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Youth of the Peaks Tribal Youth Summit From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 2. CALL TO ACTION: Elimination of Urban Indian Health Program Funding From: Alyssa Macy <alyssa@ccp.org> 3. Nation Student Writing Contest From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 4. United Nations: Indigenous kids/language & success From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 5. Census Bureau News -- We the People: American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 6. Culture Shock Camp Shows - taking over the MIDWEST!! From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 7. March 14 & 15, 2006, Madison, WI: The Open Minds Conference From: Alyssa Macy <alyssa@ccp.org> 8. Call for nominations / applications for ASM Materials Camps for students and teachers From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 9. Communications and Contemporary Native Americans - A Media Symposium, March 2-3, 2006 in Washington, DC From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 10. Open Society Institute (OSI): Katrina Media Fellowships From: Alyssa Macy <alyssa@ccp.org> 11. RESOURCE: Freee study guides for different TESTs From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 12. Summer Opportunities (VARIOUS) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 13. free collection of Indian Country Today From: "rainy blue cloud" <rainybluecloud@hotmail.com> 14. Hispanic-Serving Health Professions School : 2006 Training Program Internships & Fellowship From: Alyssa Macy <alyssa@ccp.org> 15. RFP Organizational Assessment & Workforce Utilization Study - Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 16. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Asian American/Pacific Islander & Native American/Alaskan Native Internship Program From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 17. Native Youth Media Coalition- Press Release :: New Voices Emerging From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 18. Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice: Movement-Building Grants From: Alyssa Macy <alyssa@ccp.org> 19. Send your "sacred water" to Hopi Runners by February 25! From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 20. RFP - Native American Women's Public Awareness Campaign From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 21. Open Society Institute: Baltimore Community Fellowships Program From: Alyssa Macy <alyssa@ccp.org> 22. Carol. H. Pitchersky Development Fellowship From: Alyssa Macy <alyssa@ccp.org> 23. Seeking Nominations: FCC Intergovernmental Advisory Committee IAC From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 24. USDA/ERS Research Funding Opportunity From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com> 25. American Indian Journalism Institute Accepting Nominations From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 1 Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:08:02 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: Youth of the Peaks Tribal Youth SummitYouth of the Peaks Tribal Youth Summit***Register online Now! Spots are filling up - www.savethepeaks.org/youth ***New Voices Emerging: Protecting the San FranciscoPeaks for Future Generations will be a two-day gathering where youthfrom thirteen tribes and allies come together to share, discuss, and learnfrom each other and elders to better build a movement to protect sacredsites. We will also discuss other grassroots projects benefiting youth andour community as well as other problems and issues our communitiescollectively face.Who: Youth of the Peaks, elders, and spiritual andcommunity leadersWhat: A two day conference, "New Voices Emerging:Protecting the San Francisco Peaks for Future Generations"Where: The Hive, 319 S. San Francisco St. Flagstaff,ArizonaWhen: February 10th 12th - Friday Night Through SundayNightWhy: To learn from our elders and leaders to protectthe San Francisco PeaksGoals:1) To bring elders and youth together so that youngpeople are given an opportunity to learn traditional teachings, be guidedinto action, and build lasting relationships with their elders.2) To bring youth from communities in the Southwest todiscuss putting pressure on the city of Flagstaff to say "No" toselling reclaimed wastewater to Arizona Snowbowl. We will be discussingputting economic pressure through a consumer boycott of Flagstaff, aswell as building up for a regional mobilization in March. We would like tosee diverse representation from the 13 tribes: Navajo, Hopi, Zuni,Hualapai, Havasupai, Yavapai-Apache, Yavapai-Prescott, Tonto Apache, WhiteMountain Apache, San Carlos Apache, San Juan Southern Paiute, FortMcDowell Mohave Apache, and Acoma tribes.Elders: We would like to ask elders to speak to theyouth about protecting sacred sites. We want our elders to knowthat we are here to listen to you, to learn about our cultural and traditionalknowledge. We know we need the guidance our elders provide. Protectingour sacred mountain, preserving our culture, defending the healthof our Earth, and strengthening our community can only be achieved withthe blessings and teachings of our elders. We want to learn more aboutour traditions and culture.Leaders: Tribal leaders are welcome and encouraged toattend the summit to discuss these upcoming important issues. Pleasecontact us if you wish to attend.Registration: You can register online atwww.savethepeaks.org/youth or on arrival at the summit.Accommodations: We will be asking members of thecommunity to house youth and elders coming from afar. If you will need aplace to stay in town e-mail youth@savethepeaks.org or fax (928) 2139760. We will also be providing food free of cost. Cost of the Summit: The summit will be FREE of cost toall participants though we are asking members of the community, tribes,businesses, and other institutions, to donate money who wish tosupport the efforts to protect the San Francisco Peaks. We will be raising$3,000 on a very short notice due to the emergency nature of thisissue. The funds will go to food, gas money, and lodging for participants. Youth of the Peaks2920 N. Steves Blvd,Flagstaff, Arizona, 86004Phone: (928) 527 0978Fax: (928) 213 9760 (must call before hand to let usknow of incoming fax)E-mail: youth@savethepeaks.orgA new voice is emerging from the Southwest, UnitedStates. It sweeps in from the peaks, from the sacred mountains, from thehigh deserts, and fills the cities, towns, and reservations with hopeand a new sense dignity. It writes of a new story and of a new day -of the youth, the elderly, the dignified, the indigenous, themarginalized, the women, the farmer, the worker, the exile, the different. A YouthMovement is here that is creating a new story, a story of healing, astory of hope. Youth of the Peaks, New Years Message, 2006________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 2 Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 16:54:37 -0600 From: Alyssa Macy <alyssa@ccp.org>Subject: CALL TO ACTION: Elimination of Urban Indian Health Program FundingHi community members,As you may have heard, President Bush has proposed eliminating the entire urban Indian health program as part of his budget strategy. This would be a cut of $33 million for the 34 urban Indian health programs that are located throughout the United States. Some of these programs have no other source of funding and would have to close. Others would have to reduce services significantly.This happened before, in the 1980's, when Reagan did the same thing. We waged a large and widespread grass-roots campaign to fight it and won. We will need to do the same this time around and we need your help. I think we can win again but we will need a response from as many people as possible. Also, if you know anyone who can help us in this fight, please contact them and let them know what's going on.Attached are 2 documents that the National Council of Urban Indian Health programs (NCUIH) has prepared for this fight. The first is a statement from individuals about why the urban Indian health program is important to them. The second is a letter to the members of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs.Please have people put in their name and home address and sign each one, and then fax or send them to NCUIH's attorney, Greg A. Smith (info below). Send the documents