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New Competition Will Award
Ivan D. Sam - Head
American Indian Warriors Association
and is currently President of the AIWA
$60,000 to Native Writers
Gourd Dancer
organization.
He is originally from the Hunters
Ivan Sam is honored to fulfill the
Point, Az., near Window Rock area of
responsibility of Head Gourd Dancer for
the Navajo Nation. His wife is from
NCAI Partners with Alaska Federation Hawaiian/Lower 48 winners, with oppor-
the San Diego American Indian Culture
Rocky Ridge, Az., near the Tuba City
of Natives’ Newest Initiative that
tunities for their winning essays to be
Days Pow wow. Ivan is an enrolled
area of the Navajo Nation. They and
member of the Dine’ Nation. He comes
their two sons live in the Rancho San
Challenges
published in Native journals and maga-
zines across the United States. Along with
from the Kii’ya’aanii’ Clan(Towering
Diego area.
NCAI, AFN is also partnering with the
House People), born for To’he’gliinii
Ivan is pursuing his education at
Native Thinkers to Share Economic &
Council for Native Hawaiian
Clan (Water That Flows Together
Mesa College and has been the President
Political Insights
Advancement to reach Native communi-
People), his paternal grandfather is from
of the Society for Advancement of
ties across the nation.
the Maii’deshgiizh’nii Clan (Wolf Pass
Chicanos and Native Americans in
People), and his maternal grandfather is
Science club.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Alaska
“Overcoming the challenges currently
from the Ta’ba’haa’ Clan (Near the Water
Ivan is fortunate to have a traditional
Federation of Natives (AFN), in partner-
facing the US economy will require a
People). Therefore, that makes him full
background and was raised by his
ship with the National Congress of
major shift in the way our economic sys-
Dine’.
grandparents. He has participated in Yei
American Indians (NCAI), is launching a
tem works,” said Jackie Johnson Pata,
He is a veteran of the Desert Storm
Bi Chei, Enemy Way, and Native
new national initiative in the tradition of
Executive Director of NCAI, “Native com-
Era. His military service is with the U.S.
American ceremonies.
its successful Alaska Marketplace
munities are great resources that remain
Navy. He was an aviation electrician for
His personal hope is, “Haa’zhoni
Competition.
largely untapped by mainstream decision-
two deployments to the Persian Gulf on
naa’haas glii’ do’ le’ (Beauty will be all
Native Insight: Thoughts on Recession,
makers. The Native Insight Competition
the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and the
around us again!) Also for all to have a
Recovery & Opportunity is a writing
will provide Native thinkers a voice in the
USS George Washington and many
good time dancing on our Mother Earth,
competition crafted to tap the wisdom
national economic dialogue.”
detachments around the world. He has
Finally a safe journey and good health
and ingenuity of our Native communities,
The competition is open to Alaska
held leadership positions with the
for all when they return to their homes.
and to encourage Native thinkers to go
Natives, Native Hawaiians and American
public with their perspectives on the
Indians of all ages. 500-1,600 word
challenges and opportunities in our cur-
essays are due September 15, 2009.
IIPAY NATION OF SANTA YSABEL GAMING COMMISSIONER - JOB POSTING
rent economic and political landscape.
Essays must address one or more of three
Title: Gaming Commissioner • Reports to: Executive Branch
“The Native Insight Competition origi-
writing prompts focused on how the
Supervises: Support Staff • Hours: Full Time-Exempt • Salary: D.O.E.
nated with a surprise announcement dur-
Native community can support economic
ing the 2008 AFN Convention,” said AFN
renewal, what it will take for the
Protects the integrity of all gaming and gaming related activities at Santa Ysabel Resort &
American economy to rebound, and what
President Julie Kitka, “A great friend of
Casino. Responsible for ensuring all policies and procedures are in compliance with IGRA,
the American leadership can do to jump-
Alaska invited members of the Native
NIGC Rules and Regulations, Tribal Gaming Ordinace, Internal Control Standards as adopt-
start recovery. Visit www.nativeinsight.org
community to share their fresh ideas
ed by the Tribe and tribal-State Compact, if any. Oversees the Surveillance, Licensing
for more information about this exciting
about the challenges and opportunities of
Division, Compliance Departments and Internal Audit Departments.
new competition.
the current economic climate in writing – Send resume to: Executive Branch
and he volunteered thousands of his own Founded in 1944, the National Congress of
Fax: (760) 765-0320, Email: info@iipaynation.com
hard-earned dollars to seed the pool of
American Indians is the oldest, largest and most
representative American Indian and Alaska Native
INSY is an “at-will” equal opportunity employer with Native American preference.
award money.”
organization in the country. NCAI advocates on
When the competition winners are behalf of tribal governments, promoting strong
announced in October 2009, $60,000
tribal-federal government-to-government policies,
will be distributed among three Alaska
and promoting a better understanding among the
general public regarding American Indian and
Native winners and three Native
Alaska Native governments, people and rights.
Dance 4 Health at Malcolm X Library
3 International Dance Styles
– 1 Hot Salsa Music Concert Finale
Saturdays, May 2 and 16, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
Sundays, May, 10 and 24, 2:00 – 5:00 pm
FREE West African, Salsa, & Belly Dance Classes
Dance for the health of it during May, Month of Dance @ Malcolm X Library
Classes will last 50 minutes. You can either take one, two, or all three. Master
dance instructors: Aminisha, Dennard Clendenin and Morwenna Assaf will help
you to renew body and spirit with dancing’s tremendous physical and mental
health benefits. Space is limited. Please call (619) 527-3405 to register.
Light refreshments provided.
21st Annual American Indian Culture Days
Saturday & Sunday • May 9th and 10th 2009 • 10 AM to 6PM
Red Warrior Singers Southern Drum Tom Gamboa – Arena Director
Dancing Cloud Singers Northern Drum Leroy Ellliot – Honored Elder
Eileen George – Head Woman Dancer
Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
Richard Van Dyke Parker – Head Man Dancer
Violet DeCrane & Cheyenne Kellis – Head Girl
Gourd Dancing – 11:00 AM
Dancers
Grand Entry – 12 Noon
Steven Gloria & Austin Black Fox – Head Boy American Indian Arts a& Crafts Booths
Dancers
Children’s Corner- Fry Bread & Indian Tacos
American Indian Warriors Associating Color
Guard Information 619-281-5964
Ivan Sam - Head Gourd Dancer Park Blvd & Presidents Way
Randy Edmonds – Master of Ceremonies Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
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