Community Meeting - 3-18-2010
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9TH Annual “TO BRIDGE A GAP” CONFERENCE
March 29-April 1, 2010
The Muscogee Creek Nation will be hosting the 9th
Annual “To Bridge A Gap” Conference, in
collaboration with the National Forest Service. This
conference is designed to strengthen
Government-to-Government relationships between the
USDA Forest Service and federally recognized Tribal
Governments with interests in our Forests. The
Forest Service and Tribal Governments have a desire
and obligation to establish Government-to-Government
relationships where there are mutual interests in
managing the cultural, natural, or social resources
of the National Forests.
The conference will be held at the Southern Hills
Marriott Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma and will provide
opportunities for Tribal and Forest Service leaders
to share information about their respective
missions, values, program activities, and interests.
Topics for this year’s To Bridge A Gap will include:
1) GPS (Global Positioning System), and GPR (Ground
Penetrating Radar) for preservation.
2) We Are Distinctly Unique Peoples and Cultures
3) Tribal Consultation Best Practices
4) Tribal and NFS Collaborative Programs
5) Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA)
and Vandalism Issues
6) Native American Graves Protection and
Repatriation Act (NAGPRA)
7) GIS (Geographic Information System): Benefits for
Preservation
8) Tribal Environmental Programs and Issues
9) National Tribal Historic Preservation Program:
Updates and Application Process
Guest Speaker will be Jefferson Keel, Lt.
Governor of the Chickasaw Nation and President of
the National Congress of American Indian.
Several federal and state agencies will be present
including National Forest Service from various
regions, Army Corp. of Engineers, State Historic
Preservation Offices, National Park Service, and
National Resources Conservation Service.
The To Bridge A Gap Conference is a wonderful
opportunity to discuss tribal relations and cultural
preservation issues, and participate with others
whom are dedicated to improving this relationship.
For more information including registration forms,
please contact Joyce Bear, MCN, Cultural
Preservation Department at (918) 732-7731; or
Johnnie Jacobs at (918) 732-7835,
johnniej@muscogeenation-nsn.gov. Conference
registration and hotel information can also be found
on the Muscogee Creek Nation website at
www.muscogeenation-nsn.gov under Bulletins on
the homepage.
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First Annual Veterans Honor Dance
Kaw Nation Veterans Society and Cultural Committee
present
First Annual Veterans Honor
Dance
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Kaw Nation Community Center
Powwow Grounds, North of Kaw City, OK
Schedule of Events:
10:00 AM: Dedication of Portrait Wall
12:00 PM: Lunch
2:00 PM: Dance
Head Staff:
MASTER OF CEREMONIES Lonnie Burnett
HEAD SINGER Jasper Clark
HEAD MAN DANCER Skyler Mathews
HEAD LADY DANCER Terry Pepper
HEAD GOURD DANCER Herb Farnsworth
ARENA DIRECTOR Paul Hardy
WATER BOYS To Be Announced
All veterans and friends are invited to attend.
Family members of Kaw veterans whose portraits will
be dedicated are asked to participate.
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The Association of American Indian Physicians is now accepting applications for the 13th annual Patty Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative
 The Association of American
Indian Physicians is now accepting applications for
the 13th annual Patty Iron Cloud National Native
American Youth Initiative (NNAYI), which will be
held in our nation’s capitol, June 19-27th, 2010.
Native American school students, ages 16- 18, who
have an interest in the health profession or
biomedical research are encouraged to apply.
The NNAYI Program is designed to educate high school
students about the various careers in the health
profession and biomedical research. “Exploring the
health field through NNAYI is a tremendous
opportunity for Native high school students
interested in pursuing a health career,” says
Margaret Knight, AAIP’s Executive Director. “NNAYI’s
curriculum is strategically designed to prepare
students for admission to college and professional
schools, as well as for careers in strategically
designed to prepare students for admission to
college and professional schools, as well as for
careers in health and biomedical research.”
During interactive workshops, students increase
their skills in leadership; communication, studying
and testing, networking, professional behavior,
interactive learning, and time management. AAIP
member physicians and health professionals serve as
role models for the students and offer insights into
their respective health fields, including: medicine;
pharmacy; dentistry; public and allied health;
biomedical research; health policy development; and
more. Students also learn about opportunities for
mentoring and shadowing with AAIP member physicians.
To accompany the students during the program, NNAYI
is currently accepting application for counselors to
serve as chaperones and role models. Native American
college students in health programs are encouraged
to apply. Counselors receive all expenses paid, as
well as a stipend at the end of the program.
Application deadline for high school students is
April 16, 2010 and for counselor application is
March 5, 2010. For more information, contact Lucinda
Myers, MSW, at the Association of American Indian
Physicians at (405) 946-7072, or
emaillmers@aaip.org.
Applications may be downloaded from AAIP web site at
http://www.aaip.org/?=AAIPStudents
Students are selected on the basis of scholastic
achievement, demonstrated interest in the fields of
health sciences or biomedical research, leadership
skills, and personal attributes. The NNAYI
scholarship pays for airfare, lodging, and most
meals.
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PLACE OF HONOR We are in
search of Kaw Tribal veterans, both living, and
deceased. If you know of anyone who has served in
the military, including the Civil War, please
forward an 8-by-10 photo, preferably in uniform,
along with their service record, what they did while
serving. Should you think we already have a photo,
please send another one to be on the safe side.
These photos will be Framed, and permanently hung in
the Community Center at Washunga. Forward all
information to:
Kanza News
Attn: Cultural Committee
P.O. Box 50
Kaw City, OK 74641
or e-mail:
jbaker@kawnation.com
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