to anyone you know anywhere in the country. The more we can show nationwide support, the better. Anything you can do to help get these in would be greatly appreciated!Please fax/mail the letters to:Greg Smith, The Smith Law Firm2099 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 850Washington, DC 20006Tel: 202-265-1551Fax: 202-265-4901Email: gsmith@johnstondc.comThanks very much,Liz HuntExecutive Director, Indian Health Center1333 Meridian Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125(408) 445-3400 x202In case they get dropped, full text of attachments can be seen athttp://groups.msn.com/BAIARBAYAREAINDIANAGENCYREPRESENTATIVES/ actions.msnw?action=get_message&mview=0&ID_Message=548&all_topics=0************************************************************************Alyssa MacyPolitical DirectorCenter for Civic Participation1313 SE 5TH Street, Suite 113Minneapolis, MN 55414Direct: 612-331-7444Cell: 612-812-6227Fax: 612-331-7447alyssa@ccp.orgTools for Democracy: www.ccp.org[This message contained attachments]________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 3 Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:10:33 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: Nation Student Writing Contesthttp://www.thenation.com/about/student_writing_contest.mhtmlWe're pleased to announce the new Nation StudentWriting Contest sponsored by the BIL Charitable Trustto recognize and reward the best in student writingand thinking.We're looking for original, thoughtful, provocativestudent voices to tell us what issue is of mostconcern to their generation. Essays should not exceed800 words and should be original, unpublished workthat demonstrates fresh, clear thinking and superiorquality of __expression and craftsmanship.We'll select five finalists and one winner, who willbe awarded a $500 cash prize and a Nationsubscription. The winning essay will be published inthe magazine and featured on our website. The fivefinalists will be awarded $100 each and subscriptions,and their entries will be published online. Thecontest is open to students at American high schoolsand to undergraduates at American colleges anduniversities. Entries (only one per student) will beaccepted through March 31. A winner will be announcedby May 31. Please send entries tostudentprize@thenation.com.While you're at it, if you're a student or educator,please check out info on our Classroom EducationProgram. This week's free teacher's guide is ready for downloading.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 4 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:29:14 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: United Nations: Indigenous kids/language & successUN FORUM TO CONSIDER IMPACT ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OFMILLENNIUMDEVELOPMENT GOAL IMPLEMENTATION, 16 - 27 MAYhttp://i-newswire.com/pr20360.htmlIndigenous Children’s Education and IndigenousLanguagesAn expert paper on Indigenous children’s educationand indigenouslanguages( document E/C.19/2005/7 ) shows thateducational models forindigenous and minority children that use mainlydominant languages aslanguages of instruction have extremely negativeconsequences on theright to education and perpetuate poverty. Educationthrough thedominant language prevents access to education, sinceit createslinguistic, pedagogical and psychological barriers. Without educationmainly in the mother tongue in public schools, withgood teaching of adominant language as a second language, mostindigenous peoples have toaccept education through a dominant/majority language,at the cost ofthe mother tongue which is displaced, and oftenreplaced, by thedominant language.Research on results of indigenous and minorityeducation shows that thelength of education in the mother tongue is moreimportant than anyother factor -- including socio-economic status -- inpredicting theeducational success of bilingual students. The worstresults are withstudents in programmes where the students’ mothertongues are notsupported at all. Education in the dominant languagecurtails thedevelopment of capabilities in indigenous children andperpetuatespoverty. The report presents recommendations toaddress theseproblems.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 5 Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:05:57 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: Census Bureau News -- We the People: American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States Census Bureau News -- We the People: >American Indians and Alaska Natives in the UnitedStates>Reply-To: pio@info.census.gov>>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE>WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2006>>We the People: American Indians and Alaska Natives inthe United States — A>portrait of the American Indian and Alaska nativepopulation in the United>States, providing data on the largest specifiedtribal groupings,>reservations, Alaska Native Village Statistical Areas(ANVSAs) and areas>outside reservations and ANVSAs at the nationallevel. It is part of a>special report series that presents data collectedfrom Census 2000 on>demographic, social and economic characteristics.Internet address:><http://www.census.gov/prod/2006pubs/censr-28.pdf>>>>No news release associated with this report. TipSheet only.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 6 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:27:03 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: Culture Shock Camp Shows - taking over the MIDWEST!!February 16th: Community Discussion: Growing theNative Hip Hop Movement, ALL AGES EVENTLOCATION: Wolves Den, 1201 E Franklin Avenue,Minneapolis, MN TIME: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m COST: FreeDJ Shock B, and Quese IMC of Culture Shock Camp, willdiscuss the power of hip-hop as an organizing tool forworking with Native American youth and the growingNative hip hop movement. For more info contact AlyssaMacy at alyssa@ccp.org February 16th: Community Performance: Quese IMC & DJShock B, ALL AGES EVENTLOCATION: Wolves Den, 1201 E Franklin Avenue,Minneapolis, MNTIME: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.COST: $3 donation Culture Shock Camp community performance at the WolvesDen. DJ Shock B on the turntables with contemporaryand traditional performances from both DJ Shock B andQuese IMC. Culture Shock t-shirts, DJ Shock Bmix-tape, and Quese IMCs latest release, The BettyLena Project, will be on sale.February 17th: Catch Quese IMC of Culture Shock Campon Native America Calling Music Makers ShowLOCATION: Worldwide! Listen online athttp://www.nativeamericacalling.com TIME: 11 a.m. MSTCheck out Quese IMC of Culture Shock Camp on February17th at 11am MST. Quese will be talking about CSC, theNative Hip Hop Movement, his latest release "The BettyLena Project" and promoting his upcoming 2006 release"Loud Music." Don't miss it out!!February 17th: The Indigenius DJ Shock B...Party & MCBattle, Hip Hop Congress Minnesota Summit LOCATION: Concordia College, Moorhead, MN TIME: 8 pm. COST: $25 registration for HHC More more info visit: www.hiphopcongress.com February 18th: Panel on Native Hip Hop in the UnitedStates w/ Culture Shock Camp (DJ SHOCK B & QUESE IMC),Gabriel Nightshield & Maniac "The Siouxpernatural”LOCATION: Concordia College, Moorhead, MNTIME: 12:30 p.m.COST: $25 registration for HHCAs Hip Hop continues to provide a voice to those oftenoverlooked by society, this Panel of Native artistswill share how the culture is a constructive outlet toaddress the ongoing issues facing the Native communityin the U.S. More more info visit:www.hiphopcongress.comFebruary 18th: Midwest Hip Hop Jam Featuring CultureShock Camp, Proof of D12, M-1 of Dead Prez, TheBedouin, Alex Schein, Kanser, and The C.O.R.E.LOCATION: Concordia College, Moorhead, MNTIME: 9:00 p.m.COST: $25 registration for HHCFor more info visit: www.hiphopcongress.comFebruary 19th: Yo! The Movement, Kick It Spot,presents: Quese IMC & DJ Shock B, Gabriel Nightshield,Maniac "The Siouxpernatural", & Guardians of Balance,ALL AGES EVENTLOCATION: Dinkytowner, Minneapolis, MNTIME: 6 - 9 p.mCOST: $6For more info visit: www.yothemovement.orgFebruary 21st: Mysnikol presents Quese IMC & theIndigenius DJ Shock B, Lirica Secreta, Franz Diego &Allergik, Navigator, & OrikalLOCATION: Arnellias, 1183 University Avenue W, St.Paul, MNTIME: 9pm-2amCOST: $5 before 10, $7 after, Ladies free until 11p.m.For more info visit: www.mysnikol.com________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 7 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:14:25 -0600 From: Alyssa Macy <alyssa@ccp.org>Subject: March 14 & 15, 2006, Madison, WI: The Open Minds ConferenceMarch 14 & 15, 2006, Madison, WI: The Open Minds Conference This conference is hosted by the Wisconsin Council on Children and Families, with support from the Governor’s Commission on Juvenile Justice and the Office of Justice Assistance. This conference will be a two-day, cross-disciplinary look at the most recent research about the adolescent brain, and how that research can inform work with juveniles in the justice system. The emphasis will be on developmentally appropriate treatment of children in the justice system and how to make changes, at the treatment, local, and policy levels to support adolescents and reduce both recidivism and the costs associated with continued legal trouble. Also highlighted will be programs that work to rehabilitate children and innovative ways to keep kids in their home communities. The culmination of the two days will be an interactive session where we can discuss the changes which can be made at all levels to ensure children are treated in developmentally appropriate ways in the juvenile justice system. Deadline: registration deadline is March 1, 2006. For more information and registration materials visit: http:// www.wccf.org/JJABC/index.htm.************************************************************************Alyssa MacyPolitical DirectorCenter for Civic Participation1313 SE 5TH Street, Suite 113Minneapolis, MN 55414Direct: 612-331-7444Cell: 612-812-6227Fax: 612-331-7447alyssa@ccp.orgTools for Democracy: www.ccp.org[This message contained attachments]________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 8 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:47:10 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: Call for nominations / applications for ASM Materials Camps for students and teachersPLEASE CONTACT Pergentina L. Deatherage ATjeane.deatherage@asminternational.org TO GETATTACHMENTS!!Do you know any bright high school students who willbe entering the junior (Grade 11) or senior (Grade 12)grade next fall? 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Order todayat www.asminternational.org/handbooks.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 9 Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:06:31 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: Communications and Contemporary Native Americans - A Media Symposium, March 2-3, 2006 in Washington, DCCommunications and Contemporary Native Americans -A Media Symposium, March 2-3, 2006 in Washington, DC “Non-Indian people have verylittle accurate information about Native Americananything, and Native Americans suffer from beingmisperceived all of our lives because of this lack ofinformation. Our history is still fictionalized thenexploited, and our contemporary realities are mostlyabsent from schools and the public eye. It is nowonder Indian people have a hole where our self esteemought to be.” ~ Buffy Sainte-Marie, Native American Educator andAcademy Award-winning song writer The absence of U.S. media coverage about NativeAmerican communities means that Indian Country todayis a mystery to most people. While there are rampantstereotypes, realities and cultural strengths remainhidden. Come participate in a conversation about IndianCountry with the goal of engaging more people withissues affecting indigenous peoples in the UnitedStates. Event DetailsWho: Native American leaders, members of Congress,journalists, academics, religious organizations, andother opinion leaders. All are welcome to participate. Where: Wyndham Washington Hotel, 1400 M St. NW,Washington DC When: Thursday March 2 (8:30 am-5 pm)-Friday March3, 2006 (9am-1pm) Cost: The $50 symposium fee pays for twobreakfasts, lunch on Thursday, a reception on Thursdaynight, and all symposium materials. Participants willneed to make their own housing arrangements. Housing: A limited number of rooms are available atthe Wyndham Washington Hotel. You will need to make yourown room reservation by calling the hotel at202-429-1700 and asking for a room in the FriendsCommittee on National Legislation bloc. The cost willbe $185 per night for either a single or a doubleroom. Request more information: Sign up here to receivemore information on the symposium. Note: We recentlyexperienced some technical difficulties with thissign-up form. If you requested more information andhave not heard from us, please fill it out again. Register: Register online now or print out aregistration form to mail in. Read the press release on this event. In the increasingly organizedanti-Indian climate, a focus on media attitudes andcontent is crucial. We are glad to join FCNL inseeking both clear strategy and substantial engagementof media by Native Nations and a better and deepereducation for mainstream journalists on the nature oftribal rights. ~Jose Barreiro, senior advisor, American IndianPolicy and Media Initiative "There is the strongest case to bemade that a more empowered and more concentratedeffort is necessary by a circle of American Indianopinion-makers, national organizations and tribalnations to organize serious and far-reaching campaignsthat generate in the American public - andparticularly for professionals in American media - amore comprehensive understanding of how to report onIndian country." ~ Editors Report, Indian Country Today, Jan. 9, 2006Read more about what Indian Country Today says aboutFCNL's Native American Media Symposium. Cosponsors Friends Committee on National Legislation(conference coordinator)American Indian Policy and Media InitiativeAmericans for Indian OpportunityAmerican Friends Service CommitteeCall to RenewalFirst Nations Development Institute Honor Our Neighbors’ Origins and Rights (HONOR)Institute for Tribal GovernmentThe Interfaith Alliance National American Indian Housing CouncilNational Congress of American Indians National Council of ChurchesNational Indian Child Welfare AssociationNational Indian Council on AgingNational Indian Education Association National Indian Health BoardNational Native American Families TogetherNational Urban Indian Family CoalitionNative American Journalists AssociationNative American Rights FundNavajo Nation Washington OfficeThe Union for Reform Judaism This symposium will feature thelived experience of Native Americans today. Becauserace has played a pivotal position in Americanhistory, I am interested in how we cohere as a people.One way is by sharing our individual and collectivenarratives and bringing them to public attentionthrough the media. ~ Ken Burns, producer, PBS documentary "The West" We have criminally little to do with IndianCountry… Our coverage is wildly inadequate. ~Steve Coll, The Washington Post More About the Native American Program ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 10 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:14:41 -0600 From: Alyssa Macy <alyssa@ccp.org>Subject: Open Society Institute (OSI): Katrina Media FellowshipsOpen Society Institute (OSI): Katrina Media FellowshipsThe Katrina Media Fellowships will support dynamic print and radio journalists, photographers, and documentary filmmakers in the creation and improvement of media coverage of issues exposed by Katrina. Applicants should propose projects that will expand and deepen the public’s understanding of race and class inequalities in the United States. Fellows will receive between $15,000 and $35,000 to carry out projects in print, radio, photography, and documentary film and video production. Fellowship term begins June 15, 2006 and is for one year. Applicants must be mid-career or veteran print or radio journalists, photographers, or documentary filmmakers with proven track records as serious media-makers. OSI will give special consideration to applicants who have been displaced from or are residents of the Gulf Coast region. This is a one-time competition and will not be offered in subsequent years. Deadline: March 31, 2006. To access the fellowship guidelines and application visit: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/ focus_areas/katrina.