The Spirit of the Autry, and the Possibilities of Western History
Sunday, March 3, 6 PM / Doors open at 5:30 PM
Museum Admission Rates Apply / Free for Autry Members
In this lecture in honor of - and inspired by - former Autry President John Gray, Stephen Aron puts forward a vision of the West and for the Autry that explores the spirit in which the museum was created, how it has changed over the last twenty-five years, and what it must do in the coming years to fulfill its possibilities. Aron is a professor of history at UCLA and Chair of the Autry Institute
Summer in Montana
The classes (each of which meets for one week) are taught by experts in the field and are designed for graduate
students (including both law and Native Studies students), tribal leaders, attorneys, and those who work with
and for Tribal and First Nations governments. You choose which courses and how many to take. All courses will
be held at the Salish and Kootenai Tribal College on the Flathead Reservation in Montana.
June 10-14 (morning) Child Welfare, Family Law, and the American Indian Child (Barbara Atwood, University of Arizona Law)
June 10-14Â (afternoon) Addressing Domestic Violence (Melissa Tatum, University of Arizona Law)
June 17-21 (morning)Â Native Governments in Action (Steve Cornell, University of Arizona's Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy & Native Nations Institute)
June 24-28 (morning) Indigenous People in the Inter-American Human Rights System (Rob Williams, University of Arizona Law)
June 24-28 (afternoon) Indigenous Economic Theory (Ron Trosper, University of Arizona American Indian Studies)
“Henry Roe Cloud and Settler Colonialism: Ho-Chunk Intellectual and ‘Indian Agent’ of Umatilla Reservationâ€
My Ho-Chunk grandfather, a co-author of the Meriam Report and Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, challenged gendered and racist settler colonial tactics, and supported Native fishing rights while an "Indian Agent" of the Umatilla Reservation in and around Pendleton, Oregon. This is an excerpt of the book manuscript-in-progress, The Cloud Family: The Lives and Work of Henry Roe Cloud, Elizabeth Bender Cloud, and Woesha Cloud North. The presentation will also feature a ten-minute trailer for a documentary in progress, "Standing in the Place of Fear: Henry Roe Cloud, Ho-Chunk Intellectual, Activist, and Policy-maker," funded by the Ho-Chunk nation.
Renya K. Ramirez is an enrolled member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and an associate professor of anthropology at UC Santa Cruz. Her most recent book is titled, Native Hubs: Culture, Community, and Belonging in Silicon Valley and Beyond (2007), and she is also working on a second manuscript titled, Decolonization and Native Feminisms: Our Bodies, Our Communities, Our Nations., Renya Ramirez is also co-editor of Gendered Citizenships: Transnational Perspectives on Knowledge Production, Political Activism, and Culture (2009).Â
Thursday February 14, 2013
12:30-2:00 P.M.
Haines 352
Coffee and Refreshments Provided
Part of a speaker series in the Anthropology Department called CPSC (Culture, Power, and Social Change)
Hopi Farming in Harmony
Saturday, February 23, 2 PM, at the Autry in Griffith Park
Listen in as representatives from the Natwani Coalition - a group of Hopi organizations committed to sustaining their farming traditions - demonstrate how the Hopi mark the seasons with rituals, songs, and music as part of the processes necessary for the rejuvenation of life.
Presented in association with the exhibition Katsina in Hopi Life, on view through December 1, 2013
Museum admission rates apply
Free for Autry members
World Premiere of The Bird House at the Autry
Native Voices at the Autry Presents the World Premiere of The Bird House by Diane Glancy. Directed by Robert Caisley.
Feburary 27-March 17, 2013
At the Autry in Griffith Park
Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays: 8 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 2 PM
Previews: February 27-28, 8 PM
Randy Reinholz stars as the Reverend Jonathan Logan, an evangelical preacher fighting to save his family, church, and community in the face of a continuing economic crisis. Will the promise of natural gas production from fracking provide a lifeline to his small west Texas town?
UCLA Sociology Race/Ethnicity Working Group Talk with Reginald Daniel - Friday, February 15, 2013 @ 12 Noon in Haines Hall 279, UCLA
“Critical Mixed Race Studies: Research and Teaching on the Margins in the Mainstreamâ€
Reginald Daniel, Ph.D.
Friday, February 15, 2013
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Haines 279
In the early 1980s, there emerged several important unpublished doctoral dissertations on multiraciality and the mixed race experience in the United States. Numerous scholarly works were published in the late 1980s and early 1990s. They composed part of the emerging field of Mixed Race Studies although that scholarship did not yet encompass a formally defined area of inquiry.
Political Language and Crises of Democracy, 2/8, 8am-6pm
Registration is still open for CLIC's upcoming interdisciplinary symposium on
"Political Language and Crises of Democracy"
Friday, February 8, 2013, 8am-6pm
UCLA Faculty Center California Room
Symposium speakers include:
- Houston Baker (English, Vanderbilt University)Â "Malcolm Matters: Biography, Prison, and the Politics of Writing Mass Incarceration"
- Bernard Bate (Anthropology, Yale University)Â "Swadeshi Bharati: Protestant Textuality and the Poetics of Tamil Political Modernity"
- Rogers Brubaker (Sociology, UCLA)Â "Language, Religion, and the Politics of Difference"
- Francis Cody (Anthropology, University of Toronto)Â "Democratic Norms and Crises: Notes on the Formation of a Postcolonial Public Sphere in Tamil India"
- Sandra Gustafson (English, University of Notre Dame)Â "Beyond Democratic Crisis: Language, Literature, and Strategic Peacebuilding"
- Lorenza Mondada (Linguistics, University of Basel)Â "Doing Participatory Democracy: The Organization of Participation in Social Interaction During Political Discussions"
- Gary Remer (Political Science, Tulane University)Â "Political Oratory and Conversation: Two Ciceronian Rhetorical Models and their Political Relevance"
Registration:
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There are no fees to register. Please email clic@anthro.ucla.edu to reserve your spot and include 1) Your name, 2) your dept/affiliation, 3) whether you will attend the symposium dinner, 6-8pm.
The 2013 CLIC Symposium is an interdisciplinary forum seeking to foster vibrant dialogue concerning political language, communicative practices, and their ramifications for crises of democracy across times and localities. In addressing the interface between language and politics, the symposium hopes to deepen understanding of the consequential role of language in political processes and explore how transformations in governance enable/are enabled by changes in communicative practices -- from the public square to the internet, from formal speechmaking to everyday deliberation.
Resisting Racial Hierarchy: Internal Colonialism and the Right to Self-Determination, 2/6, 12 PM
Wednesday, February 6, 2013 12:00PM
Where: UCLA Student Activities Center, Room B05
Lecture: Professor Natsu Taylor Saito, Georgia State University
The law perpetuates racial subordination in the United States in a variety of ways. One is the use of the criminal justice system to incarcerate a huge segment of the poor, especially young men of color. Another is the plenary power doctrine, which gives Congress and the Executive virtually unlimited power over immigrants, American Indians, and residents of unincorporated territories--i.e., U.S. colonies--like Puerto Rico and Guam. How do we best address such structural barriers to the empowerment of our communities? The Constitution's promise of formal equality rings hollow in the face of contemporary realities. This talk will address internal colonialism in the U.S. and explore the liberatory potential of the right of all peoples to self-determination.
Natsu Taylor Saito (J.D. Yale, 1987) is a professor of law at Georgia State University's College of Law in Atlanta, where she has taught Race, Ethnicity and the Law; Immigration; Criminal Procedure; International Law; Human Rights; and Professional Responsibility. Her scholarship focuses on questions of race, citizenship, and the rights of indigenous peoples; national security and political repression; and international human rights remedies for race-based injustices. She has published over twenty law review articles as well as two books, Meeting the Enemy: American Exceptionalism and International Law (NYU Press, 2010) and From Chinese Exclusion to Guantánamo Bay: Plenary Power and the Prerogative State (Univ. Press of Colorado, 2006). Professor Saito is currently writing a book on internal colonialism and race in the United States (forthcoming, NYU Press).
Sponsored by:Â UCLA Office of Faculty Diversity and Development, UCLA Asian American Studies Center
Register by February 1, 2013 to aascrsvp@aasc.ucla.edu or click here
United Native Youth Los Angeles Meeting, February 2, 2013
U.N.Y.L.A. Meeting
Saturday February 2, 2013
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Torres Martinez Tribal TANF, Commerce Site
5771 Rickenbacker Rd.
Commerce, 90040
Nuance of Sky: Edgar Heap of Birds Invites Spirit Objects to Join His Art Practice
Nuance of Sky: Edgar Heap of Birds Invites Spirit Objects to Join His Art Practice
January 22 - April 14, 2013
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 26, 5-7 PM
“Nuance of Sky†unites the work of Hock E Aye Vi Edgar Heap of Birds with historic Native American art works from the collection of the Pomona College Museum of Art.
The exhibition,curated by Heap of Birds, places paintings, mono-prints, and sculptures by Heap of Birds in dialogue with objects from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including Plains beadwork, Navajo turquoise, and Pomo feather basketry, selected by Heap of Birds. “Nuance of Sky†is a meditation on the spiritual significance of blue and the persistence of native spiritual and artistic practices:
Blue, flowing at our feet and flying above our heads, brings a positive, all-encompassing life-giving presence in Nuance of Sky. … It is the blue continuum that we seek to participate within and maintain. Much like the passage of azure color overhead and upstream, art and artists make offerings via this exhibition. Let us honor natural elements duly recognized along with the many individual hearts that speak together visually.
HOCK E AYE VI EDGAR HEAP OF BIRDS (Cheyenne/Arapaho) is an artist, writer, educator, curator, and tribal leader. Recognized for some of the earliest, and most powerful, conceptual Native American art, Heap of Birds pursues a multi-disciplinary practice combining the textual and the visual in installations, paintings, prints, drawings, and monumental sculpture.
Heap of Birds, born in Wichita, Kansas, earned a BFA from the University of Kansas. He continued his studies at the Royal College of Art (London) and received his MFA from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. At the University of Oklahoma since 1988, Professor Heap of Birds teaches in Native American Studies. His seminars explore issues of the contemporary artist on local, national and international levels. Heap of Birds is a Headsman in the Elk Warrior Society, a traditional tribal group dedicated to the preservation of the Cheyenne People. He currently lives and maintains a studio in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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*Â Â Wednesday, January 23, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Lecture: Edgar Heap of Birds "Heads Above Grass: Indigenous Voices of Survival Through Public Art and Studio Expressions"
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*Â Â Thursday, February 21, 5:00 - 11:00 PM
Art After Hours - Lecture by Shanna Ketchum-Heap of Birds at 4:30pm
Diversity Science Series - Claude Steele, January 24!
Claude M. Steele, Stanford University, I. James Quillen Dean for the School of Education
Date: Thursday, January 24th
Open Reception: 3:00 – 4:00pm
Talk: 4:00 – 5:15 pm
Location: Covel Commons, Grand Horizon Ballroom “Stereotype threat: how it affects us and what we can do about it”
Claude M. Steele is the I. James Quillen Dean for the School of Education at Stanford University. He is recognized as a leader in the field of social psychology and for his commitment to the systematic application of social science to problems of major societal significance.
His research focuses on the psychological experience of the individual and, particularly, on the experience of threats to the self and the consequences of those threats. His early work considered the self-image threat, self-affirmation and its role in self-regulation, the academic under-achievement of minority students, and the role of alcohol and drug use in self-regulation processes and social behavior. While at Stanford University, he further developed the theory of stereotype threat, designating a common process through which people from different groups, being threatened by different stereotypes, can have quite different experiences in the same situation. The theory has also been used to understand group differences in performance ranging from the intellectual to the athletic.
This talk is part of the Psychology Diversity Science Initiative Lecture Series. This initiative aims to advance theoretical and research perspectives on underrepresented minority groups in the behavioral sciences.
This series is sponsored by the UCLA Psychology Department, the Dean of Life Sciences and the Office for Faculty Diversity & Development
The House that Isaac Built: The Architecture of Cultures and
Identities in Canada
May 13-15, 2013
Huron University College at Western, London, Ontario, Canada
Keynote Speaker: A.B. McKillop, Chancellor’s Professor Emeritus, Carleton
University, will deliver “Canadian Thought and the Language of Concern.â€
Call for Papers (Final Deadline: January 31, 2013)
Huron University College, founding college of the University of Western
Ontario,
invites submissions of proposals for the interdisciplinary conference
planned as part of its Sesquicentennial celebrations in 2013. “The House
that
Isaac Built:The Architecture of Cultures and Identities in Canada" focuses
on
the history, context, and influence of Huron’s founding generation, and
takes
new measure of the contested cultural and social landscape that the work of
Isaac Hellmuth, Huron’s first principal, helped to shape. As a global
citizen in the
Victorian age, Isaac Hellmuth embraced a broad vision for the future of
Canada.
The conference invites a reassessment of that vision and its
implications, in their
full complexity.
Taking its lead from the diverse intellectual interests and global
engagement of
Hellmuth, the conference seeks papers from multiple disciplinary
perspectives
including history, education, political science, literature, theology,
Canadian
studies, First Nations studies, cultural studies, and more.
Paper and panel themes may include, but are not limited to:
-- Education and the liberal arts
-- Anti-slavery in Victorian Canada and the Atlantic world
-- Evangelicalism and religion
-- Race, gender, and identity
-- First Nations history
-- The age of Huron's founders in international context
-- The regional history of south-western Ontario
For individual 20-minute papers, please submit the title and a
150-word abstract. For panels, include the panel title and an
abstract for each paper. Applicants should provide a one-page
CV or short biographical statement with contact information.
Please direct proposals to huron150conference@uwo.ca by
January 31, 2013. Notification of acceptance will be provided by
mid-February. Please visit the conference website for more information:
www.huronuc.ca/conference150<http://www.huronuc.ca/conference150>
The 10th Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
WHAT: The 10th Annual Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
DETAILS: With more than 100 films screened over the course of 10 days, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is the premier showcase for nonfiction film in the American West. 100+ visiting artists and an expected crowd of more than 20,000 film lovers will converge in Missoula, Montana, for this year’s 10th annual festival, which includes a packed schedule of screenings, panel discussions, workshops, performances and parties.
WHEN:Â February 15-24, 2013.
ADMISSION:Â Passes and punch cards are now available online at
www.BigSkyFilmFest.org. All-access passes cost $275, all-screenings passes cost $120, five-screening punch cards cost $30 and Big Sky Doc Shop passes cost $50. Individual screening tickets will be available at the box office.
LOCATION:Â Films will be screened at the historic Wilma Theatre and the Crystal Theatre, both located on Higgins Avenue in downtown Missoula.
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Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
- Where Reality Plays Itself -
February 15-24, 2013 | Missoula, Montana
Creative Arts Agency Looking for Native interns! Summer 2013
PLEASE JOIN THE UCLA AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION FOR AN INFORMATION SESSION ABOUT CAA AND THE VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO CURRENT STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES.
MONDAY, JANUARY 28th
6PM
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RSVP required by January 22: ClemBordeaux@amindian.ucla.edu
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CREATIVE ARTISTS AGENCY
2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS
LOS ANGELES
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OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN:
MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISION, MUSIC, THEATRE, SPORTS, MARKETING, LIFESTYLE & LICENSING, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS, VIDEO GAMES, FILM FINANCE, BUSINESS AFFAIRS, AND MORE
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Self-parking only: $10
Enter garage from Constellation Boulevard
Expert Seminar on Access to Justice for Indigenous Peoples including Truth and Reconciliation Processes
Columbia University 27 February - 1 March 2013
The Expert Seminar on access to justice for indigenous peoples, including truth and reconciliation processes, will be held at Columbia University, New York, from 27 February to 1 March 2013. The main objective of the Expert Seminar will be to contribute to the Expert Mechanism's study on access to justice in the promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples. This necessarily includes an examination of the role of truth and reconciliation processes, and how they complement the justice system, resulting in improvements to access to justice.
Due to space limitations, pre-registration is required for this meeting and attendance will be on first-come-first-served basis. Please send the attached registration form to Jillian at jec2206@columbia.edu with the subject line "Expert Seminar Registration" by January 7, 2012. Registration will be confirmed by email.
Women of the West
The Autry has always believed that "seeing women in history makes history look different." Through lectures and tours, the Women of the West series explores the diversity of women's creativity and achievements, as well as the challenges they have faced as crucial participants in the story of the American West.
