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20th Anniversary International Two-Spirit Gathering online
You can now register for the 20th Anniversary International Two-Spirit Gathering online. Yes, you can pay for registration
online too! Just go to www.intltwospiritgathering.org. The gathering is taking place in Sandstone, MN from August 28 - September 1, 2008 at the Audubon Center of the North Woods.
Commemorative posters are available online too. Proceeds support programming and participation by Native Elders, youth, and women. You can donate $15 for 1 poster (plus $5 shipping/handling) or $25 for 2 posters (plus $5 shipping/handling).
Location:
Audubon Center of the North Woods.
Sandstone, MN
(Council on Foundations) Achieving Excellence in Investment Mangement Strategies Seminar
If you are responsable for making strategic investment decisions for your organization, then you will not want to miss this Council-sponsored seminar on investment management strategies. Designed specifically for CEO's, CFO's, and trustees, this seminar will help you:
1.) Understant and apply the seven core fiduciary principles that guide the prudent practices of investment fiduciaries.
2.) Learn the legal implications associated with investment decisions.
3.) Learn how to create cost-effective investment solutions without sacrificing potential returns.
4.) Manage the downside risk profile of your portfolio.
Learn more about seminar by visiting the Council's website http://www.cof.org/. If you register before July 11, you will receive a $100 discount (mention code IEDU0908). If you have any questions, please contact us at leaders@cof.org or 703-879-0768.
September 11-12, 2008
Location:
Arlington, VA
The Politics of Food National Conference
A national event on how America grows, distributes, buys, and eats its food. For more information, go to:
www.elpnet.org.
Beyond the Bars II
Creating Effective Collaborations on Behalf of Children of Incarcerated Parents
Please join GCYF in the San Francisco Bay area for a uniquely structured learning summit led by an outstanding faculty of national experts and foundation leaders. With a focus on collaboration, the centerpiece of the conference will be the initiatives of four foundations and their community partners, each of whom chose a very different focus and approach, and each of whose work has had tremendous impact.
Come hear and learn from the collaborative journeys of: The Permanent Fund for the Well-Being of Vermont Children and their partner, Vermont Children's Aid Society, The Pittsburgh Child Guidance Foundation working with the Allegheny County Jail, The Zellerbach Family Foundation working with San Francisco County Child and Family Services, The Women's Foundation of California, partnering with the Southern California Coalition. For more information, go to: www.gcyf.org.
Philanthropy Northwest 2008 Annual Conference
Philanthropy Northwest's 2008 Annual Conference is shaping up to be the best ever. Participate in these and 20 more great sessions. Grassroots Philanthropy
keynote
Lessons Learned: Philanthropy in Progress, Drowning in Paperwork, Distracted from Purpose, Working with Native Communities, Benchmarking for Community Foundations.
To register, go to: www.philanthropynw.
A Single Thread, Celebrating Native American Design & Art
With keynote speaker: Internationally acclaimed textile designer, author, and collector, Jack Lenor Larson.
This event will honor five contemporary Native American artists and designers whos creative talent, inspiring life stories and entrepreneurial spirit show their abiding commitment to traditional arts and to their own Native communities.
For more information or tickets, please call 212-514-3750 or email at NMAINY-SpecialEvent@si.edu
Starting Time: 11:30
Ending Time: 2:00P
Location:
One Bowling Green, New York, NY
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Conference of Southwest Foundations 60th Anniversary Conference
Grantmakers from across the Southwest and beyond will convene this October for learning and networking with colleagues at this year's site, the Hilton Austin, which offers the perfect backdrop for engaging sessions showcasing innovative ideas, timely information and best practices for foundations. For room reservations contact the Hilton Austin at 512-482-8000 or 800-445-8667.
For additional information or to register, contact the CSF office at 214.740.1787 or visit 60th Anniversary Conference.
Location:
Hilton Austin
Austin, TX
National Urban Indian Family Coalition
Revealing an Invisible Population: Strategies for Building Urban Indian America
Hosted by: Minneapolis American Indian Center
Please visit our website at:http://www.nuifc.org/
For more information contact Janeen Comenote: jcomenote@unitedindians.org or 206-829-2229
3rd Annual National Native American Fatherhood Conference
Sponsered By: Native American Fatherhood and Families Association.
