YOUTH OPPORTUNITY

Howka brothers and sisters, sorry I haven't posted lately.. preparing for my fathers 1 year memorial Dec. 20th, 10am at the Santa Ysabel cemetary. We will be feeding everyone afterward at the Santa Ysabel tribal library..
I HOPE SOME OF OUR TRIBAL YOUTH TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
I JUST GOT THIS IN FROM THE AMER. INDIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) is now acceptingapplications for the 12th Annual Patty Iron Cloud National NativeAmerican Youth Initiative which will be held in Washington D.C., June 20- 28, 2009. American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) high school students,ages 16- 18, who have an interest in the health careers and/orbiomedical research are encouraged to apply. The NNAYI scholarship paysfor travel, lodging, and most meals during the program. NNAYI'scurriculum is strategically designed to prepare students for admissionto college and professional schools, as well as for careers in healthand biomedical research. To accompany the students, AAIP is accepting applications forcounselors, age 21 and older, to serve as role models and chaperones toa select group of five high school students. AI/AN medical and healthprofessional students are encouraged to apply. AAIP will cover travel,lodging, meals, as well as provide a stipend upon completion of theprogram. Counselors will be expected to arrive in Washington D.C. 1-2days prior to program dates. Feel free to share this information with other interested parties.Deadline for student application is April 17, 2009 and for counselorapplication is March 6, 2009. For more information and to access theon-line application, visit the NNAYI website:www.aaip.org/programs/nnayi/nnayi.htm<http://www.aaip.org/programs/nnayi/nnayi.htm>