February 15, 2009 Opportunities Issue 195

"She Defends"

Jeremy Red Star Wolf, Cayuse / Walla Walla / Umatilla

"Each child should have the fundamental right, a constitutional right, whether it's a tribal constitutional right, federal or state constitutional right. It's time we made our constitutions have our children's rights in them so they can engage in those experiences that he or she is most anxious to explore, because it is having the right to choose that is truly indigenous to the democratic concept."

David Wilkins, Lumbee

Earth Hour 2009 March 28, 2009, 8:30 pm Major cities and homes across the world are supporting this international event. Join Us! Make a statement! www.EarthHourUS.org www.EarthHourKids.org	Indian Education Address to the Nation, February, 2009 Watch the online video from the February NIEA Legislative Summit in Washington, DC. http://www.niea.org/4e	National Native Artist Exchange Provides travel grants for Native artists to exchange artistic knowledge and skills. http://www.nefa.org/
Volunteers needed: 27th Annual Protecting Our Children April 19-22, 2009 Reno, Nevada The National American Indian conference on child abuse and neglect. www.nicwa.org	The Power of Chocolate April 14 -15, 2009 NMAI, Washington, DC http://www.nmai.si.edu/	Celebrate Urban Birds Grant Deadline: February 15, 2009 For neighborhood events featuring activities involving birds, community service, art, the environment, and science. http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/
Undergraduate Summer Internship Program for Underrepresented Minorities, Deadline: February 15, 2009] Summer 2009 Bethesda, Maryland or Phoenix, Arizona From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases http://sip.niddk.nih.gov	Mapping Communities: An Introduction to GIS & Community Analysis Geared toward beginners who would like to map demographic information for your community. February 19- 20, Richmond Virginia February 25-26, Baton Rouge, Louisiana February 27, New Orleans/Metairie, Louisiana: March 5 - 6, Los Angeles, California March 5 - 6, Sacramento, California March 11, San Jose/Santa Clara, California March 12 - 13, Orange/Irvine, California * March 13, Fresno, California March 18, San Diego, California March 19 - 20,, San Francisco, California March 26 - 27, , Boston, Massachusetts April 7 - 8, Minneapolis/Edina, Minnesota April 30 -May 1, Phoenix, Arizona: http://www.urban-research.info/workshops	Harvard Educational Review Deadline: February 20, 2009 Seeking essays from K-12 students that address the question: "What might the election of Barack Obama mean for my education?" http://www.hepg.org/news/27
SACNAS Midwest Meeting February 21, 2009. Purdue University, Lafayette, IN For those interested in the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science www.purdue.edu/lcc/sacnas)	First Nations Development Institute: Native Youth and Culture Fund Deadline: February 27, 2009 Supports projects that incorporate culture and tradition to address social issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy, mental health, etc. http://www.firstnations.org	Presenting the Past February 27, 2009 Fort Wayne, Indiana From the Indiana Council for History Education www.indianahumanities.org/
Ford Foundation's International Fellowships Program Deadline: February 28, 2009 Offers exceptional individuals the opportunity for advanced study to become leaders in their respective fields and further development in their home countries. http://www.fordifp.net/	NIEA Pendleton Commemorative Blanket February 28, 2009 Soliciting qualified artists and designers to participate in an open competition for works of art design for the 2009 NIEA Pendleton Commemorative Blanket http://www.niea.org	A+ for Energy Grants Deadline: March 9, 2009. Grants to implement educational programs to teach students about energy use, alternative and sustainable energies, and energy conservation. http://www.aplusforenergy.org
SDFSC Programs for Native Hawaiians Deadline: March 9, 2009. Grants to Native Hawaiian organizations for programs that prevent or reduce violence, the use, possession and distribution of illegal drugs, or delinquency. http://www.ed.gov/l	Submit Designs for UNICEF Greeting Card Contest Deadline: March 6, 2009 Youth ages 14 and under create a greeting card to be sold during the 2009 holiday season http://www.unicefusa.org/	STRENGTH IN UNITY: A MEETING OF AMERICAN INDIANS OF INDIANA March 6th, 2009; Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis, IN Brings together the State's AI community to discuss The Health & Education Needs Assessment Survey of American Indians of Indiana. Email Tony Showa: tshowa@americanindiancenter.org
Multicultural Undergraduate Internships Deadline: March 1, 2009 Summer 2009 For undergrads: To increase diversity in professions related to museums and the visual arts http://www.getty.edu/	Tony Hawk Foundation Skatepark Grants Deadline: March 2, 2009; Provides grants for high-quality, public skateparks in low-income areas throughout the United States www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/	Demonstration Grants for Indian Children Deadline : March 6, 2009. Provides financial assistance to projects that improve the educational opportunities and achievement of preschool, elementary, and secondary Indian students www.ed.gov/
Celebrating Who I Am Deadline: March 6, 2009 Invites young peopl across the United States to create visual art about their interests, talents, and dreams http://www.vsaarts.org/	Kohl Kids Deadline: March 15, 2009 Awards scholarships and prizes this year to kids ages 6-18 whose volunteer efforts have made a positive impact on their communities http://www.kohlscorporation.com/	2009 American Indian Parent Conference March 16th and 17th, 2009 Glendale Community College, Glendale, Arizona This year's theme is: "Tradition of Life Long Learning: Mapping out a Child's Journey through Education" www.aieacorp.org
