A film on the Hopi boarding school experience
I am co-editing (with Charlotte Cote and Coll Thrush) a new book series entitled Indigenous Confluences with the University of Washington Press. The Press will announce the series at the year’s Native American and Indigenous Studies conference in Saskatoon, Canada.
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Position: Applied Indigenous Studies, Lecturer
Vacancy Number: 600182
Department: Applied Indigenous Studies
Status: Full-Time, Regular
Location: Flagstaff
Special Information
• Non-tenure track Lecturer position will be a year-to-year appointment with a possible three-year appointment in the future.
Application Procedure
• To apply, send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. teaching evaluations and syllabi), and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references to: AIS Search Committee Department of Applied Indigenous Studies Northern Arizona University PO Box 15020 Flagstaff, AZ 86011- 5020
Job Description
• The Department of Applied Indigenous Studies (AIS) at Northern Arizona University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track lecturer. Primary duties will be to teach undergraduate courses in Applied Indigenous Studies; these courses address an applied focus for working with indigenous communities, skills in global and comparative studies, and introduction to the basic principles of U.S. American Indian law and comparison to other global Indigenous Peoples. The position begins August 2013.
Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum requirements include PhD, EdD, JD, or DrPH conferred by August 2013 with major training in fields related to global comparative indigenous studies. We recognize that Applied Indigenous Studies is a new, interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary field and we welcome applications from areas that might include American Indian Studies, Native American Studies, or in related fields such as anthropology, sociology, education, literature, fine arts, health, economics, law, or political science. Experience working with indigenous communities, preferably in government or community organizations.
Preferred Qualifications
• Preference will be given to individuals with evidence of interdisciplinary teaching ability, the potential for publications and working effectively with students, colleagues, and community members from diverse cultures, especial Indigenous Peoples in the Southwest. In addition, we encourage applications from candidates who are willing to incorporate web-based delivery strategies in their teaching and mentor students as they undertake internships with tribal organizations and other organizations that employ people working with indigenous communities.
General Information
• Northern Arizona University has a student population of about 25,000 at its main campus in Flagstaff and at over 30 sites across the state. Committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment, NAU has earned a solid reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a personal touch, with a faculty and staff dedicated to each student’s success. All faculty members are expected to promote student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes. While our emphasis is undergraduate education, we offer a wide range of graduate programs and research. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees. Flagstaff has a population of about 65,000, rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix at intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40. Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees’ right to work in the United States.
Salary
• $43,000 – $45,000
Application Deadline
• This position will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2013.
FLSA
American Indian Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks two Postdoctoral Fellows for the 2013-2014 academic year. This fellowship program provides a stipend, a close working association with AIS faculty, and assistance in furthering the fellow’s development as a productive scholar. Applicants should have an ongoing research project that promises to make a notable contribution to American Indian and Indigenous Studies. While fellows will concentrate on their research, they may choose to teach one course in American Indian Studies. Furthermore, fellows are expected to participate in the intellectual community of the American Indian Studies Program. One of the positions may be renewable for a second year.
Stipend and Benefits: The Fellowship stipend for the 2013-2014 academic year is $42,000, including health benefits. An additional $5,000 will be provided for the fellow’s research, travel, and related expenses.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree is required. Candidates must have completed all degree requirements by August 15, 2013. Preference will be given to those applicants who have finished their degrees in the past five years. The one-year fellowship appointment period is from August 16, 2013, to August 15, 2014.
To Apply: Create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois application login page at https://my.atlas.illinois.edu/submit/go.asp?id=538 and upload your application materials:
Candidates should submit a letter of application providing a thorough description of the research project to be undertaken during the fellowship year, a curriculum vitae, two samples of their scholarly writing, and two letters of recommendation.
Applications received by January 18, 2013 will receive full consideration. The review process will continue until the fellowships are filled. For further information, contact Matthew Sakiestewa Gilbert, Chair, Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Committee, American Indian Studies: Phone: (217) 265-9870, Email: tewa@illinois.edu, or visit the Program’s website at http://www.ais.illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).
Assistant or Associate Professor of American Indian and Indigenous Studies
Please click here for the 2012-2013 Hopi Leadership Program application form (12 pages).
2011 Navajo/Hopi Honor Run, Photo Courtesy of Rosanda Suetopka Thayer
***2012 Navajo/Hopi Honor Run Program***
10TH ANNUAL NAVAJO-HOPI HONOR RUN MAY 15, 16, & 17, 2012
**reminder this is a tentative schedule and is subject to change**
Last Updated: 17 April 2012
DAY 1′ – MAY 15, 2012 – TUESDAY
6:30 am Registration and Start Off. Hosted by IHS Admin in St. Michaels.
