******************************************************************************** GREAT POWWOW ON MAY 17 & 18 at Chumash Interpretive Center -- see below! This is THE ONE you want to attend! ********************************************************************************
ATTENTION!
QUESTIONS ON YOUR NATIVE AMERICAN ANCESTRY?
If you have American Indian ancestry and know something about your family prior to 1930, ANCESTRY.COM has the US Indian Census on line. There is an intial view for free period, but after that it is $19.95 per month to be a member.
If you have any questions on how to use Ancestry or the archives at the Mormon church send me an email at: Brokenropefndtn@yahoo.com.
Looking for your roots is a big job, but it is interesting! I'll try to help! There is also a link on the last page of our web site for direct access to Ancestry.com.
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SUMMER PROGRAM
The University of California, Irvine is hosting a free one week summer program for American Indian high school students. The program runs from July 5th through July 12th. Students must have an intent to pursue higher education. An application is enclosed, but you can also visit www.cfep.uci.edu/airp for more information and an application.
During the program, students will reside in the UCI dormitories andparticipate in various interactive presentations from the different departments at UCI. In the afternoons, they will engage in cultural workshops and activities as well as field trips and social events. For their final project, students will work in groups to identify and address an important issue pertaining to the Native community. The program will end with a symposium where students will present their work as well as a closing ceremony where one student in the program will be selected to receive an Exceptional Student Award.
All students in the program will receive follow-up mentorship by UCI staff and students throughout their remaining years of high school, which will include guidance in choosing their coursework, financial aid, and applying to a university.
No cost to you! The Summer Program will cover most expenses during the week. These include: housing, daily meals, course books, school supplies, and transportation during program activities.
To Apply:
Complete the 2007 American Indian Summer Academy Application. Submit your current academic transcripts or a copy of your most recent report card. Write a one page essay telling us your reasons for wanting to participate in the program The completed application is due April 30, 2008.
Please contact Yolanda Leon at yleon@uci.edu or (949) 824-0291 with questions or for more information.
Send completed applications to:
American Indian Summer Academy University of California, Irvine Center for Educational Partnerships 5171 California Ave., Suite 150 Irvine, CA 92697-2505
Applications can also be emailed to yleon@uci.edu or faxed to (949) 824-0291 -- Yolanda Leon, M.A. Program Coordinator American Indian Programs/ Community College Programs Center for Educational Partnerships University of California, Irvine (949) 824-0291 (949) 824-8219 fax yleon@uci.edu
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United American Indian Involvement, Inc. www.uaii.org Sat., May 17th Tenth Annual Youth Sobriety Run and Health Fair
1 mile – 5K Run/Walk
8am - Registration 9am - Race Begins 10am to Noon - Health Fair Noon - Lunch
Ford Park 8000 Park Lane Bell GardensCA
Available, Health Screening, Disease Prevention Programs, Children’s Activities, Fun & Prizes
“Participate in our pledge to Future Healthy Generations for our American Indian Youth”
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WELLNESS TALKING CIRCLE IS HELD EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING AT 7PM.
BRING YOUR FLUTE AND OR DRUM.
WE ARE LOCATED AT
THE SAN DIEGO INDIAN HEALTH CENTER
2630 1st Ave. San Diego, CA 92103
INFORMATION 619-234-2158
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American Indian Chamber Meetings-
Annual General Meetings with Annual Updates & More
All American Indian Business People and Chamber Members are Welcome stateadmin@aicccal.org OR 213- 440-3232
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UC RIVERSIDE CLASSES
Upcoming Spring Courses - 2008
UC Riverside Extension – Native American Programs
UCR Extension is the continuing education division of the University of California, Riverside.
Courses are open to the public.
April 9 – May 7, Wed. 6-9 pm Traditional & Contemporary Native American Beadwork: Applique Location: Sherman Indian High School Riverside , CA Instructor: Cindy Beeshligaii, M.A.T.
May 7 – 21, Wed., 6 - 8 pm Introduction to Indian Law and Government Location: UC Riverside Extension, Riverside , CA Instructors: Emily Jean Adams, Esq., PHR
May 10, Sat. 9 am – 4 pm Native American Uses of Southern California Plants: A Botanic Walk Location: Lake Perris Regional Indian Museum Instructors: Lorene Sisquoc & Barbara Drake
May 16 & 17, Fri., 6 - 9 pm & Sat., 9 am - 5 pm The Ethnobiology of the Southern California Indians Location: UCR Palm Desert , Palm Desert Instructor: Dr. Lowell Bean
June 6 & 7, Fri, 6:30–9:30 pm & Sat, 9 am-5 pm Shamanism: Studies in Non-Ordinary Reality Location: UCR Palm Desert , Palm Desert Instructor: Dr. Lowell Bean
See attachment for detailed information.
For information on classes call (951) 827-1637 or e-mail lmojado@ucx.ucr.edu.