************************************************************************Alyssa MacyPolitical DirectorCenter for Civic Participation1313 SE 5TH Street, Suite 113Minneapolis, MN 55414Direct: 612-331-7444Cell: 612-812-6227Fax: 612-331-7447alyssa@ccp.orgTools for Democracy: www.ccp.org[This message contained attachments]________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 11 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:48:57 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: RESOURCE: Freee study guides for different TESTsI ran across this websitehttp://www.studyguidezone.com on the web the other dayand you might want to add a link to it to helpstudents getfree study guides for a lot of different tests. I wassurprised toactually find something useful that was available as apublic serviceand not full of annoying commercial advertisements.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 12 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:25:21 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: Summer Opportunities (VARIOUS)Jacob TsotighUniversity of Oklahoma555 E. Constitution Street, Room 121Norman, OK 73072(405) 325-8175(800) 228-1766(405) 325-1824 faxGreat opportunities for high school and collegestudents -- please share with your membership. This is good for now or the future. Check it out. SUMMER PROGRAMS 2006 The Washington Workshops Foundation offers TheWashington Internship Experience to motivated studentsinterested in governments and politics. The primarycomponent of the Advanced Seminar is a three or sixweek internship in a Congressional office orpolitically related committee, council or state officeon or near Capitol Hills. Students are also given theopportunity to conduct an in-depth study onlegislative politics. Application can be picked up in Guidance.************************************************************Harvard Summer School June 24 – August 18, 2006 –Harvard summer school is offering high school studentsan extraordinary chance to sample college. You cantake college courses taught by fine instructors, meetstudents from around the world, and take part insocial, recreational, and college-preparatoryactivities. Application can be picked up in Guidance************************************************************Carnegie Mellon- June 24 to August 4, 2006, SummerPre-College Programs: Advanced Placement/EarlyAction, Architecture, Art Design, Drama, Music, Contact website: www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college .************************************************************The University of Maryland Young Scholars Programgives academically talented high school students theopportunity to explore academic interests and discovercareer opportunities; earn 3 college credits in just 3weeks; take a course in architecture, engineering,business and entrepreneurship, biology, sociology,journalism, philosophy, public health, computertechnology, international relations, mock trials,kinesiology, math, or food sciences; and discover theindependence of college life. Study with theuniversity’s most innovative faculty, get a jump oncollege, and experience the rewards of attending aleading research institution. Visit their website: www.summer.umd.edu/ysp or call 301 314 8240************************************************************Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program: SSEP isa four-week residential program (July 2-29) forexceptional young women with strong interests inscience, engineering and medicine. Each summer,select high school students from across the countryand abroad come to Smith College to do hands-onresearch with Smith faculty in the life and physicalsciences and in engineering. Girls who will be inhigh school grades 9-12 in fall 2006 are eligible toapply for the summer 2006 program. For a brochure,application and financial aid information call 413 5853060. ************************************************************George Washington University - High school juniorswho will have completed 11th grade by this summer andwho have a demonstrated record of academicachievement, are selected to participate in this sixweek residential pre-college program. Programparticipants will enroll in a course of choice takenwith undergraduate students. In addition, studentsare enrolled in a required writing course for SummerScholars, Please apply online atwww.gwu.edu/summer/scholars . The Junior Statesmen Summer School program offers achallenging, dynamic academic experience to studentswho have a passion for politics and government. Thissummer, 1500 outstanding high school students willgather on five campuses to immerse themselves in whatthey love, politics and debate. Admission to theJunior Statesmen Summer School is competitive. Acceptance decisions are based on academicachievement, leadership ability, maturity and interestin politics and government. Applications are in theGuidance Department************************************************************Virginia Tech:-- The Center for the Enhancement ofEngineering Diversity in the College of Engineering issponsoring a summer program for rising juniors andseniors. The program will be held at Virginia TechJuly 9-22. C-Tech (Computers and Technology atVirginia Tech) will grant highly motivated young womenthe opportunity to explore various applications ofengineering, mathematics and science. Students willalso be exposed to college life, experiencingeverything from residence hall living to collegeclassrooms. Applications must be postmarked no laterthan March 20, 2006 to be considered. Applicationscan be downloaded at www.eng.vt.edu/academics/ctech2 .************************************************************Exeter Summer Session- July 2nd to August 5 –Fiveweeks of academic exploration and discovery at one ofAmerica’s outstanding independent school for academicstudy, athletics, that carry participants far beyondthe classrooms and the playing fields. For moreinformation please visit their website atwww.exeter.edu/summer************************************************************Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Robert E. CookHonors College Program is offering talented highschool students across the country to come togetherfor intensive academic exploration and a glimpse ofcollege life. July 9-22, 2006 Choose from a varietyof discipline-specific classes in which to specializesuch as philosophy, finance, journalism, film,literature, biology, biochemistry, chemistry or art. Please visit website at www.iup.edu/honors for moreinformation.************************************************************Washington University in St. Louis High School SummerScholars Program, June 11-July 15 and Session 2, July16-August 18 offering college courses in Languages,Arts, Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences. Please visit the website at ucollege.wustl.edu/hssp************************************************************Carleton Liberal Arts Experience, July 15-21- . TheCarleton Liberal Arts Experience will select 50 highschool students who are current sophomores and bringthem to Carleton, all expenses paid, for a one weeksummer program. The program introduces the strengthsof a liberal arts education through an array ofcourses in the sciences, social sciences, art andtechnology. For more information you can downloadapplications at www.carleton.edu/summer/clae or call866 767-2275 Landmark Volunteer Program 2006 - LandmarkVolunteers provides students with an excellentopportunity to enjoy the satisfaction of making a realcontribution to the world; meet new friends fromaround the country; experience a diverse selection ofcareer options; earn community service credit andletters of recommendation. For brochure please cometo the guidance departmentThe Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program isoffering Summer Science and Engineering Program forHigh School Girls, July 2-29. This is a four weekresidential program for exceptional young women withstrong interests in science, engineering and medicine. Application is in the Guidance office. Maryland Institute College of Art Pre College StudioResidency ProgramJune 24-July 22- MICA’s Pre-College Studio ResidencyProgram is an unparalleled opportunity to experiencefirsthand the challenges and excitement ofcollege-level art study. It is one of the mostintensely creative and rigorous programs of its kindin the nation. For more information call 410 