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APRIL 15, 2002 Smoke Signals Cohorts In Leadership and Administration for Scholastic Settings (Project Class) Project CLASS is a Master's Degree program emphasizing curriculum and instruction targeting American Indians. It is offered by American Indian Research and Development, Inc. through Cameron University. Participants in the program can earn a graduate degree (MAT) within one year of enrolling at CU. Full tuition is provided by Project CLASS as well as a monthly stipend, a dependent stipend to qualified participants, and a book allowance. Deadline to apply is May 1, 2002. State of Oregon Promise 2002 The program provides talented students of color with professional, mana gerial, or technical summer experience. Students gain compensated, mentored work experience and knowledge through 10-week summer as signment with a state or local government agency. All internships are full-time (40 hours per week) for 10 weeks. Deadline to apply is April 26, 2002. B For more information regarding scholarship and internship opportu nities above, visit the Education Division's website at www.grandronde.org, or contact Kevin Simmons College Counselor & Advisor at 503-879-2288 or 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2288. The American Indian College Fund cordially invites you to A Spring Tribute to the Tribes of the Pacific Northwest Saturday, April 27 7 p.m. 9 $50 per person ($20 is tax-deductible) Enjoy a festival evening of Native entertainment, music and a special featured dance performance by the Cape Fox Dancers, members of the Tlingit Indian Tribe. For more information, please call Bill Edelstein at 303-426-8900 ext. 330 or e-mail at bedelsteincollegefund.org 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. It will be an 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. 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. NWIHA SCHOLARSHIP FOR TRIBAL YOUTH The Northwest Indian Housing Association annually provides scholar ships to Tribal youth, defined as individuals ages 24 years old, or younger. The intent is to provide financial awards to youth for education and train ing programs at schools, colleges, job training organizations, sports camps or other worthwhile organizations. Historically, individual awards have not exceeded $1,000. Applications are available by contacting the Housing Authority at 503-879-2401. Applications must be turned in to the Housing Authority by April 26, no later than 5 p.m. Wanted: Native American High School Students For Nursing Na-ha-shnee is the Native American High School Summer Nursing Camp. It is being held June 23-28, 2002. The purpose of the 7th annual camp is to encourage Native American students to pursue nursing and to pre pare themselves for the future. There is a critical shortage of nurses and this camp will provide an opportunity for Native American students to experience the nursing profession. They will experience job shadowing in hospitals, learn first aid and CPR, traditional herbal medicine and basic nursing care. There will also be trained in critical thinking and leader ship skills. For an application and more information contact Robbie Paul, Native America Coordinator, Intercollegiate College of Nursing, Wash ington State University College of Nursing, Spokane, Washington, 509-324-7239 or e-mail: paulwsu.edu. 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. Grand Ronde HeadStart Is Now Recruiting Children For The 2002-2003 School Year Recruitment runs from April through July. This announcement is for children who are 3 years old by September 1, 2001 to children who are 5 years old (pre-kindergarten) and that are income eligible. Unfortunately, if there is not enough space available we will not be servicing non-Tribal Willamina or Sheridan Head Start children. Our first day of school is Sep tember 3, 2002. Please call Tersa Stewart at 503-879-2161 for an applica tion and if you have any questions. Selection and notification will be made by mid August and you will be notified if your child has been accepted. Polk County Sheriffs Office Invites Applications for Reserve Deputy Sheriff The Polk County Sheriffs Office Reserve Unit is seeking men and women who would like to become part of the tradition of law enforcement profes sionals. Reserve deputies have launched their full-time to assist Sheriffs Office employees with road patrol, corrections, marine patrol, crime prevention and special events. Polk County Sheriff reserves have a strong interest in serving the community as part-time peace officers. Many reserves have launched their full-time law enforcement careers starting as a reserve deputy, then being hired by the Polk County Sheriffs Office or other criminal justice agencies. Applicant must be 21 years of age before October 2002, possess a high school diploma or GED, have a valid drivers license, pass an extensive background investigation and have a commitment of service to others. Successful applicants attend two evening, weekday classes and a number of weekend classes while attending the reserve academy at Chemeketa Community College. The academy training is from October through May. Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2002 and can be picked up in person at the Polk County Courthouse or from the County's webpage: www.co.polk.or.us or from the Sheriffs Office webpage: www.polksheriff.net. Tribal Youth Education Sponsorship Program 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 1-800-422-0232 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. D EALER'S SCHOOL AT SMC Classes will start at the end of April for Dealer's School at the Spirit Mountain Casino. Call Marilyn Porter at 503-879-3730 ext. 3820 or Daphney Colton at 503-879-3730 ext. 3816 for more information or to sign up.