Registration: www.extension.ucr.edu
By phone: (951) 827-4105 or toll-free (800) 442-4990
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Upcoming Powwows
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~~~~~~~ American Indian Culture Days Powwow Saturday and Sunday May 10 & 11, 2008 Presidents Way and Park Blvd. Balboa Park, San Diego
**** MAY 17 & 18, 2008 CHUMASH INTERPRETIVE CENTER POWWOW Sat -- Noon-7pm Sun -- Noon - until ? 3290 Lang Ranch Parkway Thousand Oaks, CA vendor info: R. Greene 951-674-8250 www.chumashcenter.org for info don't miss this one!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
HEAD STAFF MC: Tom Phillips Host S. Drum: Yellowhammer Singers Host N. Drum: War Scout Singers Head Gourd Dance Singer: Walter Ahhaitty Head Man Dancer: Ralph Haymond Head Lady Dancer: Nicole Yellow Old Woman Head Gourd Dancer: Dewayne Tofpi Business Chairs: Paula Starr & Shawn Imitates Dog Cultural Chairs: Starr Robideau & Adam Loya
May 17, 2008 Spring Hike-A-Thon at Haramokngna Highway 2 at Mt. Wilson Road, La Canada Flintridge www.haramokngna.org Kat High (310) 455-1588 katcalls@aol.com
June 28, 2008 Summer Solstice Storytelling Day Haramokngna American Indian Cultural Center Highway 2 at Mt. Wilson Road, La Canada Flintridge www.haramokngna.org Kat High (310) 455-1588 katcalls@aol.com
This conference is for Native youth and parents, tribal council members, tribal court personnel, various tribal agency employees, health and social service providers, judges, attorneys, housing staff, police officers, various county and state employees, and others who work with or are concerned about the health, welfare, and safety of Native Families. For a complete list of proposed conference workshops, www.HIJC.org
At the conference, Fourth Annual College Day, July 11th
NIJC will offer Certificates of Achievement for attending six (6) or more conference workshops. These Certificates may be used as evidence of attendance for accounting purposes or to obtain continuing education credit from an agency.
Conference Location: Anaheim Marriott Hotel (near Disneyland) 700 West Convention Way Anaheim, Ca 92802 (800) 228-9290 www.marriott.com
Conference room rate is $159.00 per night, single or double occupancy. This special rate will be available until June 17th. To reserve a room, call the Anaheim Marriott at (800) 228-9290 and state that you are with the “For All My Relations” Conference.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~ July 18-20, 2008 Redbird's Children of Many Colors Intertribal Powwow (dates subject to approval by Moorpark College as of January 2008) Friday evening – open flute circle, potluck, vendor set-up Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Intertribal Powwow Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Intertribal Powwow Moorpark College 7075 Campus Road, Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 217-0364 redbirds_vision@hotmail.com
September 13-14, 2008 Fall Flute Circle World Festival of Sacred Music Haramokngna American Indian Cultural Center Highway 2 at Mt. Wilson Road, La Canada Flintridge www.haramokngna.org Kat High (310) 455-1588 katcalls@aol.com
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Bringing the Circle Together: A Native American Film Series Presents!
Thursday, May 15, 2008 -- 7pm The Buffalo War Chronicling the struggle over America's last wild buffalo, filmmaker Matthew Testa joins a 500-mile spiritual march led by Lakota Sioux elder Rosalie Little Thunder; who explains their culture's deep- seated connection to the bison.
Thursday, June 19, 2008 -- 7pm Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance Alanis Obomsawin (Abenaki) exposes the armed confrontation between Mohawks and Canadian government during the 1990 standoff in Kanehsatake near the village of Oka in Quebec. Her portrait of the resistance focuses on the human dimension of the conflict, exploring their conviction and communal spirit that enabled them to stand firm.
Thursday, July 31, 2008 -- 7pm Black Indians: An American Story Narrator James Earl Jones brings to focus a forgotten part of American history – the cultural and racial fusion of Native and African Americans. Black Indians: An American Story explores what brought the two groups together, what drove them apart and the challenges they face today. Scheduled discussion to follow screening with Valena Broussard Dismukes (Choctaw), author of The Red-Black Connection.
Thursday, August 14, 2008 -- 7pm In Whose Honor? Filmmaker Jay Rosenstein focuses on the story of Charlene Teters (Spokane) whose campaign against Chief Illiniwek, mascot of University of Illinois, forced many to rethink the larger issue of culture and identity and their representation in the media, and effects on both Native Americans and non-Natives. Scheduled discussion to follow screening.
Bringing the Circle Together: A Native American Film Series is a FREE monthly film series located in downtown Los Angeles at the National Center for Preservation of Democracy. No reservations are needed and all screenings are open to the public. The film series was established to provide quality documentaries and films by and about Native Americans, and bring together a central gathering place where discussion and news can be shared with the community and its supporters.
The film series is held at the National Center for Preservation of Democracy located at 111 North Central Avenue, between 1st Street and Central Avenue, in downtown Los Angeles. The NCPD can be reached via train, bus, or parking in the area. Films will begin at 7pm, and it is advisable to arrive at least 15-20 minutes prior for seating. Each film will include a Free Raffle at the end of the screening, and may include guest speakers and performances when available. More information will be given, as it is provided.
The film series is hosted by Lorin Morgan-Richards and is sponsored by the following organizations: The Japanese American National Museum, The National Center for Preservation of Democracy, The Southern California Indian Center, Inc., Haramokngna American Indian Cultural Center.
For more information about the film series please visit www.myspace.com/nafilmseries or by email at nafilmseries@aol.com
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FIELD SCHOOL:
We invite you to participate in the Pimu Catalina Island Archaeology Field School, a new and innovative course that uses cutting edge scientific tools in a collaborative research project with Tongva/Gabrielino tribal members, the Santa Catalina Island Conservancy and the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA.
Beginning June 22, 2008 and ending July 25, 2008, the field school is especially concerned with giving Native American community members and tribal cultural resource personnel a foundation in archaeological methods, theories and laws while immersing them in the 9,000 years of cultural history of the Tongva/Gabrielino nation. It is hoped each participant will take this knowledge back to their community in order to efficiently and effectively respond to and engage in archaeological research.