225-2219or email precollege@mica.edu . Boston University Pre-College and Youth SummerPrograms – is a six week residential program in whichstudents may conduct scientific research or earn up to8 college credits by enrolling in two BostonUniversity undergraduate courses. Program informationis in the guidance department. Updated 2/3/06 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 13 Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2006 22:45:15 +0000 From: "rainy blue cloud" <rainybluecloud@hotmail.com>Subject: free collection of Indian Country TodayI thought someone (a student, organization or educational institution) might be interested in having a collection of Indian Country Today - it's a full collection from 1993-1999. The collection is free, but you would have to pay postage.Let me know if you are interested!Rainy Blue Cloudrainybluecloud@hotmail.com________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 14 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:12:38 -0600 From: Alyssa Macy <alyssa@ccp.org>Subject: Hispanic-Serving Health Professions School : 2006 Training Program Internships & FellowshipHispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools (HSHPS): 2006 Training Program Internships & Fellowship The purpose of the HSHPS training program is to foster the development of public health and research skills of Health Professions students interested in Hispanic health. The internship program has expanded to include opportunities along the U.S./Mexico border and will also provide a 6-month fellowship for recent graduates. Deadline: February 15, 2006. For more information visit: ww w.studentinternshipprogram.com.************************************************************************Alyssa MacyPolitical DirectorCenter for Civic Participation1313 SE 5TH Street, Suite 113Minneapolis, MN 55414Direct: 612-331-7444Cell: 612-812-6227Fax: 612-331-7447alyssa@ccp.orgTools for Democracy: www.ccp.org[This message contained attachments]________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 15 Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:09:28 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: RFP Organizational Assessment & Workforce Utilization Study - Pawnee Nation of OklahomaPawnee Nation of OklahomaRFP Organizational Assessment & Workforce UtilizationStudy The Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma as part of their currentAdministration for Native Americans Capacity-BuildingGovernance Project: is seeking bids for a tribal-wideorganizational assessment and workforce utilizationstudy to be completed in a four (4) month period. Some of these activities are interconnected and workmust be conducted concurrently. The project processand resulting deliverables must be culturallysensitive and specific to the needs of the PawneeNation. The Pawnee Business Council will haveoversight to review and approve the final proposal. Among the activities required under the scope of workare as follows:1. Complete review of key documentation thatrelates to governance, organizational structure,management, administration and staffing levels andoperations.2. Meet with tribal management stakeholders inregard to administrative organizational structuredevelopment and needs.3. Conduct management review. 4. Conduct an inventory of current workforceskills and assess future workforce needs.5. Assist with the development ofrecommendations and implementation plans fororganizational assessment and workforce utilizationstudy. Requests for proposals are open to all qualifiedbidders. Proposals will be evaluated on the followingcriteria:§ Indian Preference: Proposed plan forcompliance with Indian Preference, as required bySection 7 (b) of the Indian Self-Determination andEducation Assistance Act (25 U. S. C. 450b). Indiansubcontractors shall be identified within submittalsto determine compliance with the 7 (b) requirement andshall be pre-qualified in written form by the B.I.A.or self-certification statement. · Past performance on contracts with Tribalgovernments, government agencies, and privateindustries in terms of cost control, quality of workand compliance with performance schedules.· Proposed plan for the executed scope ofwork. · Experience with projects of similar nature,size and scope. Those interested firms having the capabilities andqualifications to perform the services described inthis announcement, are invited to respond bysubmitting bids by 5:00 p.m., February 23, 2006. Forfurther information and to request a full bid packagecontact Crystal Echo Hawk, Tribal Planner, at918.762.3621 Ext. 40 or email cechohawk@pawneenation.org.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 16 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:21:13 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Asian American/Pacific Islander & Native American/Alaskan Native Internship ProgramFederal Aviation Administration (FAA) AsianAmerican/Pacific Islander & Native American/Alaskan Native InternshipProgramDescription: opportunities to participate in ongoingFAA research and related technologiesDiscipline(s): aviation research, aviation safety,business, computer science, engineering (aerospace, computer,civil, electronics, electrical, and mechanical), law,mathematics, science, security studies, and othersEligibility: U.S. Citizens; undergraduate and graduatestudents; minimum GPA of 3.0; recent graduatesLocation(s): various locations at FAA facilitiesacross the U.S. Duration: 10 weeks in the summer; 15 weeks duringsemesterFrequency: annually Awards made: number variesDeadline(s): applications are accepted on a year-roundbasis; Summer Deadline: March 1st, Fall Deadline: June 1st; SpringDeadline: October 1stBenefits: weekly stipend of $450; housing allowance of$100 per week (if eligible); limited travel reimbursement(round-trip transportation expenses between facility and home orcampus); Funding source(s): Federal Aviation Administration(FAA)How to apply: WWW.MDVIETMUTUAL.ORGContact(s): MVMA FAA Program Specialist, faa.intern@mdvietmutual.org, 301-588-6862________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 17 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:11:54 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: Native Youth Media Coalition- Press Release :: New Voices EmergingNative Youth Media Coalition- Press ReleaseFebruary 15, 2006- For Immediate Release New Voices Emerging “ If you desecrate and destroy the Peaks, you’re doingaway with a way of life. When is that going to beunderstood? That’s killing Native American Nations.That’s killing us.” -Joe Shirley Jr. Navajo NationPresident The San Francisco Peaks are sacred to more than 13Indigenous Nations. They are located just outside ofFlagstaff, Arizona. Presently, a Ski Resort calledArizona Snowbowl is disrespectfully located on thePeaks. There is an on-going battle to stop the ArizonaSnowbowl from expanding its resort. Arizona Snowbowlplans on desecrating the Peaks using reclaimedwaste-water to make artificial “snow” on this Holy andSacred Mountain. Not only is it a powerful spiritualplace, it is also the home to more than 200 species ofmammals and birds that are dependant on the regionsunique environment. The Youth of the Peaks arestanding up for the preservation of this mountain. The Youth of the Peaks was formed in the spring of2005. Since their birth they have respectfully built astrong movement of Indigenous Youth to stand up andprotect the sacred San Francisco Peaks against thedestruction by Arizona Snowbowl and the City ofFlagstaff. The Youth of the Peaks made a callout toElders and Young people from all over Arizona to cometo the New Voices Emerging Summit held in Flagstaff,February 10-12th. The Youth of the Peaks organized thesummit to bring Youth and Elders together for two daysto build alliances, dialogue, plan and strategizearound the issue of protecting the Peaks. Over 70 youth attended the summit. There was abeautiful presence of youth groups supporting thestruggle, such as, T.R.U.T.H.F.U.L. from Hopi, TheIndigenous Youth Alliance (IYA) from GilaRiver/Phoenix, the Native Youth Media Coalition,E.C.H.O.E.S from Flagstaff, and the Native MovementCollective. By the end of the Summit, strong allianceswere created amongst the youth who now felt as family. Leaving back to their own communities the youth didnot say good-bye, rather they said, "we will stopthe snowbowl! ". The weaving of their collectivestrength has begun and their determination continues. “This is what it takes to talk to the earth, so thatit can understand you. These ways are being forgotten,that’s why were where we are. And in some cases, theyare not forgotten, but they are being forced to not bepracticed. This is what they are doing to you, bydenying you this sacred sight. We don’t need to tellno white man in a black gown that this is our sacredsight…we don’t’ ”-Dine Elder“Us as youth we have concerns too, especially asIndigenous Youth, who hold these peak’s sacred. Thepeople need to know that it’s not just the Elders, theMedicine men, and the older ones who are concernedabout this mountain, its also us youth.” – Youth ofthe Peaks “ We need to help the future generations that are tocome. What our future people are going to be likedepends on what we as people are going to be, what weare going to do. I’m here for my people, I’m here forall people…” -Young woman from T.R.U.T.H.F.U.L.