COMMUNITY BASED CANCER-CONTROL: A SEMINAR FOR AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCATES-MARCH 8-13, 2009

Greetings,

 This looks like a great opportunity for tribal community members. There are scholarships available. Deadline is February 6^th.

COMMUNITY BASED CANCER-CONTROL: A SEMINAR FOR AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKA NATIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVOCATES

MARCH 8-13, 2009

PORTLAND, OREGON

 

All communities have unmet health needs.  Sometimes it is hard to determine exactly what those needs are, and often it is hard to get programs funded…Researchers can help quantify health needs, but there is frequently a disconnect between what the community wants and what the researcher wants.  That's where a partnership between research and communities can help.

 

The goal of this program is to provide community members with the tools to approach researchers, identify research questions, write grants and collaborate on projects that address cancer health disparities.  This training seminar is open to tribal community members with an interest in improving cancer prevention, screening, and treatment in his or her community.  Throughout the week, participants will become familiar with elements of writing a winning community-based grant.  Seminar topics will cover the following grant-writing basics: where to locate funding sources, how to establish grant-writing goals and objectives, how to develop a budget, and more.

 

Successful applicants receive a scholarship covering travel, hotel, per diem meal allowance, and course materials. 

A brochure with an application form and draft agenda are attached to this e-mail.

 Applications are due by February 6, 2009

 

If you are unable to view the attached application, please contact Jessica Kennedy and she can get an application form to you.  Ms. Kennedy's e-mail address is blarjesj@ohsu.edu and her phone number is (503) 494-1126. 

 

Happy New Year!

 

Nichole Hildebrandt, Program Manager

Oregon Health & Science University

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, CB 669

Portland, Oregon 97239

p:  (503) 494-2947

f:  (503) 494-7536

e: hildebrn@ohsu.edu

 

 

Successful applicants receive a scholarship covering travel, hotel, per diem meal allowance,

and course materials.

Sponsored by:

Oregon Health & Science University, Center for Healthy Communities

Mayo Clinic Spirit of E.A.G.L.E.S.

National Cancer Institute

Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board

 

For more information, please contact Jessica Kennedy

Email: blarjesj@ohsu.edu

Phone: (503) 494-1126 Fax: (503) 494-7536

 

 

TIME SUNDAY 8 MONDAY 9 TUESDAY 10 WEDNESDAY 11 THURSDAY 12 FRIDAY 13

8:00-9:00

Spirit of EAGLES

9:00-Noon

Cancer 101

Data collection and

cancer registries

Cancer Resources

Grant Writing:

Writing goals and

Objectives

(June Strickland)

Project

Sharing,

Evaluation of

course,

Giveaways

12:00-1:30

LUNCH

(on your own)

LUNCH

(on your own)

LUNCH

(on your own)

LUNCH

(on your own)

Traditional

Closing

Ceremony &

Closing

Prayer

1:30-5:00

3:00 PM

Prayer

Introductions

Overview

(Tom Becker)

Grant Writing:

Funding and

Community Needs

(June Strickland)

Grant Writing:

Elements of a

Winning Grant

(June Strickland)

Grant Writing:

Designing

Evaluation/

Building a Budget

(June Strickland)

Introduction to

Community-Based

Participatory

Research

6:00-8:00

Welcome Dinner:

*Restaurant to be

announced.

Optional Craft Time

(location TBA)

(June Strickland)

Optional Craft Time

(location TBA)

(June Strickland)

Optional Craft Time

(location TBA)

(June Strickland)

Optional Craft Time

(location TBA)

(June Strickland)

 

Application Form

Community Based Cancer-Control: A Seminar for American Indian and Alaska Native

Community Health Advocates

Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

City/Town___________________________________ State _______________ Zip _______________

Telephone:__________________________________ E-mail: ________________________________

Tribal affiliation_______________________________________________________________________

Highest level of education?______________________________________________________________

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL POSITION

Title:____________________________________________________________________________________

Organization:_____________________________________________________________________________

Address:_________________________________________________________________________________

City:_________________________________________State:_______________________________Zip:____

Daytime Phone:_________________________FAX:_____________________E-mail:____________________

Please provide a brief description of your job:____________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

Please list any community or volunteer groups you work with:

(1) _____________________________________________________________________________________

(2) _____________________________________________________________________________________

Tell us about yourself...

