ICT - Living - Education http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/education RSS Feed for ICT - Living - Education en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:59:15 GMT AISES conference attracts America’s next young leaders http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/education/70619352.html PORTLAND, Ore. – The enthusiasm level was over the top at the 31st annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society’s conference which drew 1,000 professionals and 500 students Oct. 29 – 31 at the Oregon Convention Center. Student’s past buoys her future http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/education/69667037.html Repeated visits to the doctor’s office; back-to-back seizures; prescription upon prescription and treatment upon treatment; so went the childhood of Jazmin Villaviencio. Each doctor visit added to her curiosity about how doctors treat patients, and more specifically, how they deal with issues of the brain. By her late teens, her seizures ended and she was able to live normally. Her experience with doctors put her on a path for a career in medicine. Seven donors award $21,000 in Native scholarships http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/education/69666202.html DENVER – The Colorado Indian Education Foundation awarded 10 Native scholars $1,000 each in a ceremony at which Gov. Bill Ritter proclaimed Native American Heritage Month and additional scholarships were announced. Monument Valley proud of Gates Millennium Scholarship students http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/education/69665737.html KAYENTA, Ariz. – A Native high school in Arizona is rather proud of some of its recent graduates. Wabanaki Perspectives shared culture and history http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/education/70194697.html AUGUSTA, Maine – It started with the idea of inviting a single group of young drummers for a cultural visit to the University of Maine, and blossomed into a four-day conference called Wabanaki Perspectives and Human Awareness that drew children, students, elders and the general public. Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa celebrates Native American Heritage Month http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/education/70193807.html LOS ANGELES – Beginning a month of cultural events spread throughout the city during November, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa celebrated the opening ceremony of the city’s Native American Heritage Month Oct. 30. The ceremony was held at City Hall in downtown L.A. The theme for the opening ceremony was “Elders’ Wisdom, Youth Vision” and included music and dancing by local Native American groups. Heritage Month brings recollection and hope for reconciliation http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/education/70192112.html DENVER – November is proclaimed American Indian Heritage Month in Colorado by Gov. Bill Ritter amid congratulatory fanfare. Native students encouraged to embrace their culture http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/education/70191047.html (MCT) – Cameron Piscoya thinks many Native Americans choose not to go to college because they don’t want to leave the support and traditions of their families at home. NEA shines light on ‘invisibility factor’ experienced by AI/AN students http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/education/70189292.html WASHINGTON – November is National American Indian Heritage Month, a time to recognize the rich history and heritage of American Indians and Alaska Natives. To help address the challenges facing American Indian and Alaska Native students and educators, the National Education Association has released a new resource called Focus on What Works. Cornell’s Akwe:kon melds learning with dorm living http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/living/education/65808432.html ITHACA, N.Y. – Cornell University made a progressive move when they built the first Native-themed residence hall, Akwe:kon, pronounced “a-gway-go,” nearly 20 years ago. It was built to honor the Haudenosaunee people, also known as the Six Nations of Iroquois, and a collaborative effort between the university and the American Indian Program.