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PAGE 4 SILETZ, OREGON ‘ July 1990 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT NORTHERN ARIZONA UN IVER SITY NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY School of Forestry Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry at the School of Forestry Northern Arizona University Native Am erican Forestry Program: For undergraduates, financial aid can be acquired by applying for a Pell Grant or scholarships offered by NAU which can be obtained by calling or writing to Vita Allison or Patricia Sprengler, Office of Student Financial Aid, NAU, P.O. Box 4108, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86011-4108; telephone (602) 523-4951. Admission to the school of Forestry undergraduate program is based on completion of a ll p r e r e q u is its , g ra d e s , and recom m endations. The Native Am erican F o re stry Program w ill a ssist incom ing undergraduates to identify their course of study and orient them to current organizations on NAU campus for academic advisement and social activities. Master's Degree in Forestry at the School of Forestry Northern Arizona University Native Am erican Forestry Program: With support from the Ford Foundation, the N a tive A m e rica n F o re stry P rogram is soliciting applications for Native Am ericans interested in pursuing a Master's Degree in Forestry. Partial support is available for both the thesis and non-thesis options, for courses of study beginning in the Fall Semester, 1991, 1992, or 1993. For the thesis option, study can begin in January 1991 or 1992. Students are also expected to secure support from a sponsoring agency, preferably a Tribe. For the thesis option, which requires two calendar years of study, the program offers an annual research assistantship of $8,500 and an annual fellowship of $3,500. Research assistants work twenty hours a week and do not pay out-of-state tuition, for the non thesis option, the program can offer a project assistantship of $2,000, for ten hours of work a week and an annual fellowship of $9,000. W ith the project assistantship, out-of-state tuition can be waived. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT EITHER OF THESE PROGRAMS, CONTACT EITHER DR. RON TROSPER, DIRECTOR, AT (602) 523-6653 OR RANDY ROBERTS, PROGRAM COORDINATOR, AT (602) 523-6143. SILETZ NEWS DEADLINE July 16, 1990 mall articles and B/W photos to: Siletz News, P.O. Box 549, Siletz, Oregon 97380 FURTHERING YOUR EDUCATION WALK FOR YOUR HEALTH Submitted by Sue Bevens Submitted by Irene Holland The S iletz T ribe offers two post secondary education programs. For more detailed information please contact Bob Tom or Sue Bevens at the Siletz Salem Area Office at (503) 585-4428. Walking is one of the most important activities you can do for your health. It is a great way to lose weight and to protect as well as recover from a heart attack. Following is a narrative submitted by June Austin. What she has to say is encouraging and from her own experience. "A year ago on April 1, 1989, I started walking with my husband who had open heart surgery. At the beginning I could only do 1 lap, my knees and ankles hurt from arthritis. But he kept encouraging me to do a little bit more each week. I found I was feeling good being out in the fresh air. So, gradually, I was up to 5 laps by Christmas, with some new walking shoes as my Christmas wish. I made up my mind to go on to 6 laps, 1 1/2 miles. I've been maintaining this distance ever since. There has been very little, if any , problem with arthritis. O f course, I stretch and warm up each morning. So, I consider myself a winner just by doing my walking, which I will continue. Health has been an added bonus. Would also like to add, I'm diabetic with high blood pressure and a 66 year old Great-Grandmother. I feel great. Hope it continues." HIGHER EDUCATION This is a scholarship program for eligible en rolled Siletz Tribal members to continue their education beyond high school for the purpose of developing leadership and in cre a sin g em p lo ym e n t o p p o rtu n itie s in professional and vocational fields. This program requires that you be admitted for enrollment in an accredited institute pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or a two-year program that will transfer to a four-year institute. Funds are appropriated by Congress to aid Indian students who are in financial need. Indian students are expected to apply for all other entitlem ents and campus based aid at their selected college or university. EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (Adult Vocational Training AVT) This training is to provide vocational training to eligible applicants residing in the Siletz Tribe's eleven (11) county service area and have completed High School or have a GED. This program is especially for those who have no previous training or have no skills or trade of any kind. The training school selected must be an accredited vocational dr trade school approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Portland Area Office. Training cannot exceed 24 months, Nurses training cannot exceed 36 months. Application approval for training and fin a n c ia l a ssista n ce is lim ite d by the availability of grant funds. FOR INFORMATION REGARDING EITHER OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PLEASE CONTACT BOB TOM OR SUE BEVENS AT THE SILETZ SALEM AREA OFFICE, 420 PINE STREET NE, SALEM, OREGON. (503) 585-4428. OFFICE HOURS ARE 8:00 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY. TERESA MINORITY TEACHERS FOR PORTLAND’S FUTURE ; '54C V,c<! .3 9 3 r s ’f1SQX3 «8 :. JtJs ^estimated that ^y;4h%-year. 2000, a third of the children in school will be children of color. Today, we have few m inority teachers to serve as role models or to meet affirm ative action standards. To meet this need, P ortland P ublic Schools, Portland C om m unity C o lle ge and P ortland State University have joined to sponsor Portland T eachers Program . This effo rt recruits, p re pa res and re ta in s tale n te d m in ority students for the field of teaching. Tuition waivers and support systems are offered. At this time, there are NO Indian students in this program. Call Deborah Cochrane at 244-6111 ext. 5444 for more information. FRANCINE WOOD Submitted by Rev. Roy L. Wood Teresa graduated from a Christian High School in Junction City as Valedictorian of her class. She worked for one year on a job then went on to Bible College to complete her four year term for her degree. She worked on several jobs during the four years to help support her way through school. She is presently employed at Ivorena Care Center in Eugene and plans to start classes at L.C.C. in the fall to train as a dental hygenist. Her goal in life, and the burden on her heart is to be a missionary to Mexico and perhaps start an orphanage. Her Bible training and medical training will be a great asset in this field of work. Daughter of Bennie Brown and adopted daughter of Rev. Roy and Darlene Wood, graduated on Thursday night, June 7 from Eugene Bible College with a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Missions and a minor in ■ Psychology- — - — BROWN FAMILY RÉUNION Submitted by Mary Brown Invitation to descendants and families of Joshley Brown to a picnic-style potluck family reunion beginning noon, July 28-29, 1990 to be held at the Tribal Community Center in Siletz, Oregon. Each family is responsible for their own place setting and for updating family history. Please contact Diane Robertson, Nancy Simmons, Dolly Johnson, Wilma Strong or Mary Brown at 444-2532 , 444-1347 or WATTS (Interstate)!-800-922-1399., ...
