Subject: nanews03.001 From: gars@netcom.com (Gary Night Owl) To: Internet Recipients of Wotanging Ikche Message-ID: _ __ _____ __ _ __ ___ ____ _ __ ___ ' ) / / ') / / ) ' ) ) / ) / ' ) ) / ) / / / / / / /--/ / / / ___ / / / / ___ (_(_/ (__/ ( / (_ / (_ (___/ '__/_ / (_ (___/ ' O ____ _ , ___ _ , ___ O o O / ' ) / / ) ' ) / / ' O o O / /-< / /--/ /-- VOLUME 03, ISSUE 001 O o o o o O __/_ / ) (___/ / ( (___, 7 January 1995 O o O O o O K A N O H E D A A N I Y V W I Y A O ( N A T I V E A M E R I C A N N E W S ) This issue contains articles from IND-NET, EIRP, NATCHAT & NATIVE-L Mailing Lists, Genie (General Electric) & UUCP e-mail, and UseNet newsgroups alt.native & soc.culture.native. Articles appearing have been previously posted for public dissemination and/or permission for inclusion has been secured. Letters of authorization are on file. A list of those granting permission to repost their words in this issue are listed at the end of part A. I thank each of you for allowing your words to be shared with the people. <----<<<< >>>>----> This newsletter is a way of keeping the brothers and sisters who share our Spirit informed about current events within the lives of those who walk the Red Road. It is archived at the Native American FTP site ftp.cit.cornell.edu in the directory /pub/special/NativeProfs/newsletters; and is being sent to gst@gnosys.svle.ma.us (Gary S. Trujillo) should he wish to include it in his NATIVE-L or NATCHAT lists. Thanks to Marc Becker, mbecker@uclink2.berkeley.edu, issues of Wotanging Ikche/Kanoheda Aniyvwiya are now being archived at a World-Wide-Web site. The URL is http://ukanaix.cc.ukans.edu/~marc/journals/nanews/ This is a test site, and at some point in the future the location of these files will change. "I think over again My small adventures My fears Those small ones that seemed so big For all the vital things I had to get and to reach And yet there is only one great thing To live and see the great day that dawns And the light that fills the world." __ Old Inuit Song ... I found this poem, titled "Old Inuit Song", and thought you might like it to use sometime at the beginning of \WI\, where you put quotations from traditional elders. Distant Eagle +- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -+ | Indian Pledge of Allegiance | The Indian Pledge of Alleg- | | iance was first presented | I pledge allegiance to my Tribe,| on 2 December '93 during the | to the democratic principles | opening address of the Nat- | of the Republic | ional Congress of American | and to the individual freedoms | Indian Tribal-States Relat- | borrowed from the Iroquois and | ions Panel in Reno, NV. NCAI | Choctaw Confederacies, | plans distribution of the | as incorporated in the United | Indian Pledge to all Indian | States Constitution, | Nations. | so that my forefathers | | shall not have died in vain | Walk in Beauty! Night Owl +- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -+ O'siyo Brothers and Sisters! What is theft of ceremony and what is seeking of true contact with the ways of Creator? This is a question many ask. There are many who answer quickly. Some say there should be none but the First People who use these songs and prayers handed down by elders who risked life in doing so. There are some who say any who seek understanding and offer open hearts should use them. I have no quick answers. I have only prayer the Sacred Hoop that is Our Mother Earth will be mended. I see no way for this to happen unless all the people come to know Her and give back to Her the things that have been taken in blind greed. I listen for I know we will be given a way. Peace! Night Owl , , Gary Night Owl gars@genie.geis.com (*,*) P. O. Box 672168 gars@netcom.com (`-') Marietta, GA 30067, U.S.A. gars@igc.apc.org ===w=w=== NativeNet Node 90:133/2501 FidoNet 1:133/2501 ----------- News of the people featured in this issue ---------- Part A: Usenet and e-mail Part B: NATCHAT and NATIVE-L lists - Marrow Donors - Words from Native Occupiers - Alienation of Revenue Canada - Heritage Preservation 1995 - Season's Greetings - South African Investor Cleared - Buffalo Wanted! - Zuni Farming - Museum Tech Job - Census Advisory - Summer Jobs: Boise and Sawtooth NFs - AISESnet Region 10 EPA Tribal News - University Positions - Poem: Tradition - Verse: Hawai'ian Book of Days - Conferences and Powwows - offline --------- "RE: Marrow Donors" --------- Date: Tue, 3 Jan 1995 09:08:00 -0400 From: John Berry 301-443-5988 FAX t- Subj: Marrow Donors Mailing List: IND-NET Mailing List: EIRP ++++++++++ >From AP: American Indian Research and Development, Inc. in Norman, Oklahoma, is trying to get more Indians in Oklahoma and New Mexico on the national registry for the National Marrow Donor Program. The project goal is to add 1,000 members from the two states. The group has received a federal grant of $184,000 for the work. About 18,000 American Indians & Alaskan Natives are in the more than 1.2 million registry members of various races. The AIRD will conduct 36 donor drives in Oklahoma and New Mexico during 1995. Anyone between the ages of 18-55 years old and in good health can participate. +++++++++++ For more info. contact AIRD (405)364-0656 Many of us who work for the Feds, at Indian Health Service and elsewhere are participating in this program. A simple blood draw is all that is required for the registry, if they need you it gets a little more complicated - but they'll tell you what's involved. Give someone who has Leukemia or Cancer and needs new bone marrow a chance at life. Be Well All, John Berry --------- "RE: Alienation" --------- Date: fri, 30 dec 94 20:20 est From: "Steven C. Schiavi" <0005408096@mcimail.com> Subj: Alienation UUCP email So much of what we read, and see and hear and are concerned about in Indian affairs concerns the relationship of the Indian with the land. Very simply put, without that relationship, there is no Indian. Looking at it from a perspective a non-Indian would not understand, maybe not believe, without the Indian, there is no land. When the caring and care-taking spirit is not present; when bulldozers bulldoze and backhoes dig without prayer, without permission, without thanks; when there is no relationship of respect, the land becomes sick, the people become sick, the animals and plants become sick. They lose their spirit, their heart. The mystery is gone and with it, the life. Fe. If we live in the dominant culture, we have nothing but paper and plastic invested in our food, our clothing, our shelter. We have none of our toil or sweat or prayers involved with meat from the deli; we have not asked permission to take the life of the canned corn; we have not nurtured and protected and honored the frozen squash. Where is our relationship with the real world? We need that; we need land to love, and to honor; we need animals and plants and children to protect. If we do not go out of our way to plant our gardens, and talk to our trees, and walk in the woods; if we do not get up at dawn and greet the sun, and say our prayers with tobacco grown in the old way; if we do not observe at least some of these things, we are spiritually dead, as natural people understand the meaning of being alive. Without these relationships with our relatives, the plant people and four- leggeds and all the rest, we have no source of strength. We cannot hope to overcome the obstacles inherent in being a natural being in an unnatural environment. Our love and caring, not only for each other, but for every being the creator has set upon the earth, and for the earth herself.... This is where our strength comes from. If we live in cities, we are already cut off from our roots. All humans are; but most of them don't know or care to know. We can still pray, and use the sacred herbs, and love our relatives....but we need to get out, to get away at least once in a while. We need to feel our feet in contact with the earth; feel the wind on our