“ The Youth of the Peaks and other organizations hereat the summit really have a long-term vision, not justin terms of a plan… but really what we are engaged inis a process of building hope... of cultivatinghope...” – Youth of the Peaks Get involved in the struggle to protect the SanFrancisco Peaks!Stop Snowbowl! For more information on the ongoing battle to protectthe San Francisco Peaks: www.savethepeaks.org For more information on Youth of the Peaks: www.savethepeaks.org/youth________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 18 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:15:12 -0600 From: Alyssa Macy <alyssa@ccp.org>Subject: Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice: Movement-Building GrantsAstraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice: Movement-Building GrantsDeadline: February 15, 2006 Astraea specifically seeks to secure resources for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Inter-sex, and LBTI social change organizations and projects that directly address the depth and complexity of critical issues in LBTI communities. This includes progressive and/or women’s organizations and projects that are led by LGBTI people, and that integrate LGBTI issues in their programs. Movement-building grants will be made to exceptional organizations/projects that demonstrate movement leadership, use community organizing or base-building for mobilizations as primary strategies for change and will benefit significantly from this multi-year commitment. For detailed information visit: www.astraea.org/PHP/Grants/Deadlines AllGrants.php4.************************************************************************Alyssa MacyPolitical DirectorCenter for Civic Participation1313 SE 5TH Street, Suite 113Minneapolis, MN 55414Direct: 612-331-7444Cell: 612-812-6227Fax: 612-331-7447alyssa@ccp.orgTools for Democracy: www.ccp.org[This message contained attachments]________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 19 Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:08:35 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: Send your "sacred water" to Hopi Runners by February 25!Send your "sacred water" to Hopi Runners by February25! Project of Love and Thanks to Water http://thank-water.net/english/ Request to Coordinate with the Sacred Run to the 4thWorld Water Forum in Mexico City by Hopi TribeFebruary 5, 2006########################################Dear Friends:On behalf of Dr. Masaru Emoto, President of "Projectof Love and Thanks to Water", I am sending this e-mail as aSecretary-General.As most of you know, there will be The 4th World WaterForum on March 16 to 22 in Mexico City.The 4th Wolrd Water Forum -http://www.worldwaterforum4.org.mx/ Our friends from the Hopi tribe are planning to runwith prayer from their sacred land to Mexico City.And they are asking the people all over the world tosend their sacred water to them.Below, I will show you the message from VernonMasayesva of the Black Mesa Trust, who kindly came to Japan, attended our 1stWater for Life Festival in Tokyo in November, 2004, and gave us awonderful speech about "Water for Life". Please read it.----------------------------------------RUN: RESPECT FOR WATER AND LIFE----------------------------------------More and more, the world community is recognizing whatHopi and indigenous peoples have been taught since timeimmemorial: "Water Is Life - We come from water and will return to water as mist"when our journey on earth ends.All waters is a sacred gift from the Creator and aprecious birth-right of all living beings. All waters are part of asingular network of life - the great oceans and seas, the frozen watersand glaciers, the cosmic sea from which are born the clouds, snowand rains that nurture the plants, animals, birds, fishes, insects,reptiles and humankind. We are of waters and waters are of us.As demands for fresh waters increases and resourcesdiminish, the prospect of global water wars and domestic strugglesamong diverse populations become more and more likely. Every eight(8) seconds a child dies from drinking polluted water. In the meantimecorporations are getting rich buying and selling clean waters all over theworld.On March 4, 2006, Hopi runners will carry sacredmessages, teachings, and waters gifted to us from many parts of the worldto the international gathering of leaders who will beattending the 4th World Water Forum in Mexico City.Along the way, starting from our sacred homeland onBlack Mesa (Northern Arizona), the runners and Hopi elders willmeet with indigenous peoples, who will add their spirit andblessing, their energy and prayers for peace. We will accept theirwater that will be poured into a lake at the end of the Run.The Run will bring us to Central Mexico, places of ourclan origins, to reaffirm our cultural ties to our brothers andsisters. The Run will re-establish bonds of respect and unity so thattogether we will bring hope and courage to change the world for the better.Led by Ruben Saufkie, Sr. (Water Clan) and attended byelders who will be providing spiritual guidance, the runners, rangingin ages from 12 to 70, will average 150 miles per day for two weeksand arrive in Mexico City in time for the grand opening ceremony on March16, 2006.The Run is organized by volunteers from all of the 12Hopi villages, and is a project of Black Mesa Trust, a non-profitorganization dedicated to teaching the world community about traditional Hopiknowledge about waters.We invite peoples from all over the world to gift uswith samples of sacred waters in 2 fl. oz (59ML) container, source ofwater and with the message: "May Peace Prevail Forever" in their nativelanguage. Photos will be appreciated as well.Kwakwha.May the spirit of waters guide you.For update on the Run visit www.h2opirun.org. orkuuyi@ .Vernon Masayesva Ruben Saukie Herbert Naphi, Jr.Executive Director Run Coordinator President, Run CommitteeBlack Mesa Trust----------------------------------------I asked Vernon about the details for sending thesacred water to them,and got the following instruction.How to send: Please put your sacred water in a small water bottle(ca. 60 ml or 2 oz) and label it with the name of the source and a message along with it and mail to us atthe following address.Address: Black Mesa Trust P.O. Box 33 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039, USADeadline: Please ensure that your water will arriveno later than February 25.We hope that many of you will support this sacred RUNcoordinated bythe Hopi tribe and send your sacred water to them.Thank you for your reading this message.We appreciate your cooperation.Yasuyuki NEMOTOSecretary-General, Project of Love and Thanks to Water----------------------------------------PROJECT OF LOVE AND THANKS TO WATER----------------------------------------President: Masaru EmotoSecretary-General: Yasuyuki NemotoAddress: East Side Bldg. 1F, 1-1-11 Yanagibashi,Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0052, JAPANTEL: +81-(0)3-3863-0211, FAX: +81-(0)3-3866-5353WEB: http://thank-water.net/ E-mail (English): http://www.thank-water.net/english/index-mail.htm E-mail (Japanese):http://www.thank-water.net/japanese/index-mail.htm ----------------------------------------We are sorry to say this, but nobody will answer toyour E-mail, if you have simply replied to this E-mail. Please use theabove sites to send your E-mail to us. Thank you.