. 4. Follow steps to set and achieve financial goals. You can create a list of your financial goals on your own or you can work with a financial professional who has experience in this area. Siletz Tribal Behavioral Health Programs Siletz: 800-600-5599 or 541-444-8286 Eugene: 541-484-4234 Salem: 503-390-9494 Portland: 503-238-1512 Narcotics Anonymous Toll-Free HelpLine–877-233-4287 For information on Alcoholics Anonymous: aa-oregon.org June 2015 Think about whether you need help. Achieving financial goals often is undertaken with the help of a financial professional, such as a bro- ker, investment adviser, accountant, insurance agent or financial planner. Prevention, Outpatient Treatment, and Women’s and Men’s Transitional • Organize your financial house. Use this time to gather your personal and financial documents together so you can assess what you have, what you owe, what type of payment you will receive and what other income you have to cover your day-to-day expenses. 3. Pay off high-interest debt. Few money-management strategies pay off as well as, or with less risk than, paying off all high-interest debt you may have. 5. Siletz News View the settlement or payment as a lifelong asset, not a one-time windfall. Your payment may feel like a windfall at first, but understand that it is meant to help you build a secure financial foundation to supplement or sustain you or your family over your lifetime. Siletz Community Health Clinic 200 Gwee-Shut Road, Siletz • 8 $65,274 $69,485 4:30 p.m. Applications received after that date and time will not be accepted by the Siletz Tribal Housing Department. Qualified applicants will be placed in the lottery drawing, which will be held during August on a date approved by the Tribal Council. If you have any questions, call Jeanette Aradoz at 800-922-1399, ext. 1316, or 541-444-8316. FINRA, FINRA Foundation and First Nations issue joint investor alert on new money coming into Indian Country CEDARR 14 7 6. Ask plenty of questions of financial professionals before you use their services. Questions include: What licenses, professional qualifications or designations do you have? How long have you and your firm been in business? How do you get paid? 7. Beware of frauds and scams. Financial fraudsters set their sights on people who have money, so your payments, especially if they are widely known, can make you a target for scams. New Money Coming Into Indian Country also links to a variety of helpful tools and resources developed by FINRA, the FINRA Foundation and First Nations. FINRA, the Financial Industry Regu- latory Authority, is the largest independent regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States. It is dedi- cated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation and complementary compli- ance and technology-based services. FINRA touches virtually every aspect of the securities business – from register- ing and educating all industry participants to examining securities firms, writing rules, enforcing those rules and federal securities laws, and informing and educat- ing the investing public. In addition, FINRA provides surveil- lance and other regulatory services for equities and options markets, as well as trade reporting and other industry utili- ties. FINRA also administers the largest dispute resolution forum for investors and firms. For more information, visit finra.org. The FINRA Investor Education Foun- dation supports innovative research and educational projects that give underserved Americans the knowledge, skills and tools necessary for financial success throughout life. For details about grant programs and other FINRA Foundation initiatives, visit finrafoundation.org. First Nations serves American Indian communities throughout the U.S. For 35 years, using a three-pronged strategy of educating grassroots practi- tioners, advocating for systemic change and capitalizing Indian communities, First Nations has been working to restore American Indian control and culturally compatible stewardship of the assets they own – be they land, human potential, cul- tural heritage or natural resources – and to establish new assets for ensuring the long-term vitality of American Indian communities. For more information, visit first- nations.org.