faces, and hear the rushing of a stream. We need birdsong, and squirrels playing, and ants toiling and leaves dancing in the breeze. All of these things are to the life of the spirit what water and air are to the life of the body. But let us not forget, it was not the Indian who decided to separate the two, put the spirit in one place and the flesh in another. It was not the Indian who put first the Creator, and then himself and everyone he could run fast enough to catch in a square box. It was not the Indian who admired the beauty of the earth so much he thought he could own it. It was not the Indian who first believed that to love is to own, and that greed is good. Let us not forget who we are. Ever. Not even for a moment. Let us not forget what we have always known, that life, for predator and prey, for the hawk and the fieldmouse, is a dance. Let us dance. Indians have always danced; pray that we never stop. Rainbow Walker --------- "RE: Heritage Preservation 1995" --------- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 1994 20:37:24 -0800 (PST) From: Larry Kibby Subj: Heritage Preservation 1995 (fwd) Newsgroups: alt.native, soc.culture.native HERITAGE PRESERVATION 1995 With the New Year upon us, and having gone through a national election, the U.S. Government is facing some very serious changes in Congress and the Senate, and where will that leave the effort of safe-guarding the "Heritage" of the Native American Indian? Will the Government endorse legislation in1995 that will enhance the preservation and protection of the ceremonial and burial sites of the Native American Indian? And what of the Government to Government policy? Will this new change also advocate a continued effort to work with the tribes, so that they can enhance their economic, health and housing policies? What proposed changes are in store, if any for the Native American Indian? Will issues be placed on the back burner? Or will issues be set completely aside and the Indian be made to wait another ten or twenty years before any accomplishments can be achieved? Too many questions it seems and the fate of the Native American Indian is awaiting the turn of the New Year. It should not be this way, but down through the years, through no fault of our own, we have allowed our issues to be addressed by a people who had no serious regard for the future or well being of our people. New Age. Environmentalist. Instant Indians. Self-Proclaimed Chiefs. Self-Proclaimed Spiritual Leaders. Christian Indians. B.I.A. Indians. IRA Indians and etc. Over the years, some of these people have gone before the Government and claimed to be the true representation of the Traditional Native American Indian, and yes, the government and society believed. For the most part, inflated ego's of non-Indians and Indians alike, hindered the efforts of the Traditional Indian from achieving their goals and objectives. These people with their swelled heads would make rash decisions or judgmental statements, before the public, congress and the senate, that would do more harm than good for the Traditional people. False representation has had a serious impact on the Traditional claims to preserve and protect the ceremonial and burial sites. Now the Traditional Indian must act swiftly in his struggle to maintain his position and identity. Now the fallacies and egotistical regards must be cleaned up and an avenue of constructive factors be set in place, so that truth and honor can be restored with some dignity and pride. If false representation is such a determined factor, who shall represent the Traditional People? What is so wrong with the Traditional people representing their self? It seems that the Elderly can still remember the Tradition and Traditional Belief and many of them are passing down these Ancient Customs and Sacred Beliefs, which are being used and kept from public view. What is so good about hiding the Tradition and Traditional Belief? Shouldn't the public have knowledge of these ceremonies or know where these Sacred Grounds and burial sites are? Yes and no. Yes, the public should have knowledge of the ceremonies, in a sense that questions can be answered for those who have a concern and interest, but as for public viewing or use, no, it should be a matter of respect, that only we be allowed to safe-guard and participate in our most Sacred ceremonies. What about the ceremonial and burial sites of your Ancestors that need protection, don't you think it would be best if we knew where they were so that some justifiable effort can be made to preserve and protect them? Yes and no. Yes, the public should have knowledge that an effort is being made to preserve an area of concern, but to disclose its where abouts, no. Already, pot hunters and the likes have desecrated the burials of our Ancestors, and when a voice came from the Traditional people, all that was said is, "They're only bones, nothing of value, we need them for scientific research!" Do you think its right to be so insensitive to society or a people that are just trying to help? Some people do care and would like to see the Indian get some fair form of justice for all the injustice that has been bestowed upon, so why should we step aside? First, it is not our intent to be insensitive, but society or a people should try and understand, that for too long have we stood by and watched as our Tradition and Traditional Belief was being made a mockery of. We watched as insensitive people dug up our ceremonial and burial areas and for what? No, it is not a matter of being insensitive, we would just like to express that our issues are still important and that for a change, we would like to represent ourselves. Secondly, we are not asking you to step aside, but to slow down and help in a way that will preserve and protect our Tradition and Traditional Belief, not distort or destroy it. Remember, our Youth need a unique form of Heritage, that they can pass on to their Youth, and that can only be arrived at if there is a serious effort made to change that in which has never been changed and that is "History." Then if you want our help, and won't show us your ceremonies and burial areas, how can we help? First understand, that there are certain ceremonies or events that you can participate in. Not all activity is closed off, but remember to ask first, so as not to offend attending tribal Elders or others, whose interest must be regarded as a priority, which hasn't been done in the past. Then, remember, your interest and concern is of value, however, instead of jumping right in the middle of an issue, try and seek out the right source of information. All to often, we accept someone's word and don't stop to think if they are in fact a true representative. And all the while they have been putting your money into their pockets, which is one reason some of our issues have not been properly addressed. Help preserve and protect history. Help preserve and protect the Native American Indian Tradition and Traditional Belief. Help preserve and protect Native American Indian Ceremonial and Burial Sites, so that justice will prevail. Help restore an American Heritage, so that the Native American Youth, tomorrow's future tribal leaders will have a past of truth and honor, that can be promoted before a Government and a Society with the pride and dignity of their Ancestors. 