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Checkup Time Tribal youth Julian Cprtez recently received a checkup
from Oregon Health and Science University Physician Assistant Lynwood Shannon
under the watchful eye of Grand Ronde Health and Wellness Center Physician Assis
tant Kathleen Marquart. Shannon was with a group of OHSU students who spent
time in Grand Ronde at the clinic examining some of the Head Start students.
Teaching Opportunity
"Teach For America" is an organization of outstanding leaders of all
diverse backgrounds who are committed to ensuring that all children have
an equal chance in life. They assemble the nation's most promising lead
ers to teach for two years in urban and rural areas, including the Navajo
Nation in New Mexico, to make a big impact in the lives of children.
To learn more and to access the 2002 application, please visit
www.teachforamerica.org or call 1-800-832-1230, ext. 120.
American Indian Scholarship
This award is intended to help Native American students of any age,
any Tribe, in any state striving to get an education. Applicants must be
Native Americans in financial need and have a grade point average of at
least 2.75 (no exceptions). Area of study is open. The scholarship is a one
time award of $500. The money is sent directly to the respective school.
Deadline for Spring Term is November 1 and Fall Term is July 1. Con
tact the National Vice Chairman at 503 664-1524 or cwilsonclark.edu.
Associated Press Seeking Native Intern
The Associated Press (AP) is looking for a Native American intern for its
summer 2002 program. The AP Internship Program is a 12-week train
ing program for up to 22 print, broadcast, multimedia and photo interns.
Each intern will work in an AP bureau and be paid based on experience.
Interns who successfully complete the program will be offered a full-time
probationary news position upon graduating and receiving their degree.
Each applicant must be a full-time junior, senior or graduate student at
an American college or university.
The Native American Journalist's Association will receive notification of
acceptance the week of November 18. The selected intern applicant will be
notified by December 1, 2001. For questions or additional information,
please contact Diane Parker at 212-621-7405 or e-mail at
dianeparkerap.or.
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The annual gathering (which consists of Oregon youth and parents, state and
local government workers, Tribal representatives and community groups) meet to
discuss ways to reduce over-representation in the juvenile justice system and what
its causes are.
Under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), over-representation
or "disproportionate minority confinement" (DMC) exists when the pro
portion of youths detained or confined in secure detention facilities, secure correc
tional facilities, jails and lockups who are members of minority groups exceed their
groups' proportions in the general population.
In virtually every state, at every stage of the juvenile justice system, minority
youth are overrepresented and receive disparate treatment, particularly in secure
confinement. Oregon is no exception.
Governor Kitzhaber began his crusade to call attention to the complex issues
surrounding DMC in 1997 the year of the first Summit as well as the unveil
ing of his juvenile crime prevention plan. Since that time, juvenile crime in Oregon
has dropped, as well as the percentages of minority youth in the state's juvenile
justice system. This year, Summit participants will spend the day focusing on
solutions and how different groups can educate and share with one another.
Open to the public. Registration is required. For more information, con
tact the Oregon Youth Authority at 503-373-7205.
10 Things Teachers Wish Parents Would Do
1) Be involved in your children's education. Parents' involvement helps students learn,
Improves schools and makes teachers' jobs easier.
2) Providing resources at home for reading and learning. Parents should have books
and magazines for their children and read to or with their children each day.
3) Set a good example. Parents should show their children that they believe reading is
enjoyable and useful. They shouldn't spend their time in front of the TV.
4) Encourage children to do their best in school. Parents must indicate that they believe
education is Important and that they want their children to do the best they possibly can.
5) Emphasize academics. Too many parents get caught up in athletics when academics
should be their first concern. .
6) Support school rules and goals. Parents should take care not to undermine school rules,
discipline or goals.
7) Use pressure positively. Parents should encourage children to do their best, but they
should not apply too much pressure by setting unattainable goals or by involving them in too many
activities.
8) Call teachers early if there Is a problem. Dont wait for the teachers to call you. By
alerting your child's teachers to a potential problem, you still have time to improve the situation.
9) Accept responsibility as parents and donf expect the school and teachers to take over
this job. For example, parents should make It their responsibility to teach children basic discipline at
home rather than leave this task to teachers.
10) View drinking by underage youth and excessive partying as a serious matter.
Drinking and partying and staying out late take a toll on students' classroom performance. While
parents are concerned about drug abuse, many fail to recognize that alcohol is the drug most
frequently abused by youngsters as well as adults.
Reprinted from Polk County Commission for Children and Families Newsletter.
Students Invited to Attend the
American Indian Youth Academy
Recruiting Native American youth at
tending grades 8-12 in Willamina and
Sheridan School Districts to participate in
the American Indian Youth Academy.
Twenty-five students from each of four
sites: Portland, Salem-Keizer, Chemewa
and Grand Ronde, will have a special op
portunity to participate. The major goals
of this Academy are to enhance decision
making and leadership skills of American
IndianAlaska Native youth and to build a
youth support network and sense of com
munity five months beginning in October.
All five Academy sessions will be highly
interactive and students are expected to
fully participate in all activities. In addition
to a number of highly respected Ameri
can Indian and Alaska Native group facili
tators, well-known national motivational
American Indian and Alaska Native role
models will be part of the Academy.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to
meet and interact with 100 other Native
youth and to enhance your own academic
and leadership skills. ,
Please contact Lisa Leno at 503-879-2224
if you are interested. Applications
must be completed by October 10.
Education Deadlines
APPLICATIONS are REQUIRED prior to approval and eligibility for funding in the
Education programs. The Adult Vocational Training and Higher Education pro
gram deadline dates are as follows:
November 1, 2001 Winter Term or Spring Semester
February 1, 2002 Spring Term
April 1, 2002 Summer Term
July 1, 2002 Fall Term or Semester
Education Trust Fund Scholarship deadline April 30 of each year.
For other education program application information please contact the specific
program you wish to enroll. For more information, contact the Education Adminis
trative Assistant at 800-422-0232 ext 2275.
CALL TO ACTION
CONFERENCE
October 24 2 Sessions (8:30
11:30 am and 1-4:30 pm)
Spirit Mountain Casino
Rogue River Room
Venture into Polk
County's Diversity
Morning Session:
Explore the strengths and challenges of
Polk County diversity.
Participants are invited to bring their In
sights, experiences and concerns to
share.
Afternoon Session:
Learn skills and strategies to utilize in
addressing the challenges and opportuni
ties we have identified.
Participants will be Invited to consider
ways that they can address challenges
and opportunities constructively and co
operatively. Registration fee is $30 with lunch
included. For more information
contact Polk County Human Ser
vices at 503 623-9664 or pick up a
registration brochure at the CTGR
Education Modular 4.
SOU Opportunity
Southern Oregon University has
a new certificate program in Native
American Studies. For more infor
mation please contact Southern
Oregon University, Kathy
Hoxmeier at 541-552-6844 or e
mail: hoxmeiersou.edu.
Is it difficult to get a job without a GED?
Do you want to get started with computer skills?
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NOTICE -2002 CHANGE:
The GED test will change January 2002.
Anyone who does not finish by December will
have all previous tests erased and will need to
start over with the new 2002 version.
HURRY- CLASSES STARTED SEPT. 24
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY
1:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
EDUCATION MODULAR 3
Open Entry - No pre-reglstratlon
Contact Joanne Carr at 503-879-2275