3 Tracks: Education/Criminal Justice/Health and Human Services.
CEU's will be offered, for more information, call 480-833-5007, email aznaffa@aol.com, or go to www.nativeamericanfathers.org.
Location:
Mesa, AZ
American Indian College Fund, Flame of Hope Gala
An event to celebrate culture and education, The Flame of Hope Gala raises money to provide scholarships to American Indian students attending the 32 tribal colleges in the United States. This year we also celebrate the 40th anniversary.
Celebrity Co-Chairs
Ben Nighthorse Campbell
Benjamin Bratt
Adam Beach
Attire Black-tie or Native dress
For more information about the American Indian College Fund, please visit: www.cllegefund.org.
Starting Time: 6:00
Location:
Gotham Hall
New York, NY
2008 BoardSource Leadership Forum
Forces shaping the next generation of governance framed the 2007 BoardSource Leadership Forum program, adding neede clarity to board-level discussions about demographic change; financial insecurity; technology pervasiveness; and inceasingly indistinct sector lines. 20/20 enVision-Imagine what's possible examines the interdependence and far-reaching impact of these and other forces affecting leadership and governance. The forum will offer keener insights into what's possible-not just whats required-as nonprofit boards face choices amid the ever rising standards and stresses of contemporary governance. For more information, go to www.boardsource.org
Location:
1828 L Street, NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036-5114
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The 18th Annual Indian Land Consolidation Symposium
The 18th Annual Conference theme "Protecting Our Lands & Resources" places special focus on the importance of developing and implementing protective codes and ordinances. General Sessions and four Break-Out Tracks Rights of Way, Probate, Fee to Trust, and Water Codes will detail tribal models and initiatives, which prevent land loss; establish fair & equitable rights of way; protect water resources; and promote land recovery. Participants can expect to come away from this conference knowledgeable about the tribal ordinances and codes being successfully used in Indian Country. For more information, go to: www.ilwg.org.
November 10 & 13, 2008
Location:
Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel
7350 S. Nogales Hwy., Tucson, AZ 85706
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Facing Race 2008 - A National Conference
The Facing Race conference is a radical justice hub bringing together activists, organizers, journalists, artists, scholars, key policy advocates and researchers interested in exploring innovative strategies and successful models for changing public policy.
For more information contact the Applied Research Center: 900 Alice Street, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94607, or go to: www.arc.org.
Phone: 510-653-3415
Fax: 510-986-1062
Potlatch Fund Announces 2008 Community Building Grantees
Potlatch Fund is pleased to announce the 25 grantees of its 2008 Community Building Grant Cycle. A total of $51,239 will be awarded to groups in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Funding for the grants was provided by Meyer Memorial Trust and contributions given at the 2007 Potlatch Fund Gala which in turn have been matched by the WK Kellogg Foundation.
Our summer newsletter can be viewed on-line at: www.potlatchfund.org
2008 Potlatch Fund Gala- Save the date: Saturday, November 15 (Seattle, WA) Information regarding our 2008 Gala
potlatchgala is now available! Purchase your seats and tables early with Pura Fe as the evening's keynote performer and Jim Thomas returning for an encore appearance as Master of Ceremonies, we anticipate another standing room only event.
New Foundations Fundraiser
Come celebrate our history, strengthen community and build the future of New Foundations with special guest the Big John Dickerson Band. Dance celebrate and give!
Contact Kdrummer@newfoundationsinc.org or 651-227-8976 for more information.
Starting Time: 7:00P
Location:
Minnesota Train Museum
Jackson Street Roundhouse, 193 Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55130
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Call to Artists for the NMAI Art Market
The Smithsonians National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) will host the NMAI ART Market on December 6 & 7, 2008, at two indoor venues: at the National Museum of the American Indian on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and at the museum's George Gustav Heye Center in New York City.
Held conjointly, the NMAI Art Market seeks to offer a diverse selection of Native selection of Native art from the U.S., Canada, Centerl, and South American artisans.
To Apply: Potential vendors (artists) should submit an application by September 15, 2008 to either the Washington, D.C., Market Co-Chair, Linda R. Martin or the New York City Market Co-Chair, Shawn Termin.
For more details, please download the Vendor Information and Vendoe Application, which is available online at: www.americanindian.si.edu.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2008
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