1995, a New Year, a year in which a long awaited justice can be arrived at, through a constructive form of assistance from valuable concerns and interest of a people, who are willing to help in a manner relevant to the effort of preserving and protecting the Native American Indian Tradition and Traditional Belief. Letter's of support can be directed to: U.S. Dept. of the Interior Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Attn: Mrs. Ada Deer 1849 C St. NW Washington, D.C. 20240 U.S. Dept. of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Attn: Mr. Bruce Babbitt 18th and C St. NW Washington, D.C. 20240 U.S. Senate Committee of Indian Affairs Attn: Chairman Washington, D.C. 20510-6450 National Congress of American Indians Attn: gasaihkibos, President 900 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E. Washington, D.C. 20003 Keepers of the Treasures 1785 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20036 --------- "RE: South African Investor Cleared" --------- Date: Wed, 28 Dec 1994 22:25:21 -0500 From: Paul Bristol Subj: South African Investor Cleared Mailing List: IND-NET Mailing List: EIRP According to the December 27th Hartford Courant, Chief Ralph Sturges of the Mohegan Nation is not letting anyone pull the wool over his eyes. Nobody knew it, but Chief Sturges was acquainted with a part-time New London cop over 30 years ago. So when the New London Day raised the question of South African investor Soloman Kerzner credibility, Chief Sturges called his old friend, Francis N. Mullen, who had retired from the FBI in 1985, and had him check up on all 17 partners and the 5 companies that make up the partnership formed to bankroll and build the new Mohegan Casino. Mullen's research could not turn up anything negative on Kerzner. After traveling to South Africa, Mullen said that the difficulty appeared to be a $600,000 payment made to a warlord-dictator in order to do business in his territory, something done frequently in third world countries. Mullen said he was told it was pay up or not do business by the Attorney General who has cancelled the warrant for Kerzner's arrest. Mullen has mailed all his information on the partnership's members to the Indian Gaming Commission who will use the info to decide whether to accept or reject the partnership's management contract. In addition all employees and management of casinos in Connecticut must be licensed, which includes a background check by the state police. Remembering how the Mohegan Tribe lost more than 2,500 acres of land after overseers were appointed to look out for the Indians, Chief Sturgess explained while he was comfortable with the investment partnership, you can't be too careful. It took until March of this year for the Tribe to regain Federal Recognition. --------- "RE: Zuni Farming" --------- Date: Mon, 2 Jan 1995 18:37:38 -0800 From: pablob@coopext.cahe.wsu.edu (Paul Bristol) Subj: Zuni Farming Mailing List: IND-NET Mailing List: EIRP ***** Publication Notice **** _ZUNI FARMING FOR TODAY & TOMORROW_ An Occasional Newsletter of the Zuni Sustainable Agriculture Project and the Zuni Folk Varieties Project Zuni Farming for Today & Tomorrow is produced by the Zuni Sustainable Agriculture and Zuni Folk Varieties Projects (ZSAP and ZFVP), Donald Eriacho, Director. ZSAP & ZFVP are part of the Zuni Conservation Project, James Enote, Project Leader. Zuni Farming is edited by David Cleveland and Daniela Soleri. Graphics by Fred Bowannie, Jr. Some past articles include: + Mapping Fields in Nutria + Who Will Control Zuni Seeds? + Is There a Market for Zuni Crops? + Zuni Seed Exchange Network + Extension Service in Zuni + Saving Zuni Folk Crop Varieties ------------------------------------- For more information about this newsletter, contact: Zuni Farming P.O. Box 630 Zuni, New Mexico 87327 =========================================================================== "We can only hope that our contact with the outside world will benefit everyone in the future." Donald Eriacho, ZSAP & ZFVP Director =========================================================================== This information provided courtesy of the EIRP Telecommunication Project: pablob@coopext.cahe.wsu.edu =========================================================================== --------- "RE: Census Advisory" --------- Date: Wed, 4 Jan 1995 11:04:14 -0500 From: "LISA A. MITTEN" From: Bob Hammond Subj: Census Advisory please forward this to mailing lists and newsgroups that might have an interest. thanks. would anyone like to see the questionnaire as a web form or as ascii text via email? if 'yes', please express your desire to those named below. bob h From: owner-press-release@Census.GOV Subject: Census Advisory, Needs of Non-Federal Data Users (12/29/94) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Public Information Office CB94-211 301-457-2794 301-457-4067 (TTD) Gloria Porter 301-457-4030 CENSUS ADVISORY The Commerce Department's Census Bureau is seeking information from non-Federal users of decennial census data about the questions to be asked in the 2000 census. To obtain this information, the Bureau is conducting the Survey of Census Needs of Non-Federal Data Users. The survey process will run through mid-March of 1995, and is intended for state, local, and tribal governments; ethnic and community organizations; the business sector; academic researchers; and the general public. To obtain a survey form, contact Gloria Porter or Doug Lee, Bureau of the Census, Room 3555/3, Washington, DC 20233-2000; 301-457-4030; fax, 301-457-3768; or email, dlee@info.census.gov. -X- December 29, 1994 --------- "RE: AISESnet Region 10 EPA Tribal News" --------- Date: Tue, 3 Jan 1995 15:11:31 -0700 From: aisesnet@bioc02.uthscsa.edu (AISESnet General List) Subj: AISESnet Region 10 EPA Tribal News Mailing List: AISESnet Discussion List (aisesnet@victor.umt.edu) TRIBAL NEWS FOR REGION 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY JANUARY 1995 VOL V ISSUE I MEETINGS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES: Jan. 12-14 Puget Sound Research '95, Meydenbaurer Center, Bellevue, WA. A Conference about Research on Puget Sound and the Strait of Georgia. $100 registration fee by Dec 16 ($50 students) & $125 after Dec. 16 ($75 students). Info 1-800-942-4978 or 509/335-3530. Jan. 17-20 Chemistry of Hazardous Substances, Seattle, WA. Jan. 30-Feb. 2 Portland, OR; Feb. 6-9 Juneau, AK; Feb.21-24 Anchorage, AK; Mar. 6-9 Fairbanks, AK; Mar. 20-23 Seattle, WA; Apr. 3-7 Boise, ID. These classes are for individuals who need to know what happens when various hazardous waste chemicals interact as a result of accidents or spills. No fee. To register: Oregon-Elaine Glendening 503/229- 6015, Washington-Diane Ruthruff 206/553-5139, Juneau/Anchorage-Ruby Young 907/465-5352, Fairbanks- Darren Mulkey 907/451-2126, Idaho-Divola Nettles-208/334-1470. Feb. 14-17 Introduction to Air Quality Management, Seattle, WA. This workshop is to provide and understanding of the importance of clean air for the protection of the total environment as well as human health, and the need for air quality management programs that are sensitive to Native American cultural values. This is an entry level course for tribal air quality program managers and technical personnel. It is intended as a foundation for further study and is recommended for future workshops in this series of tribal air quality management. Registration will be on a "space availability" basis. Travel and hotel accommodations costs only will be covered by NAU and the EPA. Expenses for meals will be reimbursed on a per diem basis. If interested call your EPA State Tribal Liaison immediately: Tribal Liaisons: Alaska-Bill Viera 907/271-3434, Idaho-Arlene Boss 208/334-1453, Oregon-Don Creek 503/326-5015, Washington-Alan Moomaw 206/753-9082./ Feb. 23-24 Nitrogen, Environment and People, Everett, WA. Purpose is to gain a better and broader understanding of nitrogen and its effect on air, land and water systems. Topics include nitrogen in the environment, sources and movement, role of nitrogen in economy and public health, and successful management tools to reduce nitrogen contamination. Open to all for a registration packet call Nancy May at 206/676-6736. Early 1995 Environmental Assessment, Las Vegas or Reno NV. The course for reviewing and drafting EIS type documents is being proposed. If interested in such a course please contact Edward Yates 415\744-1571. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE: This catalog lists numerous grant programs under the categories of "Indian Action Services", "Indian Education", "Indian Housing" and "Indian Services-Income Security and other Social Services". Some programs may not be funded in a given year. Major libraries should have this Catalog or copies are available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Superintended Document, Washington, DC 20402 INDIAN LANDS AIR SOURCE INVENTORY: The Indian Lands Air Source Inventory has been completed in cooperation with the Western States Air Resources Council and EPA and has been mailed to the respective tribes. The Inventory organized a tribal boundary map, directory, tribal history, and a list of potential air emission sources for each of the Region 10 reservations. If you would like additional copies contact Kelly McFadden, EPA Region 10, at (206) 553-1059 or by fax at (206) 553-0110. POLLUTION PREVENTION DIRECTORY: EPA has published a new Pollution Prevention Directory (EPA 742-B-94-005) which replaces the 1993 Reference Guide to Pollution Prevention Resources. For a copy of the directory, contact Carolyn Gangmark at 206/553-4072 or the Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse at 202/260-1023. NPDES INDIAN HANDBOOK: NPDES and Sewage Sludge Program Authority" is a handbook for federally recognized Indian Tribes. This handbook has been prepared as an introduction for considering pursuing NPDES and/or Sewage Sludge program authorization. Fore more information call Laura Phillips 202/260-9522. PUBLIC INTEREST GROUPS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DIRECTORY: The Public Interest Groups and Environmental Education Directory is available from the EPA Public Information Center. For a copy, call 1-800-424-4EPA (or 206/553-1200). THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CHECK LIST has been issued by the Red Cross and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Call your local Red Cross Chapter or write to: FEMA H-34, Item #8-0908, P.O. Box 70274, Washington, DC 20024. THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER is a non-profit litigation and public policy center dedicated to enforcing anti-pollution laws and promoting long term solutions to the Nation's most pressing environmental problems. For further information write to: National Policy Center 1536 SE 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97214 or call 503/231-4181 EDUCATION: The latest edition of Winds of Change magazine's Annual College Guide for American Indians is now available. The guide contains information on 200 plus schools in the nation which offer some type of program for Indian students. The guide also includes information on the Tribal College systems, including scholarships and financial aid available. Included is a tutorial on writing the college application essay which is specifically directed to Indian high school students. Incorporated in the guide is information for students =66rom the 5th to 12th grades. The guide lists 22 summer programs for students anticipating going on to college. The guide is available for $5.00 from: AISES Books, 1630 30th Street, Suite 301, Boulder, CO 80301 or call 303/939-0023 for more information. TRUMAN D. PICARD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Scholarships ($1,500) are offered to those seeking an education in the Natural Resources. Interested students are asked to provide the following information by Feb. 1, 1995. Letter of Application demonstrating interest in Natural Resources, commitment to education, community/culture, academic merit and financial need Resume' Three letters of reference (minimum) Validated enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe or Native Alaska Corporation. 1995 HS Graduating seniors please provide: Proof of application to institution of higher education to study in the area of Natural Resources grades. College Students please provide documented proof of studying in the area of Natural Resources grades. All info must be provided for application to be considered. Write Intertribal Timber Council, Attn: Education Committee, 4370 NE Halsey St., Portland, OR 97213 Ph. 503-282-4296. INDIAN EDUCATION: Fellowships for Indian Students. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance reports that project grants(Fellowships) are available for Native Americans that include stipends, dependence allowances, tuition and fees, book allowances and, in some cases, research and travel expenses. Recipients but be admitted to a full time program of study at an accredited college or university. Deadlines are established annually the application package will become available approximately in early February, 1995. a tentative closing deadline will be in early April, 1995. For further information contact John Derby @ 202/260-1719. AMS Minority Scholarships: The American Meteorological Society offers three 2-year scholarships for minority applicants who will be at least entering freshmen in the fall 95 school year. The $3,000 annual award is for students planning to study atmospheric or related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. January 27, 1995 is the deadline to apply. Contact Elizabeth Waddell @ 206/553-4303. Northwest Indian Education Summit, Feb. 8-10, Cavanaugh's @ Yakima Center. $35 Registration fee. Hosted by Colville Confederated Tribes 509/634-8856 (Charlanne Quinto/Loretta Moses) and Yakama Indian Nation 509/865-5121, ext. 530 (Delford Neaman). The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) will have over 200 paid natural resource internships, with federal, state, and local government agencies in the Northwest, Southwest and Rocky Mountain Regions. Positions start February through June 1995. Internships vary in length from three months to two years. Stipends range from $7 to $13/hour. Native American, Hispanic, Asian American or African American may request an application for ECO's Diversity Initiative. Contact 617/426-4375, ext. 2277. No fees for application or placement. TRAINING PROGRAM EPA/IHS: The training program contracts under the EPA/IHS Interagency Agreement training program have been awarded and will soon be available to interested Region 10 Indian Tribes. Funded by both agencies, this program is valued at $200,000 in FY95. It will consist of: 1. Water and wastewater circuit rider assistance. 2. Two 3-day training workshops for utility operators and utility managers, focusing on wellhead protection, cross-connection control, Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. One will be held in the Seattle area on Feb 14-16, while the other will be held in the Spokane area on March 21-23. 3. Two 3-day workshops for utility operators and utility managers, focusing on utility safety and health, emergency plans and response. Seattle area on April 18-29, Spokane area June 20-22. 4. Two 3-day workshops for utility managers, focusing on preventative maintenance management, leadership and motivation and management of personnel and utility organizations. Seattle area on July 18-20, Spokane area August 1-3. 5. Two 3-day workshops for utility operators and managers on disinfection, fluoridation, dosage calculations and chemical pump maintenance. Seattle and Spokane areas in May. 6. One 3-4 day workshop for utility operators on electrical controls in a hands-on format. August, no location selected to date. 7. Three 5-day water operator apprentice training programs for a total of nine tribal water operators. Location Corvallis, Oregon. Schedule not yet determined. 