----------------------------------------This project started on July 1, 2002.The purpose of this project is to raise the collectiveconsciousness of humanity through the prayer of our Love and Thanks toWater, and by this to contribute to establish the world peace.========================================This message is free to distribute.We appreciate it if you could deliver this message toas many people as possible in a moderate way. Thank you in advance.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 20 Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:11:43 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: RFP - Native American Women's Public Awareness CampaignNative American Women's Public Awareness Campaign Branch of Government State OfCaliforniaAgency Department ofAlcohol and Drug ProgramsEstimated Value $500,000 -$999,999 Duration 1 year withtwo possible 1-year renewalsLocation(s) StatewideBid Submittal Deadline 3/7/2006 4:00PM This is a Reissue of a Request for Proposals (RFP) toimplement a community/publicawareness campaign focusing on alcohol and other drugs(AOD) treatment program andprevention services that meet the needs of NativeAmerican women by developing andproviding outreach information and educationstatewide. The contract term will be for one year, with thepossibility of renewal for twoadditional one-year contracts. Bids should besubmitted for an amount up to, butnot to exceed, $95,000 for the full contract term ofone year. Funding of thesecond and third year renewals is at the discretion ofthe Department of Alcohol andDrug Programs (ADP) and is contingent upon theavailability of funds and performanceof services to the satisfaction of ADP. Bidder mustbe a public or privatenonprofit organization in good standing with the Stateof California and the federalgovernment. Select this link to view the contract opportunityon-line:http://www.cscr.dgs.ca.gov/ads/contract_ad_detail.asp?AdNbr=A41845 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 21 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:12:57 -0600 From: Alyssa Macy <alyssa@ccp.org>Subject: Open Society Institute: Baltimore Community Fellowships ProgramOpen Society Institute (OSI): Baltimore Community Fellowships Programs The Community Fellowships Program is designed to assist individuals wishing to apply their educational and professional attainment in service to disadvantaged communities. The goals of the fellowships are to encourage public and community service careers, to expand the number of mentors and role models available to youth in inner-city neighborhoods, and to promote initiatives and entrepreneurship that will empower those communities to increase opportunities and improve the quality of life for their residents. Applicants may apply for a fellowship to work at a nonprofit organization or to start a project. For more information or to receive an application contact OSI- Baltimore at (410) 234-1091 x214. Deadline: April 7, 2006.************************************************************************Alyssa MacyPolitical DirectorCenter for Civic Participation1313 SE 5TH Street, Suite 113Minneapolis, MN 55414Direct: 612-331-7444Cell: 612-812-6227Fax: 612-331-7447alyssa@ccp.orgTools for Democracy: www.ccp.org[This message contained attachments]________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 22 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 12:12:04 -0600 From: Alyssa Macy <alyssa@ccp.org>Subject: Carol. H. Pitchersky Development FellowshipCarol H. Pitchersky Development Fellowship This fellowship was established by the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund (LCCREF) to develop and broaden the capacity of social justice organizations to raise funds necessary to serve their respective missions and further the civil rights community’s goals of equality, equal opportunity, and mutual respect. The fellowship will identify and support persons of color who are aspiring development professionals, who have demonstrated a commitment to civil rights and social justice, and who wish to advance their careers in nonprofit fundraising. For more information visit: http://www.civilrights.org/about/lccref/fellow ship.html.************************************************************************Alyssa MacyPolitical DirectorCenter for Civic Participation1313 SE 5TH Street, Suite 113Minneapolis, MN 55414Direct: 612-331-7444Cell: 612-812-6227Fax: 612-331-7447alyssa@ccp.orgTools for Democracy: www.ccp.org[This message contained attachments]________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 23 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:30:35 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: Seeking Nominations: FCC Intergovernmental Advisory Committee IACFYI…The FCC is seeking nominations for three electedor appointed Native American tribal representatives onthe IAC. The contact information is at the end of theannouncement. DA 06-357February 15, 2006 FCC ANNOUNCES THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THEINTERGOVERNMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEESeeks Nominations for Reauthorized Committee In this Public Notice, the FederalCommunications Commission (“Commission” or “FCC”)announces the reauthorization of the IntergovernmentalAdvisory Committee (“IAC”) and seeks nominations formembership on the IAC. The IAC, comprised of 15representatives from local, state, and tribalgovernments, advises the Commission on a range oftelecommunication issues for which their governmentsexplicitly or inherently share responsibility oradministration with the Commission. The IAC iseligible for the intergovernmental exemption from theFederal Advisory Committee Act (“FACA”), 5 U.S.C. App.2 (1998).[1] The term of operations of the IAC islimited to two years, with an option forreauthorization at the end of the two-year period. BACKGROUND AND MISSION The IAC, formerly known as the Local andState Government Advisory Committee (“LSGAC”), wascreated in 1997 to provide guidance to the Commissionon telecommunications issues of interest to both localgovernment and the Commission.[2] On July 17, 2003the Commission adopted an Order approving revisions toits rules governing the LSGAC, changing the name fromthe LSGAC to the IAC in order reflect the reallocationof two additional membership slots to tribalgovernments. [3] Under the new rule, The IAC isadministered by the Office of IntergovernmentalAffairs within the Consumer & Governmental AffairsBureau. By this Public Notice, the Chairman of the FCC, KevinJ. Martin, reauthorizes the committee for another twoyears and concomitantly seeks nominations for the 15positions. RESPONSIBILITIES The IAC provides advice and information tothe Commission on a broad range of telecommunicationsissues, including, but not limited to:· Broadband deployment, particularly on ruraland undeserved areas· Homeland Security and Public Safety· Public Rights of Way· Cable franchising· Competition· Consumer Issues· Spectrum Issues· Facilities Siting The IAC will establish working groups orsubcommittees to facilitate its work between meetings. Meetings are closed to the public. MEMBERSHIP The IAC is composed of the following 15members (or their designated employees): 1) fourelected municipal officials (city mayors and citycouncil members); 2) two elected county officials(county commissioners or council members); 3) oneelected or appointed local government attorney; 4) oneelected state executive (governor or lieutenantgovernor); 5) three elected state legislators; 6) oneelected or appointed public utilities or publicservice commissioner; and 7) three elected orappointed Native American tribal representatives.[4] The Chairman of the Commission appoints membersthrough an application process initiated by a PublicNotice, and selects a Chairman and a Vice Chairman tolead the IAC. The Chairman of the Commission may alsoappoint members to fill any vacancies and may replacean IAC member, at his discretion, using theappointment process.[5] As with all other advisorycommittees and joint boards, the Chairman orCommissioner designated by the Chairman, oversees theCommittee’s activities and serves as liaison betweenthe IAC and the Commission. Nominees must be “officials” within the meaning ofsection 1534(b), the intergovernmental exemption fromFACA accorded intergovernmental communications betweenFederal officials and officials of state, local andtribal governments, “acting in their officialcapacities.”