NAAAD eNews Update May 5, 2006 Items in this issue: 1. NAAAD Annual Meeting and Bylaws 2. Pow Wow Week Events 3. Dean Larimore Resigns 4. Mentoring Current NAD Students 5. Dartmouth Student Assembly President 6. Alumni News 7. Other Announcements 8. Scholarships 9. Job Postings 1. NAAAD Annual Meeting and Revising the Constitution The annual NAAAD meeting is scheduled for Friday May 12, 2006 at 3:00 in Zimmerman Lounge in Blunt Alumni Center. NAAAD Executive Officers will present alumni with an annual report as well as highlights from the strategic plan for the year to come. Proposed revisions to the NAAAD Constitution will also be introduced. The NAAAD executive committee have prepared proposed revisions to the NAAAD Constitution (now Bylaws). The changes in the Bylaws reflect the discussion held during a working sesssion with attorney Janine Fate-Avner '80. It also borrows heavily from the comprehensive Bylaws of two other affiliate groups (DGALA and Silicon Valley). During the working session in Hanover participants read the original document for areas which needed strengthening or clarification.Participants included Liz Sumida-Huaman '98, Nehomah Thundercloud '97, Janine Fate-Avner '80, Carmen Lopez '97, and Debbie Atuk T'04.The session took place in February 2006 at Dartmouth's annual Club and Affiliated Group Officers Weekend. The proposed Bylaws will only be a discussion item at the Annual Meeting. An electronic vote on whether to adopt the proposed changes will be held after Pow Wow. The proposed draft of the Bylaws has been posted on the NAAAD website (www.dartmouth.org/affiliated/naaad). 2. Pow Wow Week Events NAD, NAP and NAAAD have some great events and activities planned during the week leading up to and including Dartmouth's Pow Wow weekend. All NAAAD alumni are invited and encouraged to attend these events. (NB -- Friday's reception is hosted! The annual meeting will have refreshments as well.) Native Community Theater Thursday, May 11th @ 5:00-6:00pm Location: Collis Common Ground Native American Alumni Panel Thursday, May 11th @ 6:30-7:30pm Location: Moore B03 NAAAD Annual Meeting^ Friday, May 12th @ 3:00pm Location: Zimmerman Lounge in Blunt Alumni Center NAAAD Alumni Reception^ Friday, May 12th @ 5:30-7:00pm Location: Faculty Lounge at the Top of of the Hop ^RSVP Mae Hueston '86 (hueston@adelphia.net) or Debbie Atuk T'04 (atuk@dartmouth.org) for the annual meeting and reception. Pamyua This Alaskan musical group performs a unique and "spirited mix of tribal groove rhythms, gospel, r&b and funk." Friday, May 12th @ 8:00pm Location: Spaulding Auditorium Samson Occum Historical Papers with Prof. Schweitzer Saturday, May 13 @ 9:30-10:30am Location: Rauner Special Collections Library We have reserved a seminar room for the Occum event, so seating is limited. Please email Debbie Atuk T’04, atuk@dartmouth.org if you are planning to attend. Pow-wow Grand Entry Saturday May 13th @ 12:00pm Location : Dartmouth Green Rain Location: Thompson Arena Communtiy Dinner Saturday May 13th @ 6:00pm Location: Dartmouth Green 3. Dean Larimore leaving Dartmouth for new post at Swarthmore Dean James Larimore has accepted the appointment as the Dean of Students at Swarthmore College. He will remain at Dartmouth through June. Dean Larimore has been at Dartmouth since 1999. In that first year he participated in the committee established by the Trustees to examine student life. His many achievements as dean include co-chairing the Committee on Institutional Diversity and Leadership, the creation of the Office of Pluralism and Leadership, the construction of the new residence halls and athletic facilities, and promoting a culture of collaboration among colleagues and students. Before he came to Dartmouth, Jim Larimore served as the Assistant to Provost Condoleeza Rice at Stanford Universitywhere he also previously served as Acting Dean of Students, Deputy Dean of Students, Director of the American Indian Program, Resident Fellow, and Judicial Hearing Officer. In the middle 1980s he worked in the admissions office at Dartmouth. In addition to his duties as Dean, he is a member of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's Millennium Scholars Program Advisory Council, the Board of Directors for the Stanford Alumni Association, and a former member of the Board of Directors of the National Center for Academic Integrity. Senior Associate Dean of the College Dan Nelson, '75, has agreed to serve as Acting Dean of the College, effective July 1. >> At the behest of Andre Cramblit '86, NAAAD will send an official letter to the College regarding Dean Larimore's tenure. If you have specific comments you would like us to communicate, please send an email with "Dean Larimore" in the subject line to the NAAAD newsletter account: GreenMessenger@gmail.com<< 4. Mentoring Current NAD Students One of NAAAD's goals is to match alumni with current students for career mentoring. We have surveyed the students to find out what careers they are interested in learning about. The top areas of interest are: Tribal Government Service Government Service (excluding Tribal) Politics Attorney Public Administration Public Service - Tribal Government or ANCSA Public Service Consulting Design Judiciary Public Service - Government (excluding Tribal) Radio/TV/Film Visual Arts Computer: Network/System Administration Computer: Web/Internet/Other Education Management Social/Community Service Teaching Twenty-seven students responded to the career survey, and 17 asked to be matched with a mentor. In order to support a mentoring program we will need a critical mass of alumni. That means we need you! Each of us has something important we can contribute to a current student or recent alum. It is not all about finding them jobs (if we can, that's great). More importantly, it is about providing guidance on the nuances of our respective fields and regions. E- mail us, Mae (Hueston@adelphia.net) or Debbie (atuk@dartmouth.org) to let us know that you are interested. It is our goal to have an alumni mentoring program up and running in 2006-2007. 