Independent Spirits
Jackie Autry and Joanne Hale Forum
With Virginia Scharff
Sunday, December 9, 2012, 2pm
Empires, Nations, and Families
With Anne F. Hyde
Sunday, April 7, 2013, 2pm
Western Women's History Tour
Every Saturday in March at 1pm
Lady at the O.K. Corral: The True Story of Josephine Marcus Earp
With Ann Kirschner
Saturday, June 1, 2013, 2pm
Free with museum admission. For more information, visit TheAutry.org
Transforming the University: Alaska Native Studies in the 21st Century, April 5-6, 2013
Transforming the University:
Alaska Native Studies in the 21st Century
ALASKA NATIVE STUDIES CONFERENCE
April 5 – 6, 2013
University of Alaska Anchorage campus
Hosted by the University of Alaska
The Alaska Native Studies Council invites submissions on research and activism from all fields related to Alaska Native Studies of the past, present, and future for the First ever Alaska Native Studies Conference.
The Alaska Native Studies Council promotes a deeper and more sustained commitment to integrating Indigenous perspectives into a variety of educational settings. Our mission is to identify, develop, and implement Native-focused curricula, to promote and publish Alaska Native-related research and pedagogical strategies, and to develop a strategic plan to help us attain these goals.
Scholars and practitioners from all fields are invited to submit proposals that address a variety of issues including, but not limited
to: Culturally Responsive Leadership and Education, Alaska Native Identities, Alaska Native Languages, Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), Self-Determination and Sovereignty, Documenting and Honoring Indigenous Knowledge Systems, History, Oral Traditions and Contemporary Texts, Indigenous Research Methodologies, Alaska Native Science and Math, Indigenous Pedagogies vs. Western Paradigms, Subsistence and Sustainability.
Formats include, but are not limited to:
• individual papers (20 minutes)
• panels (3-4 participants, 90 minutes)
• roundtables (3-5 participants, 90 minutes) • poster presentations • alternative formats (workshops, performances, !lm, media, 30 minutes)
Please send proposal submissions in digital format by December 1, 2012, and include the following:
• a paragraph describing the panel theme and/or title or presentation; • the format (individual paper, roundtable, panel, performance, etc.); • name(s) and address and email contact information of presenter(s)
Additional Dates & Information:
• Proposal notifications/acceptances will be sent out by February 1, 2013.
• The preliminary program will be posted by March 15, 2013.
• Pre-registration will end March 1, 2013 (check the conference website for registration and updates).
• Address any questions to: email@alaskanativestudies.org<mailto:email@alaskanativestudies.org>.
• Conference program and further updates will be posted at:
http://alaskanativestudies.org
• The Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley Indigenous Scholar Award will be presented during the closing of the conference. This award is in recognition of Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley’s inimitable role in articulating the signi!cance of Indigenous knowledge systems, ways of knowing and world-views in the contemporary world.
• Papers accepted for the conference will be considered for publication in the inaugural volume of the Journal of Alaska Native Studies, edited by the Alaska Native Studies Conference Program Committee. This journal will present the diversity of Alaska Native Studies research and activism being carried out within and across a range of disciplines.
Program Committee:
Lance Twitchell (Tlingit/Haida/Yup’ik), UAS – Chair Beth Leonard (Athabascan), UAF, co-Chair Maria Williams (Tlingit), UAA, co-Chair Sharon Lind (Aleut/Unangan), UAA, co-Chair
Save the Date: 17th Annual Tribal Law and Government Conference
The University of Kansas Tribal Law and Government Center announces the 17th Annual Tribal Law and Government Conference.
The conference will take place Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Burge Union on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas. This year’s theme is climate change and its impact on indigenous peoples. CLE credit will be available to attendees. Lunch will be provided.
Confirmed speakers include:
 *  Professor Randall Abate, Florida A&M University College of Law
*Â Â Professor Robin Craig, S.J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah
*Â Â Leonardo Crippa, Indian Law Resource Center
*Â Â Heather Kendall Miller, Native American Rights Fund
*  Professor Rebecca Tsosie, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
*Â Â Dr. Daniel Wildcat, Haskell Indian Nations University
*Â Â Professor Elizabeth A. Kronk, University of Kansas School of Law
The conference will also mark the domestic launch of the book “Climate Change and Indigenous Peoples: The Search for Legal Remediesâ€<http://community.kualumni.org/redirect.aspx?linkID=16731&eid=381722> (Randall Abate & Elizabeth Ann Kronk eds., Edward Elgar Publishing, 2013).
The annual University of Kansas School of Law Diversity Banquet will follow the conference. This year’s Diversity Banquet is hosted by the KU Native American Law Students Association. Conference attendees are invited to attend the banquet.
More detailed information and registration will be available in early 2013. For additional information, please contact Professor Elizabeth Ann Kronk at (785) 864-1139 or elizabeth.kronk@ku.edu.
The Native American Student Advocacy Institute: Call for Proposals
The integration of education, culture and community is the key to making a difference in the lives of our Native American students. The Native American Student Advocacy Institute (NASAI) brings together K–12 and higher education professionals as well as other academic and community leaders for the College Board's annual conference addressing the educational experience of Native American students. Please lend your voice, experience and ideas to these important conversations by joining us in Montana.
Registration for the 2013 conference will open in Fall 2012.
Call for Proposals: Submit your session proposals today! We encourage you to share your knowledge by submitting a session proposal for NASAI 2013. All proposal submissions are due by November 16, 2012.
http://nasai.collegeboard.org/
Katsina in Hopi Life
June 29, 2012-June 23, 2013
At the Autry in Griffith Park
To the Hopi, Katsinam (the plural form of Katsina) are spiritual messengers of the Hopi people's prayers, with distinct functions and names. As ethereal gift-bearers, it is believed they travel as clouds to be among the people for several months each year.
Kastina in Hopi Life explores the Hopi values and interaction of Katsinam with the Hopi people. It showcases the remarkable Katsina dolls in the Autry's Southwest Museum of the American Indian Collection.
Pacific Asia Museum Presents Kimono in the 20th Century
March 30, 2012–March 10, 2013
46 North Los Robles Avenue
Pasadena, California 91101
Museum Admission Rates Apply
A kimono is, for Japan, a signal of native culture, and it indicates to the world that its wearer has dignity, class, and an artistic sense. By the dawn of the twentieth century, with most men wearing the kimono only at home or for artistic occasions, styles for women became standardized, the manner of tying the obi was set, and sleeve lengths, fabric weaves, or colors gave social cues. More…
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027 | 323.667.2000
Hours: Tue.– Fri., 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.; Sat. and Sun., 11:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
NCAI TRIBAL LEADER/SCHOLAR FORUM | Deadline Extended - Proposals due
Friday, March 1st
Planning for Change in Native Communities:
Using Research to Understand Economic, Civic, and Cultural Transformation
The call for proposals for the 8th Annual NCAI Policy Research Center's
Tribal Leader/Scholar Forum is open and the deadline for proposals has
been extended. Proposals are being accepted until 5pm EST on Friday,
March 1, 2013, and should be submitted via email to Beth Bahe at
bbahe@ncai.org <mailto:bbahe@ncai.org> .
The NCAI Policy Research Center Tribal Leader/Scholar Forum will be held
on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, in Reno, Nevada, at NCAI's Mid Year
Conference.
The Annual Tribal Leader/Scholar Forum ('the Forum') provides a space
for tribal leaders and citizens, researchers, and policy research
organizations to discuss how to strengthen public policy and
community-based initiatives based on meaningful data and research. This
year's Forum will feature compelling research with significance to
Native communities experiencing, planning for, and leading change in a
range of areas, including but not limited to: workforce preparedness for
the new economy; grassroots community movements and new types of civic
engagement (e.g., voting reform, youth and Elder engagement,
intergenerational coordination, men's and women's initiatives);
demographic changes stemming from mobility between rural and urban
communities, immigration, and environmental change; measuring how tribes
and Native people contribute to rapidly changing regional economies; and
innovations in technology that may bring both benefits and dangers
(e.g., telemedicine, energy advancements, sharing information across
distances, and digital means of teaching culture and language).
Presentations should identify how current research can lead to policy
priorities that can benefit Native health, education, community, and
legal realities. Participants can submit proposals to present using one
of the following presentation formats, including: Panel proposals,
Individual Paper proposals, Research Planning Roundtable proposals, or
Poster proposals.
Proposals should be submitted via email to Beth Bahe at bbahe@ncai.org by 5pm EST on Friday, March 1, 2013.
Click here to download the full Call for Proposals
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NEH Awards for Faculty at Tribal Colleges and Universities
The National Endowment for the Humanities, a federal agency in Washington, D.C., administers a fellowships program that provides financial support for faculty at Tribal Colleges and Universities who wish to pursue scholarly research projects in the humanities.
The 2013 application deadline is April 16, for projects beginning in 2014 and 2015. Staff will comment on application drafts received by Sunday, March 17.
Projects should involve advanced research that is of value to scholars, general audiences, or students in the humanities. The awards support the equivalent of six to twelve months of full-time work and carry a stipend of $4,200 per month. Recipients usually produce articles, monographs, books, digital materials, archaeological site reports, translations, editions, or other scholarly tools. Proposals for research leading to the improvement of an existing undergraduate course are also eligible.
For a detailed program description, application guidelines, and contact information, please see the NEH Web site at http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/awards-faculty-tribal-colleges-and-universities
Green Corps is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 environmental leadership and organizing program
Green Corps is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 environmental leadership and organizing program<http://bit.ly/SQgYRb>
Green Corps<http://bit.ly/SQgYRb> is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.
In Green Corps’<http://bit.ly/SQgYRb> year-long paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you’ll need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution and many others — with groups such as Sierra Club and Food and Water Watch. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.
For more information, read below or visit our web site: www.greencorps.org.<http://bit.ly/SQgYRb>
Apply online today at greencorps.org/apply
Green Corps
44 Winter St, 4th Fl
Boston, MA
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617 747 4302
NAGPRA Internship
The Intern will work closely with the Autry NAGPRA Coordinator and gain valuable experience through guided work and research.
Tasks include:
- Assisting the NAGPRA Coordinator with updating inventories as required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) - Assisting the NAGPRA Coordinator in researching NAGPRA claims
- Conducting research using Museum files, library and archives. Occasional research at other institutions will be necessary.
- Organizing inventory information from the museum database to compile reports
- Assisting the NAGPRA Coordinator to prepare for consultation visits.
Structure of internship:
- The internship will take place at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian at the Autry National CenterÂ
- The internship is unpaid, ten to twenty hours per week
- The internship may last three to six months with the start and finish dates to be mutually agreed upon
- Candidates must be currently enrolled students
Skills required:
- Broad knowledge in Native American culture, history and issues
- Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word skills
- Good communication, organizational and time management skills
To apply, please provide a resume and a cover letter (specifying availability and related coursework):
Human Resources
Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
E-mail:Â hr@theautry.org
Collaborative Bar Leadership Academy
We are pleased to announce the launching of the COLLABORATIVE BAR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (the CBLA OR Leadership Academy), a joint initiative of the American Bar Association, Hispanic National Bar Association, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association, National Bar Association, and the National Native American Bar Association.
The CBLA is a coordinated effort to strengthen the pipeline of diverse bar association leaders by providing leadership training and professional development programs which will benefit current and future leaders, the bar association community, and the legal profession overall. The CBLA marks the first substantive program resulting from a collaboration of the five sponsoring bar associations and lays the foundation for further collaborative efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
We invite you to apply for the first class to be held June 27-28, 2013 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A registration fee of $100 will be charged to confirmed participants. Please submit your signed application no later than 8:00 pm EST on Thursday, February 28, 2013<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001sCKhgkhklXLBmP4fQnjC_BpIY2Nu9dcibsSzvOdThpL_AWg83MnFMRSlsgVj72VaXeNHuPQorGjuh8ezsE4U0ROMwc_4zm0_-dhOLTxgHg5empXLgJRTaNtmE5J9N46wt6oRb3RbAfpvQBRsU4rOtqlLXoaFsWu8>. Applicants will receive notice of the Selection Committee's decision by the week of April 15, 2013. To register, go to https://americanbar.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_d0ulA4oCkpH61E1.
We look forward to receiving your application!
UCLA Summer Sessions: Native Americans in Film and Video
Sessions A | June 24 to August 2 | Tues Thurs 5 - 8pm
Location: Physics and Astronomy 2748
This course will look at Native Americans in film from a variety of perspectives. We will discuss
indigenous filmmaking as a distinct social practice in relation to Hollywood and explore themes such
as images of violence, Indian women, and Native American humor. Finally, we will look at how the
movies’ style and techniques impact Native American images today.
register at: www.ursa.ucla.edu
Project 562
Project 562 is a National Photography Project documenting Native America. The goal
of the project is to unveil the true essence of contemporary Native issues, the beauty of Native
culture, the magnitude of tradition, and expose the vitality of our Native communities.
The project hit the road in December 2012 in Washington State and has worked its way through
Oregon, Idaho and Northern California. For additional information on the project, please visit:
http://matikawilbur.com/blog/. This January, Project 562 will be in
Southern California reaching out to local Native communities and Universities. In an effort to
collaborate and create forums for community dialogue, 562 would like to request an opportunity to
provide a one hour lecture introducing the project, exploring some of the photography that has
been taken thus far and to discuss important questions around contemporary native identity. If you
are interested in hosting this lecture conducted by Matika Wilbur, please contact
m@matikawilbur.com or call (805) 698-8019.
Native Americans of New England: A Historical Overview (July 7-26, 2013)
Native Americans of New England: A Historical Overview (July 7-26, 2013) is
a Summer Institute for K-12 teachers at the University of Massachusetts
Amherst, funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Co-directors
are Neal Salisbury (Smith College) and Alice Nash (University of
Massachusetts Amherst), under the auspices of Five Colleges, Inc. If
accepted, each participant receives a $2700 stipend to help with the cost
of travel, lodging, meals, etc.
Guest faculty: Jessie Little Doe Baird (Mashpee Wampanoag); Lisa Brooks
(Abenaki), Kathleen Brown-Perez (Brothertown), Margaret Bruchac (Abenaki),
Amy Den Ouden, Linford Fisher, Rae Gould (Nipmuc), Joan Lester, Jean
O'Brien (White Earth Ojibwe), Nancy Shoemaker, Kevin Sweeney.
For further information and application see https://www.fivecolleges.edu/**
neh/neh-natam2013 <https://www.fivecolleges.edu/neh/neh-natam2013>.
Overview:
Native Americans of New England: A Historical Overview/ is a three-week NEH
Summer Institute for twenty-five participants under the auspices of Five
Colleges, Incorporated. This Institute examines the history of Native
American peoples in New England through a rigorous, interdisciplinary
humanities program that includes primary source analysis, museum visits,
and conversations with Native and non-Native guest presenters. Concepts
such as culture, identity, citizenship, and sovereignty take on new
meanings when we examine the struggles and achievements of indigenous
peoples. This subject is timely because a wealth of exciting scholarship
has emerged in recent years but these new understandings have not been
widely incorporated into K-12 or even post-secondary teaching. This
Institute is particularly suited for History and Social Studies teachers
because questions about sources and interpretation are integrated
throughout and approached from several directions. Our focus on New England
communities offers an opportunity to examine historical processes in one
region over time, while also looking at those processes more broadly in
North America.
***Application deadline is March 4, 2013***
Seeking Panelists: Organization of American Historians Conference
Dear colleagues:
I am seeking submissions from those of you who study or write about the various intersections between African American and Native American histories to present on a conference panel at the Organization of American Historians conference (OAH) which will take place in Atlanta, GA from April 10-13, 2014. The deadline for submitting conference panel proposals for is *February 23, 2013.* However, I would like to receive 300-word abstracts and brief bios submitted to me by *February 15, 2013* in order to have time to write the panel proposal abstract based on submissions.
Conference proposals submissions should focus on the OAH 2014 conference theme, "Crossing Borders," and scholarship is welcome across various disciplines and affiliations.
*Tentative Panel Title: *
New Directions: Crossing Borders in African American and Native American Histories
*Tentative Conference Panel Abstract: *
In 1920, Carter G. Woodson once described the study of the borders between African American and Native American histories as one of the most unwritten chapters in American history. Since then, scholars trained in various disciplines, such as History, English, African American Studies, Native American Studies, and American Studies, have answered Woodson's call, by writing about the real -and imagined- borders between these two historically marginalized groups. Increasingly over the last decade, there has been an increased attention on this subject with several publications to deepen our understanding of these histories. This panel will feature new scholarship in this broad field of study pertaining to various themes about the borders between African American and Native American experiences covering many themes and over various historical moments, including racial ideologies, citizenship, black emigration, Indian Removal, Civil War, Reconstruction, and/or present-day "post-racial" debates and citizenship debates in various Native American nations.