Please send application form, personal essay about your interest in cancer or in the

program and a letter of community support to:

Jessica Kennedy

Oregon Health & Science University

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, CB-669

Portland, OR 97239

Application deadline: February 6, 2009

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Rumsey Rancheria- Cultural Information Specialist Position Available

Cultural Information Specialist:
The Rumsey Indian Rancheria located in beautiful Brooks, CA (50 mi NW of
Sacramento CA.) is seeking a talented individual to take on the tasks
and responsibilities as their Cultural Resource Information Systems
(CRIS) Specialist. This individual is responsible for managing multiple
priorities involving cultural resource information systems to organize,
process and utilize information for cultural preservation. Duties
include specific tasks in several areas of responsibility: cultural
geography utilizing geographic information system (GIS) technology,
project coordination, data acquisition and storage of electronic records
for long-term preservation, current use and future retrieval, response
to site inquiries and tower notifications, and identify opportunities to
integrate multimedia to generate innovative perspectives in current site
protection work.
Qualifications/Requirements:
*  BS or MA degree in GIS, Cartography, Computer Science, Anthropology
or related field


* Knowledge of PC and Macintosh operating systems
* Two or more years experience with GIS/digital mapping software
* Experience with Global Positioning System technology and
archaeological field survey methods
* Knowledge of digital still, digital video cameras, and audio recorders
* Knowledge of digital imaging, video and audio recording/editing
techniques
* Previous training/work with aerial photos, quad maps and topographic
maps
* Knowledge of the regional landscape
* Experience working with Tribal Elders/members; knowledge of Native
American traditions
* Ability to recognize and protect sensitive information
* General knowledge of public land survey system
*               Good writing and grammatical skills
Benefits:
*       Competitive compensation package, including paid sick/holidays

*       100% employer paid medical, vision, dental, disability and life
coverage's

*       Employer paid 401k with employee optional contribution

*       Mileage reimbursement, annual merit and bonus consideration

If Interested:
Submit Resume / Credentials / References to:
rhoule@rumseywintun-nsn.gov

Rumsey Indian Rancheria
PO Box 18
Brooks, CA 95606
(530) 796-3400 Phone
(530) 796-2143 Fax

Monday, January 26, 2009

UCB Associate Director

The Center for Race and Gender at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for the position of Associate Director.   The CRG is an interdisciplinary research unit dedicated to fostering explorations of race and gender and their intersections in a wide variety of social, cultural, and institutional contexts.   It is unique nationally in its focus on both race and gender. Its aim is to promote collegial support and exchange among faculty and students across a wide range of departments and programs.  In collaboration with other units, it develops research projects and organizes working groups, conferences, seminars, colloquia, speaker series and workshops on topics relevant to the Center's concerns.  The CRG seeks to forge links with community groups and with research centers at other universities.  It offers small grants for undergraduate and graduate research.   It supports the development of outside funding for projects and the publication and dissemination of research findings.

The staffing for the Center consists of a half-time Faculty Director, a 1.00 Assistant Director, a .75 Administrative Specialist, a .5 Administrative Assistant, two Graduate Student Researchers, and an undergraduate work-study student.

Job Description

Job Classification:  Academic Coordinator

Reports to Faculty Director

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, ranging between 50,628 and 66,972

Responsibilities:   The Associate Director is responsible for working with the Director to coordinate all aspects of the intellectual and programmatic activities of the Center, including research working groups, graduate and undergraduate student grants programs, and postdoctoral fellowships.  The Associate Director will oversee development and implementation of events such as conferences, symposia, distinguished lectures, forums, and dissertation retreats and of Center communications such as publicity, press releases, newsletters, and reports.   The position also includes responsibility for initiating, writing and supervising grant proposals and reports to university, foundation, government, and private funding sources; supervision of Center administrative staff; communication with the Faculty Advisory Board; and outreach to various constituencies, including faculty, students, members of the community, and other units on campus.  Appointment is renewable annually based on programmatic needs, budget, and performance.


