Information flyer here. Online application here.
General Summary:
Under the supervision of the Family Outreach Services Supervisor, the goal of the Native American Outreach Advocate is to empower and to foster the self-sufficiency of families and individuals in the Native American community. Employees in this job perform a variety of duties involving Native Americans to assure access and accessibility to health care services through a medical home and organized system of care. The Native American Outreach Advocate works at the grassroots level making home visits, assessing client needs, and making referrals to service providers. They provide assistance in making appointments, transporting clients to a health facility, and facilitating effective communication with health care providers. The Native American Outreach Advocate also assists clients in accessing other needed services and resources available in the community.
Author: Kate Fort
Updated ILPC Beyond the Tribal Law and Order Act Conference Agenda
2011 Great Lakes Water Quality Biennial Meeting Oct. 12-14
The conference, sponsored by the International Joint Commission, is happening at Wayne State University next week. Registration is still open. The event is free, though people can purchase a $50 food ticket.
Vice President Al Gore is the keynote speaker, and Frank Ettawageshik will be speaking on a plenary panel, along with EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson, Wednesday at 1pm.
Quarterly BIA Press Releases
Press releases we’ve received here at Turtle Talk. All of them go up immediately here.
September, 2011
BIACobell5thConsultPRnd 9-29-11
09-02-11-gaming-decisions_echo-hawk.pdf
August, 2011
AS-IA 08-15-11RRCSPbloPntdoSchlPjctsCmpltdPR
July, 2011
07-19-11LEH Visits Wounded Marine071911PR
8th Annual Haudenosaunee Conference at Syracuse University
Event to be held at the Goldstein Student Center, Syracuse University
Speakers include: Sarah Krakoff, Lindsay Robertson, Matthew Fletcher, Joe Heath, Justin Schapp, Douglas Sanderson, Julie Ann Cavanaugh-Bill, Meghan McCune, Carrie Garrow, & Kathryn Fort
Registration at www.law.syr.edu/indigenous
Navajo Nation v. EEOC Denied; Oneida Land Claim Uncertain — UPDATED
The Supreme Court released its order list for the week, and all the Navajo Nation/Peabody Coal claims were denied. The Oneida land claim has not yet been granted or denied. It is possible the case may be relisted for another conference, though that’s not entirely clear. The order is here.
Update: The Court has relisted the petitions for the October 7 conference.
MIRS Article on Rumors of Lansing Casino
Bernero Talks To Sault Tribe About Casino
The city of Lansing and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians are in negotiations for a potential downtown casino, two sources with knowledge of the talks told MIRS today.
Lansing Mayor Virg BERNERO had hoped to make an official announcement of a deal sometime this week, but that has been pushed forward two to four weeks. If one were built, organized labor would push to be involved in the construction or renovation of a facility.
“There’s been a lot of discussion,” said UAW Local 602 President Art LUNA, who has been party to some of the discussions. “It’s an opportunity to bring jobs to Lansing.”
Attorney Richard McLELLAN, who consulted with the Bernero administration on the feasibility of a casino in Lansing, said his conclusion is that no more casinos can be built in Michigan, which is not an uncommon opinion, he said. However, Bernero is working with other legal counsel to find another legal avenue.
“If someone can figure out how to do it, more power to them,” McLellan said. “Maybe somebody has a way to do it. If they do, it will be a new theory. It will have to be.”
Sault Tribe Chairman Joe Eitrem would neither confirm nor deny its interest in “any project that may or may not be under consideration at this time.
“The Sault Tribe is regularly presented with economic development and business opportunities that we evaluate relative to our long-term tribal goals and objectives,” Eitrem said. “We will explore any and all business and development opportunities that offer the potential to help us achieve our goals of economic self-sufficiency and improving programs and services for our members.
“If and when we are prepared to announce our firm interest in any such a project, we will inform our members, the news media, and other audiences.”
A phone call to a Bernero spokesman was not returned by MIRS‘ deadline.
Tribe Involved in Commemorations of British Arrival in the Straits
From the Petoskey News:
MACKINAW CITY — In the Straits of Mackinac region 250 years ago, the French ruled as the British began making their way westward across the U.S. from the eastern seaboard. It was the time period surrounding the French and Indian War, and in Northern Michigan, everything was about to change.
In early autumn 1761, Patrick McGulpin arrived in Michilimackinac with British soldiers as part of the winding down of the French and Indian War. Their arrival ushered in radical cultural change in the previously French-dominated Straits.
To commemorate this period of change and the influence brought by the British, Emmet County, its historical commission and members of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians will host an event, “The Stage for Change,” from noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at McGulpin Point Lighthouse.
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On Oct. 15, members of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Historical Commission members and county staff will tell the stories of this era. At 1 p.m., Eric Hemenway, repatriation specialist with the tribe, will present overview information and provide a sense of place for how the Native Americans utilized the land later called McGulpin Point.
Job Postition with the BIA as a Policy Analyst (DOJ Liaison)
Description here.
Anishnaabensag Biimskowebshkigewag Exhibit Reception at MSU
This Wednesday, September 28, at noon in Snyder Phillips Hall at Michigan State University.
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