5. First write-in candiate and openly gay man wins Student Assembly President On April 26, 2006, Tim Andreadis '07 became both the first write-in candidate and openly gay man to win Dartmouth College's campus-wide election for Student Assembly President. Andreadis and a team of fellow students organized a massive grassroots campaign over a mere week, beginning when Andreadis announced his candidacy on April 19, 2006. As a result, Andreadis garnered 1,025 number one votes from 2,435, and a total of 1,269 votes after 11 rounds of instant runoff voting. The Dartmouth community has not witnessed such an intense and contentious campaign in recent memory. Andreadis's platform addressed the areas of sexual assault, retention of women faculty and faculty of color, and strengthening ethnic and gender studies programs. His campaign team employed tactics inspired by grassroots political mobilization efforts. The campaign team utilized e- mail and personal networks, door-to-door canvassing, coordinated GOTV efforts, and straightforward messages on campaign flyers and postcards. This is a historic moment for Dartmouth and one that stands apart for being a completely student-led initiative-the success of which is based on its building of stronger coalitions among the student body, namely between historically underrepresented groups. For further info, please contact Marie Choi (marie.choi@dartmouth.edu) or Michael Amico (michael.amico@dartmouth.edu). 6. Alumni News Louise Erdrich '76 won the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction for her young readers novel The Game of Silence. Heid Erdrich '86 (Turtle Mountain Ojibwe) published her second collection of poems in April 2005. She is also on Dartmouth College’s Native American Visiting Committee ("NAVC") an advisory committee that provides feedback directly to President Wright. Angie Erdrich '87 just accepted a position at the new Indian Health Service facility for the Sisseton-Wahpeton tribe in South Dakota. She also completed a 40-mile walk- a-thon on her 40 birthday (just after a year of successful treatment for thyroid cancer) in order to raise much of the $6,355 of the $8000 needed to buy farmland for a school for children who live and work in the Guatemala City dump. (See "Buying Farmland for Camino Seguro in Guatemala" below for more information and how you can support Angie’s cause.) Tracy Canard Goodluck '96 writes: "As some of you have heard a new charter school is opening in the fall here in Albuquerque. We are the Native American Community Academy (NACA). Our school is founded in the teachings of indigenous philosophies and college preparatory focus. We are beginning our initial year with 6th and 7th grade and will eventually become a 6-12 grade school. We are excited about building our community and launching the first community academy grounded in the philosophies and strengths found in Native American communities. We believe in providing our students with a small school and supportive environment that focuses on wellness, culture, community and a rigorous college preparatory curriculum." (Tracy is hiring. See "Teaching Opportunity in ABQ, NM for job posting.) LaWanda Jim (Johnson) ’97 writes: "Two 94's, Mishuana Goeman and Carnell Chosa, must've known something when they asked if I was premed during my first year at Dartmouth. I had replied that I was not. Flashforward to now, and I'm beginning my third year of medical school at UNM in ABQ. Go figure. Tomorrow, I begin surgery rotation and have forwarned my husband Darrell Jim, and the rest of my family, that they will see less of me until next spring...just in time for the 97's ten year reunion. Yikes,has it really been that long??? Anyway, I hope to hear from some of my old classmates, so please shoot me an email at lawanda_j@yahoo.com!" Daron Carreiro '02 has been elected President of the National Native American Law Students Association ("NALSA"). You can visit the NALSA website at http://www.nationalnalsa.org/. Heather McMillan ‘02 graduated from UCLA Law School in December 2005 and passed the Bar in February 2006. She is in DC now "looking for a good lawyerly kind of job." 7. Other Announcements (*) 2006 AIGC Annual Conference September 23 & 24 The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) is honored to announce the 2006 AIGC Annual Conference September 23 & 24 at the Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque, NM. With your help we expect to see over 500 of our AIGC alumni and Native leaders, educators and business people come together to learn and share around the theme of "Walking in Two Worlds". Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell will join the Saturday evening Celebration Banquet as the Keynote Speaker. For details and a registration form visit the website at www.aigcs.org. (*) Buying Farmland for Camino Seguro in Guatemala Heid Erdrich ’86 writes: "A year ago, my heroes, Dr. Angie Erdrich '87 her husband, Sandeep Patel, also a pediatrician, went on a family trip to Guatemala. They visited an organization called Camino Seguro which provides a school for kids who live and work in the Guatemala City dump. Angie has made Camino Seguro a special effort of her personal fundraising. She completed a 40-mile walk-a-thon on her 40 birthday (just after a year of successful treatment for thyroid cancer) in order to raise much of the $6,355 of the $8000 needed to buy farmland for the school. Any one wishing to contribute specifically to the farmland project for Camino Seguro can contact my sister Angie Erdrich angie_sandeep@yahoo.com or contribute to other projects directly through Camino Seguro www.safepassage.org" 8. Scholarships (*) General Mills Tribal College Scholarship Program Deadline: June 30, 2006 Sponsor: American Indian College Fund Purpose: General Mills, in partnership with the American Indian College Fund, will award need-based scholarships of $2,000 to outstanding American Indian students currently enrolled at a tribal college or university in the states of California, Minnesota and New Mexico. The scholarship award will be augmented by the Fund's student-support program called "Helping Hands." This program includes ongoing communications between the selected scholars and the staff at the American Indian College Fund, as well as advice and support for the Scholars as they consider their academic and career options. Eligibility: Students are eligible to apply for the General Mills Foundation Tribal College Scholars Program if they: Are American Indian or Alaskan Native with proof of enrollment or descendancy. Are enrolled full-time in either an associate's or bachelor's degree program at any accredited tribal college or university in the states of California, Minnesota or New Mexico. Have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and financial need Have demonstrated leadership, service and commitment to the American Indian community. Filed a 2005-2006 Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Geographic coverage California, Minnesota and New Mexico. Amount of funding Scholarships are for $2,000. Application process: The application may be downloaded from the Program web site. http://www.collegefund.org/scholarships/schol_tcu.html For more information contact: Kellie Jewett by phone at 800-776-FUND (3863) or by e-mail at kjewett@collegefund.org. 9. Job Postings - Assistant Directors of Admissions - Teaching Opportunity in ABQ, NM - Executive Director, Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor - Resource Coordinator, Colorado AfterSchool Network Colorado Foundation for Families & Children (*) Assistant Directors of Admissions at Dartmouth The Dartmouth Admissions Office invites applications for several openings at the level of Assistant Director of Admissions. The Assistant Directors of Admissions will share in all of the responsibilities involved with the recruitment and selection of talented undergraduates. Sensitivity to the needs of differing groups of students and a commitment to a diverse student body are essential. Specific duties will include travel designed to attract qualified students, several months of reviewing and assessing applications, organizational duties related to spring programs for accepted students and conducting daily group information sessions and interviews. Candidates should possess a willingness to spend long hours working on application reading, travel and specific projects as well as the ability to deal effectively with students, parents, high school guidance counselors, alumni and faculty. Strong public speaking and writing skills required. Salary and specific responsibilities will depend on the successful candidates' credentials. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree and some experience or special training in educational administration or the equivalent. Experience in admissions recruitment and enrollment is highly desirable. A valid driver's license is required. Interested candidates should send a letter and résumé to Dan Parish, Senior Associate Director of Admissions, Dartmouth College, 6016 McNutt Hall, Hanover, NH 03755-3541 (or by email to janet.macelman@dartmouth.edu). Dartmouth is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer; women and people of color are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin in early May and will continue until the positions are filled. (*) Teaching Opportunity in ABQ, NM The Native American Community Academy (NACA) is founded in the teachings of indigenous philosophies and college preparatory focus. We are beginning our initial year with 6th and 7th grade and will eventually become a 6-12 grade school. We are excited about building our community and launching the first community academy grounded in the philosophies and strengths found in Native American communities. We believe in providing our students with a small school and supportive environment that focuses on wellness, culture, community and a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. If you are interested in being a part of something new and innovative in the Albuquerque area ,we are currently seeking interested educators for the following positions: Math (Integrated Approach) Science (Life and Earth) Social Studies (Early Civilizations and NM History) Physical Education (Wellness and Experiential Education) Reading Specialist Native American Studies (Emphasis on Arts Integration and Community) Language Arts Navajo Language Note: Candidates with dual certification in the areas of Special Education, administrative certification, reading endorsement and ESL are preferred. If you are interested in applying for one of our positions please contact me or visit our website at www.nacaschool.org and click "employment" at the top of the screen where you can download an application. Mailing instructions are on the website. mvto! Tracy Canard Goodluck, Ed.S Native American Community Academy www.nacaschool.org tgoodluck@nacaschool.org 505.468.0609 Office 505.459.5971 Cell (*) Executive Director, Abbe Museum, Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Maine Successful candidate will combine leadership talent, financial acumen, strategic thinking, fundraising experience, and people skills