Native Learning Center Webinar on Indian Land Issues

Indian Land Issues

This course will help land and property owners in understanding the difference in Indian Restricted Fee Land, Tribally Owned Lands, and Trust land, Tribally Owned Land, owned in what is known as Tenancy in Common.  It will cover the history of how the U.S. Government designated “Indian Lands” and what special rules and laws govern Indian Lands. From jurisdiction to private ownership, any lands that are designated as “Indian” carry a special status. It is important to know what type of property one owns for many reasons, including estate planning or financial planning.     Training Objectives: ·         Explain the intricacies of deeds and titles to land ·         What are the types of land and real property that Indians can own ·         The special considerations Indians have when it comes to owning land and real property Instructor: Brenda Golden, Esq. (BBA, MBA, J.D) Date: April 12, 2018 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm For additional information and to register for the event click here

Tribal Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program Specialist Position

Legal Aid Services of Oregon’s (LASO) Native American Program (NAPOLS) seeks a full-time, temporary Tribal Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault (DV / SA) Program Specialist. This is a grant-funded position of limited duration, funded from 1/01/2018 – 12/31/2019.

LASO is a non-profit organization that represents low-income clients in civil cases. LASO’s eight regional offices serve the general low-income population throughout Oregon. Two specialized statewide LASO programs offer free legal services to farmworkers and on Native American issues. NAPOLS provides legal assistance to income-eligible Indian tribes, Native organizations, and individual tribal members, including representation in tribal courts and on issues related to tribal sovereignty and self-governance, Indian trust resources, access to benefits, and expungement of criminal records.

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Director Position, American Indian Center at UNC Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the American Indian Center.

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A Tough Pill to Swallow DIscussion

An Impossible Dream? Racial Integration in the United States

Sharon Stanley: An Impossible Dream? Racial integration in the United States

Thursday November 16th at 6:30 pm 

Kemp Auditorium (Givens Hall School of Architecture)

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Not Alone Film Screening

The 26th Annual Whitaker Saint Louis Film Festival will feature 

Not Alone

Sunday, November 12, 2017

The .ZACK

3224 Locust Street

1:00 pm

Driven by a desire to understand why her best friend killed herself at 16, co-director Jacqueline Monetta — herself a recent high-school grad — gets suffering teens to share their struggles with mental illness and suicide attempts. Through Monetta’s intimate one-on-one interviews, viewers learn about depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide attempts, and resources for getting help and treating mental illness. The film serves as an excellent educational tool: helping teens recognize the warning signs of depression among their peers, providing warnings about social media and its potentially deleterious effects, suggesting outlets for help, destigmatizing mental illness, and giving teen viewers the clear sense that they are not alone.

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Health System Specialist position with the The Indian Health Service, Division of Behavioral Health

This position is for a Health System Specialist within the Office of Clinical and Preventive Services (OCPS), Division of Behavioral Health (DBH), in the Indian Health Service (IHS), Headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. The location of this position is the local commuting area of Billings, Montana. The Division of Behavioral Health applies identified profession and program standards, monitors and evaluates community and Area-wide services provided through grants or contracts with American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Villages, organizations, and direct IHS operations for mental health, social services, and alcohol/substance abuse. The incumbent in this position is responsible for strategic planning, coordinating, negotiating, and directing behavioral health initiatives in regards to grant and Federal funding. The incumbent reports to the Director, Division of Behavioral Health.

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Social Worker Position at the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board

ALBUQUERQUE AREA INDIAN HEALTH BOARD, INC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Social Worker

REPORTS TO: STD/HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Director

FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Full-Time)

SALARY RANGE: $36,038 – $54,056 Annual (DOE)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the supervision of the STD/HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Director the social worker will work with the program coordinator to develop, coordinate and carry out activities under the American Indian/ Alaska Native Health Equity Initiative Project

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Prepare a plan of action of the social work activities
• Follow up daily tutorial classes for the youth at the project meeting space
• Prepare session (facilitate guest speakers, get materials, etc.)
• Prepare seminars and workshops for parents and youth
• School visit to assess academic and behavioral concerns
• Home visits (health education; awareness creation on environmental and personal hygiene, positive family interaction, etc.)
• Facilitate the computer class at the project meeting space
• Make an individual dialogue and facilitate volunteer professionals to provide (counseling) for any concerns that the youth may encounter
• Make medical screening and referral, consulting on minor health issues.
• Monitoring the provision of monthly nutritional allowance
• Monitoring the provision of school materials (uniforms, stationery, clothes, etc.)
• Write reports on the activities and providing any essential feedback

