American Indian Report - November/December 2008 - (Page 16)

Photo by Bob Kovar HONORS chickasaw press Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma For a long time, the stories of the Chickasaw have been told primarily by others. Chickasaw scholars have little outlet for their work, and leading publishers have shown only limited interest. One way the tribe is addressing this is through the Chickasaw Press. Operating with support of the tribal government, it publishes books written by Chickasaw citizens and others. High School district. The initiative engages Native and non-Native students in positive experiences that build multicultural communication, understanding and friendships. Tsigo Bugeh Village Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico Restoring communal living through Pueblo-style housing, the Tsigo Bugeh Village offers “traditional living with a modern touch” for Ohkay Owingeh (formerly the San Juan Pueblo). The Village includes 40 units for single or multi-generational families, with amenities such as a community center, meeting space, kitchen area, weight room, computer lab and laundry room. Thanks to the financial education that it provides, delinquent payments have decreased from $112,000 in 1999 to $15,000 in 2008. community council Task Force Ak-Chin Indian Community, Arizona The Ak-Chin Indian Community established its Community Council Task Force to address the environmental, cultural and social impacts of hyperdevelopment on lands neighboring the reservation. The task force reviews development plans, permits and other relevant information related to threats to air and water quality and cultural resources. Bringing together tribal officials, elders and other citizens, it was designed to increase consultation, coordination and cooperation with local, state and federal agencies — to give the tribe a voice in local Ziibiwing center of Anishinabe development plans. culture and lifeways Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Michigan intercultural leadership initiative The Ziibiwing Center uses a multi-faceted approach Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior to reinforce and validate Anishinabe identity and disChippewa Indians, Wisconsin pel stereotypes. Through its award-winning Telling In 1999, a grassroots effort led to the founding of Our Story permanent exhibit, changing exhibits, a the Intercultural leadership Initiative, designed to research center, repatriation efforts, language imaddress the negative effects of racism and preju- mersion, workshops and educational programming, dice on the social and academic achievements of the center helps the Saginaw Chippewa reclaim its American Indian students in the lakeland Union past and celebrate its present. 16 November/December 2008 American Indian Report http://www.chickasawpress.com/ http://www.chickasaw.net http://www.ak-chin.nsn.us http://www.sagchip.org/ziibiwing/ http://www.sagchip.org/ziibiwing/ http://www.sagchip.org http://www.lacduflambeauchamber.com http://www.lacduflambeauchamber.com

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American Indian Report - November/December 2008 Contents Notes from Indian Country Elders Conference Offers Balancing Lessons Student Blanket Design Reflects Plains Horse Culture Congress: Activity on the Hill Prep School Recruits Native Students for Transitional Year Prior to College Honoring Nations Clinton Global Initiative Brings Native American Focus to the World A Q&A with Indian Country’s Top Cop Urban Clinics Go Paperless with IHS Record System Ohkay Owingeh Restores Wetlands, Protects Drinking Water Blogroll

American Indian Report - November/December 2008

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