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Gen7 Native Culture &Technology Summer Program

PDF VERSION It’s almost Summer 2012 and the name of the game is keeping our Native youth busy, creative, and inspired. Gen7 Native Culture & Technology Summer Program June 25th-29th, a Tierra Madre Fund project, is here to do just … Continue reading

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The Seattle Human Rights Commission is seeking to fill five Commissioner positions

City of Seattle Seattle City Council Councilmember Bruce A. Harrell Contact: Jennifer Samuels, Bruce Harrell’s Office: 206-684-8804 Felicia Yearwood, HRC: 206-684-4537 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2012 City of Seattle seeking candidates for Human Rights Commission Seattle – The Seattle … Continue reading

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Civic Justice Corps Information

Wwanted to share this work-training opportunity for youth, with you.  We begin our second cohort in June.  Youth must attend an orientation and get the application.  If you want to refer someone, please make sure you include an ROI so … Continue reading

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Interview with Oliver Bear Don’t Walk IV (Crow)

Interview with Oliver Bear Don’t Walk IV (Crow) In 2010, at the age of 17, Oliver broke the American Junior 50k Track record by more than 71 minutes. The previous record set in 1984 was 4:21:09, and Oliver finished with … Continue reading

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The Seattle Human Rights Commission Wants YOU!

The Seattle Human Rights Commission Wants YOU!   The Seattle Human Rights Commission is a sixteen member Commission that advises the Mayor, City Council and city departments on human rights and social justice issues affecting all residents of Seattle.   … Continue reading

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Seattle Public Schools Spring Symposium

family_symposium_poster2_May12 (2) We invite you and your family to attend the Seattle Public Schools Spring Symposium! Saturday, May 12, 2012 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Chief Sealth International High School (West Seattle) 2100 SW Thistle Street, Seattle WA 98126   … Continue reading

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Thank You and Highlights of the SCSNYC Conference

Urban American Indian Alaska Native Education Alliance The Urban AI/AN Education Alliance and Seattle Clear Sky Native Youth Council hosted our 2nd Annual SCSNY Conference on April 18th- 20th, 2012. Over 150 Native youth came together throughout the three day … Continue reading

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SEATTLE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION TESTIFIES BEFORE UNITED NATIONS

On Monday, April 30, the Seattle Human Rights Commission presented groundbreaking testimony and recommendations to the United Nations. The recommendations were received by United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples who is conducting a two week mission … Continue reading

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The Clear Sky student of the month April 2012

Bethany_Elliott_Clear_Sky_student_of_the_month (DOC) Bethany is Tlingit, Haida, and Navajo. She is a sophomore at Ingraham high School and plays the clarinet and has performed in concert and marching band; she loves MUSIC. She was elected president for the native club at … Continue reading

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Announcing the New Tacoma-Pierce County Urban Indian Legal Clinic that begins on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

The Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association’s Volunteer Legal Services Program is proud to announce the opening of its new Urban Indian Clinic, which will provide legal assistance to low-income (200% FPL or less) Native American individuals of all tribal affiliations with … Continue reading

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