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency in oral and written communications.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Ability to organize time effectively.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and excel at details.
• Proficiency in the use of software programs such as MS Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, and internet.
• Professional attitude and good judgment is essential.
• Ability to perform a variety of ongoing tasks efficiently and productively.
• Knowledge and/or experience working with American Indian communities and cultures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master Degree preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Mature judgment and professionalism in handling confidential matters.
• Dependability including excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle and have a valid State driver’s license.
• Completion of background investigation is required.
• Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures of an Administrative Assistant.
• Proficiency in various office applications such as word processing, data bases and spreadsheets.

WORK CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is performed in a school setting four days a week (two days at each site) and one day at AAIHB.
• Talk, listen, and sit for an extended period of time.
• Stand, use hands to hand objects, equipment, controls and reach with arms and hands.
• Come in direct daily contact with staff and public.
• Walk frequently to offices, storage room, board room, and entrance to greet visitors.
• Operate standard office equipment and multi-line telephone.
• Noise level is usually minimal
• Drive company-leased vehicle for company related business.

PREFERENCE:
Qualified American Indian applicants will be given preference in accordance with the exemption provided under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: Send CV/Resume, list of three professional references, salary requirements, and cover letter to Ayn N. Whyte, M.S. at awhyte@aaihb.org or regular email to Ayn N. Whyte, M.S., Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board Inc., 5015 Prospect Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Position is open until filled. For best consideration, please forward all application materials by close of business day (5 PM MST) on November 30, 2017.

Two Spirits Film and Discussion

American Indian Movement: Civil Rights in Native Communities

For additional information visit the Missouri History Museum website

Improving the Quality of Healthcare for American Indians and Alaska Natives

CVIP Brown Bag: SAGE Program

Global Inequality Conference

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Call for Applications - Native Children's Research Exchange Scholars Program

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Native Children’s Research Exchange

SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Cohort 6 – 2017-2018

APPLICATIONS DUE Monday October 23^rd, 2017 – 5:00 PM MT

The Native Children’s Research Exchange (NCRE) brings together researchers studying child development from birth through emerging adulthood in Native communities. NCRE provides opportunities for the open exchange of information and ideas and for building collaborative relationships, supporting new investigators, and disseminating knowledge about Native children’s development.  Supporting the career development of junior faculty and graduate students, particularly those who are American Indian, Alaska Native, or First Nations tribal community members, is central to NCRE’s mission. 

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Please contact Nancy Rumbaugh Whitesell for more information.

Research Manager Position at the American Indian Cancer Foundation

The American Indian Cancer Foundation will hire an experienced Researcher to lead our national native cancer equity research agenda, along with all aspects of multiple research projects and direct supervision of research staff in achieving program goals with adherence to work plans. The ideal candidate will have a PhD or a Master’s with extensive community-based public health research experience and a successful record of obtaining research funding and published research findings. This is a great opportunity for someone to lead community-driven research in partnership with trusted community and academic partners.

To apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to info@AmericanIndianCancer.org

Please see this PDF for more details and requirements.

Visit the American Indian Cancer Foundation website for additional information.

Native American Research Assistantships

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Premier Partner of The Wildlife Society, is sponsoring a research assistantship program for Native American students.

Potential project topics include:

1. Assessment of camera trap surveys to estimate wild pig and white-tailed deer density
2. Integrating wildlife habitat into non-conventional forest management
3. Evaluating regional and landscape-scale movement patterns of wood turtles
4. Long term monitoring of treated and untreated Mexican spotted owl (Strix occidentalis lucida) territories on tribal lands
5. Space use, survival, and nesting ecology of avian cavity excavators in prescribed burns
6. Woodpecker Surveys in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming

The deadline for applications is Oct 18, 2017.  Contact Mariah Simmons if you have any questions about the program.

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St. Louis Art Museum Lectures

US Indigenous Data Sovereignty Network

The US Indigenous Data Sovereignty Network is hosted by the Native Nations Institute at the University of Arizona.  This resource provides research information and policy advocacy to safeguard the rights and promote the interests of Indigenous nations and peoples in relation to data.  Membership is open to all American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian data users, tribal leaders, information and communication technology providers, researchers, policymakers and planners, businesses, service providers, and community advocates.

For additional information, visit their website

Digital Community Conversation with Matthew Frank

Indigenous People's Day Candlelight Vigil