The Maize Agricultural Revolution: Myth or Reality? March 15, 2009 University of Connecticut www.cac.uconn.edu/mnhhome.html	Women Helping Others Deadline: March 17, 2009 Supports grassroots charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children in the United States. http://www.whofoundation.org/	National Service-Learning Conference March 18-21, 2009 Nashville, TN https://programs.regweb.com/
Public Welfare Foundation Deadline: March 23, 2009 Ensures fundamental rights and opportunities for people in need. http://www.publicwelfare.org/	Alaska Native Education program Deadline: March 24, 2009. Supports innovative projects that enhance the educational services provided to Alaska Native children and adults. http://www.ed.gov/	Indigenous Cultures - Past to Future March 24-26, 2009 Bergen, Norway Brings together indigenous scholars, scholars working in indigenous communities, and scientists from around the world. www.imr.no/assw2009
Spring Cultural Arts Classes Deadline: March 25, 2009 April 4-5, 2009 Portland, Indiana Classes include coppersmithing, birch bark and quill work, scrimshaw on antlers, and more. www.ncglnac.org	Life Without a Supermarket -- Native American Foodways March 29, 2009 University of Connecticut www.cac.uconn.edu/mnhhome.html	Legacy Project: Listen to A Life Deadline: March 30, 2009. Connects generations through oral history. http://www.legacyproject.org/
2009 NAME Conference Call for Presenters Deadline: March 31, 2009 Conference Date: Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2009 Denver, CO This year's theme: A Mile High Commitment to Change: Reaching New Heights in Equity and Social Justice Throughout the Global Community. www.nameorg.org	Jenzabar Foundation Higher Education Student Leadership Awards Deadline: March 31, 2009 Recognizes s student groups and their leaders who are committed to community service and/or humanitarian endeavors. http://www.jenzabar.net/	Youbet Journalism Scholarship Deadline: March 31, 2009 For students majoring or minoring in journalism who show potential for contributing to the horse industry http://www.racingscholarships.com/
State Farm Youth Advisory Board Deadline: March 31, 2009 For diverse ages 17-20 who have demonstrated exemplary work in service learning, volunteering, and philanthropy in their communities. http://www.statefarmyab.com/	National Liberty Museum’s Caretoon Contest Deadline: March 31, 2009 Create and submit an original cartoon based around the theme "Dreams of Peace". http://www.libertymuseum.org/	Children's Theater Foundation of America Grants Deadline: April 1, 2009 Supports diverse projects of national significance. http://www.childrenstheatrefoundation.org/
Fifth Annual Southeast Indian Studies Conference April 2-3, 2009 University of North Carolina at Pembroke	First Nations Composer Initiative Deadline: April 1, 2009 Supports activities that boost traditional and contemporary Indigenous creative musicians http://fnci.org/	Phejuta’ O’kile’: Finding our Medicine Women's Conference April 3rd – 5th, 2009 Greeley CO, 80634 Theme is: “Seven Virtues-Seven Voices” Wendy C. Hackwith 417-294-0645
Spring Cultural Arts Classes April 4-5, 2009 Portland, Indiana Classes include coppersmithing, birch bark and quill work, scrimshaw on antlers, and more. www.ncglnac.org	2009 Native Philanthropy Institute April 5-8, 2009 Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico www.nativephilanthropy.org	NMAI Indigenous Contemporary Arts Programs Artist Leadership and Emerging Artist Programs- Deadline: Deadline: April 6, 2009 Artist Leadership and Emerging Artist Programs- Deadline: Deadline: April 6, 2009 Artist Leadership and Emerging Artist Programs- Deadline: Deadline: April 6, 2009 http://www.americanindian.si.edu/icap/
Braiding Conference Aril 6-7, 2009 Flagstaff, AZ Traditional Hopi and Western Science systems of knowing and their unique approaches to the nature, actions and teachings of water Contact Vernon Masayesva at kuuyi@aol.com	We Shall Remain From the PBS series American Experience, this project establishes Native history as an essential part of American history. April 13, 2009 Episode 1: After the Mayflower April 20, 2009 Episode 2: Tecumseh's Vision April 27, 2009 Episode 3: Trail of Tears May 3, 2009 Episode 4: Geronimo May 10, 2009 Episode 5: Wounded Knee http://www.pbs.org/	Dr. Alma S. Adams Scholarship Deadline: April 15, 2009 To reduce tobacco use among "priority populations," which includes Native Americans. http://www.americanlegacy.org/
MESBEC Scholarship Deadline: April 15, 2009 Available to high-achieving students who are at least 1/4 or more degree Native American and are enrolled members of a U.S. tribe. http://www.catchingthedream.org/	Summer Student Internship Program Summer, 2009 Provides the opportunity for students to gain hands-on skills with EPA or other governmental and tribal environmental offices http://www4.nau.edu/	Research and Publications Internships Cultural Survival Expand knowledge about indigenous peoples’ rights and current policy challenges, and gain professional experience in a nonprofit setting. www.cs.org
	Native American Philanthropy Internship, First Nations Development Institute Longmont, Colorado Introduces the intern to the issues surrounding the development and start up of a Native American Philanthropic organization. www.firstnations.org

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