[6] Because the input that Congresssought to facilitate through the intergovernmentalexemption is institutional in nature, the exemptiontargets communications with officials involved in thegovernmental process at the state, local and triballevels. We clarify here, that to be appointed to theIAC, a member such as “an elected or appointed localgovernment attorney” must be on the staff of themunicipal or county government represented and be partof the governmental process.[7] We do so to ensurethat the IAC can continue to operate with theinformality and flexibility that have proven soeffective in the past and that inhere in itsFACA-exempt status. Those seeking nomination as a“designated employee” should provide a letter or otherdocumentation from their employer authorizing thenomination.The Commission is interested in candidatesrepresenting rural areas and individuals withexpertise in public safety and homeland securitymatters. The Commission also seeks input on possiblenominees from interested organizations or institutionsrepresenting local, state or tribal matters, such asthe National Association of Regulatory UtilityCommissioners, the National Association ofTelecommunications Officers and Advisors, the NationalLeague of Cities, the National Congress of AmericanIndians, the National Governors Association, and theU.S. Conference of Mayors.Nominees must be willing to commit to a two-year termof service, which requires attendance to four (4) oneday meetings per year in Washington, D.C. at theapplicant’s own expense. APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP/ DEADLINE Applications should be received by theCommission no later than March 31, 2006, and should besent to the Federal Communications Commission,Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, Attn.: CarmenScanlon, via e-mail to carmen.scanlon@fcc.gov, viafacsimile to (202) 418-2839. The application does not require aparticular format; however, it should include thefollowing information:(1) The name and title of the applicant(2) The telephone number(3) Mailing address or e-mail address(4) A brief description of the applicant’s area ofexpertise and qualifications to serve on the Committee Once members are selected, the Commissionwill publish a notice in the Federal Registerannouncing the appointment of IAC members and thefirst meeting date of the Committee. ACCESSIBLE FORMATSTo request materials in accessible formats for peoplewith disabilities (Braille, large print, electronicfiles, audio format), send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.govor call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at(202) 418-2809 (voice) or (202) 418-0179 (TTY).For further information contact: Alice Elder, ActingChief, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, Consumer &Governmental Affairs Bureau, Federal CommunicationsCommission, (202) 418-2168 (voice) or 1-800-835-5322(TTY), alice.elder@fcc.gov (e-mail) or Carmen Scanlon,Attorney-Advisor, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs,Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau, FederalCommunications Commission, (202) 418-0544 (voice) or1-800-835-5322 (TTY), carmen.scanlon@fcc.gov (e-mail). - FCC - [1] See 2 U.S.C. § 1534(b); see also 5 U.S.C., App 2(1988).[2] See Adoption of Subpart G, Section 0.701 of theCommission’s Rules, Order, 16 FCC Rcd 1183 (2001).[3] In the Matter of Modification of Subpart G,Section 0.701 of the Commission’s Rules, Order, 18 FCCRcd 16,810 (2003). [4] See 47 C.F.R. § 0.701(b) (2004).[5] See 47 C.F.R. § 0.701(a) (2004).[6] See n.1, supra.[7] 47 C.F.R. § 0.701(b).________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 24 Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2006 10:28:26 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: USDA/ERS Research Funding OpportunityUSDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) Program ofResearch on the Economics of Invasive SpeciesManagement (PREISM) is pleased announce a competitiveawards program for Fiscal 2006. ERS initiated PREISMin 2003 to address economic issues and decision makingrelated to managing invasive species in increasingglobal agricultural markets. Included are exotic croppests and foreign livestock, poultry, zoonoticdiseases, but also exotic pests or foreign diseasesaffecting public lands, ecosystems, or urban systemsthat are addressed by USDA programs. Research underthis program concerns economic aspects of space,dynamics, risk, uncertainty, irreversible effects, orinstitutional frameworks that pertain to invasivespecies, and has a strong focus on practicalapplications to government prevention, surveillance(detection and monitoring), and management (control,containment, eradication, and restoration) decisions. In 2006, ERS is seeking proposals that focus onapplied economic research and/or decision supportsystem development that has direct implications forUSDA programs, policies, and decision makingconcerning invasive species. Priority Research Areasinclude: 1) Institutions and Incentives for EfficientInvasive Species Prevention and Management, 2)Practical Decision Analysis for Invasive SpeciesManagement, and 3) International Dimensions ofInvasive Species Management. Anticipated funding for 2006 competitive awards isapproximately $1,000,000. Proposals are due April 28,2006. Please forward this message to any other interestedresearchers. Those interested in submitting proposals can find the2006 request for proposals and other information at: <http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/InvasiveSpecies/preism.htm>. To directly view the 2006 competitive awards programRFP, click on:<http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/InvasiveSpecies/invasivespecies0206awards.pdf>. For more information about PREISM, contact CraigOsteen (costeen@ers.usda.gov) or William Hahn(whahn@ers.usda.gov). Craig OsteenEconomic Research Service, USDAWashington, DC 20036-5831 phone: 202-694-5547email: costeen@ers.usda.gov visit our website at: www.ers.usda.gov ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Message: 25 Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2006 20:07:09 -0800 (PST) From: Alyssa Macy <nativeshare@yahoo.com>Subject: American Indian Journalism Institute Accepting NominationsAmerican Indian Journalism Institute Accepting NominationsDeadline: March 31, 2006The Freedom Forum ( http://www.freedomforum.org/ ) isaccepting nominations for the sixth annual AmericanIndian Journalism Institute, a training program forNative American journalism students.AIJI will take place at the Freedom Forum's AlNeuharthMedia Center and the University of South Dakota inVermillion June 4-23, 2006. Any Native Americancollegestudents with an interest in becoming a newspaperjournalist may apply.Once accepted into the program, AIJI participants willbe placed in one of four courses according to theirinterests and experience. Courses offered in 2006 willinclude "Basic News Reporting," "Advanced NewsReporting,""News Editing," and "Photojournalism."The Freedom Forum will facilitate and fund theprogram.Tuition, fees, books, room, and board are providedfreeto enrollees.To be eligible, Native students must have completed atleast one year of college. Applications for theprogramwill be accepted from new participants and fromreturningAIJI students seeking specialized instruction.Program graduates will earn four hours of collegecreditfrom the University of South Dakota that students maytransfer to their current school. In addition,graduateswill receive a $500 stipend/scholarship from theFreedomForum, paid when the student resumes full-time classesin the fall.Top AIJI graduates will receive paid internships asreporters, copy editors, and photographers at dailynewspapers and with the Associated Press for up to sixweeks during the summer. Graduates also will have theopportunity to join the staff ofhttp://www.reznetnews.org,the online Native American college newspaper, as paidjournalists when they return to school.AIJI administrators prefer that students be nominatedbyeducators, mentors, elders, or other interestedparties.Students may, however, nominate themselves.Visit the Freedom Forum Web site for complete programinformation and nomination procedures.At: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/10000714/freedomforum