8. Utility/management circuit rider. Now available upon request. Tribes interested in participating in any portion of this program should send their request to their local IHS Utility Consultant. Questions concerning the training program content may also be directed to Craig Paulsen, EPA Region 10, 206-553-4350. EPA TRIBAL POSITIONS: The Announcement for an Inter Personnel Act (IPA) assignment for a Tribal member to work from 1-3 years as the EPA Regional Tribal Policy Director, and serve on the Region 10 Executive Team closed on December 23rd. Applicants will be screened, with interviews tentatively scheduled for late January. EPA will also be advertising for a Washington Tribal Coordinator position and an Alaska Native Village Coordinator position in early January. For information about these positions, contact the EPA Jobline at 206/553-1240. HEALTH PUBLICATION: There is a publication put out by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, it is called Hazardous Substances & Public Health. To subscribe a person needs to be addressed to: Managing Editor, Hazardous Substances and Public Health Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, 1600 Clifton Road, NE Mailstop E33, Atlanta, Ga 30333. Phone (404) 639-6206 FAX (404) 639- 6208. They have a listing of Priority Health Condition: -Birth defects & reproductive disorders -Cancers (selected anatomical sites) -Immune functions disorders -Kidney dysfunction -Liver dysfunction -Lung and respiratory diseases -Neurotoxic disorders ALASKA Assn of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) hired Anthony Ulak and Larson King as community based environmental coordinators under a recently approved FaHa grant. to provide planning and community capacity building- technical assistance training to 10 tribes each. PATCH: Planned Approach To Community Health project of AVCP-Rural Strategy for Rural Sanitation (RSRS) focusing on sanitation facilities and general community health planning for 4 tribes (Akiachak; Kwigillingok; Napaskiak; and Tuntituliak) will be accomplished by teams of 2 RSRS group to develop community driven sanitation plans as a project model for proposed Planning and Development Program. CHUGACHMIUT CONSORTIA: Welcome to Christine Moran, newly appointed Environmental Education Coordinator. Christine is a former C'miut Vista Volunteer. Welcome also to Vista Volunteer Mardell Gunn, just recently reassigned from the Bering Straits region. IDAHO COURT TO HEAR TRIBE'S CLAIM: A three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has decided the Coeur d'Alene Indian Tribe will get its day in court on its ownership claim to Lake Coeur d'Alene. The appeals court stopped short of saying the tribe owns any portion of the lake, but cleared the way for the tribe to press their claim of ownership against Idaho state officials. The Judges reversed US District Judge Harold Ryan's earlier finding that the state owns the lake, and overruled Ryan's decision that federal courts had no jurisdiction in the matter. They also wrote that if ownership is decided in the tribe's favor, the tribe can prevent the state from exercising any control over water rights, water quality or other lake uses without violating Idaho's sovereignty. The Justice Department last summer filed its own claim in federal court on lake ownership, saying the tribe is entitled to the lower third of the lake. The tribe is claiming ownership to the entire lake. Deputy Attorney General Steve Strack down played the decision. He said the ruling may result in a consolidation of the cases. "The only difference I see now is that the tribe can raise the issue of the entire lakebed," Strack said. OREGON: Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians: Tom Barrett is the elected as the newly elected Tribal Chief. Congratulations and Welcome. -Feb. 3, Agricultural Health & Safety, Pendleton Convention Center, WA Course focuses on pesticides, respiratory diseases in agriculture, skin disease in agriculture and EPA worker protection act. For more information call Oregon Health Sciences University, 503/494-2514. Fee $95. WASHINGTON: Environmental Education Association of Washington presents Project Diversity: Three hour workshop sessions about making environmental education more relevant for culturally-diverse populations. Cost of $5 ($2 for students), 3 clock hours available thru CWU @ $5. Locations: Vancouver (1/23), Vancouver (1/30), Bellingham (2/13), Tacoma (2/27), Port Townsend (3/6), Seattle (3/28), Leavenworth (4/28), Spokane (5/18). Info: Russ Hanbey @ 206/525-1641 or Judy Sohl @ 206/526-6622. CTWQP: The Tulalip Tribes hosted the bi-monthly meeting of staff from the Coordinated Tribal Water Quality Program. Participants were briefed about the Fish Consumption Survey Projects conducted by the Columbia River InterTribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) and the Tulalip Tribes/Squaxin Island Tribe. Following a tour of the Tulalip water quality lab, participants discussed interfacing CTWQP activities with Tribal Shellfish Sanitation Programs. The next coordination meeting is scheduled to be hosted by the Shoalwater Bay Tribe, tentatively set for February 28, 1995. The tribal water quality standards sub-group has completed a final draft template document and are requesting comments be provided by January 15, 1995. For more information, contact Jannine Jennings @ 509/865-5121 or Marcia Lagerloff @ 206/553-0176 or Fran Wilshusen @ 206/438-1180. Yakama Tribal Water Quality Standards: The Yakama Indian Nation submitted an application to administer the water quality standards program and water quality certification program under sections 303 and 401 of the Clean Water Act. Previously, Yakama has achieved "Treatment as a State" (TAS) status for Clean Water Act Section 106 (Water Pollution Control Grants) and Section 314 (Clean Lakes Program). EPA is currently reviewing the application. AISES News: Applications for AISES 1995 Summer Comprehensive Enrichment Programs for incoming grades 9-12 are now available. Sites will be held in NM-9, MT-10, IA-10, NY-11, CA-11, OK-12. For information, call 303/939-0023 or email: aisespc@spot.Colorado.edu Applications are due at AISES by February 15, 1995. Also, the 8th Annual National AISES Science & Engineering Fair for Grades K-4, 5-8, 9-12 will be held on March 30-April 1, 1995 at the Mecca Arena in Milwaukee, WI. For info, contact AISES pre-college programs. --------- "RE: Poem: Tradition" --------- Date: 29 Dec 1994 05:21:38 GMT From: lfoster@iastate.edu (Lance Foster) Subj: Tradition Newsgroup: alt.native,soc.culture.native The Pasnute stood against the wind His tusks gleaming, his horns gleaming The ones in the water His bones in the ground The ones who came found his bones They could not find him They could not find the ones in the water The wind moved always they did not see A fishtrap can not catch him And the mountains were blackened by cold and fire They did not see Pahin Tache nahe mahan hithreje etawe dahahaje, he etawe dahahaje nyidanye wahu etawe mahada se'e hunye wahu uware irogrenye skunyi nyidanye irogrenye skunyi.... It is all very wrong as the Creator makes it so but let us defend our people, our land, our ways Or we will truly be dead The Pahin must stand against the wind for it is his way or he is not Pahin Hintuka, winat'undatan Grandfather, pity us dagure lagunstada, se'e ke whatever you want, that is how it will be Ho, chugre broke mintawe, heeehan To the others: We don't want you understand go away we do not want what you have we are poor go away I write this in mind of my ancestors in whose land i stand and especially for Manyixange The Ioway patriot Pi ramanyi ho! Aho -- Lance Foster lfoster@iastate.edu "Pi ramanyi ho!" --------- "RE: Verse: Hawai'ian Book of Days" --------- Date: 94/12/31 17:00 From: Kepola (dfsanders@genie.geis.com) Subj: A HAWAI'IAN BOOK OF DAYS, week of January 8-14 GE Electronic Mail A HAWAI'IAN BOOK OF DAYS, week of January 8-14 IANUALI (January) (Kaelo) 8 The spirit of the land guides me in every choice that I must make. 9 This land is born of fire and ocean and wind. In my mind is the fire of knowledge; in my blood run the currents of the ocean; in the wind do I hear the song of my spirit. 10 The rumble of the volcano is like the beating of a great heart. 11 The gift of knowledge is never diminished. 12 In the neverending cycles of the land is my spirit renewed. 