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AUGUST 15, 2000 9 EVENING CLASSES Chemeketa Community College will offer the following evening classes this Fall in Grand Ronde. Classes will be held in the Education modular 3, between the Community Center and Sheriff's Substation. All classes will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the days listed. CS101 Intro Microcomputer App (Prerequisite) Thur MTH052 Intro to Algebra & Geom (Individualized) Tues & Thur MTH060.. Intro Algebra (Individualized) Tues & Thur MTH070 Elem Algebra (Individualized) Tues & Thur MTH095. Intermediate Algebra (Individualized) Tues & Thur : SP218... Interpersonal Comm .?. Wed WR040 Writing Skills Mon WR115 ......... Intro to Composition Mon WR121 English Composition (Prerequisite) Mon If you are interested in attending any of these classes, or need more information on registration, eligibility, funding, and other related questions, please call Deena LaRue, Tribal Short Term, Distance and Continuing Education Program at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 4591 or (503) 879-4591; or contact Chemeketa Community College at (503) 399 5006 or 399-5120. EES? 051133320 SilUWjau aiifiBS The First American Education Series is about the journey of American Indians, a journey alive with pain and rich with history, culture, and resound ing joy. The curriculum is about American Indians and is taught by Ameri can Indians. The two sites (Chemawa Indian School and Portland State University) were selected to assist with access for community members. The Wednesday 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 - SONQRAY BONNELL, 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 SALEM PORTLAND TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM LOCATION 3 TELECONFERENCE WEDNESDAY 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 HEROES HEROINES - SONQRAY 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 I 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. 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 2 LOCATION 3 SALEM PORTLAND TELECONFERENCE TUESDAY WEDNESDAY WEDNESDAY 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM 5:30-8:30 PM CREDITNONCREDIT 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. Registration and Locations . SALEM Chemawa Indian School, 3700 Chemawa Road, Salem, OR 97305 Brenda Garcia (503) 315-4281 Email: bgarciachemeketa.edu PORTLAN D - 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 U - 6006 DEADLINE: AUG. 31 ATNI College Scholarship Announced The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) College is pleased to announce the 2000 college scholarship fund for Native American students in the Pacific Northwest. This year PG&E Gas Transmission NW of Portland has generously given $3,000 to be awarded. Other funds available include the Henry Si John Award for $2,225 and the ANTI Sponsor Award. Eligible candidates must be a full-time student and an enrolled member of an ATNI Tribe within the PG&E Gas Transmission NW service area (Or egon, Washington, Idaho). Applications must be completed and received by August 31, 2000. The scholarship committee will review all applications. A formal announcement of scholarship awards will be made at the annual con ference on September 18-21 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho. Interested students should apply at their Tribal Education Department or at the ANTI office at 1827 NE 44th Ave., Suite 130, Portland, OR 97213 1443; phone (503) 249-5770; or fax (503) 249-5773. GEMEB Cultural Resources The South Pudget Sound Com munity College (SPSCC) in Olym pia, Washington is developing a Cultural Resources Technician Certification as part of its Voca tional Educational program. De signed for distance learning, the courses will cover the major as: pects of Cultural Resources Man agement (archaeological survey evacuation, museum property, faunalfloral identification and legal issues). As an on-line course students will need an e-mail ad dress and access to the Internet. The interactive programs empha sis is towards Native American pro grams and cultures and is designed to complement, not replace, Tribal programs. The first of eight courses (Anth 104) will begin soon, with registra tion deadline of September 6. For more information contact: D Dr. Dale Croes South Pudget Sound Community College 2011 Mottman Road SW Olympia, WA 98512 phone (360) 754-7711, ext. 336 fax (360) 664-0780 email: dcroesspscc.cte.edu D Rhonda Foster Squaxin Island Tribe (360) 427-2072 D Chuck James Northwest Regional Office Archaeologist (503) 231-6229 Tribal Administration Courses Offered Fall 2000 courses for the Tribal Administration Program (TAP) are being offered by Portland State Uni versity (PSU) beginning September 25th. Classes originate from the PSU campus and are broadcast to distant sites for community access. Tribal members may contact their Tribal Education Department for details and classroom locations. CLASSES: D Communication Management PA 510 Instructor Tom Hampson Mondays 4:00 to 6:30 PM H Public Budgeting PA 582 Instructor Dan O'Toole Tuesdays 4:00 to 6:30 PM D Public Administration PA 511 Instructor Theresa Rapida Friday, September 29 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at PSU (This is the only class time required at the PSU campus) and Thursdays .... 4:00 to 6:30 PM Oct. 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9 and 30 LOCATIONS: D Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Deena LaRue 1-800-422-0232, ext. 4591 deena . laruegrandronde . org D Confederated Tribes of Siletz Beverly Youngman 1-800-922-1399, ext. 290 bevyctsi.nsn.us B Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Lloyd Wannassay Commander 1-541-276-8120 Students interested in these classes must be admitted to PSU at the post baccalaureate level and have permis sion to enroll from the TAP Director, Theresa Julnes Rapida, Ph.D. by contacting her at 1-800-547-8887 ext. 5155; (503) 725-5155; or by email: rapidatpdx.edu.