to work well with constituencies: donors, volunteers, Native Americans, local businesspeople, government agencies, scholars, staff, and the public; with appreciation/knowledge of Native American studies/anthropology/archeology. Required: 4 years' related experience; ability to manage: staff of 8, annual budget of almost $1 million, two facilities, important collections; to attract major gifts and implement major endowment campaign; and to develop new strategic plan. Desired: M.A., museum expertise to maintain high professional standards; track record of obtaining grants and 6-7-figure individual gifts; contacts with collectors of Native-American art; good listener/enthusiastic spokesperson; energetic, practical, enjoys nonprofit challenges and small-town ambiance. The Abbe showcases history/cultures of Maine's Native peoples through renowned collections, exhibitions, events, teacher workshops, and archaeological/educational programs. History of excellent relations with Native people. New 17,000-square-foot downtown facility. Enjoy lifestyle of celebrated ocean resort. Location offers exceptional outdoor, cultural, architectural, and educational amenities; 5 hours from Boston, 3 flights/day to Boston. Visit: www.abbemuseum.org. Nominations welcome. EOE. Apply in confidence: Email letter, resume, list of 3 references, salary requirement by May 12 to retained search firm: Marilyn Hoffman, Museum Search & Reference, SearchandRef@aol.com or mail to 45 Hardy Road, Londonderry, NH 03053. (*) Resource Coordinator, Colorado AfterSchool Network Colorado Foundation for Families & Children General Description: Oversee all member services related to the website, professional development opportunities, outreach, and technical assistance. Ensure delivery of services in a culturally competent and respectful manner. Identify and facilitate access to a wide-range of after school resources through the use of technology, group and individual relationship-development to ensure that Colorado AfterSchool Network (CAN) will be the resource for after school programs. Oversee links to local experts, learning circles, and peer-to-peer learning resources. Responsibilities: Oversee and provide Member Services including: ° Conduct outreach and recruit geographically, racially and ethnically diverse new members ° Develop and maintain on-line professional development sessions/courses in conjunction with various collaborating agencies ° Coordinate Message of the Month campaign, including creation and distribution of monthly technical assistance packets ° Provide presentations to various constituent groups on current and future CAN activities. ° Provide support to training opportunities coordinated and/or sponsored by CAN, including maintaining registration database, communicating registration information, and other tasks as identified ° Coordinate regional training and/or peer-to-peer learning opportunities for after school practitioners ° Coordinate events sponsored or related to CAN activities, such as coordinated statewide Lights On Afterschool events and media events Maintain and update the Colorado AfterSchool Network website so that it contains current information relevant to after school program practitioners, including: ° Membership database ° Communicate with internal staff and external contractor ° Conduct research on best and promising practices in after school programming and share with members ° Research and add up-to-date publications ° Online training calendar of events and/or training opportunities ° Generate and implement ideas for increasing website traffic and usage of features (i.e. posting classifieds, events, or ideas on Discussion Forum) - Identify, link and sustain relationships with capacity building organizations that strengthen after school programs - Support Network Advisory Council and Steering Committee Meetings including documenting & disseminating meeting information - Coordinate and facilitate workgroup meetings, including CAN Steering Committee subcommittee meetings - Build and foster professional relationships - Provide support to CAN Director - Function as a team member within CAN Team, Training & Technical Assistance Division Team, and CFFC Team - Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: Required 1. Bachelor’s Degree and/or three years non-profit experience with increasing responsibility 2. Advanced Competency in MSOffice Software including Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Publisher 3. Proficiency in web page development and maintenance 4. Experience with managing multiple tasks and activities simultaneously 5. Ability to build cooperative, collaborative and diverse relationships throughout the state of Colorado 6. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the state of Colorado 7. Ability and willingness to participate in limited national travel 8. Good written and oral communication skills 9. Ability to self-manage, set priorities and work independently 10. Ability to effectively and efficiently use telephone and e-mail communication 11. Basic use of office equipment (fax, copier, printers) 12. Transportation to trainings, meetings, and conferences 13. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Preferred 1. Bilingual (Spanish/English). Other languages will be considered 2. Experience in after school, education and/or positive youth development 3. Budget management experience To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, and salary requirements by May 17th to: Carolyn Homer at chomer@coloradofoundation.org or CFFC, 303 E. 17th Ave., #400, Denver, CO 80203 -------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------- TO UNSUBSCRIBE Send an email with: "SIGNOFF NAAADINFO-LIST" in the body to listserv@dartmouth.edu.