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April 18-21 in Seattle
Indian Youth Conference
On April 18-21, the All Tribes Foundation's I-WA-SIL Youth Program is
holding it's 25th Annual Northwest Indian Youth Conference at the Seattle
Center in Seattle, Washington. The conference theme is "Cultural and Edu
cational Challenges for the 21st Century."
The conference committee has worked diligently to ensure that this will be
the finest and largest Native American youth conference in North America.
For four exciting days, hundreds of AmericanAlaskan Native youth will come
together and participate in workshops and social activities that they will find
mentally, physically, and spiritually challenging.
The focus is on the skills needed to succeed in today's high tech world, but
at the same time keeping and strengthening their cultural integrity and
identity. Activities include a Scholastic Bowl, keynote speakers, talentfash
ion show, workshops, college career fair, arts and crafts displays, banquet
dinner, Miss NWIYC Contest, reception, National All-Indian Boys & Girls
Basketball Tournament and a' tribal government symposium. In conjunc
tion with the conference is the I-WA-SIL Celebration Pow-wow, April 21-23.
If you would like more information on this conference, please contact Lisa
Leno or Dustin Harmon at 1-800-422-0232 or (503) 879-2224.
Guest speaker visits Native club
sert themselves, to choose a college
and not take no for an answer.
"Some doors will open for you, but
a lot of them you have to open your
self. It can be a lot of hard work but
its worth it in the end when you don't
have to depend on anyone to support
you and your family," Allison said.
The students had fun listening to
her story and appreciated it because
it was her story that she shared. One
student said, "I like the fact that she
didn't just say 'you need to go to col
lege.' Instead she explained the dif
ferent options and the fact that, it is
entirely up to me." In all, the stu
dents learned some new choices and
the benefits of getting an education.
Thanks to Allison for her time.
Allison Davis-WhiteEyes, Oregon
State University Indian Education
Office Coordinator, was a guest
speaker at the Native American
Clubs at Willamina middle and high
schools on February 2.
Allison shared with students her ex
periences with high school and col
lege, and the choices she had to make
to be successful. She has worked in
higher education systems for several
years and coordinates Native work
shops and conferences throughout
the Northwest. Along with her back
ground in education, Allison is also a
jingle dress dancer. She spoke of the
balance that she had to find between
the modern world and the traditional
one and encouraged students to as-
North Clackamas Aquatic Center
Tuesday, March 21 for grades 6-12
giant swimming pool with hot tubs basketball hoop in the pool
ropes slides waves fun, fun, fun
The Youth Education program will pay for swim admission and the meal afterwards.
Students are responsible for renting their own with lockers ($1, plus $2 key deposit),
tubes, air mats and diving sticks ($l-$2 each) please bring money for these items.
Pick up time & place: 9:30 a.m. at Youth Center
Drop off time & place (Tentatively) 5:00 p.m. at students' homes
Permission slip deadline: Friday, March 17th, 2000
Questions please contact: Dustin Harmon 879-2143; Richard Sohappy 879-4534
Parent Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m.
Tribal Youth Center (old A&D building)
Refreshments will be provided.
The Youth Education programs for grades k-12 would like to encourage parents
and tribal members interested to attend. Applications for the Parent Board
will be accepted and meeting dates set for the upcoming year.
We would greatly appreciate your attendance and participation.
If you have questions or concerns please call Lisa Leno at 879-2224.
TRIBAL EDUCATION STAFF &
NATIVE AMERICAN CLUBTUTORING
MONDAY
Richard Sohappy ..... Youth Education 8:30 a.m. to noon
TUESDAY
Lisa Leno Youth Education 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. (as needed)
Richard Sohappy Youth Education ....... 1:30 to 3 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Richard Sohappy ..... Youth Education 8:30 a.m. to noon
Dustin Harmon Youth Education 1:30 to 3 p.m. (2nd & 4th week)
THURSDAY
Dustin Harmon ........ Youth Education ....... 8:30 a.m. to noon
Richard Sohappy ..... Youth Education ....... 1:30 to 3 p.m.
FRIDAY
Dustin Harmon Youth Education 8:30 a.m. to noon
NATIVE AMERICAN CLU3 ACTIVITIES
MARCH 1 8:22 a.m.
MARCH 15 . 8:22 a.m.
APRIL 5. .......... 8:22 a.m.
APRIL 19 Canceled.
MAY 3 8:22 a.m.
MAY 17 8:22 a.m.
JUNE 7 8:22 a.m.
Educational
Cultural
Educational
(out to conference)
Educational
Cultural
Last Meeting go over summer schedule.
MONDAY
Marion Mercier.. Higher Education 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Richard Sohappy Youth Education 1:30 to 3 p.m.
TUESDAY
Richard Sohappy Youth Education ....... 8:30 a.m to noon
Lisa Leno Youth Education 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. (as needed)
Dustin Harmon ......... Youth Education ....... 1:30 to 3 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Dustin Harmon Youth Education ....... 8:30 a.m. to noon (2nd 8i 4th week)
Richard Sohappy ...... Youth Education 1:30 to 3 p.m.
THURSDAY
Richard Sohappy ...... Youth Education 8:30 a.m. to noon
Dustin Harmon ......... Youth Education 1:30 to 3 p.m.
FRIDAY
Richard Sohappy Youth Education 8:30 a.m. to noon
NATIVE AMERICAN CLUB ACTIVITIES
MARCH 1 ......... 9:40 a.m. ........... Educational
MARCH 15 9:40a.m Cultural
APRILS. 9:40 a.m. ........... Educational
APRIL 19... .Canceled.. (out to conference)
MAY 3 9:40 a.m.. Educational
MAY 17 9:40 a.m Cultural
JUNE 7 9:40 a.m Last Meeting go over summer schedule.
TUESDAY.................. 3:30 to 5 p.m Please call to make arrangements
WEDNESDAY 3:30 to 5 p.m Please call to make arrangements
THURSDAY 3:30 to 5 p.m Please call to make arrangements
WILLAMINA HIGH SCHOOL INDIAN EDUCATION Office1
TRIBAL YOUTH CENTER Office:
LISA LENO Youth Education Supervisor Office:
Cell:
Pager:
RICHARD SOHAPPY Youth Education Tutor Office:
Cell:
Pager:
DUSTIN HARMON Youth Education Coordinator Office:
Paaer:
MARION MERGER Higher Education Specialist Office:
876-2513
879-2101
879-2224
550-1281
435-6869
879-4534
550-4066
435-4277
879-2143
435-6840
879-2284