8:00 am Roll Out
8:30 am Ganado Chapter House ( KIA- Shondee & Joyce )
9:30 am Roll Out
10:00 am Fuel Stop – Keams Canyon Mustang
10:30 am Roll Out
11:00 am Hopi Veterans Park
12:00 pm Roll Out
12:30 pm Dilkon – LUNCH / Fuel Stop (KIA – Gonzales)
2:00 pm Roll Out
2:30 pm Birdsprings area – brief stop for moment of silence for Gonzales
3:30 pm Arrival into Flagstaff – Fuel Stop
4:00 pm Piestewa’s – Flagstaff (KIA – Piestewa from Tuba City) Joined by Carry The Flame
6:00 pm Roll Out
7:00 pm Cameron – DINNER & PROGRAM (KIA – Moon & Lee) Riders responsible for own rooms.
‘ DAY 2 ‘ – May 16, 2012 – WEDNESDAY
7:00 am Cameron – Roll Out
7:30 am Tuba City / Fuel Stop with Breakfast & Program
9:30 am Roll out
11:00 am Page, AZ (KIA – Keith)
12:00 am Roll out
1:00 pm Inscription House LUNCH– Fuel Stop
2:30 pm Roll Out
3:30 pm Shonto
4:30 pm Roll Out
6:30 pm Kayenta, AZ – DINNER & PROGRAM Riders responsible for own rooms.
‘ DAY 3 ‘ - MAY 17, 2012 – THURSDAY
7:00 am Breakfast .. Kayenta
8:00 am Roll Out
9:00 am Red Mesa IHS (KIA – Todacheene, Yazzie, Westbrook, Cambridge & Yazzie)
10:30 am Roll Out
11:00 am Beclabito Chapter House- LUNCH (KIA – Tom)
12:00 am Roll Out
12:30 pm Shiprock Fuel Stop
1:00 pm Roll Out
2:30 pm Red Valley Chapter
3:30 pm Roll Out
5:30 pm Tohatchi, NM
6:30 pm Roll Out
7:30 pm Navajo Veterans Park ~ Window Rock, AZ
CONCLUDES THE 10TH ANNUAL NAVAJO-HOPI HONOR RUN. THANK YOU
Photo courtesy of
http://theautry.org/exhibitions/katsina-in-hopi-life
This exhibit opens June 29 at the Autry in Los Angeles. And is the culmination of a long project by Susan SecakukuKatsina in Hopi Life, featuring remarkable Katsina dolls from the Autry’s Southwest Museum of the American Indian Collection, provides a glimpse into Hopi life and culture. Katsinam (the plural form of Katsina) are spiritual beings who represent all aspects of life and travel to be with the Hopi people six months of the year. Told from the Hopi perspective, this exhibition shares the unique relationship the Hopi people have with the Katsinam, focusing on the values, lessons, and encouraging messages learned from them.
Visiting Lecturer or Visiting Instructor – American Indian Studies / University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2012-2013
https://jobs.illinois.edu/default.cfm?page=job&jobID=17893
Position Description:
American Indian Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a position as Visiting Lecturer or Visiting Instructor for the 2012-2013 academic year. Renewal of this position beyond the first year is possible depending on the program’s needs and demonstrated classroom success. For information about AIS at Illinois, see http://www.ais.illinois.edu.
The primary duty of this faculty member will be teaching general education and other basic courses in American Indian and Indigenous studies. Teaching load will be 3/3, with additional teaching in the summer possible. Depending on experience and scholarly background, courses might include Introduction to Native Studies, Indigenous Expressive Culture, Indigenous Thinkers, Contemporary Issues in Indian Country, Language and Culture of Native North America, Native Religious Traditions, Introduction to American Indian Literature, Federal Indian Policy, or American Indians of Illinois.
Opportunities for professional development are available for the faculty member in this position, including course development resources and travel funding. Further, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in the life of the AIS program, including conferences, events, and program governance.
Candidates are required to have a minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience at the college level. In addition, candidates seeking Lecturer status are required to have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Those seeking Instructor status are required to have a Master’s degree. The target starting date is August 16, 2012. Salary is competitive and is dependent on qualifications and experience. The initial appointment will be for one-year. The appointment may then be renewed by the Program annually for subsequent years based on funding and strong performance reviews.
Applicants need to submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and the contact information for three references on teaching accomplishments. The teaching statement should include evidence that the applicant has been or would be a successful instructor in sections of 40 or more.
To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload the applications materials. To ensure full consideration, all application materials must be submitted by April 30, 2012. Applicants may be interviewed before this closing date, but no hiring decisions will be made until after this closing date. For further information about the application procedures, contact the Program by email at ais@illinois.edu. AIS asks that all candidates review the program’s statement on identity and academic integrity, which can be found online at http://www.ais.illinois.edu/about/integrity/.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu)
TO: ALL HOPI/TEWA PEOPLE
The Hopi Tribe’s Water Task Team encourages you to attend scheduled
informational meetings regarding the Little Colorado River negotiations.
TEWA VILLAGE OFFICE
Thursday, April 12, 6pm
HOTEVILLA YOUTH/ELDERLY CENTER
Friday, April 13, 6pm
VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER
For Hopi-Tewa Member Employees
Thursday, April 12, 9am
Thursday, April 12, 1pm
BACAVI COMMUNITY CENTER
MONDAY, APRIL 30, 6pm
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