Listen to Indian Voices on KGNU Boulder 88.5 FM, KGNU Denver 1390 AM and online at www.kgnu.org Sundays, 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Look at http://www.indiancountrynews.com/ is News From Indian Country. If you click on the banner on their web site, you will be directed to a site where you can either subscribe or try a sample of their new Edition, a tree less and environmentally safe way to read the happenings across Indian Country.

Look at www.fortnet.org/PowWow/events.html for local powwows and happenings in Colorado.

Look at http://www.lakotacountrytimes.com for the Lakota Country Times News Paper in SD

Look at http://www.nativepeoples.com/ a Native magazine published every two months

Look http://www.kiliradio.org  for powwow information

Congratulations! To all of the graduates! Especially to Tachara Salazar, Rosie Walker, Debbie Howell and the rest of the graduates honored at the Graduation Honoring on June 6! To Cetun Wambli Williams who received his Masters in Communications at the University of Washington. To Diana (Dede) Yazzie-Devine for was honored in Phoenix for 30 years of Commitment to Native American Connections! Congratulations! These are wonderful accomplishments! Congrats to you all!

Happy Birthday To People Born in June!  To Jennifer Abeita, Lyndsey Autabo, Monica Ball, Anne Blackwell, Sharon Bohnsteadt, Antonio Charging Thunder, Lena & Leila El-Sensussi. Olivia Gutierrez, Shilo Hembrough, Brandon Howell, Nena Howell, Joshua I'atala, Bo Johnson, Judy Lujan, Audrey Marshall, Heidi McCann, Melody McCoy, Julia & Liz Montour, Matt Mousseau, Diamond Rattler, David Redhorse, Erica Rodqigues, Iris Rouillard, Tashina Dinsmore-Rouillard, Dana Allison Running Enemy, Gerald Running Enemy, Jill Tompkins, Margaret Tranekier, Joanne Shenandoah, Mary Youngblood, Morningstar Yazzie and Rochelle "Shelley" Yazzie and anyone else having a June birthday! I need June birthdays!

Happy Birthday to People Born in May! To L. Mano Andrews, Kyden Black Elk, Karrie Burnette, David Chaddlesone, Ramon Chavez-Eagle, Chuck, Jesse R., & Maste Clairmont, John B. Cozad, Ira Rouillard Dinsmore, Kaya L. Francis, Carolyn Frazier, Steven Ross Gillis, Bryce Gomez, Nicholas Gutierrez, River Hall, Ava Hamilton, Corrine Lindsey, Denise Lindstrom, Amanda Linsenmeyer, Kerry Lujan, Garrett Mitchell, Chace Roach, Birdian Rogers, Nancy, Owen Sr. & Paula Rouillard, Kelly Roy, Marilyn Sanchez, Michelle Wolf, Cecily & Colt Yankton, Dale Yazzie and anyone else having a May birthday!

Prayers are Needed! Pray for the sun dancers and everyone who are performing their annual ceremonies this Summer! They are dancing for those that can't! Pray for those that are having surgery or recovering from surgery, Especially Joe Upshaw, Richard Silversmith, Susan Yellow Horse Davis, Sharon Bohnsteadt, and Vicci Anderson! Your prayers are very important and help people recover faster! Pray for Elizabeth Redwing Sheeley (Redwing Williams), Timberwolf Running Wolf, Carri Blackhawk Copas, Yvette Zotigh, Pursilla Martinez - Nikki Ternary's daughter. Pray for Arlene Riley Stiffarm who is now at home and anyone else needing Prayers at this time! They all need your prayers and positive thoughts because it's hard being ill.

Heartfelt Sympathy! To the family of Roseline "Rose" Wilson Ebaugh who died in May, 2009. To the family of Thelma Franks who died in May, 2009. To Anselma Mitchell and the rest of the family of Susie Pumpkinseed who died May 24, 2009. You can send cards to Susie's family: Anselma Mitchell, 2696 South Green Court, Denver, CO. To anyone else who has recently lost a family member in the Indian community. Our prayers are with the families in their time of sorrow and mourning. May they all rest in peace!

