Hanging of the Greens - The Oneida Nation of Wisconsin
Hanging of the Greens - The Oneida Nation of Wisconsin
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www.kalihwisaks.com<br />
Education<br />
Annual Dr. Martin Lu<strong>the</strong>r King, Jr. Celebration<br />
Poster/Creative Writing Contest, Call for Entries<br />
(Green Bay) Area<br />
school children are invited<br />
to participate in <strong>the</strong><br />
16th Annual Community<br />
Celebration <strong>of</strong> Dr. Martin<br />
Lu<strong>the</strong>r King, Jr.’s<br />
Birthday by entering a<br />
poster/creative writing<br />
contest and attending <strong>the</strong><br />
celebration on January<br />
15, 2011.<br />
<strong>The</strong> contest is open to<br />
all school-age children<br />
(K-12) living in or<br />
attending school in<br />
Brown County or attending<br />
an <strong>Oneida</strong> <strong>Nation</strong><br />
school. Students may<br />
submit a poster, essay, or<br />
poem that shares <strong>the</strong><br />
event’s <strong>the</strong>me: Keeping<br />
<strong>the</strong> Dream Alive 365.<br />
Three awards will be<br />
given in each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> following<br />
grade entry lev-<br />
els: kindergarten through<br />
third grade, fourth<br />
through sixth grade, seventh<br />
through ninth grade,<br />
and tenth through twelfth<br />
grade. First prize in each<br />
category is a Kindle 3G;<br />
second prize, a Kindle<br />
Wireless Reader; and<br />
third prize, a $50 Barnes<br />
and Noble gift card.<br />
Winners will be<br />
announced at <strong>the</strong> Dr.<br />
Martin Lu<strong>the</strong>r King, Jr.<br />
community celebration<br />
on Saturday, January 15,<br />
2011, 10:30 a.m.-noon, at<br />
<strong>the</strong> Nor<strong>the</strong>ast <strong>Wisconsin</strong><br />
Technical College Green<br />
Bay campus. Winners<br />
must be present to collect<br />
awards.<br />
Contest entry deadline<br />
is January 6, 2011. For a<br />
contest entry form and<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficial rules, go to<br />
www.browncomlk.org.<br />
For more information,<br />
contact Juliet Cole at<br />
colej@uwgb.edu or<br />
(920) 465-5094.<br />
About <strong>the</strong> 16th Annual<br />
Community Celebration<br />
<strong>of</strong> Dr. Martin Lu<strong>the</strong>r<br />
King, Jr.’s Birthday<br />
This vibrant, multicultural<br />
celebration is free<br />
and open to people <strong>of</strong> all<br />
ages. Attendees will<br />
enjoy musical and dance<br />
performances as well as<br />
<strong>the</strong> inspiring words <strong>of</strong> Dr.<br />
King. A light lunch will<br />
be served at a reception<br />
immediately following<br />
<strong>the</strong> program.<br />
<strong>The</strong> celebration is<br />
being organized by representatives<br />
from Family<br />
and Childcare Resources<br />
<strong>of</strong> N.E.W., Green Bay<br />
Public Schools,<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>ast <strong>Wisconsin</strong><br />
Technical College, St.<br />
Norbert College, United<br />
Hmong Community<br />
Center, University <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Green Bay,<br />
and community volunteers.<br />
Major supporters<br />
<strong>of</strong> this event include<br />
Procter & Gamble,<br />
Nor<strong>the</strong>ast <strong>Wisconsin</strong><br />
Technical College,<br />
University <strong>of</strong> <strong>Wisconsin</strong>-<br />
Green Bay, and U.S.<br />
Bank.<br />
For more information<br />
about <strong>the</strong> event, call<br />
(920) 498-6997 or (920)<br />
465-2029.<br />
December 16, 2010 • (Áhs^) 3B<br />
Scholarships…<br />
<strong>Oneida</strong> Elder Services<br />
is delighted to announce<br />
<strong>the</strong> availability <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
“Roberta J Kinzhuma<br />
Memorial Scholarship”.<br />
This scholarship is in<br />
honor <strong>of</strong> Roberta<br />
Kinzhuma’s dedication<br />
and hard work that she<br />
put forth towards obtaining<br />
her Bachelors<br />
Degree.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Roberta J.<br />
Kinzhuma Memorial<br />
Scholarship Fund is for<br />
women going back to<br />
school to fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
education and for <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
continued efforts in academic<br />
achievement.<br />
<strong>The</strong> scholarship funds<br />
are generated from fund<br />
raising activities <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Oneida</strong> Elder Services.<br />
<strong>Oneida</strong> Women are<br />
encouraged to apply for<br />
<strong>the</strong> “Roberta J.<br />
Kinzhuma Memorial<br />
Scholarship”. A $500.00<br />
scholarship will be<br />
awarded directly to an<br />
individual meeting <strong>the</strong><br />
following criteria:<br />
1. Must be returning to<br />
school (Freshmen are<br />
not eligible)<br />
2. Must be a single<br />
mo<strong>the</strong>r<br />
3. An enrolled member<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Oneida</strong> Indians <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong><br />
4. Must have a 3.0 or B<br />
cumulative grade<br />
point average<br />
• Interior • Exterior<br />
• Stain & Paint…(Fences, decks, houses)<br />
• Pressure Washing…(Any size project)<br />
• Flooring…(Tile & Hardwood Installation)<br />
Handyman<br />
Service<br />
Now<br />
Available!<br />
&<br />
Internships…<br />
Roberta J. Kinzhuma<br />
Memorial Scholarship Fund<br />
5. Seeking a degree or<br />
certificate in an<br />
accredited college<br />
and/or technical<br />
school<br />
Please submit application<br />
along with short<br />
essay regarding yourself,<br />
a copy <strong>of</strong> your last<br />
semester’s grades/transcripts,<br />
and a copy <strong>of</strong><br />
your tribal ID.<br />
Applications can be<br />
picked up at <strong>the</strong> following<br />
locations:<br />
<strong>Oneida</strong> Elder Services<br />
2907 S Overland Rd<br />
<strong>Oneida</strong> WI 54155<br />
<strong>Oneida</strong> Higher<br />
Education<br />
N7210 Seminary Rd<br />
<strong>Oneida</strong> WI 54155<br />
Applications are due<br />
January 21st<br />
Winner will be notified<br />
via telephone on<br />
February 1st. Winner<br />
will be presented scholarship<br />
award at <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>Oneida</strong> <strong>Nation</strong><br />
Commission on Aging<br />
(ONCOA) regular<br />
monthly meeting in<br />
February.<br />
If you have any questions,<br />
please contact<br />
Assistant Director <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Oneida</strong> Elder Services<br />
at 920-869-2448.<br />
ONEIDA<br />
United Methodist Church<br />
N6048 County Rd. E • De Pere, WI<br />
Come Join Us!<br />
Christmas Eve Service<br />
7:00PM & 10:00PM<br />
Communion will be given<br />
Call Shannon for Appointment<br />
~ FREE Estimates ~<br />
920.562.0143<br />
• Insured<br />
ONEIDA<br />
Higher<br />
Education<br />
800-236-2214 or<br />
920-869-4333<br />
www.<br />
oneidanation.org<br />
/highered<br />
For <strong>the</strong> Best in<br />
Native American<br />
Music<br />
Tune in to…<br />
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WPNE 89.3<br />
on your FM dial…<br />
Thursdays 10:00PM<br />
to midnight
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