*CFP Submission:*
If interested in presenting on this panel, please submit a 300 word abstract, a brief bio, a CV, and contact info to aeasleyhouser@gmail.com<ryanreft@gmail.com>
by *February 15, 2013.*
*Conference website for more information:*
http://annualmeeting.oah.org/index.php/2014-annual-meeting/53-2014-call-for-proposals/43-2014-call-for-proposals
Richman Distinguished Fellowship
Brandeis University is seeking nominations for its first Richman Distinguished Fellow in Public Life. The fellowship recognizes “individuals who have improved American society, strengthened democratic institutions, advanced social justice or increased opportunities for all Americans to share in the benefits of this nation.â€
The Fellow will visit the Brandeis campus for two to three days during the 2013-14 academic year; the stipend is $25,000. Nominations can be made via email or online directly to Brandeis. The competition closes on March 1, 2013
2013 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count - Volunteers Needed
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) is seeking volunteers to help with the 2013 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count (Count) which will take place on the nights of January 29, 30 and 31, 2013. The Count is a point in time street count enumeration that is conducted every two years to estimate the number of homeless individuals and families in Los Angeles County. Knowing more about who and where homeless people are in Los Angeles County helps agencies plan and identify resources to provide services to the homeless. The CEO's office is encouraging County employees to consider volunteering their time to assist with the Count. Please see attached email from the CEO's office for more information, including a sample registration form and list of frequently asked questions. Â
If you are interested in volunteering for the point-in-time Count, please go to LAHSA's website atwww.theycountwillyou.org and click on "Volunteer Today" to complete the required volunteer registration form. Once you have registered to volunteer, LAHSA will contact you directly by phone or email to provide you with more information about the Count.
Questions about the Count may be directed to Mark Silverbush at LAHSA at (213) 225-6554 or by accessing the website referred to above.
Questions about volunteering for the Count as a DPH employee may be directed to Liz Norris, DPH Homeless Coordinator, at (213) 240-7909.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
Announcement: Summer Institute on Contested Landscapes
Summer Institute on Contested Landscapes to be held at Cornell University in May 2013
The Institute for Social Sciences at Cornell University is accepting applications from ABD graduate students and recently-completed degree-holders to attend the inaugural Summer Institute on Contested Landscapes. Focused on property, this week-long session seeks to develop and apply critical analyses to important questions: What is property, who and what is eligible for ownership, and who decides? What is the relationship between changing property forms and sustainability, development, and democracy?
Please follow the link for more information and application guidelines:
http://www.socialsciences.cornell.edu/1215/Contested_Landscapes_Institute.html
Native American Awards Program: Smithsonian
Native American Community Scholar Awards -Â Appointments in residence at the Smithsonian are awarded to Native Americans who are formally or informally related to a Native American community, to undertake projects on a Native American subject and utilize the Native American resources of the Institution. Please write for applications.
Native American Visiting Student Awards - Appointments are available for currently enrolled advanced Native American graduate students who are formally or informally related to a Native American community. Visiting Students pursue independent research in association with Smithsonian staff. Stipends are $150 per day for up to 21 days and $550 per week for 3 to 10 weeks, a travel allowance and a small research allowance. Please write for applications
Native American Internship Awards -
Internships in residence at the Smithsonian are awarded to undergraduate and graduate Native American students who are formally or informally related to a Native American community, to participate in research or museum activities related to Native American studies for periods of 10 weeks. The appointments carry a stipend of $550 per week and a travel allowance may be provided.
APPLY: https://solaa.si.edu
http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/NAP/NAPapp.htm
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Approves $50,000 Grant to American Indian Changing Spirits
American Indian Changing Spirits - Press Release
LONG BEACH, CA – Prior to receiving a grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the American Indian Changing Spirits, a 26-bed residential center for American Indians recovering from alcohol and drug addictions, was in danger of severely cutting services due to recent Los Angeles County funding cuts. Changing Spirits is well known through the community for its success in using traditional Native healing methods combined with evidence-based treatment.
The need for recovery treatment for the American Indian population is great, yet the much needed social services for Natives continue to receive less government funding than other populations. Data from the Indian Health Service is alarming: one quarter to one third of adult American Indians have experienced a substance use problem in the past year. Three quarters of males and 40% of females may experience substance us problems within their lifetimes. These prevalence rates are 3 times higher than the general population. Infant mortality rate is 22% higher than the non-Indian population, and 4 of the top 10 causes of death are alcohol related-injuries, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, suicide and homicide.
Changing Spirits has served more than 1,000 clients since its inception in 1999; over 60% of clients complete 180 days of treatment; 75% have developed a recovery support network, 90% have initiated an economic self-support system upon exiting the program, and 100% of the clients have connected or re-connected with Native cultural activities in the Los Angeles area. Greater indications of success to the program are the testimonials of alumni who bring their brothers, nephews, uncles, and sons to enter the program.
Future plans for Changing Spirits include a building to house the American Indian Women Changing Spirits recovery program in which women can bring their children.
Thanks to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians providing a $50,000 charitable contribution, Changing Spirits will be able to continue to serve the American Indian community in need of substance abuse recovery.
“We are honored to receive this grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians,†says Darrell Woods, Program Director. “This will help us continue to save lives throughout the American Indian community.â€
Visit http://americanindianchangingspirits.org/ for more information about American Indian Changing Spirits.
American Indian Changing Spirits Mission
American Indian Changing Spirits' Mission is to provide culturally relevant, evidence-based, community-based outreach, education, and residential recovery programming focused on American Indians who suffer from drug & alcohol addiction and/or dependency. Our vision is to create an environment in which American Indians can live balanced, healthy, and productive
The Filson Historical Society
Filson Fellowships & Internships
The Filson Historical Society
Filson Fellowships & Internships Deadline:
February 15, 2013
The Filson Historical Society, Louisville, Kentucky, invites applications
for fellowships to support research in The Filson's collections, and
internships. Applications must be postmarked by February 15, 2013.
Detailed information about fellowships, internships, and application
procedures can be found on The Filson's Web site:
www.filsonhistorical.org/programs-and-publications/fellowships-and-internships.aspx
The Filson anticipates that Fellows will publicize the results of
their research in Ohio Valley History, the peer-reviewed journal
published jointly by The Filson and the Cincinnati Museum Center.
Questions regarding the fellowship and internship program should be
directed to Dr. A. Glenn Crothers, Director of Research at The Filson:
crothers@filsonhistorical.org or glenn.crothers@louisville.edu
Founded on May 15, 1884, the mission of The Filson Historical Society
is to collect, preserve and tell the significant stories of Kentucky and the
Ohio Valley history and culture. The Filson is headquartered in the
Ferguson Mansion in Old Louisville and houses a library, a museum, and
a special collections department. The Filson's fellowship and internship
program is made possible in part by the Thomas Walker Bullitt Perpetual
Trust.
CRS Law Teaching Fellowship
The Critical Race Studies Program is currently accepting applications for the CRS Law Teaching Fellowship. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2013 and information regarding position requirements, terms and benefits of the Fellowship, and details regarding the application process can be seen here<http://www.law.ucla.edu/academic-programs-and-courses/specializations/critical-race-studies/Pages/Fellowship-Program.aspx>.
How Global Migration Changes the Workforce Diversity Equation, Call for Papers
Abstracts due 15 January, 2013 at http://moodle.adaptland.it/course/view.php?id=22
Deadlines
Deadline for abstract submission: 31st January 2013.
Deadline for our confirmation: 28th February 2013.
Deadline for your confirmation of your participation to the conference: 15th March 2013 (in order that you can secure financing, if available, to attend the conference).
Deadline for submission of papers for the conference: 30th April 2013. For information about the submission of papers, please contact info@adapt.it.
Full details relating to the Conference are to be posted on our website www.adaptinternational.it
Canadian Aboriginal History Article/Book Chapter Prize
Canadian Aboriginal History Article/Book Chapter Prize The Canadian Aboriginal History Article/Book Chapter Prize sponsored by the Aboriginal History Group of the Canadian Historical Association, for the best article ,or chapter in an edited collection, written in English or in French dealing with the history of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada.
Rationale – Historical studies dealing with Aboriginal peoples now constitute a well-established and diverse body of scholarship in Canada. This prize will help draw attention to Aboriginal history while promoting its further growth and maturity.
Eligibility -- Scholarly articles and book chapters concerning the history of Aboriginal peoples whose territory overlaps with that of the current Canadian state, and/or books concerning Aboriginal people whose history involves significant interaction with institutions (state, ecclesiastic, corporate, or other) that are closely associated with what would become Canada.
Adjudication Criteria -- The award is presented to the author(s) of the best scholarly article or book chapter in Canadian Aboriginal history as ascertained by a committee of judges appointed by the Aboriginal History Study Group Eligible submissions will build on theoretical, interpretive, and descriptive work within a community of scholars and contribute to the creation and transmission of knowledge. They must have been subjected to peer review. The publisher of a submitted work need not be Canadian, and all of the submissions should show potential readability by a wider audience.
Submission process – Articles and book chapters bearing an imprint of 2012 (or appearing for the first time in 2012) are eligible for the 2013 prize. One copy of each entry should be sent to each of the following jury members by February 29, 2013.
Prize – The Canadian Aboriginal History Article/Book Chapter Prize consists of a certificate (signed by president of the Aboriginal History Study Group (AHSG) and by the president of the Canadian Historical Association (CHA), and (when resources allow) a financial or some equivalent prize such as subscriptions to relevant journals or a work of Aboriginal art.
Presentation of the prize The prize will be presented at the annual meeting of the CHA during their awards ceremony.
Referees -- The adjudication committee will be appointed by the president of the Aboriginal History Study Group from people who are members of the Canadian Historical Association and members of the Aboriginal History Group. The president’s selection of referees will be guided by the following considerations: committee members must have published a peer reviewed article or book chapter of their own; they must be respected within the discipline of history.
Committee Members:
1) Chair: Dr. Kathryn Labelle
Department of History
9 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 5A5
kmageelabelle@gmail.com
2) Dr. Keith Carlson
Department of History
9 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK
S7N 5A5
keith.carlson@usask.ca
3) Dr. Carolyn Podruchny
Department of History
York University
2140 Vari Hall
4700 Keele Street
Toronto, ON M3J 1P3
416-736-5123
carolynp@yorku.ca
Mental Health Research Dissertation Grant to Increase Diversity (R36)
Mental Health Research Dissertation Grant to Increase Diversity (R36)
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-103.html
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), issued by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), is to increase the diversity of the mental health research workforce by providing dissertation awards in all areas of research within the strategic priorities of the NIMH to individuals from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in mental health research to support the completion of the doctoral research project.
Fellowship Program for Historical Dialogue and Accountability, Fall 2013, Columbia University
Applications are being accepted for the 2013 Fellowship for Historical Dialogue and Accountability at Columbia University’s Institute for the Study of Human Rights (ISHR). In the fall semester of 2013 (August 28, 2013 – December 14, 2013) practitioners and students of historical dialogue will have the opportunity to engage in training, networking, project work, and academic study at Columbia University in New York City. During the Fellowship participants will also design a project that addresses a long standing sectarian conflict, history of repression or past gross human rights violations in their society, country or region.
The program is part of the Alliance for Historical Dialogue and Accountability (AHDA). AHDA offers fully funded fellowships which will cover travel, visa, and accommodation costs as well as a modest stipend to cover day to day living expenses during the program. In exceptional cases, self-funded candidates will be considered. Special funding is available for fellow(s) who address religious conflict.
Historical dialogue and Accountability is a growing field of advocacy and scholarship that encompasses the efforts of conflict, post-conflict, and post-dictatorial societies to come to terms with their pasts.
While historical dialogue is a wide-ranging and interdisciplinary field, it places special emphasis on reaching new generations and considering how the meaning of the past changes with the passage of time; it seeks to give individuals the tools to deconstruct historical narratives for themselves, to challenge past myths, and to consider the evolution of specific narratives about the past and how they continue to influence political, social and cultural structures. In so doing, historical dialogue does not necessarily seek consensus as a goal, but rather an understanding and empathy between stakeholders of multiple and/or conflicting narratives. In other words, it seeks to make visible the causes and consequences of disputed histories; to acknowledge victims; and to involve experts from a wide-range of areas, from academics to officials, from activists to victims and affected communities in an effort to achieve new avenues for moving a society away from conflict.
The comprehensive program provides fellows with the opportunity to hone practical skills in fundraising, advocacy and leadership; to develop a deeper understanding of and engagement with the past; and to foster mutually beneficial relationships with their peers and with international and non-profit organizations in New York.
For fellowship guidelines and application form, please go to www.hrcolumbia.org/ahda/fellowship.
Deadline: March 1, 2013
Southern Cultures Call for Submissions
Southern Cultures, the award-winning quarterly from UNC's Center for the Study of the American South, strongly encourages submissions from scholars and other thoughtful writers from around the world for our special issue devoted entirely to "Southern Waters."Â We will be accepting submissions for this special issue now through May 15, 2013.
We are interested in reflections on all aspects of Southern waters including music, navigation and mapping, disasters (from drought to flood), property (riparian rights to ownership), faith and cosmology, literature and art, drink, resource and energy (from hydroelectric to fracking), and more. Submissions on water topics such as Southern tears, beach music, bourbon and branch, river baptisms, drowning, resorts, borders, swamps, agriculture and aquaculture, fishing, etc. are all encouraged.
During the past year, over 70,000 people have read Southern Cultures in print, accessed our content online, and downloaded our eBooks-including students and scholars in 66 countries. To read our current issue, access our submission guidelines, and browse our content please visit:
www.SouthernCultures.org
Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education (INSPIRE)
Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education (INSPIRE)
The INSPIRE awards program (http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13518/nsf13518.htm) was established to address some of the most complicated and pressing scientific problems that lie at the intersection of traditional disciplines. It is intended to encourage investigators to submit bold, exceptional proposals that some may consider to be at a disadvantage in a standard NSF review process; it is not intended for proposals that are more appropriate for existing award mechanisms. INSPIRE is open to interdisciplinary proposals on any NSF-supported topic, submitted by invitation only after a preliminary inquiry process initiated by submission of a required Letter of Intent. INSPIRE provides support through the following three pilot grant mechanisms:
 *  INSPIRE Track 1. This is essentially a continuation of the pilot CREATIV mechanism from FY 2012, which was detailed for 2012 in Dear Colleague Letter NSF 12-011.
*Â Â INSPIRE Track 2. These are "mid-scale" research awards at a larger scale than Track 1, allowing for requests of up to $3,000,000 over a duration of up to five years. Expectations for cross-cutting advances and for broader impacts are greater than in Track 1, and the review process includes external review.
*Â Â Director's INSPIRE Awards. These are prestigious individual awards to single-investigator proposals that present ideas for interdisciplinary advances with unusually strong, exciting transformative potential.
Letter of Intent Due Dates (required):
February 20, 2013: INSPIRE Track 2 Inquiries
March 29, 2013: INSPIRE Track 1 Inquiries
Research Travel Grant Pilot Program 2013
Deadlines
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| Period |
Deadline |
Recipients Announced |
| 1 |
12/14/2012
1/15/2013 |
12/20/2012
1/22/2013 |
| 2 |
5/1/2013 |
5/15/2013 |
| 3 |
8/1/2013 |
8/15/2013 |
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Purpose
A pilot program for 2013 to help reimburse off-campus doctoral research for up to a 9-month period.
Note: Cannot be used to fund conference or workshop participation
Amount
$1,500 maximum reimbursement
Eligibility
- PhD students who have advanced to candidacy at the time of application.
- Must not have any incompletes on record at the time of application.
- Must be registered/enrolled for each term of the research period (except summer). Students on in absentia status are eligible.
- Students applying for summer funding must be continuing students and must have been registered/enrolled during the preceding spring as well as be registered/enrolled during the following fall.
- Students must be registered in a minimum of 12 units at the time of refund.
- Must complete the Graduate Division General Conditions for Student Travel and submit with the Research Travel Grant Application.
- May receive this funding only once during a 12-month period (includes summer).
- Dissertation Year Fellowship recipients may receive this Research Travel funding only during the DYF activation period but not beyond that period. DYF awardees may also apply for the Dissertation Year Fellowship Research Allowance (maximum reimbursement of $500). Total possible reimbursement for DYF awardees: $2,000.
MORRIS K. UDALL FOUNDATION, NATIVE AMERICAN CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIPS
Targeted Fields
Open to all fields. Applicants must have an interest in tribal government and policy.