Requirements:  Ph.D. or equivalent
                         Prior administrative and supervisory experience
Demonstrated excellence in writing and communication
Experience in grants writing and/or fundraising
Familiarity with academic and administrative structures of a university and/or experience in research institute or foundation setting

Application deadline:  February 9, 2009

To respond, candidates should send a letter of application and curriculum vitae and arrange for three letters of recommendation ** to be sent to:
Professor Evelyn Nakano Glenn
Director, Center for Race and Gender
638 Barrows Hall, MC 1074
University of California, Berkeley.
Berkeley, CA 94720-1074

**Potential applicants and reviewers, please go to the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality found at:  http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html for information on letters of evaluation.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.



University of California
BERKELEY
Center for Race & Gender
an interdisciplinary
research institute,seeks an
Associate Director
for further information,
http://crg.berkeley.edu/job.html
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Smithsonian Native American Community Scholars Awards

SCOPE: The Smithsonian Institution is inviting applications for

minority fellowships and internships using its collections.

DEADLINE: January 15 for the Latino Studies Fellowships. February 1
and October 1 for the Native American Community Scholars and Visiting
Student Awards, the Minority Visiting Student Awards, and the James E.
Webb Internship Program.

FUNDS: The annual stipend for the Latino Studies Postdoctoral Fellows
and Senior Fellows is $42,000, and for Pre-doctoral Fellows is
$27,000.

Minority Visiting Student Awards and the James E. Webb Intership offer
a $500 weekly stipend for 10 weeks.

Native American Community Scholars Awards offer stipends of $150 per
day for up to 21 days, a travel allowance, and a small research
allowance. Native American Visiting Student Awards offer stipends of
$150 per day for up to 21 days and $400 per week for three to 10
weeks, a travel allowance, and a small research allowance.

ELIGIBILITY: The Latino Studies Postdoctoral Fellowships are open to
U.S. Latino/a applicants who have or will have held the Ph.D. or
equivalent for less than seven years. Those who have held the Ph.D. or
equivalent for seven years or more are eligible for Senior
Fellowships. U.S. Latino/a students enrolled in a university as
candidates for the Ph.D. or equivalent are eligible for Pre-doctoral
Fellowships.

Minority Visiting Student Awards are open to advanced graduate
students from U.S. minority groups who are underrepresented in
Smithsonian scholarly programs, in the disciplines of research
conducted at the Institution, and in the museum field.

Native American Community Scholars Awards are open to Native Americans
who are formally or informally related to a Native American community.
Native American Visiting Student Awards are open to currently
enrolled, advanced Native American graduate students who are formally
or informally related to a Native American community.

The Webb Internships are open to minority undergraduate juniors and
seniors and graduate students in business and public administration.

AREAS: Fellowships in Latino Studies support research related to
Latino history, art, and culture using Smithsonian resources.

The Minority Awards support research or museum-related internship
projects under the supervision of Institution staff members. The James
E. Webb Internship Program promotes diversity in the management of
non-profit scientific and cultural institutions.

CONTACT: Office of Fellowships, Smithsonian Institution, 202-633-7070,
email siofg@si.edu.

The announcement is available online at
http://www.si.edu/ofg/fell.htm#fofg

--
Nikishna Polequaptewa, M.S.
Director
American Indian Resource Program
University of California, Irvine
---------------------------------------------------------
(949) 824-6251
(949) 824-8219 fax
nikishna@uci.edu
www.airp.uci.edu

--
Nikishna Polequaptewa, M.S.
Director
American Indian Resource Program
University of California, Irvine
---------------------------------------------------------
(949) 824-6251
(949) 824-8219 fax
nikishna@uci.edu
www.airp.uci.edu

Sunday, January 4, 2009