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JUNE 15, 2000 11 Congratulations and best wishes to the 2000 GED graduates The Tribe's Education Department would like to congratulate this year's. GED graduates on their achievement, and wish each of you great success in the future whether it be in continuing your education or pursuing an en joyable and prosperous career. We recognize the effort that you have each made, the hours of study, the sacrifice of time either away from your families or sacrifice of income because you were taking time out from work for class. Our best wishes are extended to: TIMOTHY GEORGE of Willamina SOLOMON GEORGE of Grand Ronde LEVI LEIBELT of Dallas BRIAN LANGLEY of Salem ANDREA VERDUZCO of Sheridan SARAH HALLER of Benton City, Washington BETTY J. LAMBERT of Grand Ronde We also want to congratulate: CHRIS DIZICK on the outstanding test scores he has earned this spring pursuing his educational goals. We welcome you to join our summer class. One-on-one tutoring or inde pendent guided study are our main class formats. We have workbooks avail able free for Tribal members to use at home. New classroom materials were added to our curriculum in May to help your writing and spelling skills. Tests will be altered to reflect rising educational standards. Calculators will be required for a portion of the math tests, but not allowed on other parts. Answer choices will be student generated, not multiple choice for the entire math exam, and self-generated on limited sections of other subject areas. For those of you who have been hesitating thinking that the GED test was too hard it's going to get harder, so NOW is the best time to get your GED. To register, please call the Education Department at 879-2275. The First American Education Series is about the journey of American Indians, a journey alive with pain and rich with history, culture, and resound- jf ing joy. The curriculum is about American Indians and is taught by Ameri- A fl fj k can Indians. r tTp The two sites (Chemawa Indian School and Portland State University) IJ d fl classes held at PSU will also be televised to Grand Ronde, Siletz, and Umatilla. The series is open to all. Community Development CURRENT VISIONS FOR NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES DELPHINE JACKSON, PHD. In tends to gather and share current facts, opinions, concerns, praise, and visions of the future in regard to Tribal growth and casinos. Other discussion topics will cover housing, health, childcare, senior services, and education. BOARDING SCHOOLS AND THEIR FUTURE SONCIRAY B0NNELL, MS. This lecture begins with a ' description of historic goals of Indian boarding schools verses contemporary goals. The discussion explores the movement of Indian boarding schools as college preparatory high schools, schools for Indian youth with special needs, i.e., drug, alcohol, criminal histories, andor learning disabilities. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES -JOHN SPENCE, PHD. This course will examine different approaches to community planning by examining the circular Native American worldview as opposed to the linear dominant society worldview. Examples of current Tribal programs will be described and discussed. FALL 2000 (October) LOCATION 1 LOCATION 2 LOCATION 3 SALEM PORTLAND TELECONFERENCE TUESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM Native American Accomplishments. AMERICAN INDIAN VICTORIES - SONCIRAY BONNELL, MS. Tired of hearing statistics on Indian poverty, alcoholism, and disabilities? This discussion will focus on accomplishments, victories and char ismatic leaders in Indian country including a section on Oregon's best. NATIVE AMERICAN HEROESHEROINES-SONCIRAY BONNELL, MS. Meet some not so well known Indian heroes, as well as the more famous warriors. A variety of spiritual leaders, scholars, warriors, and community activist heroesheroines will be introduced. WOMEN IN NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES - DELPHINE JACKSON, PHD. A discussion of women's unique contributions to their Tribes and families. Social awareness and keeping Tribal traditions are emphasized as important elements for women Tribal chairpersons. SPRING 2001 (April-May) LOCATION 1 LOCATION 2 LOCATION 3 SALEM PORTLAND TELECONFERENCE TUESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM Health and Wellness. LEARN i i Spanish & French i f The Education Department now has i two excellent software programs for J learning to speak and read Spanish and i French available to all Tribal members. 1 These self-paced programs could also be very effectively used to assist high school students who are strug gling in their language classes, or those who want to get a jump start on classes they'll be taking next fall. ; For information or assistance in scheduling a computer, please call Hollie at the Education office at 879 2275 or 1(800) 422-0232, ext 2275. ; Native course 4 I L JLl supports tne use or traditional methods Native Circles, a course at Lane Community College is dedicated to col- lege success through cultural values. I This class provides support for indi 3 vidual students to use traditional methods to successfully achieve their I college goals. It includes group discus- I sion and culturally related activities. During the course, students will: clarify their educational goals identify their own interests and