Open To
Prospective/Current Graduate Students.
Citizenship
Open only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Eligibility Requirements
Open to college juniors and seniors, graduate students, recent graduate from a tribal or four-year college and law students. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must be an enrolled member of Native American tribe.
Stipend
Stipend of $1,200 plus airfare, lodging, and daily allowance.
Deadline
1/31/2013
Program Description
Up to 12 students selected for a 10 week internship program in congressional offices in Washington, DC, fulfilling a variety of tasks ranging from general support work to special research and writing projects. Interns work full-time and gain firsthand knowledge of decision-making events and government processes. The program seeks to give Native American students an opportunity to learn about the federal government from the inside.
For More Information
Morris K. Udall Foundation Internship Program 130 South Scott Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701-1922
(520) 901-8500
info@udall.gov
www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/NACInternship/NACInternship.aspx
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2013 Public Anthropology International Competition (at UC Press)
The California Series in Public Anthropology is continuing its International Competition in 2013. It seeks proposals for short books oriented toward undergraduates that focus on how social scientists are facilitating social change. We are looking for accessible, grounded accounts that present compelling stories, stories that inspire others.
The proposals should describe a book that will be relatively short - around 100 pages - with a personal touch that captures the lives of people. The core of the book should involve stories of one or more social scientists as change agents, as making a difference in the world.
The University of California Press in association with the Center for a Public Anthropology will award publishing contracts for up to three such book proposals independent of whether the manuscripts themselves have been completed. The proposals can describe work the author wishes to undertake in the near future.
Interested individuals should submit a 3-4,000 word overview of their proposed manuscript - detailing (a) the problem addressed as well as (b) a summary of what each chapter covers. The proposal should be written in a manner that non-academic readers find interesting and thought-provoking.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MARCH 1, 2013
Submissions should be emailed to: bookseries@publicanthropology.org with the relevant material enclosed as attachments.
Naomi Schneider and Rob Borofsky,
Co-Editors, California Series in Public Anthropology
We would appreciate your forwarding this email on to others -- students and colleagues -- who might be interested in the Competition. Thank you.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity <http://research.unc.edu/offices/vice-chancellor/programs-projects-services/DATA_RES_VCRED_POSTDOC> [data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIABAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAEALAAAAAABAAEAQAICTAEAOw%3D%3D] Edit<http://academicjobs.wikia.com/wiki/Humanities_and_Social_Sciences_Postdocs_2012-13?action=edit§ion=113>
As part of a continuing commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and advancing scholars from underrepresented groups in higher education, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity is pleased to announce the availability of postdoctoral research appointments for a period of two years. The purpose of the Program is to develop scholars from underrepresented groups for possible tenure track appointments at the University of North Carolina and other research universities. Postdoctoral scholars will be engaged full-time in research and may teach only one course per fiscal year.
 *  Fields: Applications for study in any discipline represented on the campus are welcome. Please specify your discipline of interest.
*Â Â Stipend: $39,874 per calendar year for 2013 application term. Funds are available for research expenses, including travel.
*Â Â Eligibility: Applicants who will have completed their doctoral degree no later than July 1, 2013 and no earlier than July 1, 2009 are eligible to apply. The primary criterion for selection is evidence of scholarship potentially competitive for tenure track appointments at the University of North Carolina and other research universities. Preference will be given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill strongly encourages applications from African American, Native American and Hispanic scholars.
*Â Â Application materials: The Carolina Postdoctoral Program application web site<http://cfx3.research.unc.edu/postdoc_fd> requests the following:
 *  Cover letter addressed to Vice Chancellor Barbara Entwisle
*Â Â Curriculum vitae
*Â Â Writing samples (e.g., publications and/or dissertation chapters)
* Â Â Three references for letters of recommendation
*Â Â A statement of research plans (1-3 pages)
*  A personal statement on why you should be selected for this program (1–3 pages)
 *  Deadline: The application site is accepting applicant submissions now. The deadline for applicant submissions will be January 3, 2013, 11:59pm EST.
Indiana University - Postdoctoral Fellowships
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 *  Indiana University, Bloomington is pleased to accept applications for two Postdoctoral Fellowships for scholars in a broad range of fields, including anthropology, economics, folklore, history, political science, sociology, and area studies (e.g., American Studies, Asian American Studies, African American and African Diaspora Studies). Postdoctoral fellows are an important component of the intellectual life of CRRES. The CRRES fellowship program aims to create a legacy of qualified scholars who will be positioned to address the broad issue of race and ethnicity through a multidisciplinary lens. These fellowships are designed to nurture the academic careers of scholars by allowing them the opportunity to pursue their research while gaining mentored experience as teachers, CRRES fellows, and members of the faculty in host departments. We are looking for self-motivated and highly-organized individuals who can work independently and as members of a team.
*Â Â Appropriate areas of specialization include: (1) immigration, immigrant politics, and/or immigrant experiences; (2) race in electoral politics; (3) race, ethnicity, and religion; (4) health disparities, health policy, and health economics; (5) racial attitudes; (6) U.S. minorities and social movements; and (7) social inequality.
*  Terms of Agreement: Fellows are expected to pursue research activities associated with their primary area(s) of work, as demonstrated by conference presentations (including CRRES) and published works. Fellows will also teach two courses in their home departments in each year of their residency; are expected to participate in CRRES activities; and take part in their home departments’ colloquia and/or seminars. The positions are available for two years beginning August 1, 2013 through May 31, 2015, at a 10-month starting salary of $51,500. Each postdoctoral fellow will also receive $3,000/yr. in research support and Indiana University health benefits. Fellows are allocated office space (with basic office supplies), a computer, and printer.
*Â Â Application Process: We invite applications from qualified candidates who are at the beginning of their academic careers, having received the Ph.D. in 2011 or 2012 but who do not hold tenure-track academic positions. Candidates who do not hold a Ph.D. but expect to by June 30, 2013 must supply a letter from the chair of their dissertation committee, confirming the proposed timeline for completion. To be eligible, all applicants must file or deposit their dissertations no later than June 30, 2013.
*Â Â Send completed applications to the CRRES office by January 30, 2013. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, personal statement (approximately 3000 words describing their dissertation project, work in progress, professional goals and plans for publication, and proposed major field[s] of teaching), and three letters of reference, which must be sent separately and received by the January 30, 2013 deadline. If available, applicants may also submit materials demonstrating their aptitude as teachers. Incomplete dossiers will not be reviewed. Following review by the CRRES postdoctoral committee, strong applications will be circulated to relevant departments.
*Â Â We prefer materials to be sent electronically tocrrespd@indiana.edu<mailto:crrespd@indiana.edu>. Materials sent by mail should be sent to Pamela Braboy Jackson, Search Committee Chair, Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society, Indiana University - Schuessler Institute for Social Research 209, 1022 E. Third Street, Bloomington, IN 47405. Information about the center can be found at: http://www.indiana.edu/~crres .
Provost's Postdoctoral Program
 *  In support of Duke University's strategic plan for enhancing diversity in student and faculty populations, as well as in leadership positions, our Provost has created the Provost's Postdoctoral Program. The program seeks to increase the diversity of scholars who have potential for becoming tenure-track faculty at Duke or peer institutions. Particular focus is on fields in which women and minorities are under-represented. The program establishes competitive postdoctoral research appointments as Postdoctoral Associates. Each will be two years in duration. Awardees will devote their full efforts to research and may teach a maximum of one course per year.
*Â Â To qualify, candidates are required to have completed a doctoral degree between July 1, 2010 and July 1, 2013 and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. It is imperative that you have a record of academic excellence, a history of accomplishments, and proven ability to interact successfully with a great diversity of faculty and students. Candidates must be prepared to start the position between July 1 and Aug. 31, 2013. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and will be supplemented with an attractive allowance to cover various expenses associated with opportunities to enhance the research experience. Additional information can be found at: https://postdoc.duke.edu/duke-provosts-postdoctoral-program
*Â Â To apply, please send your CV, sample publications or dissertation materials, a supporting letter(s) from the proposed mentor(s) at Duke University, and your own cover letter. Your cover letter must include your actual or anticipated date of PhD, a declaration that you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and a statement of your research plans/goals. Materials must be postmarked by Jan. 18, 2013, and will not be returned to the applicant. Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. All candidates will be notified of decisions no later than March 15, 2013. Three letters of recommendation, signed by their authors, may either accompany your application in separate sealed envelopes or may be mailed directly to us by their authors. Send all materials to: Provost's Postdoctoral Program, c/o Gwendolyn Purnell, Office of the Provost, Box 90004, Room 127 Allen Bldg., Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, Phone: 919-684-4940 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting919-684-4940end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Email: gwendolyn.purnell@duke.edu<mailto:gwendolyn.purnell@duke.edu>
Free BIA Tribal Judge Training Workshop
Greetings!
We at the Institute for Native Justice would like to share the following announcement from the National American Indian Court Judges Association. For more information, please visit their website at www.naicja.org. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone you feel may be interested in this workshop.
Free BIA Tribal Judge Training Workshops designed to train tribal judges and leaders in secured transactions law, a critical legal framework for encouraging access to capital for businesses and consumers
The U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services, The Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED), and the Federal Reserve banks of Minneapolis, San Francisco and Kansas City will hold four training workshops on the topic "secured transactions." The workshops are specifically developed for tribal judges, tribal attorneys and persons who engage in the contracting process. "Commercial Law for the Tribal Judiciary: The Model Secured Transactions Act," features William H. Henning, Distinguished Professor at the Alabama School of Law, member of the Uniform Law Commission (ULC), and former ULC committee member on the drafting of the Model Tribal Secured Transactions Act. Professor Henning is nationally recognized for his expertise in secured transactions.
Workshops will be held:
 *  Phoenix, AZ on November 29-30, 2012
*Â Â Seattle, WA on January 30-31, 2013
*Â Â Oklahoma City, on OK March 21-22, 2013
*Â Â Minneapolis, MN on May 8-9, 2013
The workshops will be based on material developed by the ULC, a principal sponsor of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), to provide information to the many tribal governments that have enacted or are considering enacting secured transactions laws based on the Model Tribal Secured Transaction Act (MTSTA). Guided by the advice of numerous tribal lawyers and tribal economic development officers, and supported extensively by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, the ULC developed the MTSTA based on principles derived from Article 9 of the UCC. The ULC, in conjunction with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and other sponsors, has previously provided training to tribal affiliated organizations, tribal governments, and Native American businesses on the scope and application of the MTSTA, and on the issues a tribe that is considering adopting the MTSTA should address. The next step is to provide training to the tribal judiciary and leaders who engage in tribal contract procedures on the scope and application, as well as specific nuances, of tribal secured transaction codes.
These workshops are designed to provide intensive training to tribal judges, attorneys and court staff regarding issues that arise in secured transaction litigation. The MTSTA covers, among other things, the use of all types of personal property as collateral for lenders and for sellers, and the conditions that must be satisfied for an enforceable interest in collateral to arise. A key to any modern secured transactions regime is a central filing system that serves as the place for lenders and sellers to file public notices of their interests in collateral, and it is important to understand how the filing system works and the consequences of filing or failing to file. In the event of a default, it is important to understand the rights of a lender or seller to realize on its collateral and the protections provided to the defaulting borrower or buyer. The MTSTA is designed to assist tribes, among other things, in identifying roadblocks and solutions to securing business transactions in Indian Country; explaining the significance of commercial laws to borrowers; and discussing why lenders and sellers must have the ability to secure their transactions.
The two-day workshops are free and open to the public. Course materials are free.Â
Origin Projects and charity: water present: Weaving Water
Weaving Water
AN ARTIST SERCH IN THE CARIBBEAN AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE BACK
Many developing countries have a desperate need for clean water resources. In the most recent Origin Projects Artist Search, it became apparent that one of the most critical aspects of improvement for Native communities is clean water. Because of this immediate and life-sustaining need, Origin Projects is now proposing to give back to these communities via Weaving Water, an art project with a giving mission.
Origin Projects created a campaign with, charity: water, a non-profit bringing clean and safe drinking water to developing nations. We are pledging 20% of all book and photography profits to our charity: water campaign until we reach our goal.
Weaving Water is a photography and search project in the Caribbean Islands to learn of migration influences from European and African and its effects on Indigenous populations. While traveling, we will share stories on the blog, www.weavingtheamericas.tumblr.com To learn more about the weaving project, please visit www.sarahsense.com
Baldy Fellowships in Interdisciplinary Legal Studies
Call for Applications
The Baldy Center for Law & Social Policy at the State University of New York at Buffalo plans to award several fellowships for 2013-14 to scholars pursuing important topics in law, legal institutions, and social policy. Applications are invited from junior and senior scholars from law, the humanities, and the social sciences.
Fellows are expected to participate regularly in Baldy Center events, but otherwise have no obligations beyond vigorously pursuing their research. Fellows receive standard university research privileges (access to UB libraries, high-speed Internet, office space, computer equipment, phone, website space, working paper series, etc.) and are encouraged to develop collaborative research projects with SUNY Buffalo faculty members where appropriate. Those who wish to teach a course to aid their research or gain teaching experience will be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
Post-Doctoral Fellowships are available to individuals who have completed the PhD or JD but have not yet begun a tenure track appointment. Post-Doctoral Fellows will receive a stipend of $40,000 and may apply for up to $2000 in professional travel support.
Mid-Career and Senior Fellowships are available as sabbatical supplements to established scholars who wish to work at the Center. Stipends will be commensurate with experience, need, and duration of visit.
Application materials include: (1) a description of the planned research (question, conceptual framework, method, possible findings, importance to the field), (2) a complete academic and professional resume, (3) an academic writing sample, and (4) the names and contact information of three academic references. Applications should be submitted no later than February 1, 2013 at: http://baldycenter.info/fellowships2013<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001C0-r8a2kXWOwQsVvYfxOQh3j8LjNOSOjeJJdWw-ee1ZiHh2HPhPckIowVoiY7ibyvzHwr1tf0m0bvnvQxiGSV1J52UMJvcgtpc8SepPTpYWAAtAulgWOcl6OxHe1d88a2zWP3vdvz8Q=> For further information, see our answers to frequently asked questions<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001C0-r8a2kXWMJ9EphstITTE79zbwU9y6pcBItZwGu7IaDL7cPQyEfXRyCWg8nbO-T8BqeXC4JYrVxxVDhjGR3VFezWHwKv6LdKnyjw9yS4Txjq3yQsEK0jT2SZzsLxtmkSWBNXHSu-gw0_AEt32cJa4_GAqMZRg_wh0nKmUaLIhWywzbZkPtsgg==>.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001C0-r8a2kXWMJ9EphstITTE79zbwU9y6pcBItZwGu7IaDL7cPQyEfXRyCWg8nbO-T8BqeXC4JYrVxxVDhjGR3VFezWHwKv6LdKnyjw9yS4Txjq3yQsEK0jT2SZzsLxtmkSWBNXHSu-gw0_AEt32cJa4_GAqMZRg_wh0nKmUaLIhWywzbZkPtsgg==> Additional questions about the Baldy Fellows Program should be addressed to Assistant Director Laura Wirth, baldyassistantdirector@gmail.com<mailto:baldyassistantdirector@gmail.com> or (716) 645-2581.
The Baldy Center for Law & Social Policy is an endowed, internationally recognized institute that advances interdisciplinary research on law, legal institutions, and social policy at the State University of New York at Buffalo. More than 150 faculty members from numerous SUNY Buffalo departments participate in Baldy Center research, conferences, consortia, and publications. The Center maintains cooperative ties to other research centers and hosts distinguished scholars from around the world as visitors, fellows, speakers, and conference participants.
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN RACE AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS
OVERVIEW
The Center on Research and Social Problems in the School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for Postdoctoral Fellows for the September 2013 – August 2014 academic year, with the possibility of renewal for one additional year.
 The Fellowship is designed to support early career scholars in their development of high impact research that advances the understanding of the influence of race, color, and ethnicity on the quality of life for all Americans. Fellowships are designed to foster the academic careers of scholars who have recently received their Ph.D. degrees by permitting them to pursue their research while gaining mentored experience in the Center for Race and Social Problems.Â
The Center focuses on race-related social problems in the following seven areas:
- Economic Disparities
- Educational Disparities
- Health
- Interracial Group Relations
- Mental Health
- Youth, Families, and the Elderly
- Criminal Justice
Each fellow will work closely with a University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work scholar working in their area of interest. Fellows may be mentored in any of the focus areas. Co-mentors from related disciplines across the University of Pittsburgh who contribute to the Center may also be involved. Fellows will be required to teach one course per year or to serve as a teaching assistant.Â
Options for targeted coursework to enhance the Fellow’s research agenda and skills can be included in an individualized program. Fellows will be encouraged to take part in Center’s and the School’s lecture series, and the many relevant cross-departmental colloquia presented at the University of Pittsburgh.