Free Native Red Rocks Fitness Group, Sunday, at noon, meet at the top of Red Rocks amphitheatre for a great workout. More than just running the stairs, they will be focusing on all major muscle groups and improving endurance. All fitness levels and children are welcome to come! Just bring plenty of water and motivation. Contact Melissa Stone Road at (720) 635-0459 or email her at melotoe@yahoo.com for any questions and more information.

Caring Association for Native Americans Fundraiser Powwow and Yard Sale,  Saturday, June 27, 2009, at the Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Road, in Denver, CO. Yard Sale opens at 10:00 a.m. Grand entry at 1:00 & 6:00 p.m. Dinner served from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Cake walk from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Games for the family. Vendors need to contact Billie at (720) 366-9291 or Tawny at (720) 277-2772 and pay $30. Please bring a non-perishable food item to be donated to CANA's Food bank. Other donations are welcome to support the community work of CANA. Call Albert at (303) 798-1629 for more information.

Crow Native Days, Wednesday-Sunday, June 24-28, 2009, at Crow Agency, MT. Look at http://www.crowtribe.com for more information.

Women In Need Of A Mammogram NACR Has A Day for You! Tuesday, June 30, 2009, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Native American Cancer Research office, 393 S. Harlan Street, Suite 125, in Lakewood, CO. Please bring an ID and proof of residency. For Eligibility information and appointments please call Audrey or Rose at (303) 975-2449.

Join NACR for Balancing Mind and Body, Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. at the Native American Cancer Research, 393 S. Harlan Street, Suite 125, Lakewood, CO. Incentives for participation in all classes. Wear loose fitting clothes. The class is free! Call (303) 975-2449 ext. 102 or email Denise at denisel@natacancer.org to sign up and for more information.

Northern Ute 41st Annual 4th of July Celebration, Thursday, July 2-5, 2009, at Fort Duchesne, UT. The website is http://www.utetribe.com/ Call AJ at (435) 724-3553. Dan at (435) 724-2451 or email powwowvendors@utetribe.com for more information.

Michael Martin Murphy's Mile High Rendezvous, Friday-Sunday, July 3-5, 2009, at the Mile High Marketplace Event Center, 1-76 and 88th Avenue, in Denver, CO. Western and Native performers all weekend. Red Feather Woman will be performing at 11:00 a.m. and the Morning Star Indian Dancers will also be performing. Look at http://www.milehighmarketplace.com for more information. Admission is $3 per person. Call 1-800-861-9900 for more information.

111th 4th of July Arlee Pow Wow, Friday-Sunday, July 3-5, 2009, at the Powwow grounds, in Arlee, Montana. Call (406) 675-2700 for more information.

13th Annual Pechanga Pow Wow, Friday-Sunday, July 3-5, 2009, at the Pechanga Resort & Casino, in Temecula, CA. Look at http://www.pechanga.com, call 877-711-2WIN or email npico@pechanga.com for more information.

10th Rosebud Casino Pow Wow, Friday-Monday, July 3-6, 2009, at the Rosebud Casino,9 miles north of Valentine, NE on SD/NE Stateline HWY 83. Call the Quality Inn at 800-786-7673 or (605) 378-3360 and look http://www.rosebudcasino.com at  for more information.

142 Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Pow Wow, Friday-Sunday, July 3-5, 2009, at the Wacipi Agency Village, in Sisseton, SD. Call (605) 380-7305; email info@swo-powwow.com and look at http://www.swo-powwow.com for more information.

37th Oneida Pow Wow, Friday-Sunday, July 3-5, 2009, at the Norbert Hill Center, in Oneida, WI. Call 800--236-2214; email lpowless@oneidanation.org and look at http://www.oneidanation.org for more information.

137th Annual Quapaw Pow-wow, Friday-Sunday, July 3-5, 2009, 2 miles south of Quapaw, Oklahoma, on 5681 S. 630 Road. Grad entries: Friday, July 3, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, July 4-5, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. They will have after hours Stomp Dance on Friday and a Stomp Dance contest on Saturday. Call the Quapaw Tribal office at (918) 542-1853 for more information.

No Free First Saturday at the Denver Art Museum in July, Saturday, July 4, 2009. The Denver Art Museum will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Don't miss their next First Free Saturday, on August 1, 2009. Look at http://www.denverartmuseum.org/ for more information.

