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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
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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.