ELIGIBILITY
We invite applications from qualified candidates in social work, public health, sociology, psychology or other related social science discipline, who have received their PhD from outside the University of Pittsburgh (preferred). Applicants for the 2013-2014 Fellowships must have completed a Ph.D. no earlier than January 1, 2011. Candidates who do not yet hold a Ph.D. but expect to by June 30, 2013 should supply a letter from their home institution corroborating such a schedule. Â
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applications must be submitted online. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a personal statement, and a writing sample. Personal statements must be 2000 words or less, and should outline the candidate’s completed research (including dissertation), work in progress, plans for publication and professional goals. Depending on the candidate’s interests, the personal statement may also outline goals for training and teaching to be pursued during the fellowship. Training and teaching interests, if included, should be part of a clear plan for academic development.
EVALUATION AND SELECTION
Application Deadline: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â February 15, 2013
Decisions will be made by:Â Â Â Â April 30, 2013.
Please send three confidential letters of reference to:
Catherine Greeno, Associate Dean for ResearchÂ
University of Pittsburgh
School of Social Work
2117 Cathedral of Learning
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
412-624-5292
kgreeno@pitt.edu
 STIPEND AND TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
The stipend for the twelve-month period is $45,000. An additional $5,000 will be provided for research, relocation, travel, and other related expenses. Health insurance coverage will be available during the 12-month appointment period.
Free BIA Tribal Judge Training Workshop
Greetings!
We at the Institute for Native Justice would like to share the following announcement from the National American Indian Court Judges Association. For more information, please visit their website at www.naicja.org. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone you feel may be interested in this workshop.
Free BIA Tribal Judge Training Workshops designed to train tribal judges and leaders in secured transactions law, a critical legal framework for encouraging access to capital for businesses and consumers
The U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services, The Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED), and the Federal Reserve banks of Minneapolis, San Francisco and Kansas City will hold four training workshops on the topic "secured transactions." The workshops are specifically developed for tribal judges, tribal attorneys and persons who engage in the contracting process. "Commercial Law for the Tribal Judiciary: The Model Secured Transactions Act," features William H. Henning, Distinguished Professor at the Alabama School of Law, member of the Uniform Law Commission (ULC), and former ULC committee member on the drafting of the Model Tribal Secured Transactions Act. Professor Henning is nationally recognized for his expertise in secured transactions.
Workshops will be held:
- Phoenix, AZ on November 29-30, 2012
- Seattle, WA on January 30-31, 2013
- Oklahoma City, on OK March 21-22, 2013
- Minneapolis, MN on May 8-9, 2013
The workshops will be based on material developed by the ULC, a principal sponsor of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), to provide information to the many tribal governments that have enacted or are considering enacting secured transactions laws based on the Model Tribal Secured Transaction Act (MTSTA). Guided by the advice of numerous tribal lawyers and tribal economic development officers, and supported extensively by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, the ULC developed the MTSTA based on principles derived from Article 9 of the UCC. The ULC, in conjunction with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and other sponsors, has previously provided training to tribal affiliated organizations, tribal governments, and Native American businesses on the scope and application of the MTSTA, and on the issues a tribe that is considering adopting the MTSTA should address. The next step is to provide training to the tribal judiciary and leaders who engage in tribal contract procedures on the scope and application, as well as specific nuances, of tribal secured transaction codes.
These workshops are designed to provide intensive training to tribal judges, attorneys and court staff regarding issues that arise in secured transaction litigation. The MTSTA covers, among other things, the use of all types of personal property as collateral for lenders and for sellers, and the conditions that must be satisfied for an enforceable interest in collateral to arise. A key to any modern secured transactions regime is a central filing system that serves as the place for lenders and sellers to file public notices of their interests in collateral, and it is important to understand how the filing system works and the consequences of filing or failing to file. In the event of a default, it is important to understand the rights of a lender or seller to realize on its collateral and the protections provided to the defaulting borrower or buyer. The MTSTA is designed to assist tribes, among other things, in identifying roadblocks and solutions to securing business transactions in Indian Country; explaining the significance of commercial laws to borrowers; and discussing why lenders and sellers must have the ability to secure their transactions.
The two-day workshops are free and open to the public. Course materials are free. For registration information, please see the documents below.
Tutoring the Whole Writer: Online Tutoring, Coaching, and Editing: A Partnership for Your Writing Journey
DeAnna M. Rivera, MA, JD, LLM
TutoringTheWholeWriter@gmail.com
TutoringTheWholeWriter.com
Tutoring the Whole Writer (TWW) is a space for writers of all levels to receive constructive feedback on their ideas and drafts from a writing professor with twenty years of experience.  My teaching, tutoring, and editing style has encouraged thousands of writers to develop their skills and embrace successful writing as a part of their many achievements.
Tutoring the Whole Writer is based on the idea that writers create new possibilities for themselves – and their communities – when they work through their writing as a process toward stronger skills overall. Re-seeing your relationship to writing can help ease even professional writers’ common concerns about putting their ideas to paper. That is why Tutoring the Whole Writer is an editing service and much more. Through Tutoring the Whole Writer, you can discover and cultivate your greatest strengths as a thinker and writer. Understanding your strengths builds confidence, and confidence allows for an easier time with your writing. Then, share your tools with other writers – fellow students, colleagues, and your family – and the community will become stronger too.
National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates - Call for Papers 2013
Please join the National Association of African American Studies & Affiliates [National Association of Hispanic and Latino Studies, National Association of Native American Studies, International Association of Asian Studies] at its February 11-16, 2013 joint national conference. Presentation of a paper brings with it several benefits. A few include:
· Eligibility to have research published in the organization’s refereed journal, Journal of Intercultural Disciplines;
· Priority consideration to present a paper at one of our international research forums in China, Taiwan, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Brazil and Colombia;
· Opportunity to lecture as an Academic Scholar at one of our international partner institutions.
Again, you are encouraged to submit an abstract for paper presentation. A copy of the “Call for Papers†is attached. Visit www.naaas.org for more information.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Arvo Mikkanen Recognized for Exceptional Service in Indian Country by Attorney General Holder at Annual Awards Ceremony
The Attorney General’s Award tor Exceptional Service in Indian Country recognizes extraordinary efforts by department employees that demonstrate the department’s commitment to fight crime in Indian Country. This year’s award is presented to Arvo Q. Mikkanen, the Assistant U.S. Attorney and Tribal Liaison for the Western District of Oklahoma. Mr. Mikkanen’s development of the Indian Country Misdemeanor Docket has successfully addressed a substantial gap in the criminal justice system on Oklahoma’s tribal lands, providing a model for other districts to emulate.
Read the full press release
New online database showcases tribal governance resources
A new database on tribal governance is now available http://phys.org/news/2012-10-online-database-showcases-tribal-resources.html. “The Indigenous Governance Database, recently launched by the UA’s Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management and Policy, pulls together in one central location articles, case studies, videos and other resources focused on governance, sovereignty, leadership, and sustainable economic and community development.â€
Opportunities for students of Indigenous peoples' rights to become contributors
About
theriskyshift.com (TRS) was launched in London on the 14th January 2012 by
postgraduate students of the Department of War Studies, King’s College London. The site’s
aim is to bridge the gap between academia and journalism; to provide the depth and
breadth that is often lacking from today’s sound bite media whilst remaining accessible to
those who are unfamiliar with academic debate on covered matters.
A diverse roster of columnists contribute, with international relations theorists, political
scientists, historians and philosophers present. The majority of contributors are MA and
PhD candidates from academic institutions worldwide, complimented by current and
former think tank researchers (inc. Quilliam, HJS, ICSA, ICSR, RUSI, GCSS, IISS) and
journalists (inc. The New York Times, The Economist, The Times of Israel, The Guardian,
The Telegraph).
What are we looking for?
Quite simply, we are looking to expand our contributor base to provide a broader range of
opinions on the site. We are especially interested in hearing from those who specialise in
Africa, Latin America or East Asia.
Why write for TRS?
Contributing to TRS allows you to put your ideas and thoughts in front of an audience that
numbers in the tens-of-thousands (September saw over 16,000 people visit the site) and is
continually growing (we have posted growth rates of over 16 per cent every month since
May). We are one of 500 English speaking news sites aggregated by Google News
(alongside CNN, BBC, Fox etc.), our podcast series ('Debrief') is featured on iTunes, and we
have strong links with some top British, American and Canadian think tanks. The site is
ranked in the top 400,000 sites in the world by Alexa, and we'd like you to be a part of it!
I'm interested, what should I do?
To apply to write for TRS all you need to do is send us your first article
{info@theriskyshift.com}, tell us where in the world you are from and what you do. Our
selection process is pretty straight forward: if we like what we read then you’re part of the
team.
Make sure you read our instructions for contributors page before you start writing as it
holds some important information. Please note that this is a voluntary position.
CSU Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program
The CSU Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program provides financial assistance to graduate students and is designed to increase the pool of individuals with the qualifications, motivation, and skills to teach the diverse student body in the California State University. It is a competitive program directed by the California State University but open to doctoral students at accredited universities across the country.
If you have questions regarding the program, please contact Laurie Faure at (562) 951-4426 or by emaiI to Wmre@calstate.edu. We have more materials on hand if requested.
WEAI Annual and Pacific Rim Conferences L&E
Two Conferences http://www.weai.org/index.html The Western Economic Association International (WEAI) welcomes your participation at the
·        10th Biennial Pacific Rim Conference to be held in Tokyo at Keio University (Mita Campus) during 14-17 March 2013, and the
·        88th Annual Conference at the Grand Hyatt Seattle, Washington, 28 June – 2 July 2013.
Please feel free to alert your colleagues to these opportunities.
Volunteer Paper Deadlines
To submit an abstract of a paper to be considered for presentation, the deadline
·        for the Pacific Rim Conference is 15 October 2012, which you may submit here - http://www.weai.org/ParticipationPacificRim/Create?isDc=false
·        for the Annual Conference is 15 December 2012, which you may submit here - http://www.weai.org/Participation/Create?isDc=false.
Organized Session Deadlines
To submit an organized session, follow the links to the guidelines and submit your session information by
·        January 1, 2013 for the Pacific Rim Conference, following these session guidelines - http://www.weai.org/Content/Files/Tokyo-Session-Org-Guidelines.pdf
·        February 1, 2013 for the Annual Conference, following these session guidelines - http://www.weai.org/Content/Files/Session-Org-Guidelines.pdf
Call For Papers: 17th Century Warfare, Diplomacy, & Society in the American Northeast Conference
The Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center seeks abstracts from scholars, students, and independent historians for the museum’s 17th Century Warfare, Diplomacy, & Society in the American Northeast conference scheduled for October 2013.   Please respond to the call for abstracts by sending an Email abstract by February 1, 2013 to either this address or to Dr. Kevin McBride, Director of Research at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center at Mcbride@mptn.org. Include “Abstract Submission, October 2013 Conference†in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
2013 NAAAS Joint National Conference & Call for Papers
21st Annual Annual
NAAAS & Affiliates
National Conference
February 11-16, 2013
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Abstracts, not to exceed two (2) pages, should be submitted that relate to any aspect of the African and African American, Hispanic and Latino, Native American, Indigenous Peoples or Asian experience. Subjects may include, but are not limited to: literature, demographics, history, politics, economics, education, health care, fine arts, religion, social sciences, business and many other subjects. Please indicate the time required for presentation of your paper (25 minutes OR 45 minutes).
ABSTRACTS WITH TITLE OF PAPER, PRESENTER’S NAME, HOME AND INSTITUTION/ORGANIZATION ADDRESS AND E-MAIL SHOULD BE POSTMARKED BY: Friday, November 9, 2012.
SEND ABSTRACTS TO:
Lemuel Berry, Jr., Ph.D.
Executive Director, NAAAS & Affiliates
PO Box 6670
Scarborough, ME 04070-6670
Telephone: 207/839-8004
Fax: 207/839-3776
Email: naaasconference@earthlink.net
Incident at Devils Lake Documentary
Free Richard La Fuente | A documentary feature about one of the most controversial federal murder cases in the history of North Dakota
Learn more about the documentary and how you can support the project by visiting http://www.incidentatdevilslakemovie.com/
THE ALAN LOMAX FELLOWSHIP IN FOLKLIFE STUDIES AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Targeted Fields
Humanities. Social Sciences. School of Arts and Architecture.
Open To
Postdoctoral Scholars.
Citizenship
No citizenship requirements.
Eligibility Requirements
The Ph.D. degree, or equivalent terminal degree, must be awarded by the application deadline date.
Stipend
Monthly stipend of $4,200 for up to 8 months.
Deadline
3/31/2013
Program Description
The Alan Lomax Fellows Program provides an opportunity, for a period of up to 8 months, for concentrated use of materials from the Lomax Collection and other collections of the Library of Congress, through full-time residency at the Library. The program supports research projects in the disciplines of anthropology, ethnomusicology, ethnography, ethno-history, dance, folklore and folklife, history, literature, linguistics, and movement analysis, with particular emphasis on the traditional music, dance, and narrative of the United States, England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and the Caribbean, as well as methodologies for their documentation and analysis. We encourage interdisciplinary projects that combine disciplines in novel and productive ways.
For More Information
The Alan Lomax Fellowship in Folklife Studies Library of Congress, LJ-120 101 Independence Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20540-4860
(202) 707-3302
scholarly@loc.gov
www.loc.gov/loc/kluge/fellowships/lomax.html
Funding Opportunities
Pepsico Foundation - Grants<click here>
Award: No fixed limit
Deadline: Rolling basis
Focus areas and priorities include:
* Health-Food security; improved and optimum nutrition; energy balance
* Environment-Water security; sustainable agriculture; adaptive approaches to climate change
* Education-Access to education, dropout prevention and skills training for the underserved; women's empowerment
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Deadline: Rolling basis
Supports innovative projects that help youth with disabilities develop the leadership and employment skills they need to succeed, particularly in STEM fields. Also considers projects to create tools that break down barriers to employment and increase job opportunities for young people with disabilities entering the workforce, including returning veterans.
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Xerox Foundation - Grants<click here>
Award: No fixed limit
Deadline: Rolling basis
Supports grants to prepare qualified men and women for careers in business, science, government, and general education; to further advance knowledge in science and technology; and to enhance learning opportunities for minorities and the disadvantaged.
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Oak Foundation<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0010rqb0gw54lR1vh33ERdmXXVIMRkOM-w4wi_KYfhEpFFSrO7mZqWZgJ0Pl-D8GrNQneEDV9uxd7spG8mjZhx74BGWRQBtpq6l2wuZrqTcr-a2H2-u7OKMd2qKSUG3iMGy>
Award: Recent awards in the region of $100,000-$400,000
Deadline: Rolling basis
Interested in issues of global, social and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged.
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Sony USA - Grants<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0010rqb0gw54lTbEQFiLmsbGs407QfUmOyCBhBy5ToGiz-efcaEKA9UTcpDW4q8ru5NIxb_AiCj7c4LmlQzb3b9BK4-GefxIrj2b4rt7C9W4Z7KluUp4HWn7hD-3dBnXtot-juU_Tr-e4sgNObzqOxBYyM9dSj_QwJC>
Award: No fixed limit
Deadline: Rolling basis
Sony's focus is on several distinct areas: arts education, arts and culture, health and human services, civic and community outreach, education, and volunteerism. In Minority affairs, Sony continues its efforts to support institutions that promote equal opportunity, advancement, and recognition for groups in need. Interested applicants: please contact UCLA Corporate, Foundation and Research Relations for more information.<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0010rqb0gw54lQ18FLM66SvKx1wN7jY1AdtIw46-ByhKPQ96MEdZ-mjxXFCVs0KZIXN5N0ILDoRv2EV8naMUTgQSfLGcaRQMxrlHXBUlM3UscaGCPkH6izqZaeUnGgl4dez7ct6KK4CPJ5WNra_FMdNtLeG7KsfaETW-r0M2nk_WF4ofEiXSvsA4TpktDDgj2xq2rhYlfiFK3o=>
NSF - Dear Colleague Letter: Stimulating Research Related to the Science of Broadening Participation<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=7xowavfab&et=1108373251738&s=0&e=001fa1ItfmG-lObaVWkYkhrVJQ-uNkdwePGOIyMbIDuCUrqswsoWg-QV_dtcgqCm7zBoi--XioAmCZ4ln4EMwv9oCp2kMbkbl8087stPGJJxyfdh4WKOQqnJnwqijkbHs-uqkkEF_Swa_NoBFWRm1SxlA==>
Award: Varies
Deadline: Varies
NSF's Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences Directorate (SBE) supports research related to the Science of Broadening Participation (SBP). An SBP project will employ the cognitive, behavioral, social and economic sciences to inform approaches to broadening participation and will strengthen our national science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) capabilities and competitive advantage. Ultimately, the SBP can provide policy makers with the evidence needed for informed decisions.