American Indian Market, Sunday, July 5, 2009, at the Tomah Rd., Campground (exit 174 off of 1-25) Free admission for everyone. Email Jimmy Blackwolf  at jimmyblackwolf@yahoo.com for more information.

Emergency Preparedness Elders Program, Friday, July 10, 2009, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Road, in Denver, CO. The Elders Preparedness Elders program (EPEP) is open to American Indian elders in the Denver metro area ages 55 or more. Lunch will be served. RSVP to Ruth Starr at (303) 936-2688 ext. 127 and for questions and more information.

Prairie Island Dakota Wacipi Celebration, Friday-Sunday, July 10-12, 2009, at the Powwow Grounds, in Prairie Island, Minnesota. Vendors can call (651) 267-4024. Call 1-800-554-5473 and look at http://www.prairieisland.org for more information.

Taos Pueblo Powwow, Friday-Sunday, July 10-12, 2009, at the Powwow Grounds, in Taos, New Mexico. Look at their website at http://www.taospueblopowwow.com or call the Committee at (575) 741-0181; email info@taospueblopowwow.com for more information.

Red Feather Woman to Perform, Saturday, July 11, 2009, from 12:45-1:45 p.m. at Rhythm on the Rivers Festival, Rogers Grover, on Hoover Road, in Longmont, CO. Look at http://www.redfeatherwoman.com or email her at rose@redfetaherwoman.com for more information.

Mandree 2009 Celebration, Thursday-Sunday, July 16-19, 2009, in Mandree, ND. Grand entries are 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. each day. except for Thursday. Thursday is the day for giveaways and intertribal dancing, no points given! Call (701) 743-4087 or email mhunter@mhanation.com and look at http://www.mhanation.com for more information.

Tulsa Indian Club Presents the 57th Annual Tulsa Powwow '09, Friday-Sunday, July 17-19, 2009, at a new location! Spirit Bank Event Center, 105th & Memorial, in Tulsa, OK. Geneva Horse Chief is the Head lady. Arts & Crafts information: Sammy Haynes (918) 449-0344 or tici@tulsapowwow.org Look at their website at http://www.tulsapowwow.org for more information or call Robert Anquoe at (918) 671-2417.

36th Little Beaver Contest Pow Wow, Friday-Sunday, July 17-19, 2009, at the Dulce Fairgrounds, in Dulce, NM. Call (505) 759-4275; look at  http://www.jicarilla.com or email jicarilla@online.com for more information.

Flandreau Santee Pow Wow, Friday-Sunday, July 17-19, 2009, at the Powwow grounds in Flandreau, SD. Call (605) 997-3891 or look at http://www.santeesioux.com for more information.

Red Feather Woman To Sign Her New Book " Medicine Stories" Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl Street, in Boulder, CO. This will be the first official signing for her book available with out without audio. Rose Red Elk will be sharing the setting with three other local Boulder authors. See the store website for times details for her time slot and http://www.boulderbookstore.com and Look at http://www.redfeatherwoman.com for more information.

2009 Native American Journalist Association 25th Anniversary Convention, Thursday-Sunday, July 30-August 2, 2009, at the Hyatt Regency in Albuquerque, NM. As the media industry works to redefine itself, it is critical for Native Journalist to learn new skills and broaden their professional networks. Online registration is available at http://www.naja.com with early bird registration being extended to June 15, 2009. You can also download, complete and print a PDF registration form at the website and either mail or fax it to: Native American Journalist Association, 395 West Lindsey Street, in Norman, OK 73019-4201 FAX (405) 325-6945.

24th Annual Oglala Lakota Nation Fair & Rodeo, Thursday-Sunday, July 30-August 2, 2009, at the Powwow Grounds, in Pine Ridge, SD. Thursday, is slated for the Teca Wacipi Oklakiciye Recognition along with the Sobriety Riders who will be arriving at the powwow grounds at 5:00 p.m. Grand entries: Friday, at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, at 2:00 & 7:00 p.m. Sunday, at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. Lunch & Supper is supper is served daily. Camping & showers will be available. Security will be provided on grounds 24 hours a day. Look at http://www.oglalalakotanation.com or contact Wayne Weston, Powwow Committee Chairman at wweston@live.com or Powwow Committee Vice-Chairman, Kevin Steele at kevin@oglala.org You can also call Cis Big Crow or Karen Red Elk -Shoulders at (605) 867-5821  ext. for more information.

