December 2012 - Central Council Tlingit Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

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Edward K. ThomasPresident Edward K. Thomas HonoredCourtesy of U.S. Senate Committee on Indian AffairsThe United States Senate Committee on Indian Affairs recently honored PresidentEdward K. Thomas as a modern day leader. In November, National Native AmericanHeritage Month, the committee recognized President Thomas as a national advocatefor self-governance, subsistence hunting and fishing, and a powerful Native voicefor Indian health care and education reforms, and noted that in his capacityas a tribal leader, he has met with Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush,Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush, Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford, and with theSecretary General of the United Nations.President Thomas was born and raised in Craig, Alaska. He is a Raven of the Tlingittribe, Sukteeneidí (Dog Salmon) clan. His Tlingit names are T’sa Xoo and ShaansKadake and his Haida name is Skil’ Quidaunce.Central Council is proud of President Thomas’ many accomplishments and very much appreciates his continueddedication and leadership. He has served as the Tribe’s president for twenty six years.“Champions for Change” Program LaunchedSubmitted By: Megan GregoryOn Monday, November 19, former Senator Byron Dorgan, the founder and chairman of the Center for NativeAmerican Youth at the Aspen Institute, announced the launch of a new program, “Champions for Change,” aspin-off of a White House initiative.The Champions for Change program recognizes and encourages inspirational Native youth (ages 14 to 24)working in their tribal or urban Indian communities to promote hope and make a positive impact. Championscan include individuals who initiate programs, events, or other efforts to improve the lives of fellow Nativeyouth and Indian Country.Five finalists will be selected to be recognized at a spring 2013 event in Washington, DC. Finalists will alsobe invited to serve a two-year term on a newly-created Youth Advisory Board at the Center. To find out moreinformation about the Champions for Change program, please visit the Center For Native American Youth at:www.cnay.org. Applications are now available online at: www.cnay.org/Online_Application.html.2Correction: In the October 2012 issue of Tribal News, the Alaska Native Sisterhood 1st GrandPresident’s name was incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is Victoria Canul Dunne.Alaska Native BrotherhoodGrand President, William E. Martin1st Grand President, Sasha Soboleff2nd Grand President, Frank AlbyGrand Secretary, Peter NaorozGrand Treasurer, James LlanosGrand Sergeant at Arms, Jimmy Williams2012 Grand Camp Election ResultsAlaska Native SisterhoodGrand President, Freda Westman1st Grand President, Victoria Canul Dunne2nd Grand President, Beverly RussellGrand Secretary, Carol DuisGrand Treasurer, Marietta HopkinsGrand Sergeant at Arms, Brenda LouiseCentral Council congratulates all ANB/ANS elected officers!
Salish Kootenai CollegeWelcomes Interim PresidentA tribally controlled college located in Pablo, MontanaThe Salish Kootenai College (SKC) Board of Trustees is pleased to announcethe appointment of Elaine L. Frank, EdD as Interim President. Dr. Frankhas been with the college since 1994 serving in many capacities. They lookforward to her leadership during this transitional time.Elaine L. Frank, EdDDr. Frank received her EdD in Gifted Education/Educational Psychology fromthe University of Georgia, her MA in Gifted Education from Oklahoma City University, and her BA in MusicEducation is from Western Washington University.Elaine was recruited and hired at SKC in 1994 by Academic Vice President Jerry Slater. In addition to her roleas Director of Institutional Research, she assisted him with his variety of responsibilities including managingprograms and grants as well as teaching college courses. She credits him and his successor Alice Oechsli withmentoring her into the various leadership roles she has served at SKC. In addition to Director of InstitutionalResearch her leadership roles included Director of Enrollment Services and Interim Academic Vice Presidentprior to her current appointment as Interim President.Prior to her arrival at SKC, Dr. Frank has co-authored multiple publications and given presentations at nationalconferences that focus on gifted and talented students and providing quality education to students fromminority cultures. She continues to advocate for high expectations and strong support systems for students fromunderrepresented populations. Her leadership style is much the same where she demands task completion whileproviding the necessary support for employees to achieve that goal.Dr. Frank is Haida from Southeast Alaska. Her parents are Mason and Lynn Frank of Seattle, WA. Mason isoriginally from Hydaburg, AK, while Lynn is originally from Pittsburgh, PA. Siblings are Dean and StephanieFrank. She is married to Vernon Finley (Kootenai Tribe of Montana) and they have two children. Elaineattributes her education to her family as well as Sealaska Heritage Institute and Tlingit Haida Central Council.The Salish Kootenai College Board of Trustees welcomes Dr. Elaine Frank as Interim SKC President.ANTHC $5,000 Scholarship ReinstatedThe Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is pleased to announce the reinstatement of the ANTHC$5,000 scholarship for the remainder of the 2012/2013 academic year. The Education, Development andTraining (EDT) department at ANTHC is accepting applications now through December 31, 2012 to awardfor the remaining spring and summer terms. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and fees forprofessional certificate programs or higher education degrees. ANTHC grants these scholarships as an integralpart of its long-term strategy to increase Alaska Natives and American Indians in the healthcare field.The scholarship award is open to all individuals who are Alaska Native or American Indian and meet thefollowing eligibility requirements:• Permanent Alaska residents• Interested in working in the healthcare field• Currently enrolled in a formal education or training programANTHC will be offering this scholarship at the beginning of each academic year. For more information, pleasecontact Courtney Bridges, EDT Trainer, at 907.729.1911.3
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