 by Margaret Cloud October 17, 2002
November 18 - 20: Federal Reserve System's Sovereign Lending: Banking Opportunities in Indian Country national conference, Scottsdale, AZ.This conference will showcase both national and local leaders in bringing banking services to Indian Country and show how to build banking relationships with local Indian tribes. Several post-conference sessions are planned too. Click on this link to view the conference brochure. Native Americans with Disabilities: If you are an American Indian or Alaska Native person with a disability, please consider attending one of the Focus Groups:
Focus Groups are part of the "People with Disabilities on Tribal Lands: Education, Health Care, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Independent Living" Project funded by the National Council on Disability. For more information, contact either of the following:
The Metlakatla Indian Community primary election was Tuesday, October 8. The twelve candidates to be on the November 8 ballot are:
There are six council seats available. Metlakatla School News: November 1 and 2 the wrestling team will be at the Sitka/Petersburg Tournament, October 25 and 26 the volleyball team will be in Craig, and November 3- 5 the Music students will be in Wrangell at Southeast Honors. For tourism information, contact Patricia Beal, Tourism Director, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at 877-886-8687. To visit Metlakatla on-line, see the website at http://tours.metlakatla.net.
The City of Saxman had a run-off election on Friday, October 11, to determine two city council seats. Tim Burton won the second three year seat and Gilbert Benge and Harvey Shields were again tied for a two year seat. The Saxman Youth Opportunity Program will be sending 4 - 6 youth, with chaperones, to the NCAI Conference in San Diego. Following the conference, the group will be traveling to San Francisco to perform at a Tlingit and Haida Chapter event. The youth group has been working on various fundraising projects in order to earn the money for their travel. The Saxman Youth Group is continuing to work on a planned Haunted House for Halloween Night in the Green Tent. Saxman Youth Group meets every Tuesday, 5:00 p.m., at the Saxman IRA office, red building next to City Hall. Everyone is welcome. Community Hall Update: Construction on the hall remains on hold.
At the We The People/Ketchikan Indian Movement meeting held last Thursday, October 10, information was presented on the forthcoming request (Sending a Feather) for traditional tribal judges to hear concerns regarding the Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) tribal council, including the recall effort and the relief sought. Also, information was shared regarding the Code of Ethics used by another federally recognized tribe. At the Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) Tribal Council meeting held Monday, October 14, the revised recall ordinance was approved by the council. It was reported that KIC recently received two new grants: a Tribal Youth Mental Health grant for $285,000 over three years and a $92,000 grant dealing with Indian Health Services recruitment. No action was taken on issues pertaining to the Housing Department as no members from that department were at the meeting to respond to council member questions. The Health Administrator reported that the clinic pharmacy is now able to bill insurance companies and that the lab is also now accredited. The eye glass program is near completion and the technicians will soon be receiving training. The Alaska Native Medical Center is reducing some services due to financial issues, particularly in children's oral surgery, however this should not affect many children since 99% of children needing these services are covered through Medicaid, according to the Health Administrator. Under Economic Development, the coffee stand on the second floor of the Tongass Avenue building has not been as profitable as expected and the possibility of leasing the stand to another interest was discussed. The lease with city for the gift shop at the Totem Heritage Center was also discussed as it was also not as profitable as projected. Taggers with the hatchery are starting work this week and a bid has been awarded for repairs at the hatchery. There are a number of projects underway at the rapture center to improve the display areas and pens. KIC has donated $250 towards the cost of the All City Halloween Party and $200 to the Park Avenue homeless shelter. It was reported that 19 people have been newly enrolled at KIC and that three people have asked to be dis-enrolled from KIC. Due to Veteran's Day, the next KIC Tribal Council meeting will be Tuesday, November 19. On October 18, 7:00 p.m., Evelyn Vanderhoop, a Haida textile weaver, will provide a slide show and talk on weaving techniques of the ceremonial regalia of the Northern Northwest Native, specifically Raven,s Tail and Chilkat, at the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center. She will be sharing how robes were designed, what they were used for, and why they are so important to the cultural history of the Native people of Southeast Alaska. For more information, contact the center at 907-228-6220. Booth registration for the
Winter Arts Faire has begun. Registration for previous participants
continues until October 18 at 5:00 p.m. and open registration
for newcomers begins at 10:00 a.m. on October 22.The last day
for reserving a space is Wednesday November 20. The Faire will
take place on Friday, November 29, 1:00 - 7:00 p.m., and Saturday
November 30, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Set-up takes place on Wednesday,
November 27, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., and Friday, November 29, 10:00
a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For more information, The Totem Heritage Center is offering Regalia II: Dance Robe (button blankets) with instructor Sarah Abbott, November 4 - 15, 2002. For more information or to register, contact Rebecca Brown, Program Coordinator, at 907-225-5900, fax 907-225-5901, or e-mail at rebeccab@city.ketchikan.ak.us The Totem Heritage Center is offering Northwest Carving I with carver Lee Wallace, November 4 - 15, 2002. Students will transfer a Northwest Coast Design onto yellow cedar to create an original relief carving. For more information or to register, contact Rebecca Brown, Program Coordinator, at 907-225-5900, fax 907-225-5901, or e-mail at rebeccab@city.ketchikan.ak.us The Totem Heritage Center has added a Beginning Northwest Coast Design class with Tsimshian carver Wayne Hewson on October 26 and 27 and November 2 and 3. For more information or to register, contact Rebecca Brown, Program Coordinator, at 907-225-5900, fax 907-225-5901, or e-mail at rebeccab@city.ketchikan.ak.us The Totem Heritage Center is seeking regalia, weaving and carving pieces for its "Student and Instructor Art Show," November 22 - December 23. Pieces for display in the show need to be submitted to the center by November 1. The show is open to artists who have taught or taken classes at the Totem Heritage Center. Call 907-225-5900 for more information.