5th Annual WEWIN Conference, Friday-Sunday, July 31-August 2, 2009, at the Radisson Fort McDowell Resort & Casino Hotel, 10438 North Fort McDowell Road, Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, Arizona 800-333-3333. For conference rate please reference WEWIN. If you have any questions contact Susan Masten at (916) 202-2797 or email susanmasten@earthlink.net You can also look at the agenda and register on line at http://www.wewin04.org or by faxing (571) 323-2101.

FREE Saturday at the Denver Art Museum, Saturday, August 1, 2009, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Avenue Parkway, in Denver, CO. Free general admission tickets are available to CO residents on Martin Plaza starting at 8:30 a.m. to get in at 9:30 a.m. Availability is limited! Look at http://www.denverartmuseum.org/ or call (720) 865-5000 for more information.

2009 Crow Fair Celebration, Thursday-Monday, August 13-17, 2009, at Crow Agency, Montana. Look at http://www.crow-fair.com for more information.

                                                        EDUCATION NEWS

The Colorado Mountain Ranch Summer Day Camp offers Mountain Adventure & Focus Programs for ages 7-16, M-F, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Boulder bus service. Traditional and Innovative activities: from Western Horseback riding, swimming, archery, gymnastics, immersion in the outdoors and nature to mountainboarding, American Indian stories, and experiences in sustainable living. The Ranch is in Gold Hill, west of the City of Boulder in the mountains.

American Indian youth who attend school in Boulder Valley Schools in Boulder, CO are eligible to apply for the weekly scholarships that The Walker family and the Mountain Summers scholarship offer for the CMR Summer Day Camp. Contact Lynn Walker at (303) 442-4557 or email her at Lynn@coloradomountainranch.com and look at their website at http://www.coloradomountainranch.com for more information.

Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado. MTIC is located in central Denver and offers a one day or two evening per week class schedule. The tuition cost is low and Federal Financial Aid is available to qualified applicants. For enrollment information, please call Elia Fisher at (303)329-6345 and visit http://www.mtic.edu (Tour the campus and receive a free 60 minute massage!)

Adams 12 Five Star Schools 2008-2009
Tuesdays, K-12 after school and Thursdays Native American enrichment class concluded on April 30, 2009 and will start up again in the Fall semester. Call John Emhoolah, Title VII American Indian Program Coordinator at (720) 972-4025 for more information.

Jeffco Indian Education, After School Homework Help & Tutoring,  in the south area on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m., at Brady Exploration School, 5290 West Ohio Avenue, in Lakewood, CO. Katherine Parker is the liaison who will be doing that after school program. Call her at (303) 982-0577 for more information. Sena Harjo will be organizing this year's north area on Thursdays from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Thomson Elementary School, 7750 Harlan Street, in Arvada, CO. Call Her at (303) 982-0385. Leroy Saiz is recruiting mentors. Call him at (303) 982-8483. Call  Jason Firestone, Program Coordinator about all Jeffco activities at (303) 982-0389 or email jfiresto@jeffco.k12.co.us

Extensive new public education website on the Arapaho Tribe. Dr. Cowell  and his students have worked on this website. Parts of the old Arapaho Project site are on line at http://www.colorado.edu/cilw/newarapproj2.htm Call Andrew Cowell at (303) 492-8270 for more information.

Cafe' Cultura Open Mic Night for Red & Brown Unity! 2nd Friday of every month at 7:30 p.m., at the Denver Inner City Parish, 1212 Mariposa Street, 2 blocks east of Santa Fe across from Alma Park, in Denver, CO. Come express yourself creatively or just chill out with your people. Everyone is welcome! Free! All ages! Open Mike Night is June 12, 2009. For more information: cafe_cultura@yahoo.com (720) 436-1830 and look at http://www.myspace.com/cafecultura

Sallie Mae Offers Advice to College Bound High School Seniors: When It Comes to Getting Money to Pay for College, the Early Bird Gets the Worm, FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid - May be Submitted Beginning January 1, 2009. The form is available on line at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Sallie Mae's College Answer has tools and information to simplify the application process and help families navigate the process. Visit www.CollegeAnswer.com/fafsa for more information.

