6
February 18, 1997
SMOKE SIGNALS
Reaching your goals
It was Henry Ford who stated that failure
is a chance to try again, only with more in
formation than you had the last time. He
must have known what he was talking about
since he went broke five times before he
succeeded in creating his Ford empire. For
most people, success is a matter of keeping
at their goals. It is more an issue of not
quitting than it is a matter of winning.
The Tribal Adult Education program
meets a lot of people with that kind of per
sistence. Whether they are working toward
their GED, high school diploma, or learn
ing traditional skills such as basket mak
ing, they are involved in reaching impor
tant goals. To these people, we would like
to say, "Congratulations on your success so
far and keep up the good work."
The Tribal Adult Education Program of
fers the following services: GED test tu
ition, High School completion classes (if
within 2-3 of the required credits for gradu
ation), one self enhancement, job enhance
ment or basic skill development class (plus
books) a term. Classes must be at or below
the 100 level and may include such areas
as computer, math, writing, driving, etc.
Members of the Confederated Tribes of
Grand Ronde are eligible if they have a com
pleted application on file, and must be an
adult who is at least 16 years of age.
Community Education offered in Eugene:
DRUM MAKING CLASS WITH
CLIFFORD LATTA. Lane Community
College in Health Room 1 13 on February
22 from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
For more information, to sign up for
classes, or to request an application please
call Gayla Tulensru, Adult Education Co
ordinator at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2282.
True Colors workshop
Ever wonder what makes you tick or tick off? Why you might have a "unique" sense of
humor? If you've wondered about these things come join us on March 7 from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m., Molalla Classroom, (upstairs) in the Education Center. The Education Division will
host a TRUE COLORS workshop for staff, parents, and interested individuals who work
with a variety of clients. True Colors uses colors to identify four distinct perspectives and
personalities. Taken from the temperament categories on the Myers-Briggs Indicator (MBTI)
and adapted work of David Keirsey and Marilyn Bates, Please Understand Me. Each
color represents an individual's character. .
Understanding your True Colors and the colors of your co-workers, your students and
others, bring about new awareness in not only knowing yourself, but will make you more
effective in your ability to work more productively.
Program Goals:
Participants will recognize and appreciate their own unique strengths and
preferences.
Participants will recognize and appreciate the unique strengths and
preferences of others.
Participants will enhance their ability to effectively communicate with others.
Trainers for the True Colors workshop are Ms. Heather Alberts, Ms. Carole Ferlazzo and
Ms. Beverly Burns, of the Center for Educational Development. For sign up, please con
tact Ms. Hollie Larsen, 800-422-0232, ext. 2275 or 879-2275.
NCIE & TECA 1997 Call to Conference
The National Coalition for Indian Edu
cation (NCIE) and the Tribal Education
Contractor's Association (TECA) issue
their Call to Conference for the 2nd Annual
Joint Conference,
"Making Our Visions a Reality: Strate
gies for 2000" Conference will be held at ,
the Red Lion Hotel, Sea-Tac, Washington,
on April 30 through May 2, 1997.
Workshop strands include:
Native American Language Preservation
Exemplary Indian Education Programs
Technical Assistance for Indian Educa
tion Programs
Higher Education, Scholarships, Finan
cial Aid, Retention and Graduate Programs
Adult Education Forum
Johnson O'Malley Program Sharing and
Forum
Parental Involvement & Community
Support Forum
Education and Legislative Update
Purpose of NCIE & TECA is to promote
tribal community education; support edu
cational excellence; work with agencies and
institutions to improve educational oppor
tunities for Indian people; network and ex
change ideas; promote exemplary educa
tional activities and programs; and keep
informed of federal legislation affecting
tribal education.
For conference information and registra
tion packets contact:
Mr. Bob Tom
Oregon Tribal Education
Contractor's Association
P.O. Box 21056
Salem, OR 97307
(503)390-9494
The NCIE & TECA invite you to join us
as we gather in Seattle! Additional activi
ties include a trip to the Puyallup Tribe's
River Boat Casino, and a tour of Chief
Leschi School. See you in Seattle!
Scholarships available
Grand Ronde Tribal Education Trust Fund Scholarship applications are available at the
Tribal Education Office for the 199798 academic year for FULL-TIME tribal member
students:
EULA PETITE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (1): Applicants must be seeking a
degree in Education to teach Elementary, Secondary, Early Childhood or Special Educa
tion. Applicants must be currently enrolled students, must be at a Junior class standing,
and must possess a cumulative Grade Point Average of a 2.75.
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP (3): Applicants must be a high school graduate
or possess a GED. Applicants must enroll in a four year degree program.
ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (2): Appli
cants must be a high school graduate or possess a GED diploma. Applicants would be
pursuing a vocational or technical program of one to two year duration.
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP (1): Applicants must possess a Bachelors Degree at
time of application or prior to Fall TermSemester entry of the year application is for.
The following scholarship applications are available for students who plan to attend
PART-TIME. Applicants must provide explanation of why they can only pursue their
program on a part-time basis, and will be required to enroll in credit hours for no less than
Vz time status.
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP; PART-TIME (3): Applicants must possess
a High School diploma or GED diploma.
ADULT VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP; PART-TIME
(1): Applicants must possess a High School diploma or a GED diploma.
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP; PART-TIME (1): Applicant must possess a Bach
elors Degree at time of application or prior to Fall TermSemester entry for the year appli
cation is for.
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION TO THE TRIBAL
EDUCATION OFFICE IS APRIL 30, 1997. Late applications will not be accepted!
Please pick up your application early, as it does take a while to compile all the required
information and documents. Call Marion at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2284, to get an applica
tion mailed to you, or stop by and pick one up.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS: The Oregon State Scholarship Commission (OSSC)
has numerous scholarships available to apply for that are both Private Awards and Selected
Federal Program Awards. The application deadline to apply for the OSSC is MARCH 1,
1997. Please call Marion at the Tribal Education Office for an application.
Cascade Policy Institute is offering scholarships to Oregon High School students. The
Third Annual Independence Essay Competition, organized by Cascade, will award up
to $5,000 for the best essays on the Bill of Rights. Private, public and home schooled stu
dents are eligible to compete. To receive guidelines, call the Competition Hot-line at (503) 224
1 737. The deadline to submit essays is MARCH 3, 1 997. The Independence Essay Compe
tition is an opportunity for Oregon students to be recognized and rewarded on the basis of
academic talent. Other scholarship information is available at the Tribal Education Office.
Scholarship Tips
The time to start researching scholarships is now! Check the World Wide Web,
your local library, college and university financial aid offices, your high school
guidance office, civic organizations, the places where you or your parents are
employed or do volunteer work. There are all kinds of resources.
Students should start searching for scholarships during their sophomore year of
high school, but scholarships are also available for students already in college or
graduate school.
Scholarships are available to students of all backgrounds, abilities, and levels.
They are not limited to freshmen entering college, students with high academic
averages, or those who can demonstrate financial need.
Most scholarship applications require a written personal statement. This should
explain who you are, discuss your accomplishments and future goals, and set
you apart from other applicants. Get started on writing your personal statement
now!
Parents should encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities. Vol
unteer work and group activities are looked upon favorably by scholarship com
mittees, admissions recruiters and employers.