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
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----------- 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-
<BERRYJ%FDACD.bitnet@VM.CFSAN.FDA.GOV>
Subj: Marrow Donors
Mailing List: IND-NET <IND-NET%WSUVM1.BITNET@cmsa.Berkeley.EDU>
Mailing List: EIRP <EIRP%WSUVM1.BITNET@cmsa.Berkeley.EDU>
++++++++++
>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 <kibby@scs.unr.edu>
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 <pbristol@PCNET.COM>
Subj: South African Investor Cleared
Mailing List: IND-NET <IND-NET%WSUVM1.BITNET@cmsa.Berkeley.EDU>
Mailing List: EIRP <EIRP%WSUVM1.BITNET@cmsa.Berkeley.EDU>
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 <IND-NET%WSUVM1.BITNET@cmsa.Berkeley.EDU>
Mailing List: EIRP <EIRP%WSUVM1.BITNET@cmsa.Berkeley.EDU>
***** 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" <LMITTEN@vms.cis.pitt.edu>
From: Bob Hammond <Bob.Hammond+@Census.GOV>
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
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