                                       PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Native American Women's Association is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The next business meeting will be in September in Colorado Springs, CO. Contact Carise Gonzales ay (719) 238-7200 to suggest a different time and place to include more community members.  A monthly newsletter called the Indian Community News can be sent to you, email csNDNnews@aol.com

Carolena Jackson, Navajo, is the Title VII Indian Education Program Coordinator in Colorado Springs School District D11. Contact her at (719) 520-2365, if you have any questions.

Wellbriety Indian Center News: The Camp Crier's website is: http://www.wellbrietyindiancenter.org You will find calendar events about community potlucks, elders  and youth activities as well as other events. Thursday, June 4, 2009, was the WICCS Steering Committee mtg. at 6:00 p.m. The next elder Gathering was scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2009, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 701 N. 20th Street (one block north of 19th & Uintah), in Colorado Springs, CO. Youth teams meet on Saturday, June 13, 2009, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   The Cultural Committee will be meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at White Bison office, 6145 Lehman Drive, in Colorado Springs. CO. Saturday, June 20, 2009, will be the Community lunch from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Everyone is invited. Please bring a canned good to donate. All meetings take place at the Trinity United Methodist Church, in Colorado Springs, CO.

NativeEnergy and the Society of American Indian Government Employees Announce Partnership, this partnership focuses on  engaging individuals to help solve the climate crisis while supporting projects that benefit tribal members. Individuals and families can visit the website http://www.saige.org, and take simple direct action. 1. Estimate their carbon footprint 2. Offset their carbon impact with specific emissions reducing projects 3. Learn more and engage others in their communities to take action. Native Energy's information can be seen at http://www.icroa.org or by contacting Billy Connelly (617) 877-6745 or Billy. Connelly@nativeenergy.com

Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber has Colorado American Indian Scholars Specialty License Plates that Benefit the Scholarship Fund, You need not be an American Indian or a student to buy a plate, just have a desire to support the higher education of deserving Indian students. The proceeds go to a scholarship for American Indian Colorado residents who attend a Colorado institution of higher learning. You need to purchase a certificate from the Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber for $25 to take to your Motor Vehicle department in order to buy a plate. The procedure is explained more fully on the RMICC website at http://www.rmicc.org/ You may also purchase your certificate on line through the Chamber or visit their offices at 924 W. Colfax Avenue, Suite 104F, in Denver, CO 80204. The office phone number for the Indian Chamber is (303)629-0102. The email is info@rmicc.org  Josh Running Wolf is the new Director. You can NO longer get your license plates application at the Denver Indian Center!

Prayer Ceremonies are every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at Four Winds Survival Project, 5th & Bannock, in Denver, CO. They start at 10:00 a.m. and will end with a brunch. Please bring some food or drinks to share.

Shannon Francis Has Baby Items and Clothing /household bank out of her home. She networks with CANA and others. Call her at (303) 691-1620 or email her at rezchix @msn.com if you need anything. She also needs additional storage for the extra clothing and items that she cannot keep.

Kateri Catholic Community - American Indian Catholic Church, has Mass is every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at 1020 Upham Street, in Lakewood, CO. Chaplin: Rev. John Gibbons (303) 274-7729. Deacon Bill Stow, (303) 868-2780.

Native American Connection, needs financial donations to pay for storage of donated items as well as a truck for rental and diesel fuel to get the donation to the Cheyenne River Sioux reservation. Marion Clifford is the Director of the Native American Connections, PO Box 18774, Boulder, CO 80308 (303) 665-7303. Look at her update about the floods she has endured and moving costs for two apartments. http://www.nachome.org She has recently had deaths of two close friends in March and April. Volunteers are needed to get donations sorted, packed and labeled and boxed up for delivery to the reservation. Call Marion if you can help out! 

Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Road, Denver, CO 80219.  http://www.denverindiancenter.org

The Native Workforce Program - Helping with Employment & Training needs. Call to see how you qualify and for more information. Contact Anselma at  (303)936-2688 ext. 113 for their monthly schedule. They will be having a Native Workforce Career Fair on Thursday, June 25, 2009, at the DIC Farrell Howell gym, from 10:00-3:00 p.m. Contact a job counselor at (303) 936-2688 for more information.

Food and Bread Bank, -  Food and Bread Pantry Hours, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Food Bank visits: are available every 60 days. Bread bank visits are available weekly and provide a variety of Panera breads. Call (303)936-2688 for more information.

Community Voice Gathering, 1st Wednesday of every month from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. at the Denver Indian Center, Farrell Howell Gym, 4407 Morrison Road, Denver, CO 80219. Everyone is invited! Please bring a potluck item to share.

Adult Open Gym (Basketball), Mondays from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Native Youth Program, To SHIN Do Class will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on various days. These classes are for all ages! Yes, this means adults too! To-Shin Do martial arts training is based on Japanese samurai and ninja warrior families. Ian would love to have as many people show up as possible so he can get feedback from people as to when the best times to hold regular classes. Email him at ian@denverindiancenter.org The Traditional Dance Class is on break through the summer months until August. Drum groups, dancers, regalia makers & community to revitalize the Native Dance Class. Call Ian Sanderson is the Youth Coordinator, at (303)936-2688  ext. 119 for more information and current activities. Look at http://www.denverindiancenter.org

SouthWest Improvement Center, will assist elderly Natives and Hispanics and have services for Natives who live in the urban southwest Denver. They offer many programs including: Hot lunches, food boxes, and bread donations, home chore assistance for elders, nutrition and wellness education, Foreclosure Prevention Counseling, housing assistance, recreation and education for at risk youth and so much more. Call SWIC at (303)934-2181 for information.

Denver Indian Health & Family Services, is now located at 1633 Fillmore Street, Ground level, in Suite GL-1, Denver, CO 80206. (between Colfax and 17th, just east of East High School and south of City Park). Phone (303) 781- 4050. Call them to see what services and clinics they have available. Look at their website at  http://www.dihfs.org for information. They have the new N7 Nike shoes that you can order. The gym is now open! Contact Kristen Curcija at (303) 953-6615, kcurcija@dihfs.org to be assessed to use the gym. The gym hours are Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Thursday morning. It is free!

Denver Indian Family Resource Center, 393 S. Harlan, Suite 100, (Belmar East II Building), in Lakewood, CO. Call (303) 871-8035 for support, referrals and Indian Child Welfare Advocacy for families that are involved with county departments of social services. Please call if you have questions on child welfare issues, or need information on tribal enrollment process. The website is http://www.difrc.org Following are programs within DIFRC.

Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Program, Class is held every Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. This is an educational opportunity for fathers wanting to strengthen their parenting skills. They have added a co-ed group that will also meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The co-ed group will focus on couples and women in single parent households. The groups will follow a 12 session curriculum of the Fatherhood is Sacred program. For more information please contact Thompson Williams/Fatherhood Project Coordinator at (303) 871-8035 ext. 242 or twilliams@difrc.org

SAMSHA-Circle of Care-Keeping the Circle Whole Project has ended it's three year research project on Children's Mental Health in the seven counties in the Denver metro area on November 3, 2008. Isabelle Medchill, Theresa Halsey and Marsha Whiting no longer work at DIFRC. Marsha works at the American Indian College Fund and Theresa & Isabelle can be reached at their homes. The SOC grant was Not given to the Division of Mental Health on behalf of the Denver Metro Indian community for 2009 and beyond. Look at the website for the needs assessment findings. http://www.difrc.org/

Circle of Healing Support Group at DIFRC, Thursdays, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. On site childcare is provided. No fee to attend the class. Criteria: Parents with young children and substance abuse issues. Call Teri Haymond at (303) 871-8035 ext. 241 for further information. Sessions are held at DIFRC.

The American Indian Nurturing Parenting Program at DIFRC is held on Tuesdays starting in July 7, 2009, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. This Program is a free, 16 week group based program where parents and children learn about empathy, appropriate behaviors, brain development, rewards and punishments, praise and self-esteem, non-violent discipline and ways to have fun as a family. The American Indian Nurturing Parenting program will offer: (2) Parent Groups, Youth Group ages 5-11, American Indian stories and games, childcare (for Siblings under 5). They are actively recruiting for the baby group! Call Carrie Howell at (303) 871-8035 ext. 235 for additional information and registration.