13 This is the place where rainbows are born. 14 The land was created in the joining of fire and water. (c) Copyright 1991 by D. F. Sanders Me ke aloha i ka nani, ... Moe'uhanekeanuenue (With love and beauty, ... Rainbow Dream) --------- "RE: Conferences and Powwows - offline" --------- Date: Thu, 8 January 95 08:00 -0500 From: Janet Smith (Evening Star) (jans@genie.geis.com) Subj: Upcoming conferences and powwows not previously posted to Mailing Lists NATCHAT or NATIVE-L GE Electronic Mail =POWWOWS= The powwow information for this issue were gathered from _The Spike_ (in my opinion, the best resource for Eastern U.S. powwow information available), and from _News from Indian Country_ (one of the better general Native American news sources available). Subscriptions to _The Spike_ are $25(US), to _The Spike_, P.O. Box 366, Milltown, NJ 08850. Subscriptions to _News from Indian Country_ (1 yr/24 issues $42) are available by writing to Indian Country Communications, Rt. 2 Box 2900-A, Hayward, WI. Jan 27-29 Indian River Native American Festival, New Smyrna, FL Info: 904-424-0860 Jan 28 1st Traditional Powwow, Bemidji, MN Info: 218-759-3187 Feb 4 Joliet Jr. College Powwow, Joliet, IL Info: 708-882-1644 Feb 9-12 Seminole Powwow, Hollywood, FL Info: 305-584-0400 Feb 11 4th Indian Awareness Day, Wisconsin Rapids, WI Info: 715-423-1520 Feb 11 3rd Early Spring Powwow, Tahlequah, OK Info: 918-456-5740 Feb 11-12 17th Annual Mid-Winter Powwow, Escanaba, MI Info: 906-789-0505 Feb 17-19 American Indian Society Powwow, St. Louis, MO Info: 314-272-1964 Feb 17-19 57th Annual Brighton Field Day and Rodeo Brighton Reservation, FL Info: 813-763-4128 Feb 17-19 11th Annual Native American & Pioneer Days Festival Naples, FL (Seminole State Park) Info: 813-394-3397 Feb 18-19 6th Annual Mid-Winter Powwow, Marquette, MI Info: 906-228-3669 Feb 24-26 Winter Count "95", Middletown, NY Info: The Spike - 908-656-0074 Feb 25-26 Lima Council, Lima OH Info: 419-228-1907 Feb 25-26 4th Annual American Indian Festival, St. Augustine, FL Info: 904-856-7900 ----------------------------------------------------------------- --//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//-- Notice of Copyright Clearance by Contributors: The following have granted permission for their original articles to be reposted in order to help mend the Sacred Hoop: Larry Kibby, Pablo Bristol, Kepola, Janet Smith, John Berry, Lance Foster, Bob Hammond via Lisa Mitten(Press Release), Steven C. Schiavi, Holly Young, CFUV Radio(Press Release), AISESnet(Collaborative agreement), Will Reed --//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//--//-- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ all items below this line have already been distributed by our brother, Jay Brummett, via the NATIVE-L or NATCHAT mailing lists. --------- "RE: Words from Native Occupiers of Revenue Canada" --------- Date: Wed, 21 Dec 1994 13:13:25 PST From: cfuv@sol.uvic.ca (CFUV Radio) Subj: words from Native occupiers of Revenue Canada in Toronto Mailing List: NATIVE-L (native-l@gnosys.svle.ma.us) +++PLEASE RE-POST THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE!+++ PRESS RELEASE III At 2:20 p.m. Saturday December 17, the following statement was made by a spokesperson for the group occupying Revenue Canada in Toronto. The statement was as follows: On Thursday December 15, 1994 the Revenue Canada Taxation Centre in Toronto became the focus of an occupation to draw attention to the issue of proposed legislative tax changes effective January 1, 1995. Despite Jean Chretien's statement that "Revenue Canada has introduced these changes based on a seriously flawed understanding of the Supreme Court's rulings in the Williams Case". Mr Chretien vowed that they would not implement these changes if he was elected as Prime Minister. He has now broken his promise. The Liberal government is proceeding with the proposed changes effective January 1, 1995. The 27 people occupying the Revenue Canada building have unanimously agreed to continue the occupation until Mr. Chretien is made accountable for his broken promises. We do not take this decision lightly because the problems affecting our people go far beyond taxation. The Canadian government is stripping away our Aboriginal Rights though we continue to be the poorest of the poor. The situation continues to be shocking. - unemployment rates vary between 50% in the south to 95 in the North. - Aboriginal youth under 25 years old have the highest rate of suicide in the world! - Manitoba Jails -- 66% Native - Saskatchewan Jails -- 60% Native - 8 times the homicide rate - 6 times the accidental death - 1 in 4 people in Davis Inlet have attempted or committed suicide We are concerned about the lack of accountability from government leaders including the Assembly of First Nations. We have been cautioned that we could be subject to violent actions. We remain defiant in maintaining our occupation! We will continue this process until such time that this tax decision is rescinded and discussion on social issues begin to be discussed in an integral and responsible manner. We remain, in Peace and Friendship - end - For more information contact (416) 591-6995 MEMORANDUM TO: Supporters FROM: Roger Obonsawin, a member of the occupying group of the Revenue Canada Buildings, 36 Adelaide Street East, Toronto DATE: December 18, 1994 RE: Revenue Canada Occupation ----------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for your letters and actions in support of the occupation at the Revenue Canada building in Toronto. As you are aware, the occupation has been strong since Thursday, December 16 at 4 p.m. The 27 people inside the building call for any related actions you can take to increase the momentum which is building right across the country. We want to keep the focus on the Federal Government and their attempts to ignore the promises made to us prior to the Liberal election. This taxation issue is a direct threat to the further erosion of our Treaty and Aboriginal Rights. We must take a unified stand against this oppression now or there will be nothing left to defend in the future. We have not taken the decision to occupy Revenue Canada lightly. We suggest the following ways to multiply the efforts only begun in Toronto: a) Join the Toronto vigil at Revenue Canada, 36 Adelaide Street East b) Identify Revenue Canada buildings or other strategic locations in your geographic area and organize related actions. c) Blitz the Prime Minister's office with fax and phone calls. Prime Minister Jean Chretien fx (613)957-5571, ph. (613) 957-5549 Please keep us informed of any actions you take. Thank you! PRESS RELEASE REVENUE CANADA OCCUPATION CONTINUES December 18, 1994 It is unconscionable when the Prime Minister of this country gives a commitment in writing to all Aboriginal people and then proceeds to ignore it. It is unconscionable that when this group requests a meeting with Chretien to discuss the commitment, the group is completely ignored by the Prime Minister's office, even when they know this inaction could lead to violence against women and children. Although the police have been difficult, the group at Revenue Canada have remained honourable. Faxes and calls of support are arriving hourly from across the country. Independent civil disobedience actions in support have been significantly increasing. We expect this week to demonstrate the enormous support for the actions of this group in the Aboriginal communities across the country. The following statement was prepared and read at 2:15 P.M. today by the occupying group at Revenue Canada in Toronto. "My staff will not be prevented from entering this building because of an Indian." This statement was made by a Revenue Canada official on Thursday and we must assume that this position still applies for Monday. We have heard nothing to the contrary. We are becoming increasingly concerned about the possibility of police