skills learn to use resources available write a plan to successfully achieve their goals For more information on class dates and times contact: Frank Merrill, Director of Native American Student Association (541) 747-4501, ext. 2238 A ictfTolo I What does the Head Start program offer? D Bus service for Grand Ronde, Sheridan and Willamina areas. D Culture Chinook Jargon with Tony Johnson, twice a month. Drumming with Dustin Harmon, twice a month. D Health - Linda Mann from Dental visits once a month. Wellness visits once a month. B Education Age appropriate field trips, both fun and educational. Open play area. Always busy experimenting and experiencing. Funlovingsafe environ ment. A wonderful experience to prepare your child for the years of schooling to come. Recruitment for Twah Sunchako Head Start has begun for next school year, starting September 4. Tribal and Native children will re ceive the first placement. If there are openings after all applications are returned we will then take community members. To sign up for our waiting list or any questions, contact Marissa Leno at 879-2161, or visit us down the road from the old A&D build ing. Spots are filled on first come, first serve basis. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES ALISON BALL, PHD. This course will discuss strategies to overcome barriers to appropriate care for American Indians with disabilities, along with identifying strengths of Indian people in general. HOLISTIC HEALTH IN TRIBAL COMMUNITIES - JOHN SPENCE, PHD . This course will examine teachings of the Native American Medicine Wheel passed down through Tribal oral traditions. Traditional tribal teachings will be compared with modern mainstream definitions and treatment strategies aimed at obtaining holistic health. INDIAN FAMILY WELLNESS PROJECT: A DECOLONIZATION MODEL -TOM BALL, PHD. Provides participants with a model for building programs in Indian Country that can reverse the colonization process. Concepts such as: post colonial psychology, post colonial stress disorder, Tribal consultation, Tribal self-determination, and Tribal self-governance will be addressed. WINTER 2001 (January-February) LOCATION 1 LOCATION I LOCATION 3 SALEM PORTLAND TELECONFERENCE TUESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM Introducing the Instructors. ALISON BALL is an enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes located in Washington. She graduated from the University of Oregon earning a doctoral degree in Special Education and Rehabilita tion. She is the multicultural affairs coordinator for the University Affiliated Program and a program director for a NIAAA Research Grant. Dr. Ball's prior experience was a program managercoordinator, family therapist, AOD counselor, and early childhood specialist. TOM BALL is an enrolled member of the Modoc Klamath Tribes. Dr. Ball earned his doctorate in Special Education and Rehabilitation from the University of Oregon in 1998. Dr. Ball has served one term as Tribal chairman for the Klamath Tribes. He has also served as Indian education coordinator, and worked for the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board. He currently is a researcher at the Oregon Social Learning Center in Eugene, Oregon. SONCIRAY BONNELL is an enrolled member of Sandia Pueblo and is also Isleta and Salinan. In 1997, Ms. Bonnell earned her Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Dartmouth College. Ms. Bonnell has taught for Portland State University for several years at the main campus and the Salem Center. DELPHINE JACKSON is an enrolled member of the Modoc, Klamath, and Yahooskin Band of Paiute Tribe. Dr. Jackson's maternal great grandmother Winema Riddle was a United States Army interpreter during the 1872-73 Modoc War. Dr. Jackson earned her doctorate in Educational Policy and Manage ment from the University of Oregon in 1991. She currently works for Oregon State University as an instructor and counselor in the Educational Opportunities Program. JOHN SPENCE is an enrolled member of the Gros Ventre and Sioux from Ft. Belknap, Montana. Dr. Spence earned his doctorate from the University of Washington in Higher Education in 1987 and his Master in Social Work from Rutgers University in 1968. He is a part-time instructor at the PSU Graduate School of Social Work. Dr. Spence is also a consultant to Indian Child Welfare, mental health, and substance abuse programs. Illustrator LEROY WILSON is an enrolled member of Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Nation of South Dakota. He is also a veteran of the Korean War. CREDIT NONCREDIT OPTION These courses can be taken as noncredit or for credit. To earn one credit students need to take three discussions in one category for a total of 9 contact hours. Noncredit tuition is $40 per course. Credit tuition is $160 for one credit. Tribal members may contact their Tribal Education department. i k - Registration and Locations. SALEM Chemawa Indian School, 3700 Chemawa Road, Salem, OR 97305 Brenda Garcia (503) 315-4281 Email: bgarciachemeketa.edu PORTLAND - Portland State University, Urban Center, DLC-Rm 205 (503) 72-LEARN or 725-3276 CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE -1-800-422-0232 ext 2275 CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ -1-800-922-1399 ext 290 CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF UMATILLA - (541) 278-5300
