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APRIL 1, 2002 Smoke Signals 9 The University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science: The University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Science (SIRLS) invites you to share in a unique opportunity. Knowl edge River focuses on library and information issues from the needs and perspectives of Hispanics and Native Americans. Knowledge River par ticipants will graduate with an MA in Information Resources and Library Science. Knowledge River Participants will receive: Full tuition support for one year, a fellowship of $12,000 for one year, customized academic advising, academic support, full orientation to the school. To apply to be apart of Knowledge River's inaugural class, beginning in Fall 2002. Con tact Patricia Tarin, Knowledge River Program Director 520-621-3565. Deadline to apply is April 15, 2002. The Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) School of Medicine Student Senate Scholarships: OHSU Student Senate is funding two $350 scholarships. In order to be eligible for the scholarships students must: currently attending Oregon high school, planning to attend a four year college or university full time in the Fall of 2002, and hold the intention of becoming a physician with an MD degree. Contact Elizabeth Keegan at 503-494-8220 or keeganeohsu.edu. Deadline to apply is April 22, 2002. TRIBES Summer Program For 2002 Graduating High School Seniors: The Tribal Resource Institute in Business, Engineering, and Sciences (TRIBES). A summer program for high school graduates on their way to college or post secondary education sponsored by the Council of Energy Resources Tribes (CERT), is now accepting applications for the 2002 pro gram. 30 students will attend the University of New Mexico for six weeks and can earn up to nine transferable college credits in math, English, and Native American studies. In addition to the three courses, students live on campus, learn about how to succeed in college, and participate in a number of field-trips and activities designed to enhance awareness of Native communities' social, cultural, political, and environmental issues. Upon completion of program, students are eligible for $1,000 scholarship for five years of college. Dates of program are June 13 through July. Contact TRIBES Program, University of New Mexico at 505-277-5725 or tsleeunm.edu. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2002. A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Primary Sponsor: American Indian Science & Engineering Society. Pur pose: American Indian Science & Engineering Society's (AISES) own schol arship program was established in 1983 in memory of A.T. Anderson, Mohawk, a chemical engineer who founded AISES with six other Ameri can Indian scientists. Scholarships are awarded to members of AISES who are American Indian or Alaskan Native college students pursuing academic programs in the sciences, engineering, medicine, natural re sources, and math. Contact: Shirley LaCourse, AISES Higher Ed. Coor dinator. Phone:505-765-1052 ext. 14. E-mail: shirleyaises.org. Teresa Gomez, AISES Higher Ed. Director at 505-765-1052 ext. 15 or teresaaises.org Deadline: June 15, 2002 y)lcow' g mmsm mrmm 'aim- m fliisis?' AMI ) H vv5liiHsJ& vmmm h won h 'rtamMftTfo rt?fiWargffiTr flfrrmnrr(amrew tiftm M Mini j)m5hm Tribal Members Wanted For Journey To The Amazon Jungle Tribal members seeking adventure have a rare opportunity before them. The Education department is working along with Portland State Univer sity to begin a two-week cultural exchange and immersion program in Suriname, South America. Eight slots are available for the expedition that begins in late August. Those accepted can receive college credit through PSU. Eligibility requirements include only that a person be an enrolled Tribal member and at least 18 years of age, though preference will be given to students, particularly those with an interest in anthropol ogy and similar studies. Applicants should be aware that the two-week program will include a journey to and a stay in Suriname, hosted by an archaic Tribe of indigenous people who live deep in the Amazon jungle. This will be roughing it like you've never roughed it before, so applicants need to be very serious about the matter and ready to commit by May 1. Contact Lisa Leno at 503-879-2224 or Travis Stewart at 503-879-2272. Not for the faint of heart. CFS 399 Healing the Native Family: Using Concepts of the Sacred Hoop Portland State University Salem Center. Explore the concepts of the Scared Hoop used in healing Tribal fami lies. Instructor Ronda MetCalf is a Suiattle Indian woman and a member of the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe. She holds a Master of Science in education with a specialization in community counseling. Date: Friday, April 5, 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Location: 4061 Winema PI. NE, Bldg. 49, Salem, Chemeketa Campus. Credit option: one-credit $116 or non-credit $60. Registration & Information: Rita Martinez-Salas at 503-315-4281 or rmartinezchemeketa.edu or www.clas.pdx.eduDCPSalem. Tribal Youth Education Sponsorship Program Providing Funding Youth Education Sponsorship (YE Sponsorship) program, formerly Sum mer Sponsorship began in January 2002. YE Sponsorship is a program which provides maximum funding of $200 to enrolled Tribal members grades K-12, including home schooling one time per year to participate in school activities and extracurricular activi ties and programs. You must request an application by contacting Chris Bailey at 800-422-0232 or 503-879-2101. Applications must be returned completed in order to be processed. Please allow two weeks for processing. Funding is available until depleted. Please note that requesting an application does not ensure funding and does not register the student for the activity program. Willamette to Host Native American Enrichment Program This Summer Willamette will again host the Native American Science Enrichment program this summer, with financial support from the Oregon Commu nity Foundation. The dates are June 17-21, and promises to be a very intense week of lab science, field trips and hands-on problem-solving. Professors Jeff Willemsen (chemistry) and Ron Brisbois (a nationally known chemist from Macalester College, and himself a Native American) will team-teach the course. This will be a very hands-on kind of program, with lots of good opportu nities for one-on-one teaching. Any students (or teachers) who would be interested in this program, please feel free to could call Patricia Alley at 503-370-6246. It's a very simple application form and the program is totally free to the students. Wanted: Native American High School Students For Nursing Camp Na-ha-shnee Native American High School Summer Nursing Camp This 7th annual camp is being held June 23-28, 2002 and its purpose is to encourage Native American students to pursue nursing and to prepare themselves for the future. There is a critical shortage of nurses and this camp will provide an opportunity for Native American students to experi ence the nursing profession. They will experience job shadowing in hospi tals, learn first aid and CPR, traditional herbal medicine and basic nurs ing care. There will also be trained in critical thinking and leadership skills. For an application and more information contact Robbie Paul, Na tive America Coordinator, Intercollegiate College of Nursing, Washington State University College of Nursing, Spokane, Washington, 509-324-7239 or e-mail at paulwsu.edu.
