AUGUST 15, 2000
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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.
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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
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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.