Extramural Funding Opportunities for Entering Students
Many of the fellowships provide multiple years of funding and are for students in their first year or two of graduate studies. After that, they are no longer eligible to apply. Thus the sooner students learn about these opportunities, the better their chances of preparing a strong application.
Also, most of the deadlines are in fall for use in the following academic year, e.g., Fall 2012 for use in 2013-2014. As UCLA’s academic year begins relatively late, again it would be useful for the students to receive this information sooner rather than when they arrive on campus.
However, once the students do come to UCLA, they will be able to take advantage of the resources at the Graduate Writing Center (http://gsrc.ucla.edu/gwc) in the Graduate Student Resource Center (B11 Student Activities Center). The GWC has graduate student writing consultants who help current graduate and professional school students with all types of writing, including fellowship proposals. The Scholarship Resource Center (www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/src<http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/src><http://www.ugeducation.ucla.edu/src>) is also expanding its services to include those for graduate students. English Department’s PhD candidate Elizabeth Raisanen is our contact there. The SRC is located at 233 Covel Commons.
Call for submissions on indigenous peoples' participation in the United Nations
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights welcomes submissions on the paper being prepared by the Secretary General on indigenous peoples' participation at the United Nations by 9 April 2012.
See Human Rights Council resolution 18/8 (2011):
13. Requests the Secretary-General, in cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner, the Office of Legal Affairs and other relevant parts of the Secretariat, to prepare a detailed document on the ways and means of promoting participation at the United Nations of recognized indigenous peoples’ representatives on issues affecting them, given that they are not always organized as non-governmental organizations, and on how such participation might be structured, drawing from, inter alia, the rules governing the participation in various United Nations bodies by non-governmental organizations (including Economic and Social Council resolution 1996/31) and by national human rights institutions (including Human Rights Council resolution 5/1 of 18 June 2007 and Commission on Human Rights resolution 2005/74 of 20 April 2005), and to present it to the Council at its twenty-first session;
Responses can be submitted electronically to the OHCHR (Claire Charters at ccharters@ohchr.org<mailto:ccharters@ohchr.org>) or by mail to the OHCHR, CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland (addressed to Claire Charters). Please indicate whether the information provided can be made available on the OHCHR website. For further information, please contact Claire Charters at the above mentioned email address.
For more information, please consult the following link (only in English): http://www.ohchr.org/EN/Issues/IPeoples/Pages/ConsultationonIPparticipationintheUN.aspx.
Indigenous Peoples Walk Out of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Committee On Genetic Resources
Indigenous Peoples Walk Out Of World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Committee On Genetic Resources in Geneva, Switzerland; Condemn Exclusion of Indigenous NationsPublished on 22 February 2012 @ 12:57 pm
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By Catherine Saez<http://www.ip-watch.org/author/catherine/>, Intellectual Property Watch
The International Indigenous Forum, in an unprecedented collective move, decided yesterday to withdraw from the discussions of the WIPO Committee on Genetic Resources taking place from 14-22 February. The move calls into question the legitimacy of the negotiations.
As delegates were working on a compilation text at the twentieth session of the Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (IGC), an Indigenous Peoples representative, speaking on behalf of the International Indigenous Forum, announced the withdrawal from active participation in the IGC.
In a statement [pdf in English<http://www.ip-watch.org/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IGC-International-Indigenous-Forum-Statement-Feb-2012.pdf>], [pdf in Spanish<http://www.ip-watch.org/weblog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/IGC-Declaracion-Foro-Indigena-International-Feb-2012.pdf>] that the representative could not read in its entirety in plenary, the group said that Indigenous Peoples have participated as experts in IGC sessions, and worked in good faith. They have, according to the statement, “made efforts over the years to submit to the IGC sessions our collectively developed and sound proposals, which have been ignored or left in brackets in negotiation texts.”
As the “titleholders, proprietors and ancestral owners of traditional knowledge that is inalienable, nonforfeitable and inherent to the generic resources that we have conserved and utilized in a sustainable manner within our territories,” the group feels that “the discussion on intellectual property rights and genetic resources should include Indigenous Peoples on equal terms with the States since the work will directly impact our lives, our lands, our territories and resources.”
As a consequence, they said they decided “unanimously, to withdraw our active participation in the work developed by this Committee until the States change the rules of procedure to permit our full and equitable participation at all levels of the IGC.”
Under the current rules of procedures, Indigenous Peoples have observer status at the IGC. They can make proposals to the negotiations but those proposals have to be endorsed by at least one delegation to be taken into account.
Participation Being Eroded Gradually, Representatives Say
In an interview with Intellectual Property Watch, Indigenous Peoples representatives Debra Harry, executive director of the Indigenous Peoples Council on Biocolonalism, and Lucia Fernanda Jófej Kaingáng, the representative of the Instituto Indigena Brasileiro para Propriedade Intelectual (INBRAPI), said that since the beginning of the IGC the Indigenous Peoples’ participation has been narrowed and they have been excluded from key bodies like the “friends of the chair.” In this particular meeting, they were not able to participate in the team of facilitators drafting the negotiating text, they said.
Most of the textual proposals made by the Indigenous Peoples are not currently included in the present text, they said. The text that was actually taken into account is put forward in a way that does not reflect their original proposal, they added. For example, in Objective 1, paragraph 1.1.1., the current text says: “[including the sovereign rights of [States] nations and peoples, the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities, as well as private property rights] in accordance with domestic legislation [in patent applications].” Additions such as “states,” “private property rights,” and “patent applications,” have transformed the original proposal.
Change of the Rules of Procedure Needed, Indigenous Peoples Say
According to Harry and Jófej Kaingáng, the WIPO Legal Council told the Indigenous Peoples representatives at the last session that a change in the rules of procedure to allow full and equal participation would require a decision from the WIPO General Assembly. At present, the rules of procedure do not anticipate having Indigenous Peoples take an active part in the IGC, General Assembly or a diplomatic conference to discuss an instrument, they said. “For Indigenous Peoples, it does not make sense to participate in the IGC session but not be able to participate in the final stages of discussion” they said. Indigenous Peoples have been calling for a change in the rules of procedure since the 18th session of the IGC to no avail, they added.
“Instead, the WIPO Secretariat put forward a draft study<http://www.wipo.int/edocs/mdocs/tk/en/wipo_grtkf_ic_20/wipo_grtkf_ic_20_7.pdf> [pdf] on the participation of observers in the work of the IGC, including nine proposals, none of which recommends a change in the rules of procedure to increase the participation of Indigenous Peoples or their level of participation,” Harry said. “States need to put forward some language that is asking for a change in the rules of procedures.”
“Indigenous Peoples participation brings legitimacy to the process and they need to have an effective and equal participation in all levels of the process: drafting groups, friends of the chair group, facilitators committee,” Harry said. Indigenous Peoples have collective rights under the United Nations system and states do not take those rights into account, according to the representatives. “We cannot participate in a process that undermines our rights,” Harry said. “If we cannot have a fair and effective participation, we are essentially participating in a process that will diminish our rights.”
In Brazil, 15 percent of the national territory belongs to Indigenous Peoples, and this territory is best conserved, said Jófej Kaingáng. “We are owners and holders of GR.” In Brazil, Indigenous Peoples have exclusive rights to use natural resources inside their land, and GRs are natural resources, she said.
Previously in the week, a representative from Tupac Amaru said that Indigenous Peoples’ proposals are not considered even when they are supported by governments. “We consider this discriminatory,” he said.
“Some Indigenous Peoples say they have the right to sit beside states that have colonised them,” said Ronald Barnes, who represents the Indian Council of South America (CISA). “Gaps and loopholes are being created that are not going to give us our rights,” he said.
Indigenous representatives during the week urged negotiators to “keep to the high standards” of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,” and other international instruments. WIPO is a UN organisation.
“States are asserting national sovereignty over genetic resources, but state sovereignty is not absolute,” Harry said. “If the final instrument fails to recognise Indigenous Peoples’ rights, states may become gate keepers on our genetic resources and traditional knowledge and this would undermine our right to self-determination.” This right is inscribed in the international legal framework, for example in the UN International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, she said.
“If the outcome of this process is reached without our equal participation, we would consider the process to have no bearing on us.” Harry said.
IGC government delegates’ reaction to the withdrawal of the Indigenous Peoples group was generally one of “regret”, but no suggestions for addressing the concern, for instance by granting them equivalent status in negotiations.
William New contributed to this story.
Agua Caliente website exhibit dedicated to UCLA/Getty work
Students in the UCLA/Getty Conservation program have created an online exhibition based on research and treatment of objects at the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum in Palm Springs, CA. Please check out the exhibition, described below, at http://www.accmuseum.org/Online-Exhibitions and do please provide comments or questions. Please forward this to all interested parties.
Western Science Seeks Cultural Knowledge
Baskets are important not only amongst the Cahuilla, but for Native peoples throughout the west and northwest regions of the United States. It seems fitting, then, to focus the eyes of conservators on baskets and other items made from plant materials in the collections of the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. This exhibition demonstrates the kinds of discoveries that UCLA graduate conservation students made in the investigation and treatment of cultural objects and sandals in the Museum collections.
Resource for High School Students: Paying for College (Scholarship Booklet)
This is a contribution, to provide scholarship information for Native students, to encourage and promote postsecondary education for Native students, to promote networking opportunities for Native Americans, and to raise awareness and appreciation for the contributions made by Native Americans to our society. I share this resource with the hope that you would also seek compassion about young people who need guidance and support toward finding the quality of life. You may duplicate and distribute this free booklet. ~Rosie Dayzie, email: rosie.dayzie@gmail.com
Lakota Language Education Action Program
Be Part of the Future of the Lakota Language
- Jobs available every year in many schools across South Dakota
- Department of Education provides financial support to qualified students
- For students who already have or are seeking a bachelor's degree, and want to teach Lakota
LLEAP Training Options at USD (see note):
- Option 1: A Bachelor's of Liberal Studies in Teaching Lakota Language, leading to full teaching certification
- Option 2: A Teaching Minor in Lakota Language, which can be added to a teaching major and full certification in another subject.
- Option 3: A K-12 Lakota Languages Education Endorsement for teaching Lakota Language only as per South Dakota statute ARSD 24:15:06:29.
Note: Currently under review by the South Dakota Board of Regents and Department of Education.
Apply:
LLEAP South Dakota Contacts:
Extramural Funding Opportunities for Entering Students
Many of the fellowships provide multiple years of funding and are for students in their first year or two of graduate studies. After that, they are no longer eligible to apply. Thus the sooner students learn about these opportunities, the better their chances of preparing a strong application.
UCSD -- Native American/Indigenous Studies lecturer recruitment, 2013-14
Academic Title: Lecturer
Description:
The Ethnic Studies Department (http://ethnicstudies.ucsd.edu) at University of California, San Diego, is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body and invites applications for a position as Lecturer in Native American/Indigenous Studies for the 2013-2014 academic year. The primary duty of this lecturer will be teaching undergraduate courses in Native American/Indigenous Studies and comparative Ethnic Studies. Teaching load will be six courses a year, and one of these courses may include a graduate-level seminar, depending on experience and scholarly research. Undergraduate courses might include Introduction to Indigenous Studies, Cultural World Views of Native Americans, Native American Literature, Representing Native America, Ethnic Images in Film, Science and Technology in Society, Environmental Racism, Race, Space, and Segregation, Decolonizing Education, Organic Social Movements, Race in the Americas, and Race and Performance. A successful candidate will participate in student mentoring and the development of Native American and Indigenous Studies in the department, including colloquiua and curriculum development. Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. and a minimum of two years’ teaching at the college level. Ideal applicants will demonstrate experience managing large classrooms (40 – 300 students), outstanding teaching qualifications in interdisciplinary fields, and commitment to diversity. The preferred candidate will have demonstrated strong leadership or a commitment to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in an academic setting.
Salary:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on published UC pay scales.
Closing Date:
To ensure full consideration, all application materials must be received by March 15, 2013.
To Apply:
Applications are accepted electronically at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/apply. Please include electronic versions of: an application letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, teaching evaluations, 1 or 2 sample syllabi of relevant courses, and two letters of reference submitted under separate cover by the referees. Applicants are required to submit a statement summarizing their past and/or potential contributions to diversity. (See http://facultyequity.ucsd.edu/Faculty-Applicant-C2D-Info.asp for further assistance regarding diversity requirements).
AA-EOE:
UCSD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.
Cultural Center Director
POSITION:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â CULTURAL CENTER DIRECTORÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Open Until Filled
Salary:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â DOE
Department:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Cultural
Reports To:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tribal Administrator
Under the Direction of the Chemehuevi Tribal Administration and directly responsible for the following duties;
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Management of the daily operations of the Center.
- Catalog and archive all research historical materials and artifacts.
- Coordinate all cultural related activities with regards to the Center.
- Work closely with the Chemehuevi Tribal members and professional research persons.
- Make available all materials, documents and artifacts for the Tribal members review.
- Turn transcripts into historical text for the Chemehuevi community.
- Acts as a liaison between the Chemehuevi Tribe and other agencies dealing with Native American Graves Protection Act (NAGPRA) concerns of the Tribe.
- Â Work closely with the Tribal elders to record and document oral Chemehuevi history.
- Coordinate, display and maintain exhibits at the Center.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s degree in museum studies and or experience in related fields. Experience in grant writing, administration and or management; budget preparation and community relations. Knowledge of the preservation of museum artifacts, documents, and use of audio visual equipment with some knowledge of security systems of physical facilities.
NNABA EMPLOYMENT and STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Federal Indian Law/Tribal Law Opportunities:
1.      Indian Law Attorney Vacancies, Office of the Solicitor, US Dept of Interior, Washington, DC, Atlanta, and Sacramento
2.      Judge Pro Tempore, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Scottsdale, AZ
3.      Legal Fellowship, Association on American Indian Affairs, Rockville, MD
4.      Regular Faculty Position, Public Administration/Tribal Governance, Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA (Closes on Mar. 4, 2013)
Federal Opportunities:
1.      Assistant United States Attorney, US Attorney’s Office, District of New Mexico, Albuquerque or Las Cruces, NM
2.      Experienced Litigator, Environment and Natural Resources Division, Environmental Crimes Section, US Dept of Justice, Washington, DC (Closes on Mar. 5, 2013)
3.      Trial Attorney, Public Integrity Section, US Dept of Justice, Washington, DC (Closes on Mar. 15, 2013)
4.      Attorney-Advisor, Consolidated Legal Center, Federal Bureau of Prisons, US Dept of Justice, Phoenix, AZ (Closes on Mar. 1, 2013)
This and other Department of Justice attorney vacancy announcements can be found at:
http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html.
Other:
1.      Visiting Assistant Professor, University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Tucson, AZ
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
1.      2013 Summer Law Clerk, San Carlos Apache Tribe, San Carlos, AZ. Submit a letter in application, 2 law professor recommendations and a writing sample to Rose Astor, rose.astor00@yahoo.com<mailto:rose.astor00@yahoo.com>; fax 928-425-3348
2.      Semester and Summer Internship Opportunities, Department of Interior – Albuquerque, NM. Contact Frank Lupo at frank.lupo@sol.doi.gov<mailto:frank.lupo@sol.doi.gov>
Attorney Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice
Below is a list of current attorney vacancies at the United States Department of Justice. We encourage all interested applicants to apply; however, please note that due to temporary funding restrictions we may not be able to fill all of the currently advertised positions.
To learn more about Justice and our legal careers, please visit our website: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/
In addition, every year over 1,800 volunteer legal interns serve in DOJ components and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices throughout the country. If you know any law students who may be interested in a DOJ volunteer internship, please encourage them to review the many opportunities featured at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/volunteer-intern.html.
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Trial Attorney, GS-905-14/15 U. S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training Resident Legal Advisor for Turkey 13-CRM-OPD-030 Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Date posted: 02-14-2013
Trial Attorney, GS-905-14/15 U. S. Department of Justice Criminal Division Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training Resident Legal Advisor for Senegal 13-CRM-OPD-029 Applications will be accepted until this position is filled
Date posted: 02-14-2013
Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas Vacancy Announcement# 13-sdtx- 07 (AUSA-CRIM-HOU) Closes: February 22, 2013 The deadline to apply is February 22, 2013.