intervention and given the action of police services and the statements made by public affairs, most will agree that our concerns are justifiable. We have had no talks with anyone. How does Louise Grey, police spokesperson, justify saying that talks are ongoing? They have dared to question our integrity. None of the 27 members here question that integrity -- we speak as one. Today we have decided to maintain our occupation and we have further agreed that we will not initiate a confrontation. It must also be said that we have agreed to meet opposition with opposition and force with equal force. We will not be passive in our resistance. We won't say remember Oka or Wounded Knee. We will let our actions speak for themselves. We have only ever asked for accountability and honesty. We have only asked that a promise made by Cretin be honoured. If there is integrity within the government of Canada then they must honour the written statement given by the Prime Minister. If we must resist to have one promise upheld then we are prepared. Our brothers and sisters must join in our resistance and must be prepared for offensive measures if there is a police intervention. This will be our final statement on this issue. It is now up to the government of Canada and the Prime Minister to honour their commitment. We remain in peace and friendship. - end - For more information contact (416)591-6995 or Barbara Nahwegahbow (416) 605-9172 FAX (416) 591-7438 --------- "RE: Season's Greetings" --------- Date: Fri, 23 Dec 1994 07:49:00 -0400 From: John Berry 301-443-5988 FAX t- Subj: Season's Greetings Mailing List: NATCHAT (natchat@gnosys.svle.ma.us) To all, This time of year we settle in to celebrate the season, each in their own way, and so, these are a few of my wishes, and a prayer for the time: For those who study - patience and understanding For those who teach - clarity and success For those who travel - safety and journeys end For those in strife - peace For those on sentry - vigilance and calm For those in illness - healing and comfort For those alone - family and friends +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Grandfather, you who speak to us in the wind; Grandmother, whose frosty breast prepares new life; Hear me now. I am only a man, one of your many creations, foolish and weak, grant me your teaching and your strength. Your teaching, so your lessons, all around me are seen, that I may know and live those teachings within your creation. Your strength, so that I may conquer my worst enemy, myself and lend my hands to the tasks that are ever here to do. Make my eyes keen, to see your lessons and your beauty, my hands strong, for work and respectful of your creation. Make me always prepared to walk all of the roads you set before me, in harmony and balance, in all of your seasons. Be Well All, John Berry --------- "RE: Buffalo Wanted!" --------- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 1994 15:11:02 -0800 From: pablob@coopext.cahe.wsu.edu (Paul Bristol) Subj: Buffalo Wanted! Mailing List: IND-NET Mailing List: EIRP Mailing List: NATIVE-L (native-l@gnosys.svle.ma.us) =======================================* News from _Buffalo Tracks_ * Intertribal Bison Cooperative * "Thirty-One Tribes Proudly Serving * The Buffalo Nation!" * =======================================* ** BUFFALO WANTED! WILL LIVE ON LUMMI NATION ISLAND ** Kenny Cooper, Cultural Resource Specialist, Lummi Nation of Washington State, is seeking some buffalo on a crop sharing basis. According to Mr. Cooper, the Lummi Nation has declared a large island that is surrounded by salt water as a wilderness area. The island is 1.5 miles long and 2 miles across with lots of spring water and timber. They feel that this island would be an excellent place to reintroduce buffalo. Mr. Cooper stated that according to the archaeologists who have disturbed their sacred sites, they did find out that there were buffalo and elk in that region over 7,000 years ago. For more information, contact: Kenny Cooper 2616 Kwina Road Lummi Nation Bellingham, Washington 98226 206.647.6205 ============================================================================= *** Welcome New InterTribal Buffalo Cooperative Member Tribes *** PUEBLO OF SAN ILDEFONSO, SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO PUEBLO OF SAN JUAN, SAN JUAN, NEW MEXICO NAMBE'O-WEEN-GE', NAMBE PUEBLO, NEW MEXICO =========================================================================== InterTribal Bison Cooperative 520 Kansas City St., Suite 209 Rapid City, South Dakota 57701 =========================================================================== =========================================================================== This information provided courtesy of the EIRP Telecommunication Project: pablob@coopext.cahe.wsu.edu =========================================================================== --------- "RE: Museum Tech Job" --------- Date: Tue, 3 Jan 1995 05:56:00 -0500 From: hyoung@netcom.com (Holly Young) Subj: Museum Tech Job - AZ Mailing List: NATIVE-L (native-l@gnosys.svle.ma.us) The Pueblo Grande Museum and Cultural Park in Phoenix, AZ is looking for a Native to take the Archives Technician for it's NHPRC-funded 18-month project. Call Sule Greg Wilson @ the Museum (602) 495-0901, or this e-mail address. Holly Young Pueblo Grande Museum 4619 East Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 hyoung@netcom.com --------- "RE: Summer Jobs: Boise and Sawtooth NFs" --------- Date: Tue, 3 Jan 1995 05:55:00 -0500 From: /s=w.reed/ou1=r04f02a@mhs-fswa.attmail.com Subj: Summer Jobs - Boise and Sawtooth NFs Mailing List: NATIVE-L (native-l@gnosys.svle.ma.us) The Boise National Forest and the Sawtooth National Forest have announced the opening of recruitment for summer/seasonal temporary employment (recruitment notice RN-95-07). The closing date is 1/6/95. We are seeking applicants for positions in the following areas: 0102 - Archaeological Aids and Technicians, 0462 - Forestry Aids (Timber, Silviculture, Recreation, Fire, Dispatch, Helitack, and Hot Shot Crews), 0404 - Biological Science Aids and Technicians, 0455 - Range Aids and Techs, 0802 - Engineering Aids and Techs, 0817 - Surveying Aids and Techs, and 1316 - Hydrological Techs. For additional information call (208)364-4124 (Boise) or (208)737-3305 (Sawtooth). The applications rec'd for this announcement will be used to fill positions in grades GS2-7 until May 31, 1995! So get your applications in now if you want an FS job this summer. (Yes, the SF171 is required.) -=Will=- Will Reed, Heritage Program Leader and American Indian Program Manager, Boise National Forest, Boise ID 83702 /s=w.reed/ou1=r04f02a@mhs-fswa.attmail.com --------- "RE: University Positions" --------- Date: Tue, 3 Jan 1995 14:44:00 -0400 From: John Berry 301-443-5988 FAX t- Subj: University Positions open Mailing List: NATIVE-L (native-l@gnosys.svle.ma.us) To all, If you are subscribed to more than one listserv you may get duplicates of this post - apologies if necessary - Be Well, John Berry Position: American Indian Studies Institution: U of Washington Location: Washington American Indian Studies: The American Indian Studies Center at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for an anticipated position beginning in September, 1995. Applicants must have areas of specialization in Pacific Northwest regional historic and contemporary Indian studies, the Ph.D. or equivalent degree completed prior to appointment, and a record which indicates research and teaching strengths, including the ability to teach introductory and advanced courses in American Indian Studies. Native American scholars are particularly encouraged to apply, and priority will be given to applications received before February 15, 1995. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, a detailed statement of research and teaching interests, and the names of three referees should be sent to: Professor James Nason, American Indian Studies Center, GN-05, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195. The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. AA/EOE. From: The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 6, 1995 Categories: Ethnic studies, Social sciences, Faculty and research positions. ++++++++ Position: Chair in English Institution: University of Oklahoma Location: Oklahoma ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA Paul and Carol Daube Sutton Chair in English The Department of English at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, is seeking an outstanding person to occupy the Paul and Carol Daube Sutton Chair in English. We are seeking an established scholar in American Studies, preferably in Western Literature, American Indian Literature, or Women's Writing. Candidates must have a strong record of publication in the field, a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and must qualify for a tenured professorship in the department. The successful candidate will be joining a lively department with strong interest in Theory and Cultural studies, and will have access to the Western History Collections, one of the top ten repositories of manuscripts, photographs, and volumes relating to Western and American Indian literature and culture. A salary of between $60-70,000, competitive fringe benefits and start-up package, including a moving allowance, will be offered. OU also has a policy of being receptive to the needs of dual career couples. Applicants must submit a complete Curriculum Vitae, a description of current and future research/scholarly activities, and the names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers of three people who are willing to supply letters of reference. Review of applications will begin 15 February 1995 and continue until an appointment is made. Application materials should be sent to: Dr. David A. Young, Dean and Chair Sutton Search Committee College of Arts and Sciences The University of Oklahoma 601 Elm, Room 1100 Norman, Oklahoma 73019-0315 Phone: (405) 325-2077 FAX: (405) 325-7709 The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. Oklahoma University has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual career couples. From: The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 6, 1995 Categories: English language and literature, Humanities, Faculty and research positions. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Position: Native American Studies Institution: Montana State University-Billings Location: Montana Native American Studies: Instructor/Assistant Professor for the Department of Sociology, Political Science and Native American Studies at Montana State University-Billings. Full-time, tenure-track position to begin Fall Semester 1995 (August 1995). Primary responsibilities will be teaching Social Issues of the Native American, Introduction to Native American Studies, The Indian and the Law, and other selected courses mutually agreed upon. In addition, this position may include student advising, departmental and campus committee participation, long distance telecommunication teaching, and outcomes assessment. Qualifications include Master's degree minimum, Ph.D. preferred (field open, but should be related to Native American Studies). For a detailed vacancy announcement, contact the Human Resources Office at the address/phone number listed below. Review of applications to begin February 28, 1995. Send cover letter with statement of teaching philosophy and research interest, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Search #95-8, Native American Studies Screening Committee, Human Resources/EEO-AA Office, Montana State University-Billings, 1500 North 30th Street, Billings, Montana 59101-0298; (406) 657-2278. AA/ADA/EEO. From: The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 6, 1995 Categories: Ethnic studies, Social sciences, Faculty and research positions. ++++++++ Position: Network Services Officer Institution: U of New Mexico-Gallup Campus Location: New Mexico +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO POSITION: Network Services Officer REQUISITION NUMBER: 942597*A DEPARTMENT: Gallup Branch: 135 Miles South West of Albuquerque APPLICATION PERIOD: 12-19-94 to 01-20-95 EEOC JOB GROUP: 3 STARTING SALARY: $3,038.50/Mo. to $4,179.08/Mo. (Dependent on Budget/Policy) GRADE: 16 Full-time Position/Regular SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Leads the planning and development of comprehensive plans for a country-wide network of computer based telecommunications. The plan will be devised through collaboration of community educational institutions, health care providers, local and tribal governments, libraries and community groups. The plan will include recommendations for cabling and transmission systems, cost projections for installation and utilization, and provisions for public information, education and training to accompany the development and implementation of the network. The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the position identified and shall not be considered inclusive of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Analysis, Public Policy Planning, Telecommunications, MIS Administrations, or related field. Three years' experience in network project management, community based computer telecommunications development or related field. Directly related education and experience may be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis. DESIRABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: Graduate Degree in related field. Familiarity with Internet and Internet related services. Experience in conducting community based computer networking planning, including familiarity with hardware and software requirements for the development of a community wide computer networking with a high degree of compatibility, familiarity with education and training needs associated with computer networking and proven organizational ability. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; experience in working effectively in multi-cultural settings; previous experience working with American Indian nations and proven initiative in developing plans and implementation strategies. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is tied to the TIIAP grant, which has a duration of 18 months, or April 15, 1996, unless extended. National and local travel is required, to meet with community organizations after regular business hours, and to attend meetings and planning sessions. Successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. Obtain a copy of the project narrative for the McKinley County Area Telecommunications Networking Planning Initiative from Rosemary Blanchard, Principal Investigator, 505-863-7526; Fax: 505-863-7615; e-mail; rblnchrd@unm.edu. Must be eligible to work in the U.S.A. Successful candidate must present degrees, licenses, certification. TO APPLY: Current resume with cover letter which briefly states your interest in the position and how you meet the minimum as well as the desirable qualifications, and names and addresses of at least three professional references must be received by the Office of Personnel, University of New Mexico-Gallup 200 College Road, Gallup NM 87301, no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, January 20, 1995. Resumes must list employment dates by month/year and must be accompanied by a cover letter with an original signature. Indicate the requisition number and job title on the application/cover letter. Applications may be obtained by calling 277-6422. Additional regular and temporary vacancies may be filled by qualified applicants from the certified pool generated by this announcement. The University of New Mexico is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. From: The Chronicle of Higher Education, January 6, 1995 Categories: Computer services, Administrative positions.