Hey Folks,  Just a reminder that we will continue our AIR Sr. program at San Diego State University tomorrow (3-5-12).  We realize that USD students will have Spring Break this week (enjoy) but for those who can make it we appreciate you working through the break.   For our SDSU and USD mentors we will be meeting at  PSFA 310.  If you can make it a little early (around 4:10 pm) we can prep for the meeting and for our SDSU mentors who want to volunteer within our program this will give us an opportunity to meet and give you any additional information packets that will help you. 

 

Attached is our weekly bulletin for the meeting (with directions) any additional questions or for any more information please email me back and remember to check our facebook for any last minute instructions (just in case).

 

Sincerely,
Dwight K. Lomayesva
AIR Programs

It’s not too late to RSVP…Please see below and attached.

 
It is our pleasure to invite you to attend the upcoming Community College Dayto be held at the
University of California, Riverside on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Community College Day is structured to provide students with pertinent information regarding
the transfer process, support services, academic programs and student life. This year the
Undergraduate Admissions Office will offer transcript evaluations. Interested students are
encouraged to bring a copy of their unofficial community college transcript/s for review. An
admission counselor will contact the student regarding the results of the academic evaluation via
email.

 

For your information we have included a tentative agenda and campus map to facilitate your
visit. Also included is a flyer for posting on your campus. Parking will be available in Lot 30 at a
cost of $6.00 per vehicle. Groups that arrive by bus can be dropped off at Canyon Crest Drive.
Look for directional signs on campus.

 

As a precaution, due to recent weather fluctuation, participants should bring weather appropriate
clothing and an umbrella.

 

We encourage your participation and request that you RSVP with the office of Native American Student
Programs at (951) 827-4143 by Friday, March 2, 2012 with the number of students who will
be attending. We look forward to seeing you on March 9th, 2012.

 

Sincerely
Estella Acuña, Director
Chicano Student Programs

 

Joshua Gonzales, MBA
Director, Native American Student Programs
Visit www.my.ucr.edu/visit for a virtual tour of UCR

 

 

Joshua Gonzales, MBA
Director, Native American Student Programs

 

UC RIVERSIDE
229 Costo Hall
Riverside, CA 92521
W: 951.827.4143   F: 951.827.4342
www.nasp.ucr.edu

SDSU Native American Student Alliance will be hosting the Native American Youth Empowerment Conference - Educating Native Youth for Success: Many Nations One Vision

The event is Friday March 16th 2012, Scripps Cottage 9am - 12pm

For further questions contact the Dept. of American Indian Studies (619) 594-6991

Please download the pdf below for more information:

The Annual Cal State Puvungna Pow Wow, an American Indian social celebration, returns to the CSU Long Beach campus’ central quad on Saturday and Sunday, March 10 - 11, 2012. The two-day event begins at 11 AM each day and runs until 10 PM on Saturday and 6 PM on Sunday. The largest spring event of its kind in Southern California, the Pow Wow at Cal State Puvungna is focused on displaying the university’s strong American Indian presence. Admission is free and we strongly recommend spectators to bring folding chairs.

In addition to contests and inter-tribal dancing, there will be Gourd dancing with Dancer Registration closing at 2 PM on Saturday, March 10. All dancers and drums are invited.

Native foods such as mutton and beef stew, Navajo tacos, fry bread, and Indian burgers will be on sale at the event, and American Indian vendors will be selling both traditional and contemporary American Indian art.

For more information about the CSULB Pow Wow, contact Anna Nazarian-Peters (562) 985-8528 or e-mail powwow@csulb.edu

A campus map and directions can be found at www.csulb.edu/map

Master of Ceremony: John Dawson (San Carlos Apache)
Arena Director: Victor Chavez (Diné)
Head Man Dancer: Rene Jaramillo Navarro
Head Lady Dancer: Heidi Jaramillo Navarro
Host Northern Drum: Eagle Rib (Tsuu T'ina First Nation, Alberta, Canada)
Head Southern Singer: Herschel Kaulaity
Host Gourd: Golden State Gourd Society
Spoonkeeper: Patricia Lopez


Parking Information

Enter the campus from 7th St., Atherton, Bellflower Blvd., or Palo Verde Ave. and follow directional signs to park in Lot 14 for General Parking. Singers & Dancers, follow directional signs to Lot 4 or Lot 5; Vendors park in Lot 8. 

