UM Native Community Announcements – 5/15/08
1. Powwow in Fowlerville this weekend!
2. AIHFS/NASA Sponsored Pink Shawl Workshop – May 30 and June 20
3. Summer Programming Retreat?
4. V.A Support Services at AIHFS-starts this Friday!
5. Beaumont Cancer Institute: 1st Southeast Asia Cancer Prevention Forum
6. MotorCity Makeover this Saturday
7. Chair-arty 2008 Auction
8. Miss Odawa Nation 2008 – 2009
9. Accenture American Indian Scholarship Program – DEADLINE IS JUNE 2
10. H.Y.P.E. THE MIC YOUTH POETRY CONTEST
11. Summer Jobs for Youth
12. Mosaic Youth Theatre Summer Programs
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1. Powwow in Fowlerville this weekend!
"Kinomaage Daa Ezhi Annishnaabe Bimaadzying"
"Teaching Our Traditions" Ojibwe Pow Wow
Fowlerville Fairgrounds, Fri May 16 – Sun May 18
8800 W. Grand River Avenue, Fowlerville, MI 48836-0372
Grand Entry: Saturday 1 and 6, Sunday 12
Spiritual Gathering: Friday 7 pm
Invited Drums: Rivertown
MC: Allard Teeple
Head Veteran: George Martin
Head Male Dancer: Tim Johns
Head Female Dancer: Donna Taylor
Traditional Ojibwe Village, Food, Crafts, Storytelling, Language, DiabetesTesting
For more information: Wayne Hardwick: 810-229-8977
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2. AIHFS/NASA Sponsored Pink Shawl Workshop – May 30 and June 20
Pink Shawl Workshop – May 30 and June 20, 5–8 pm at American Indian
Health and Family Services, Detroit, MI. Registration is required.
Please talk to Conner () and/or check out
for more information.
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3. Summer Programming Retreat?
During the year, Native American Programming Task Force and other
Native student groups work to put on Native-specific programming at UM.
One possibility is to meet during the summer to begin work on some of this programming. If you are interested in attending a full day retreat to plan programs for Native American Heritage Month or other events, please contact Conner Sandefur at .
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4. V.A Support Services at AIHFS
May 12, 2008
To: U.S. Veterans and AIHFS Clients
From: JerilynChurch, Executive Director
American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern MI, Inc. is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Veterans Health Administration and the John D. Dingel VA Medical Center to provide behavioral health services for American Indian veterans. Beginning May 16th, 2008, Clyde Pigeon, LMSW will provide counseling and therapy services for veterans once a month.
Clyde is a graduate of WayneStateUniversity and EasternMichiganUniversity and is a Native Veteran of the U.S. Army, having served from 1964-1968, during the Vietnam Era. He is a member of the Wyandot of Anderdon Nation
Additionally, beginning May 16th, Clyde will collaborate with Anthony Davis, Sr. United States Navy Veteran and member of the Odawa nation to incorporate Traditional healing methods, such as the Circle and Sweat Lodge, as to address issues of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other emotional and spiritual health concerns of returning veteran/warriors.
Services beginning May 16th will include:
1:00 PM-4:00 PM - Individual Counseling Appointments
4:00 PM -5:00 PM - Talking Circle
Sunset – Pouring of Traditional Sweat Lodge
There is no cost to eligible veterans for clinical services with Clyde Protocol for the Lodge or other traditional services provided by Mr. Davis (or other traditional healers) include offering of tobacco and other gifts which would support their ability to travel and provide healing services.
To schedule an appointment with Clyde Pigeon, LMSW please call (313) 576-1000 ext. 63148. Additional questions may be directed to AIHFS at (313) 846-3718.
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5. Beaumont Cancer Institute: 1st Southeast Asia Cancer Prevention Forum
Featuring Motivational Speaker: Prem Khilanani, M.D. Division Director, Hematology/Oncology-Troy
Saturday, June 21, 2008
TroyCommunity Center
Troy, Michigan
11:00 am -2:00 pm
PLEASE NOTE: CHECK IN BEGINS AT 10:00 AM
Registration is free.
