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Community Meeting - 3-18-2010

 

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.

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

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