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The Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Undergraduate Summer Internship provides an opportunity for three talented undergraduates to conduct research, to explore career possibilities in archives and special collections, and to learn about advanced training in Native American and Indigenous Studies and related fields. This eight-week paid internship program at the American Philosophical Society Library & Museum in Philadelphia will offer a hands-on research experience and will include mentorship and networking opportunities. The APS Library & Museum has rich and varied collections related to over 440 different Indigenous cultures throughout the Americas. Working with mentors, interns will develop their own archives-based projects or pursue research projects identified by the Indigenous communities with which the Center for Native American and Indigenous Research (CNAIR) interacts and collaborates.

More information and directions on how apply can be found at the link below. The deadline for applications is February 14, 2020.

https://apply.interfolio.com/69444

The Arkansas River Valley Fire Academy is now accepting nominations through February, 29, 200 for Classes being held in Russellville, AR from May 12-14, 2020. One of the many classes being offered is a heritage paraprofessional class.

Instructions for completing nominations for the classes can be found below.
There will be a tuition fee, which also includes meals.

• Go to the following link: www.arkansaswildlandfireacademy.com,
• On the home page scroll down for a list of all classes.
• Click on the “NOMINATE” button next to the class (DO NOT use the Course List tab at the top of the home page).
• Find your course and click on the “NOMINATE” button.
• The NWCG Nomination Form will open up.
• Complete Nomination Form.
• Email nomination form to: timothy.nutley@usda.gov
• Acceptance letters will be emailed to students.
• Acceptance letter will contain a hyperlink to complete the registration process.
• Registration will not open until March 8th.
• § Those that will be attending courses as Forest Service AD’s – sponsored by the Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forest and the Arkansas-Oklahoma Interagency Coordination Center (AOICC) must not register on-line, you must email Sally Cross at: sally.cross@usda.gov to complete registration for you. (This will ensure payment for any costs associated with attending the course and the completion of Casual Hire (AD) paperwork for travel and salary reimbursement).

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The Ohio History Connection is looking for a Director of American Indian Relations who will serve as the organization’s primary conduit to Ohio’s absentee tribes. More information can be found at the link below.

>>>Job Opportunity

The January 2020 issue of the Delaware Indian News is now available online. To view the newspaper, click the link below:

» View January 2020 Delaware Indian News

For other issues of the Delaware Indian News, select Delaware Indian News in the top menu bar.

Two paid internships for students are available at Hopewell Culture National Historic Park in Chillicothe, Ohio this summer. Please see the flyers below for details on this great opportunity!

Archeological Technician
Biological Science Technician

The 2020 Tribal Holiday Schedule, as voted on by Tribal Council, for Employees is as follows. The Tribal offices will be closed on these days and Title VI Elder Nutrition lunches will not be served.

Jan 01 New Year’s Day
Jan 20 Martin Luther King Day
Apr 10 Good Friday
May 25 Memorial Day
July 03 Day Before Independence Day
Sept 07 Labor Day
Oct 12 Indigenous Peoples Day
Nov 11 Veteran’s Day
Nov 26 Thanksgiving Day
Nov 27 Day After Thanksgiving
Dec 24 Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day

Annual Delaware calendar produced by Jim Rementer.

Click on the link below to download the file. You may then save and/or print it. To use as a wall calendar, we suggest printing at legal size (8.5″ x 14″).

» Download Calendar

Positions are available at Delaware Child Development in various locations. To apply, visit http://delawarechild.org/careers

The Delaware Tribe of Indians is announcing the preparation and completion of its Annual Performance Report (APR) for the period 10/1/18 through 9/30/19. The APR covers the activities conducted with Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) funds under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) of 1996, as amended. In accordance with the NAHASDA Statute Section 404, and the regulations at 24 CFR Part 1000, sections 512 through 521, the APR is being made publicly available prior to submission to HUD. A copy of the APR is available for review at the Delaware Tribal Office located at 5100 Tuxedo Blvd, Bartlesville, OK 74006. The telephone number is 918-337-6572.

Public comments may be made via telephone, in person, or in writing. All comments should be submitted to the Delaware Tribe Housing Program by December 23, 2019.