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for your RSVP. We look forward to having you on our campus tomorrow afternoon, it’s going to be a great event. There will be Road and Pedestrian Signs as you exit the freeway. Just in case, attached is a campus map that highlights our event locations. The campus address is 900 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92521. Parking for the College Information portion will be in Lot 21 beginning at 1pm. Those that will attend just the Symposium and Concert will need to park in Lot 6. If you have any further questions, please feel free to email me.

Best,
Josh

 
Joshua Gonzales, MBA
Director, Native American Student Programs

 

UC RIVERSIDE
229 Costo Hall
Riverside, CA 92521
W: 951.827.4143   F: 951.827.4342
www.nasp.ucr.edu

Dear Community Partners and Supporters,

We are proud to announce our spring programs that are starting today with our AIR tutorial program.  We are very grateful for all the community support that has kept our program in operation for 19 years.   A lot has changed within our programs but a lot has not changed within education. 

We are in belief that education is important for our student participants and their ability to use their knowledge within our own Native communities for a greater future.  Therefore, we continue to offer our AIR Sr. Program and tutorial programs as our main after school programs but this year we will be bring back our AIR Jr. Program targeting our 6th through 8thgrades Native students at CSUSM.

We are having tremendous success these last few years with our students and this is primarily due to a tremendous volunteer staff that is committed in having our students reach their greatest potential.  Already some of our students have letters of acceptance to 4 year universities.  We are proud of the many who have gone through our program and look forward to a great spring semester.

Attached is our Spring Programs which can be downloaded from our Website (for a higher quality flier, visit our website: www.airprograms.org on the front page of the website hit AIR Spring 2012).

Thank you for all your support, making our advocacy and service to Native youth possible.  We look forward to seeing you this Spring!

Sincerely,
Dwight K. Lomayesva

American Indian Recruitment (AIR) Programs, Executive Director
PO Box 880471
San Diego CA 92168
www.airprograms.org – dlomayesva@airprograms.org

The 2012 Summer Crazy Horse Program in the Black Hills of South Dakota seeks current Native American high school seniors (Class of 2012) for its summer college program.   If you know of an eligible TRIO senior who is motivated and interested in a compelling 8.5 week summer college experience, please share the attachments.  Let me know if you have any questions.  Make it a TRIO day!

 

Charlie

Charlie Luecke, Crazy Horse Program

605-677-8374 (Cell)

cluecke@usd.edu

Hello California Native American Day Committee: 
 
I wanted to let you all know that the UCSD Talent Search program, now works with Mountain Empire high school!  If you know any families from that area (Pine Valley / Descanso) that have students enrolled in Mountain Empire high school, please let them know about our program.  We admit students from 9th - 12th grade, and we work primarily with low income students, but all students are welcome to apply!  Our goal is to work with students during high school to keep them on track for high school graduation, college entrance and college graduation. 
 
I have attached a brochure and a UCSD Talent Search program application.  More information can also be found on our website: http://trio.ucsd.edu
 
Each year about 75% of our seniors enroll in college after high school graduation! 
 
In order to get the word out about our program, Talent Search staff have participated in local area events, talked to parents at the parent nights and have been working with the school counselor, Peter Krahling to identify students.  However, if you know any families that can benefit from our college advising, Saturday workshops and other free college-related events, please send them our way! 
 
We have plenty of space in our program and are always looking for high school students who want to attend college, but maybe have a need for more tools, resources or guidance to make sure they are on track to complete all the requirements.  Colleges and universities also look favorably on student's participation in TRIO programs such as Talent Search.  Students must attend one of the following four high schools in order to be in the UCSD Talent Search program: Mount Miguel HS, Monte Vista HS, El Cajon Valley HS and Mountain Empire HS.  
 
Thank you for helping us promote college going with local area high school youth!

Carri Fierro
UCSD TRIO Outreach Programs, Director
858-822-3471
cfierro@ucsd.edu
Ready for College? WE ARE!
http://trio.ucsd.edu
 
UCSD Talent Search is 100% funded by federal TRIO grant!

Are you ready?!

We're expecting about 200 Native High School students! please come and volunteer!