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.