Please call to register at (248) 551-0243
Refreshments will be served
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6. MotorCity Makeover this Saturday
Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 9:00 AM to Noon
May is "Motor City Makeover" month, a major city-wide clean up initiative that is part of the Mayor Kilpatrick's Kids, Cops, Clean campaign. Last year, in partnership with the University Cultural Center Association (UCCA), the University hosted the Motor City Makeover in Midtown, which includes the University and adjacent areas.
More than 300 volunteers, including over 150 from WSU, participated in various clean-up activities and collected 350 bags of trash. Last year's teams included members of the men's and women's basketball teams and men's football team as well as other athletic teams. Many volunteers participated from departments in various divisions and from the schools/colleges: Medicine, Business Administration, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Education.
Category: Other
Location: WelcomeCenter
Audiences: Alumni, Community, Current Graduate Students, Current Undergraduate Students, Faculty, Staff
Contact: Victor Green 3135775284
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7. Chair-arty 2008 Auction
Return of CHAIR-ARTY 2008 AUCTION
When: Friday, May 30
Where: Macomb Commons (Gazebo)
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Suggested Donation of $10.00 would be appreciated.
Information: (734) 671-1230
Grosse Ile Alliance for the Arts
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8. Miss Odawa Nation 2008 – 2009
History and Requirements: Miss Odawa Nation Pageant originated in 1937 in Petoskey, Michigan. The Miss Odawa Nation contest is open to Native American girls from the ages of 13-20. Miss Odawa Nation is selected by acquiring points in a variety of categories. She must have knowledge of customs and traditions of the Odawa Nation.
Please prepare the following items for your application:
Official entry application
Letter of reference or support from a mentor, tribal elder, educator, employer or other non-related adult familiar with applicant. Must include a current contact phone number.
Certification of Native American blood or tribal affiliation. Applicant must have Odawa heritage and be at least ¼ Native American.
Contestant Agreement: Signed and dated (parent/guardian signature if under 18)
Current photograph: (preferably a 5x7 color photo). The photographs of Miss Odawa may be displayed in tribal publications.
Short Bio: Submit a short essay with your application (1½ to 2 pages in length) about yourself. Share goals, ambitions, education, family, and interest/hobbies, anything you would like to include. This essay may be published publicly.
Submit an essay entitled, “What the title Miss Odawa means to me.” This essay should be 1 to 2 pages long, typed, 11 pt. font and double-spaced.
2008 – 2009 Miss Odawa Release Form
Miss Odawa Nation will compete in the following categories:
Essay – “What the title Miss Odawa means to me”
Biography
Public Speaking
Interview
Dance Exhibition
All contestants will be judged according to the above criteria. The contestant with the highest accumulated points will be crowned Miss Odawa Nation for one year.
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9. Accenture American Indian Scholarship Program
***Please note: Deadline is 06/02/2008***
Program Number: 92097
Title: Accenture American Indian Scholarship Program
Sponsor: AmericanIndianGraduateCenter
SYNOPSIS: The sponsor offers scholarships for American Indian undergraduate, graduate and professional students seeking degrees and careers infields of study including high technology, engineering, medicine, law or business.
Deadline(s): 06/02/2008
Established Date: 02/27/2007
Follow-Up Date: 03/01/2009
Review Date: 05/09/2008
Contact: Attn: Accenture American Indian Scholarship Program Address: 4520 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Ste 1-BAlbuquerque, NM 87109U.S.A.E-mail:Web Site: URL:
Tel: 505-881-4584
Deadline Ind: Receipt
Deadline Open: No
Award Type(s): Student Scholarship
Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution: U.S.A. Citizenship (including U.S. Territories)
Locations Tenable: U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories)
Appl Type(s): Graduate Student, Minority Individual, Physician/Medical Professional, Undergraduate Student
Target Group(s): NONE
Funding Limit: $0 SEE BELOW
Duration: 0
Indirect Costs: Unspecified
Cost Sharing: No
Sponsor Type: Non-Profit Organizations
Geo. Restricted: NO RESTRICTIONS
CFDA#:
OBJECTIVES:
The sponsor offers scholarships for American Indian undergraduate, graduate and professional students seeking degrees and careers infields of study including high technology, engineering, medicine, law or business.
ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for the Scholarship Fund, an applicant must: Be an enrolled member of a U.S. federally recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group and provide a Certificate of Indian Blood; Be seeking a degree and career in fields of study including high technology, engineering, medicine, law or business; Be entering a U.S. accredited college or university as a fulltime, degree seeking freshmen or as a first-year graduate or professional student (Undergraduate: Attained a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or greater, on a 4.0 scale at the end of the seventh semester of secondary school.) (Graduate/Professional: Attained a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or greater, on a 4.0 scale as measured by undergraduate transcripts if entering a graduate program or by current graduate program transcripts.); and Demonstrate character, personal merit and commitment to the American Indian Community locally and/or nationally. Merit is demonstrated through leadership in school, civic and extracurricular activities, academic achievement, and motivation to serve and succeed.
FUNDING
The following will be offered for undergraduate students: Three $20,000 scholarships for students pursuing a four-year degree, and two scholarships of $2,000/year for four years.
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10. H.Y.P.E. THE MIC YOUTH POETRY CONTEST
Free, Open to the Public
CALLING METRO-DETROIT’S
TOP 5 MIDDLE SCHOOL AND TOP 5 HIGH SCHOOL POETS
As part of the DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY MAIN BRANCH’S OPENING OF A NEW INNOVATIVE TEEN CENTER, H.Y.P.E. (Helping. Young. People. Excel.), FOR METRO DETROIT YOUTH ON AUTHOR’S DAY I
TUESDAY MAY 13, 2008 AGES: 13 -15 AND 16- 18
TIME: 7:00 pm -8:00 pm PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN TO WINNERS !
WHERE: Detroit Main Public Library, Friends Auditorium, Lower Level
5201 Woodward Avenue
HOST: Aurora Harris, Former Member, Slam Master and Coach of the Detroit National Poetry Slam Team 1995-2004
SPECIAL GUEST POET: Legacy Leonard, Published Poet n former Poetry Slam Coach
RULES:
1. Call or Email Ms. Harris to sign-up. 313 530-8660 . You will be notified if slots are filled.
2. Ten (10) poets will compete in a poetry competition like a Poetry Slam. A Special Guest Appearance by a well known local poet will be present at the event. The poetry is open to ten (10) poets aged 13- 18.
3. Poets will recite or perform 2 of their favorite original or classic poems. The event will run approximately one hour (60 minutes). NO PROFANITY.
4. The competition will be run in two bouts and will be judged by 5 judges selected from the audience.
A. First bout- 1st round: 5 poets aged 13-15 will have 3 minutes to recite or perform a poem (15 minutes). Top 3 scoring poets advance to second round. Top scorer wins.
B. Second bout – 1st round: 5 poets aged 16-18 will have 3 minutes to recite or perform a poem. Top 3 poets advance to second round Top scorer wins. This is a timed event. The moment the poet says something the Time Keeper will begin the clock.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SLOTS ARE OPEN HIGH SCHOOL SLOTS
1. 1. Dayna Reid Age: 17
2. 2. David Robinson Age: 18, Cass Tech
3. 3.
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5 5.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR TIME KEEPER AND JUDGE
Timer Keeper instructions: A person with a stop watch or clock that displays seconds will time the poets, time the poems and write the minutes down.