Date posted: 02-14-2013
Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Texas Vacancy Announcement# 13-sdtx- 06 (AUSA-AFF/SAR) Closes: February 25, 2013 The deadline to apply is February 25, 2013.
Date posted: 02-14-2013
U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Investigation Office of Professional Responsibility General Attorney, GS 14/15, Washington, D.C. The vacancy announcement will close on 2/27/2013.
Date posted: 02-14-2013
U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division Environmental Enforcement Section GS-12/15 OPEN: FEBRUARY 13, 2013 CLOSE: FEBRUARY 26, 2013 Vacancy Announcement Number: ENRD-13-008-EXC Applications must be received by Tuesday, February 26, 2013.
Date posted: 02-13-2013
U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division Environmental Enforcement Section GS-12/15 OPEN: FEBRUARY 13, 2013 CLOSE: FEBRUARY 26, 2013 Vacancy Announcement Number: ENRD-13-006-EXC Applications must be received by Tuesday, February 26, 2013.
Date posted: 02-13-2013
U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Attorney Advisor (Field Operation and Information Division) (GS-905-14) Opens: 02/13/2013 Closes: 02/20/2013 Applications must be received by February 20,2013 the closing date of this announcement.
Date posted: 02-13-2013
Federal Bureau of Prisons Western Regional Office Consolidated Legal Center Senior Attorney Advisor GS-905-14 This position is open until filled, but no later than February 26, 2013.
Date posted: 01-13-2013
U.S Department of Justice Criminal Division, Fraud Section Experienced Attorneys / GS-905-14/15 Various Duty Locations 13-CRM-FRD-034 These vacancies are open until filled.
Date posted: 02-13-2013
Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of California 13-SDCA-SAUSA-CV-01 Application materials must be postmarked by the deadline date of February 22, 2013.
Date posted: 02-13-2013
Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office District of New Mexico Vacancy Announcement Number: 13-AUSA-NM-1 Applications must be postmarked by February 20, 2013.
Date posted: 02-13-2013
U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney Criminal Division United States Attorney's Office Western District of North Carolina Charlotte, NC Vacancy Announcement #13-WDNC-AUSA-04 This position is open until filled; applications must be received by Wednesday March 6, 2013.
Date posted: 02-13-2013
U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney Criminal Division United States Attorney's Office Western District of North Carolina Charlotte, NC Vacancy Announcement #13-WDNC-AUSA-03 Position is open until filled; applications must be received by Wednesday March 6, 2013.
Date posted: 02-13-2013
U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division Environmental Crimes Section GS-14/15 OPEN: FEBRUARY 12, 2013 CLOSE: MARCH 5, 2013 Vacancy Announcement Number: ENRD-13-009-EXC Applications must be received by Tuesday, March 5, 2013.
Date posted: 02-12-2013
Trial Attorney Detail Opportunity Department of Justice Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section Washington, D.C. 13-CRM-CCIPS-033 This announcement is open until filled; applications submitted by February 22, 2013 are preferred.
Date posted: 02-12-2013
United States Department of Justice National Security Division Attorney Advisor, GS-905-14/15 Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism Applications will be handled on a rolling basis until all available positions are filled.
Date posted: 02-12-2013
Trial Attorney(GS-0905-13/14/15) Public Integrity Section Washington, D.C. 13-CRM-PIN-032 Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2013.
Date posted: 02-12-2013
U.S. Department of Justice Special Attorney (Uncompensated) Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section Washington, D.C. Announcement #:13-CRM-CEOS-028 Applications must be received by March 22, 2012.
Date posted: 02-12-2013
U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney Civil Division United States Attorney's Office Western District of North Carolina Charlotte, NC Vacancy Announcement # 13-WDNC-AUSA-02 This position will be open until filled; applications must be received by Tuesday March 5, 2013.
Date posted: 02-11-2013
U.S. Department of Justice Assistant United States Attorney Civil Division United States Attorney's Office Western District of North Carolina Asheville, NC Vacancy Announcement # 13-WDNC-AUSA-01 This position will be open until filled; applications must be received by Tuesday March 5, 2013.
Date posted: 02-11-2013
Uncompensated Special Assistant United States Attorney United States Attorney's Office Southern District of California 13-SDCA-SAUSA-CR-01 Application materials must be postmarked by the deadline date of February 22, 2013.
Date posted: 02-11-2013
Federal Bureau of Prisons Grand Prairie Office Complex Grand Prairie, Texas Attorney-Advisor GS-905-12/13/14 This position is open until filled, but no later February 22, 2013.
Date posted: 02-11-2013
Federal Bureau of Prisons Grand Prairie Office Complex Grand Prairie, Texas Supervisory Attorney-Advisor GS-905-15 This position is open until filled, but no later than February 22, 2013.
Date posted: 02-11-2013
NNABA EMPLOYMENT and STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Federal Indian Law/Tribal Law Opportunities:
1.      Executive Director, Advisory Council on Indian Health Care, State of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ (Closes on Feb. 15, 2013)
2.      Defense Attorney, Gila River Indian Community, Sacaton, AZ (Closes on Mar. 4, 2013)
3.      Deputy Prosecutor, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Scottsdale, AZ (Closes on Feb. 20, 2013)
4.      Chief Judge, Ak-Chin Indian Community, Maricopa, AZ (Closes on Feb. 15, 2013)
5.      Constitutional Reform Project Manager, White Earth Reservation Tribal Council, White Earth, MN (deadline is expected to be extended)
Federal Opportunities:
1.      FEMA, US Dept of Homeland Security, 70 new positions
2.      Attorney-Advisor, Metropolitan Detention Center, US Dept of Justice, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico (Closes on Feb. 21, 2013)
3.      Assistant United States Attorney, US Attorney’s Office, Western District of New York, Buffalo, NY (Closes on Feb. 15, 2013)
4.      Assistant United States Attorney, US Attorney’s Office, Western District of North Carolina, hiring for both the Charlotte and Ashville offices (Closes on Mar. 5, 2013)
This and other Department of Justice attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html.
Other:
1.      Associate Attorney, Saul Ewing LLP, Harrisburg, PA
2.      Senior Counsel, DOMINION, Richmond, VA
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
1.      Student Researcher, American Indian Policy Institute, Arizona State University
Constitutional Reform Project Manager, White Earth Reservation Tribal Council
The White Earth Reservation Tribal Council is currently seeking a qualified applicant who will be
responsible for the effective management of the White Earth Constitutional Reform Project including
organizing and overseeing a referendum vote to adopt a new constitution for the White Earth Nation.
Close Date: 2-8-13
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, 2.4.13
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Federal Indian Law/Tribal Law Opportunities:
1.      Vice President of Operations, First Peoples Fund, Rapid City, SD (Open until filled)
Federal Opportunities:
1.      Assistant United States Attorney, US Attorney’s Office, Central District of Illinois, Springfield, IL (Closes on Feb. 15, 2013)
2.      Assistant United States Attorney, US Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Illinois, Chicago, IL (Open until filled)
3.      Assistant United States Attorney, US Attorney’s Office, Central District of Illinois (24 month appt), Rock Island, IL (Closes on Feb. 24, 2013)
4.      Appellate Attorney, Civil Division, US Dept of Justice, Washington DC (Closes on Feb. 15, 2013)
5.      Trial Attorney, Civil Division, Federal Programs Branch, Washington DC (Closes on Feb. 22, 2013)
This and other Department of Justice attorney vacancy announcements can be found at:
http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html.
Other:
1.      Program Manager, Ira Fulton School of Engineering, Arizona State University (Closes on Feb. 22, 2013)
OPENING - ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY - OKLAHOMA CITY
This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html.
ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Western District of Oklahoma
13-OKW-829000-A-01
About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Oklahoma is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The office has approximately 90 employees consisting of 38 attorneys and 52 support staff. This office prosecutes federal crimes and defends the interests of the United States Government in civil cases.
Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The office is currently seeking one or more applicants for an Assistant U.S. Attorney which will be assigned to one of the following three areas. Assignment to the Civil Division may include the full scope of civil defensive and affirmative litigation involving the United States, its agencies, and employees, or financial litigation/collection matters. Examples include torts, employment discrimination, medical malpractice, habeas and prisoner litigation, immigration, environmental cases, affirmative civil fraud litigation, foreclosures, and Administrative Procedures Act cases. Assignment to the Criminal Division may include responsibility for all phases of criminal prosecution from providing guidance to law enforcement officers, initiating criminal charges, conducting grand jury proceedings and trials, handling appeals, or asset forfeiture matters. The selected applicant may also be assigned to the Appeals Division with primary responsibility of working with criminal and civil appeal matters. To aid in the evaluation process, each applicant must choose their preference for placement in one of the three divisions outlined above.
Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any jurisdiction), and have two (2) years or more legal experience post-J.D.
Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should possess first-rate analytical abilities, good judgment, strong writing skills, excellent communication abilities, and litigation experience. Applicants should exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and employees of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Trial or appellate experience preferred.
Travel: Occasional travel within and outside the District will be required.
Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined, based in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $44,581 to $131,534 plus locality pay where authorized.
Location: The office is located in private lease space in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. Recreational, cultural and entertainment attractions are easily accessible by local trolley, including the Cox Convention Center and the Chesapeake Energy Arena, the Bricktown entertainment district with restaurants and shops on the Canal, the Myriad Botanical Gardens, and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
Application Process and Deadline Date: See vacancy announcement 13-OKW-829000-A-01 at www.usajobs.gov<http://www.usajobs.gov> (Exec Office for US Attorneys). Applications must be submitted on-line or by fax. See "How to Apply" section of announcement for specific information. Questions may be directed to Lisa Engelke, HR Specialist, via e-mail at lisa.engelke@usdoj.gov<mailto:lisa.engelke@usdoj.gov>. Announcement is open from January 28, 2013 through February 4, 2013.
Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html
Department Policies: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed. See 28 U.S.C. § 545 for district-specific information.
All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a time-limited (temporary) basis. Temporary appointments may, or may not, be extended or made permanent without further competition.
The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys’ Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf<http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf> for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).
Fellowship: Frances S. Summersell Center for the Study of the South
To support the study of southern history and promote the use of the
collections housed at the University of Alabama, the Frances S. Summersell
Center for the Study of the South will offer four fellowships in the amount
of $500 each for researchers whose projects entail work to be conducted in
southern history or southern studies at the W.S. Hoole Special Collections
Library (http://www.lib.ua.edu/libraries/hoole/), the A.S. Williams III
Americana Collection (http://www.lib.ua.edu/williamscollection), or in
other University of Alabama collections.
Applicants should send two copies of:
• A current CV
• One letter of recommendation (which may be sent under separate cover)
• A description of the research project, no longer than two double-spaced
pages, which includes a description of the particular resources to be used
during the term of the fellowship
The deadline for applications to be received by the Summersell Center is
March 22, 2013. Decisions regarding awards will be made by May 1, 2013, and
research may be conducted anytime between June 1, 2013 and May 31, 2014.
Both academic and non-academic researchers at any stage of their careers
are encouraged to apply. Because fellowships are designed primarily to help
defray travel and lodging expenses, however, eligibility is restricted to
researchers living outside the Tuscaloosa area.
Send all application materials to:
Frances S. Summersell Center for the Study of the South
Department of History
University of Alabama
Box 870212
202 ten Hoor Hall
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
Any questions about the fellowships may be directed to Joshua Rothman,
Director of the Summersell Center, at jrothman@bama.ua.edu<mailto:jrothman@bama.ua.edu> or 205.348.3818.
More information about the Summersell Center is available at www.scss.ua.edu<http://www.scss.ua.edu>,
and on our Facebook page.
DOJ Native American postdoctoral fellowships
NIJ will seek solicitations for up to two postdoctoral Native American Studies research fellowships. Applicants should have experience working in Indian or Alaska Native settings. Fellows are expected to perform duties such as drafting reports suitable for publication by NIJ. They may also be asked to participate in other activities, such as developing research plans and providing expertise in specific program areas.
For more information, visit http://www.nij.gov/funding/forthcoming.htm#ore
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Federal Indian Law/Tribal Law Opportunities:
1. Trial Attorney, Indian Resources Section, Environment & Natural Resources Division, US Dept. of Justice, Washington DC or Denver, CO (Closes on Feb. 28, 2013)
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2. Trial Attorney, Natural Resources Section, Environment & Natural Resources Division, US Dept. of Justice, Washington DC (Closes on Jan. 25, 2013)
Federal Opportunities:
Department of Justice attorney vacancy announcements can be found at:
http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html.
Other:
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1. Attorney Advisor, Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking, Office of the Attorney General, District of Columbia (Open until filled)
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2. Appellate Attorney, National Labor Relations Board, Washington DC (Closes on Feb. 8, 2013)
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3. Attorney, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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4. Staff or Of-Counsel Attorney, Quarles & Brady LLP, Madison, Milwaukee or Chicago offices
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5. Entry Level or Junior Level Associate, Quarles & Brady LLP, Chicago or Milwaukee office
Want Ad for Visual History Interviewer
About the Organization
The Cante Sica Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization founded to run The Native American Boarding School Visual History Project and related creative endeavors.
About the Project
The Native American Boarding School Visual History Project is an interactive website that will educate users about the history of the Native American Boarding School system, a policy of forced assimilation imposed on more than 100,000 Native American children between 1879 and 1975.
The project will train teams of Native historians and filmmakers to collect visual testimonies from Boarding School survivors from five regions across the U.S. The testimonies will be edited into excerpts that can be accessed in an immersive multimedia environment. Interactive and downloadable lesson plans will help teachers use the website in their classrooms. Meanwhile, the full interviews will be stored in a visual history archive that will become a valuable repository of primary sources for scholars, students and Native nations worldwide.
Phase 1 of the project will collect interviews from Native boarding school survivors currently living in Southern California.
Position: Visual History Interviewer
The Native American Boarding School Visual History Project is looking for a visual history interviewer to join our team to help with the following tasks in Phase 1:
- Conduct pre-interviews with alumni/survivors of boarding schools, including gathering biographical information and preparing necessary documents
- Research and prepare for the interview with each particular alumnus/survivor
- Conduct interviews, using current best practices of oral history, under the supervision of the Foundation
- Handle the post-interview, including indexing the interview and populating the autobiographical database, among other tasks
Required qualifications and desired skills include, but are not limited to:
- Experience collecting oral histories
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Facility using standard office and cloud based computer applications
- Experience working with members of the Native American community, especially with elders
- You live in Los Angeles. If you live elsewhere, please do not apply at this time.
The position is part time, approximately 10 hours a week, and pays $25/hour. Graduate students are welcome and we encourage applicants with Native American heritage to apply.
Please email your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this job to: brian@cantesica.org.
OPENINGS: Assistant U.S. Attorney positions - USAO - District of Arizona
The United States Attorney's Office (USAO), District of Arizona, is seeking applications from attorneys for multiple Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in one of the largest USAOs in the nation.
Justice seeks to attract, retain, and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from all walks of life. The work environment and atmosphere is open, diverse, collegial, and inclusive. There are active affinity groups for African-American; Asian-American; Hispanic; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT); and Native American employees, which are open to all DOJ employees regardless of background. Justice fosters a work environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences may reach their full potential.
This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html.
United States Attorney's Office
District of Arizona
13-AZ-01
Close: January 23, 2013
The United States Attorney's Office (USAO), District of Arizona, is seeking applications from attorneys for multiple Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions in one of the largest USAOs in the nation. The USAO handles cases on behalf of the federal government in both its Criminal and Civil Divisions. The Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal cases involving organized crime, terrorism, complex securities and fraud cases, immigration offenses, alien smuggling, narcotics, health care fraud, public corruption and violent crimes originating on public lands and in Arizona's federally recognized Indian tribes. Civil Division AUSAs handle virtually every conceivable type of affirmative and defensive civil cases at both the trial and appellate level involving matters such as health care, commercial, civil rights, environmental, false claims, challenges to administrative or regulatory actions, novel constitutional claims, immigration matters, all varieties of tort and discriminatory claims against the sovereign, and defense contractor issues. The work of the AUSAs in this district mirrors the varied activities of the federal government and offers perhaps the most challenging and diverse caseload of any law office, public or private, in the country.
Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: AUSAs have the opportunity to represent the interests of the United States of America in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and, in performing this important public service, to exercise responsibility that is unparalleled in any other job that a litigator might undertake. AUSAs immediately undertake numerous cases, many high profile, in any of several units within each division.