GENERAL MANAGER(FULL TIME - PERMANENT) Responsible for planning, organizing, directing the operational activities of Ketchikan Indian Corporation programs, KIC Tribal Hatchery and KIC Tribal Health Clinic. Assists the Tribal Council with policy planning, budget preparation, setting long and short-range organizational goals and objectives. Initiates and administers contractual commitments for KIC with governmental and non-governmental agencies. Requires considerable knowledge of Public Law, CFR pertinent to KIC, and Tribal Law. Ability to manage human and financial resources, to maintain effective working relations with Tribal members, employees, funding agencies and the public. Requires Master's degree in Administration or Bachelor's degree with 5 years experience. Applications and Resumes can be sent to KETCHIKAN INDIAN COMMUNITY, 2960 Tongass, Ketchikan, Alaska, 99901. Closing date: Open Until Filled. Native Preference Applies.
October 22: Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) Jobs Workshop, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Tongass Avenue site. For more information, contact Lonnie Guthrie, Employment and Training Specialist, at 907-225-5158, ext. 307. October 29: Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) Jobs Workshop, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., Tongass Avenue site. For more information, contact Lonnie Guthrie, Employment and Training Specialist, at 907-225-5158, ext. 307. October 31: Deadline for Portfolio Review by the Fairbanks Arts Association for the 2004 gallery season at the Bear Gallery in the Alaskaland Civic Center. For more information call 907-225-2211. November 2 - 6: The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) in partnership with the All Indian Pueblo Council will be hosting the NIEA's 33rd Annual Convention in Albuquerque, NM. The NIEA Annual Convention is an opportunity for model Indian Education programs to share their goals and strategies for comprehensive and successful education programs. Web site November 10 - 15: The NCAI 59th Annual Session, San Diego, California. Meetings and general assemblies will be held at the Town & Country Resort, call 1-800-854-2608 for reservations and ask for the NCAI Group Rate. November 15: Deadline for Alaskans for Drug Free Youth MURAL/P0STER CONTEST for students ages 8-18. The theme is "If you can dream it, you can become it" (Wm. Arthur War). Artwork may be dropped off at Ketchikan General Hospital, Alaskan for Drug Free Youth, or Ketchikan Area Arts & Humanities Council. November 29 and 30: Winter Arts Faire,Ted Ferry Civic Center. Artist booths and more. Sponsored by the Arts Council. For more information, contact the Arts Council at 907-225-2211. December 6: Winter Art Walk, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., with simultaneous receptions at downtown galleries and shops. Coordinated by the Arts Council.For more information, contact the council at 907-225-2211. December 9 - 20: Cedar Bark Weaving with Diane Douglas Willard, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., $130 for students inside city limits and $140 for students who live outside the city limits. For more information or to register, contact Rebecca Brown, Program Coordinator, at 907-225-5900, fax 907-225-5901, or e-mail at rebeccab@city.ketchikan.ak.us December 14 and 21: Wood Gathering for Carvers with Nathan Jackson. For more information or to register, contact Rebecca Brown, Program Coordinator, at 907-225-5900, fax 907-225-5901, or e-mail at rebeccab@city.ketchikan.ak.us December 15: Deadline for KIC financial help with new septic tank. For more information, contact the KIC Housing Authority at 907-225-5158. February 7 - 9: The 17th annual Wearable Art show - Movers & Shakers at the Ted Ferry Civic Center. For more information contact the Arts Council at 907-225-2211.
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