Judging Instructions: Five (5) judges selected from the audience will score the poets on a scale from 1-10, 1 is the lowest, 10 is the highest score. Judges must use decimal points to avoid tie. High and low scores are thrown out, 3 remaining scores are added to get score for each poet. Scores in each round are added and averaged for final score (25.5 + 30 = 55.5/2 =27.75)
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11. Summer Jobs for Youth
Need a summer job? MDOT is currently accepting applications for ages 16 years old and up. The positions are crew worker, supervisors and coordinators. You must be drug free, 2.5 GPA and in school: college or high school. Obtain your current unofficial transcript from your school. This is a program mandated by the State of Michigan. It is 10 weeks long and starts in June. Please Pat Missy Johnson at 313-598-6621 only if you are serious. You do not have to live in Detroit. I will forward duties of jobs on Monday. Attachment is included see web link and complete application Form 999D. igan.gov/mdot Click jobs at MDOT Complete job application! Call me when application is complete P.S. Do not send to Lansing , call me for instructions.
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12. Mosaic Youth Theatre Summer Programs
MOSAIC 2008 SUMMER PROGRAMS
Get the Mosaic Experience!
Mosaic Summer Camps for 6-10 Year-Olds
Beginning experience in acting, dancing and singing for 6-10 year-olds. Two 3-week sessions will be held on-site at Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit located at 610 Antoinette Detroit, MI 48202. The Summer Camps will run:
Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm June 23rd-July 11, 2008 OR Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm, July 14th-August 1, 2008
Tuition is $300 for each 3-week session, including a $25 non-refundable deposit due at registration. Limited partial and full scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship, your child must write or dictate (to you) a one-page letter on why they should receive a scholarship for Mosaic Camp. Scholarship letters should be turned in at the time of registration. Register in person at Mosaic’s offices M-F during regular business hours or by downloading the registration form from our website.
Mosaic-WCCCD Summer Institute for 11-18 year-olds
Intermediate intensive training in acting, vocal performance and dance. One 3-week session will be held at the Wayne County Community College District Downriver Campus located at 21000 Northline Rd.Taylor, MI48180. The WCCCD Summer Institute will run Mon-Fri, 10:00am-4:00pm, June 30th-July 18. Tuition is $150 for the 3-week session with some partial and full scholarships available by audition young artists MUST interview or audition to be accepted into the WCCCD Summer Institute. No previous experience required. Interviews and auditions will take place: Saturday, May 17, 10am – 1pm at WCCCD’s campus in Taylor Saturday, June 7, 10am – 1pm at Mosaic, 610 Antoinette, Detroit, MI To audition, young artists should determine which discipline they are most interested in and prepare the following:
Acting- memorize a one-minute poem or monologue and come prepared to perform.
Vocal Music- memorize a one-minute a capella (without musical accompaniment) song to perform.
Dance- prepare 2 minutes of choreography to perform.
Detroit-Grosse Pointe Summer Theatre Institute
Beginning experience in the performing arts. One 3-week session will be held at GraceCommunityChurch in 21001 Moross Road, Detroit48236. Mon – Fri, 12pm-4pm, July 14- Aug. 2nd
Tuition is $150, but some partial and full scholarships are available by auditions. Young artists MUST interview or audition to be accepted into the Detroit-Grosse Pointe Summer Institute. No previous experience required. Interview and/or audition at GraceCommunityChurch from Tuesday, May 27th-Thursday, May 29th, 2008 from 5:00-7:00pm each day. For more information, contact Renee Gilmore at (313) 833-1600.
Summer Acting and Singing Classes at Youthville Detroit for 11-19 year-olds
FREE beginning acting and singing classes for 11-19 year olds who are members of YouthVille Detroit. Summer sessions of Mosaic classes at YouthVille Detroit are as follows:
Theatre classes - June 23rd-July 18th, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
Choir classes/YouthVille Idol - July 21st-Aug. 15th, Mon-Fri 5-7pm
YouthVille Detroit is located at 7375 Woodward, Detroit 48202, at the corner of W. Grand Blvd. and Woodward, (313) 875-3400. You must be a member of YouthVille Detroit in order to participate in classes ($25 annual fee). For more information, call Mosaic at (313) 872-6910 or come to YouthVille Detroit during the first week of classes to register.
For all audition/interview information or any general questions regarding Mosaic’s Education Department classes, call (313) 872-6910 ext. 4008 or visit our website at