Appointment: Attorney appointed to a permanent position will have to serve an initial 14 month appointment while the background investigation is completed. After the completion the attorney will be required to serve a trial period before the conversion to a permanent appointment.
Work Schedule: Positions are available for full time hours.
Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), be able to work well with client agencies, possess superior oral and written communication skills, have strong character and interpersonal skills; have demonstrated the capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment.
Travel: Travel throughout Arizona and nation-wide may be necessary.
Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $44,581 - $117,994 plus Phoenix or Tucson locality.
Location: Vacancies will be filled in Phoenix or Tucson
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
Application Process and Deadline Date: Your application documents must include: 1) your resume; 2) the attached questionnaire 3) one writing sample consisting of 15 pages or less; and 4) references. The application documents should be contained within one file (with one filename), preferable in PDF format. Should you need assistance with converting your document(s) into a PDF format, please consider contacting a commercial document copying / handling service of your choice.
All applicants will need to submit their completed application to USAAZ.AttorneyApplications@usdoj.gov. Please specify in the subject line what location you want to be considered for Phoenix and/or Tucson, Arizona and put the vacancy announcement number 13-AZ-01. Also include contact information such as a return email address and phone number in the message.
Internet Sites: This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html
Other Info: Term positions are based upon special funding and subject to approval, as such, may be converted to permanent positions without further competition, if approved and funding is available; however conversion is neither promised nor guaranteed.
Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, disability, age, status as a parent, membership or nonmembership in an employee organization, or personal favoritism. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case by case basis.
It is policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys' Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214 or other substantiating documents) to their submissions.
Employment Opportunities and Student Opportunities
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Federal Indian Law/Tribal Law Opportunities:
 1. Deputy Solicitor General, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe (Closes on Jan. 11, 2013)
Federal Opportunities:
 1. Attorney, Attorney Advisor, Office of Legal Policy, Dept. of Justice, Washington, DC (Closes on Jan. 14, 2013) 2. General Attorney, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Washington, DC (Closes on Jan. 18, 2013)
This and other Department of Justice attorney vacancy announcements can be found at:
http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html.
Other:
 1. Immigration Attorney, Quarles & Brady, Madison, Milwaukee or Chicago office (closing date unknown) 2. Staff Attorney, ACLU Foundation, Speech, Privacy & Technology Project, NY (Open until filled) 3. Paralegal, ACLU Foundation, Immigrants’ Rights Project, San Francisco, CA (Open until filled) 4. Assistant City Attorney, City of Ithaca, NY (Closing date unknown) 5. Dean, University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Tucson, AZ (Closing date unknown)
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
 1. 1L Summer Associate/Native American Public Interest Program, Quarles & Brady LLP, Phoenix, AZ (Closing date unknown)
2. Spring/Summer 2013 Legal I     nternship Opportunity, ACLU Foundation (Decisions made a rolling basis.
Employment Opportunities and Student Opportunities
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Federal Indian Law/Tribal Law Opportunities:
Fall 2013 – One Year Fellowship, Berkey Williams LLP, Berkeley, CA (Closes on Jan. 31, 2013)
Federal Opportunities:
1. Experienced Attorneys, Office of Informational Policy, US Dept. of Justice, Washington, DC (Closes on Feb. 4, 2013)
2. Attorney Advisor (Assoc. Chief Counsel), Bureau of ATF&E, US Dept. of Justice, Washington, DC (Closes on Dec. 21, 2012)
3. Assistant US Attorney, US Attorney’s Office, US Dept. of Justice, Northern Dist. of Alabama, Birmingham or Huntsville, AL (Closes on Dec. 28, 2012)
This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at:
http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html.
Other:
1. Dean, School of Law, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM (Closes on Jan. 31, 2013)
2. Right-of-Way & Contracts Manager, Road Commission for Oakland County, Michigan
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
1. Summer 2013 Internships, US Dept. of Justice’s Civil Rights Division (see attached for details)
2. Spring 2013 Legal Internship, ACLU Foundation (Decisions made on a rolling basis)
Assistant/Associate Professor,
Doctor of Social Sciences,
Royal Roads University
Assistant/Associate Professor
Doctor of Social Sciences
Royal Roads University
Royal Roads University is seeking applications for a full-time faculty member in the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. You will teach and supervise students in the Doctor of Social Sciences program. This distinctive doctoral program, the first of its kind in Canada, is oriented to applied, transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary social science research. Launched in 2010, the program is now in its third year and growing steadily.
Our program is increasingly attracting Aboriginal/Indigenous applicants or students who are working in Indigenous environments. Therefore, you will ideally have academic expertise in First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or Non-Status Aboriginal scholarship and will lead the development of a strong Indigenous focus in the doctoral program. Such areas of scholarship might include Indigenous epistemologies, governance, children and youth, and globalization.
To apply please forward your cover letter describing how your experience matches our requirements, curriculum vitae (preferably in electronic format), a statement of your teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness to:
E-mail: rru-career-opportunities@royalroads.ca
Competition #12-092
Or mail to:
Human Resources - Career Opportunities
Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke Road
Victoria, B.C. V9B 5Y2
Fax: (250) 391-2570 Tel: (250) 391-2511
NNABA Employment Opportunities
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Federal Indian Law/Tribal Law Opportunities:
1.     Staff Attorney, National Congress of American Indians, Washington, DC (Open until filled)
2.     Attorney Advisor, Office of Tribal Justice, US Dept of Justice, Washington, DC (Closes on Jan. 11, 2013)
Other Tribal/Indian Job Opportunities:
1.     Director of Policy (Human Services), National Congress of American Indians, Washington, DC (Open until filled)
Federal Opportunities:
1.     Experienced Attorney, Professional Responsibility Advisory Office, US Dept of Justice, Washington, DC (Closes on Dec. 26, 2012)
2.     Attorney-Advisor, Office of Legal Counsel, US Dept of Justice, Washington, DC (Closes on Jan. 4, 2012)
3.     Attorney-Advisor, Employment Law & Ethics Branch, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Dallas, TX (Closes on Dec. 14,. 2012)
4.     Experienced Attorneys, Office of General Counsel, FBI, Washington, DC (Closes on Dec. 21, 2012)
5.     Immigration Judge, Immigration Court, New York, NY, (Closes on Dec. 27, 2012)
6.     Immigration Judge, Immigration Court, Houston, TX (Closes on Dec. 27, 2012)
7.     Attorney Advisor, Commercial Law Branch, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Washington, DC (Closes on Dec. 21, 2012)
8.     Immigration Judge, Immigration Court, Buffalo, NY (Closes on Dec. 28, 2012)
9.     Attorney Advisor, Legislative and Correctional Issues Branch, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Washington, DC (Closes on Dec. 21, 2012)
This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at:
http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html.
Other:
Assistant General Counsel, NiSource, Columbus, OH (Closes on Jan. 3, 2013)
OFFICE OF TRIBAL JUSTICE (OTJ)
Attorney ADVISOR / GS-13 to GS-15
ANNOUNCEMENT: OTJ ATY-13-001
About the Office: The Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) is the primary point of contact for the Department of Justice with federally recognized Native American tribes, and advises the Department on legal and policy matters pertaining to Native Americans. OTJ promotes internal uniformity of Department policies and litigating positions relating to Indian country and ensures that the Department clearly communicates policies and positions to tribal leaders.
Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: OTJ is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Attorney Advisor to provide counsel and assistance to the Director and Deputy Directors. OTJ attorneys:
- Provide advice on significant tribal justice matters and assist in policy and legislative development and review.
- Provide advice to OTJ leadership on Department components litigating, protecting or otherwise addressing Native American rights and/or related issues.
- Review proposed legal actions submitted by divisions that require OTJ approval or coordination.
- Perform legal research on assigned questions or law or policy and prepare reports and memoranda.
- Assist in coordinating with attorneys and officials of the Department, other government agencies, and interested parties to provide guidance and advice to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and policy requirements.
- Assist in maintaining liaison with federally recognized tribes, and work with the appropriate federal, tribal, state, and local officials, professional associations, and public interest groups.
- Develop, coordinate and execute special projects as assigned by the Director or the Deputy Directors.
Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree with at least two years of post J.D. experience, and be an active member of a bar (any jurisdiction). Applicants must be proficient in analyzing complex legal information and producing clear and thorough written work, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Experience or familiarity with Federal Indian Law is required. Prosecution and/or litigation experience is strongly preferred but not required. The incumbent must be able to obtain a Secret-level security clearance.
Travel: Frequent.
Location: Main/RFK Building, Washington, DC.
Salary Information: The salary level is in the GS-13 to GS-15 ($89,033 - $155,500) range.
Submission Process and Deadline: Applicants are required to submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) and resume or OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment). Please reference announcement OTJ ATY-13-001 in your cover letter.
Applicants are encouraged to email applications to OTJ@usdoj.gov or fax them to (202) 514-9078 rather than mail them. No telephone calls please. This vacancy will be open until January 11, 2013 or until a selection has been made.
U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Tribal Justice(Attn: Application Coordinator)
950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 2318)
Washington, D.C. 20530
For more information, http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/jobs/otjaty-13-001.htm
NCICS Tribal Court Director, Hopland Band of Pomo Indians
Hopland Band of Pomo Indians
Job Announcement
NCICS Tribal Court Director
Starting Salary: $49,920 + benefits
Hours: 32 hours per week, normally Monday through Thursday
The Northern California Intertribal Court System (NCICS) is a consortium court for four Mendocino County tribes. This inaugural position has tremendous opportunity for growth and input into the development of the court system. The Director will be responsible for the administration of tribal court operations, programs, and services. NCICS has received funding for the initial three years of the court system – in addition to the day to day operations of the court, the Director will be responsible for seeking out and applying for additional grant opportunities to ensure the long term success of the court system.
The Tribal Court Director reports to the NCICS’ governing body – the Judicial Council – that is appointed by the governing bodies of the four consortium Tribes. The Director’s duties will include financial and budget oversight, strategic and operational planning, information technology and communications. The Director will serve as lead administrator working collaboratively with the NCICS Judicial Council and key NCICS staff including the Judge, tribal attorney, clerk of court, probation officer and tribal advocates. In addition, the Director will maintain and strengthen relationships and county and juvenile court administrators. The Director is also responsible for the supervision and management of all court staff. Finally, the Director will ensure the proper functioning of the court by preparing the court budget, maintaining court security, and overseeing court reports and public information.
Application Process
Please send a resume and a cover letter to Alex Cleghorn at alex@cleghornlegal.com or mail applications to:
3000 Shanel Road
Hopland, CA 95449
Attn: Alex Cleghorn
A writing sample or writing test may be part of the application process. This position is open until filled and applications will be considered as they are received.
Opening: Chief Judge, Standing Rock Tribal Court, Fort Yates, N.D.
Job Announcement
Chief Judge
Standing Rock Tribal Court, Fort Yates, N.D.
OPEN: Until Filled
SALARY: Negotiable
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is soliciting applications for employment of a Chief Judge for the Standing Rock Tribal Court, as an independent contract employee.
The Chief Judge position will be a full time position. The number of hours, days of employment and compensation are all negotiable. The terms of employment will be determined by the agreement of the parties. The contract shall be compensated on an hourly basis.
The statutory prerequisites for employment are: 1) must be at least 25 years of age; 2) must be of high moral character and integrity; 3) must never have been convicted of a criminal offense, other traffic offenses, for which punishment of imprisonment was imposed; 4) must not have been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Services; 5) must be physically able to carry out the duties of the office and 6) must possess a degree of law from an (ABA) accredited law school and a member in good standing of the bar of any state or federal court.
Applications shall be in writing, to include a professional Resume, legal qualifications and any other submissions at the option of the applicant. All applications are considered on merit.
Applications and any inquiries regarding the Chief Judge position may be directed or submitted to Ms. Dellis M. Agard, Court Administrator, Standing Rock Tribal Court, PO Box 363, Fort Yates, ND, Telephone (701) 854-7244 or by Email to dagard@standingrock.org.
The worksite for this position is located at the Standing Rock Tribal Court in Fort Yates, ND. The Sitting Bull College Transit provides bus services, at nominal cost, to and from Bismarck, ND; Mobridge, SD; McLaughlin, SD and Selfridge, ND, coordinated with the tribal work day, which is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central Time).
Massachusetts Historical Society Fellowships
The Massachusetts Historical Society will offer short-term and long-term research fellowships for the academic year 2013-2014, including at least two MHS-NEH Long-term Fellowships made possible by an award from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Society also offers MHS Short-term Fellowships and participates in the New England Regional Fellowship Consortium. For more information about the Society’s research fellowships, please visit our web site, http://www.masshist.org/research/fellowships, or contact fellowships@masshist.org. Application deadlines: MHS-NEH fellowships, January 15, 2013; New England Regional Fellowships, February 1, 2013; Suzanne and Caleb Loring Fellowship on the Civil War, February 15, 2013; MHS Short-term Fellowships, March 1, 2013.
Hiring a Field Director
http://cantesica.org/Jobs.html
About the Organization
The Cante Sica Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization founded to run The American Indian Boarding School Visual History Project and related creative endeavors.
About the Project
The American Indian Boarding School Visual History Project is an interactive website that will educate users about the history of the American Indian boarding school system, a policy of forced assimilation imposed on more than 100,000 Native American children between 1879 and 1975.
The project will train teams of Native historians and filmmakers to collect visual testimonies from Boarding School survivors from five regions across the U.S. The testimonies will be edited into excerpts that can be accessed in an immersive multimedia environment.
Interactive and downloadable lesson plans will help teachers use the website in their classrooms. Meanwhile, the full interviews will be stored in a visual history archive that will become a valuable repository of primary sources for scholars, students and Native nations worldwide.
Job Posting for Professional Tutors
Now Hiring an American Indian Education Advocate
Professional Tutors of America (PTA) is searching for an American Indian Education Advocate to work closely with American Indian communities in the United States. PTA has worked closely with American Indian groups in the past setting up tutoring centers on reservations and providing education support to children of all ages. The American Indian Education Advocate is responsible for reaching out to American Indian communities in order to increase awareness of educational and counseling resources available. Knowledge of the issues facing American Indians in education is a plus.
Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree, 5 years’ experience working with American Indian populations, excellent written and communicative skills
Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree, grant-writing experience, some sales and marketing experience
Benefits include: Medical and dental insurance, 401k with company participation
Please email rgordon@professionaltutors.com resumes along with a 30-90 second video clip describing your qualifications, skills, and experience.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: TRIBAL PROSECUTOR
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
2851 Lower Elwha Road
Port Angeles, WA 98363
360.452.8471
FAX 360.452.3428
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: TRIBAL PROSECUTOR
The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe seeks a full-time Tribal Prosecutor to prosecute criminal activity, juvenile delinquency, child dependency (child abuse and neglect), fish and wildlife offenses, traffic offenses, and other civil offenses as directed by the Tribe.
Nature of Practice: This staff member works with the Elwha Public Safety Commission, the Tribal Police Department, the Indian Child Welfare Program, the Probation Office, the Lower Elwha Housing Authority, and other tribal agencies to help assess tribal interests and provide vigorous and effective prosecution of crimes, juvenile delinquency and status offenses, child abuse and neglect, fish and wildlife offenses, civil exclusion matters, traffic offenses, and other appropriate civil offenses occurring within tribal jurisdiction. The prosecutor also provides legal support to the Tribal Police Department, ICW, Probation, Domestic Violence Program, and other tribal agencies in submitting and supporting their cases in Tribal Court. The prosecutor will also work with the Office of General Counsel to provide strategic planning support and assistance on tribal justice and victimization issues. The Prosecutor reports to and is supervised by the Tribe’s General Counsel.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A law degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice law (lawyers licensed by a state other than Washington must acquire a Washington license within nine months of hire).
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal communication skills, litigation experience, and an ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural work environment.
- A commitment to restorative justice.
Location: The Tribal Prosecutor’s office is located in the Elwha Klallam Justice Center, located about five miles west of Port Angeles, Washington. Port Angeles is a small historic town located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and just a few miles from Olympic National Park. The office is approximately 85 miles west of Seattle.
Salary: Depends on experience. Full-time compensation includes medical and dental, retirement savings plan, and other fringe benefits.
Application: The Tribe would like to hire a lawyer for this position as soon as possible. Submit a cover letter, a current resume, at least three professional references, and a writing sample to (e-mail preferred):
Trent S.W. Crable, Associate General Counsel
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
2851 Lower Elwha Road
Port Angeles, Washington 98363
E-mail: trent.crable@elwha.nsn.us
