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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 1987)
OREGON COLLEGES HOST DIALOGUE ON ED. ISSUES During the months of June & September, Oregon State University and the University of Oregon have hosted meetings with members of Oregon Indian communities and tribes. Oregon State University, has established a "Board of Minority Visitors" to further look at problem areas, define strategies for increased American Indian student enrollment and to recommend steps the univer sity might take in terms of Indian student retention. Members from the Black, Hispanic and American Indian communities have met with Dr. John Byrne, President of Oregon State University and have drafted a plan of recommendations. Dr. Byrne has assured the Board that the university will continue to move toward improving interaction between the Indian communities and O.S.U. People who have participated in Board activities include; Tom Ball, Northwest Indian Health Board; Dean Azule, Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Education Program; Lynn Schonchin, Chiloquin High School Teacher, Klamath Tribe; and Rudy Cle ments, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. During the months of May & November, the University of Oregon, Office of the President and Provost for Academic Affairs conducted similar meetings with representatives from Tribal Education Programs, Indian Education organizations and related programs. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde was represented at the November 14th, 1987 meeting by members of the Tribal Education Committee and Education staff. Focus of the meeting was; strategies to increasing American Indian student enrollment, defining avenues of interaction between the Indian communities and the U of O, Minority Student Tuition Scholarships, and the possibility of establishing a Indian Teacher Education Program. ; : . '' While interaction between Oregon State University and the University of Oregon is still at the dialogue stage, it is encouraging to note that both schools are very interested in American Indian student recruitment. Hopefully, the establishing of Indian Centers or Pro grams at these schools may result from these meetings. An progress continues, information will be disseminated via the Title IV Newsletter, the Tribal Newspaper and the Education Program announcements. To be eligible for Johnson O'Malley enrollment a student must be: -an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe, or at least 14 combined blood degree if not en- . rolled. -3-4 years old, and Kindergarten to 12 grade age; attending a public school system (parochial school, private schools, or home study programs are not eligible) -reside within the Willamina School District area. GRADUATE GRANTS The University of California at Berkeley is seeking American Indians and Alaska Natives to apply for admission to graduate programs in the professions, which include: social welfare, public health, engineer ing, business administration, education, public policy, law and many others. There are many degree programs which lead to satify ing, well-paid and useful positions, according to Dr. Rick St. Germaine, director of the American Indian Graduate Program at the University. There is a shortage in academic fields and extreme need for American Indians to teach in colleges and universi ties. Indian people interested in art, botany, history, languages, ethnic studies, music, political science and many other areas are urged to consider careers as academicians, bringing their cultural awareness into the class room at the college or university level. The University of California at Berkeley has a history of involvement with American Indian students, with many enrolled in different graduate degree programs. There have been 191 Indian and Alaskan Native students who have graduated or have been enrolled in MPH Pro grams through the Berkeley Program. PAGES American Indians and Alaska Natives are eligible to apply for Graduate Minority Program Fellowships, which range from $5,000 - $7,000, plus payment of (non resident) tuition and fees. February 10, 1988 is the deadline for submission of an application for the Fall 1988 semester, however, if one is interested in applying for a GMP Fellowship, an applica tion must be submitted by January 5, 1988. For further information, call Dr. St. Germaine collect (415)642-3228 or write to the American Indian Gradu ate Program, 140 Earl Warren Hall, University of California, Berkeley, California 94720. (Continued from page 1) Because of looting, the state police have increased patrols in the area and signs have been posted warning that removal of artifacts is not allowed without a permit. Violation of the law is a misdemeanor. Designation of the site as a historic place could help provide funding for a formal excavation of the site in the future. As required by law, the Grand Ronde Tribes were notified of the site testing. Many Chinook Indians were place of the Grand Ronde Reservation in the mid 1800's. The Grand Ronde Tribe has contacted archeologists involved with the testing to let them know that the Tribe reserves the right to any cultural items found at the site. Archaeologists involved in the sife include Richard M. Pettigrew'of INFOTEC Inc. of Eugene, Portland State University archaeologists and Dale Croes, a "wet" sites archaeologist who has worked for over 20 years with the Makah Tribe in Washington, to uncover a village site once covered by a mud slide. TRIBE SEEKS JOM FUNDS The Tribe is currently actively seeking JOM funding for the 1987-88 school year. Efforts to establish a student head count are now underway. Once a JOM Program is established supplemental educational services can be provided to assist Indian children who are 3 years old to 12th grade and who are attending public school, or early childhood or pre-school classes. Meetings with repre sentatives from the Willamina School District, Superintendent's Office and the local Title IV-A, Program were held to further define service area, student population and conduct preliminary planning for program focus. It is anticipated the Tribe will receive funding from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, for a Johnson O'Malley Program after January 1st, 1988. Some of the services the Program could provide are: -Pre school assistance for 3 & 4 year olds -supplemental tutoring support -Parent Training (Parenting and Committee Respon sibilities) -School supplies (K-12 grades) -Leadership Enhancement (Career & Higher Ed. awareness, etc.) -Cultural Enrichment (culture & heritage classes) f Jji'iwi"' Co Jackie CoUon sets to team mate Jim Willis during Volleyball tournament in November. Ten Holsclaw watches in background.