American Indian Kinship Care Program, Second Monday of each month at DIFRC from 5:00-7:00 p.m. If you are one of the many kin who is raising a relative's child, this group is for you! Childcare and refreshments provided. To confirm child care or for more info call Jeannie Berzinskas (303)742-0823 ext. 620 or Teresa Bernie Fresquez at (303)871-8035 ext. 223.

American Indian College Fund , 8333 Greenwood Blvd., Denver, CO 80221. Their phone number is (303) 426-8900. They have a job opening. Look at their web site to order coats,  blankets, cards and gifts from them and look at the job openings at http://www.collegefund.org/

Native American Cancer Research Events,
Call Rose Lee at (303)975-2449 to schedule an appointment for a Well Women's Native Women screening. Please call Audrey at (303) 975-2449 for more information and to sign up.
NACR Headquarters Mailing Address: Native American Cancer Research, 3022 South Nova Road, Pine, CO 80470-7830. Phone (303)838-9359. Their website is http://www.NatAmCancer.org
Native American Cancer Research Office Has Moved, 393 S. Harlan Street, Suite 125, in Lakewood, CO 80226. Email: NatAmLisaH@aol.com and NatAmRose@aol.com Call Lisa Harjo, Rose Lee, Audrey Marshall, Lance Allrunner or Denise Lindstrom at (303) 975-2449. If no one is available. Please leave your name and phone number and someone will call you back as soon as possible.

Native American Survivor's network 1-800-537-8295

"Ancient Voices" Exhibit at the Colorado History Museum, 1300 Broadway, in Denver, CO. Call  (303) 866-4686 or visit http://www.coloradohistory.org/

Tribal Paths Exhibit at Colorado Historical Society, Museum hours are Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5:00 p.m. Cost of tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for students and seniors, and $5 for youth (6-12) Children 5 and under are free. Call (303) 866-3682 or look at http://www.coloradohistory.org/ for more information.

Eagle Plume's Fine Arts & Crafts of the American Indian, located at 9853 Highway 7 in Allenspark, CO. (10 miles south of Estes Park on Hwy. 7). Call (303) 747-2861, email info@eagleplume.com and look at http://www.eagleplume.com/ for more information.

Book Announcement: You're Not Indian, You're Mexican by Vivian Delgado, Ph.D. For a copy of this book, please send check or money order to Turtle Island Press, 720 Marble Street, in Broomfield, CO 80020 for $16.99 + $2.05 tax and $2.96. Total $22. For lectures or book readings please call or email yoemem334@aol.com or leave a message at (303) 469-0804.

Shawn Michael Perry's website is http://shawn-m-perry.freeservers.com Email him at shawnperry@usa.net

The Atoll Band, look at http://theatoll.com/ for the Atoll concert schedule. Contact Cary Morin at cary@theatoll.com to book them.

Blackfire's website is http://www.blackfire.net/

Native Nations, is a weekly Radio Program, featuring National, Regional, and local Native Musicians and their music. It can be heard every Tuesday evening from 8-10 p.m. MST on KRFC, Fort Collins, CO. It is also on line at http://www.krfcfm.org It is produced by Bo Johnson, Media Communications Specialist, professional musician and member of the Native American Music Association. Email Bo at sjohnson3187@aol.com (Website will be coming soon)!

First Nations Radio News is a weekly segment of headlines, interviews, features and music from the Native nations. FNRN Radio Broadcast schedule: KRFC 88.9 FM or stream at http://www.krfcfm.org Tuesdays: News on the Range 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Producer Jamie Folsom is a freelance journalist, RRS Coordinator for Public Service News Service and news producer with radio station KRFC 88.9 FM. Email her at JamieFNews@Yahoo.com  Look at http://FirstNationsRadioNews.blogspot.com for more information.

KILI radio in Porcupine, SD. The Voice of the Lakota Nation! They are selling calendars & t-shirts. Send your money orders/checks to: KILI Radio, Lakota Communications, Inc. P.O. Box 150, Porcupine, SD 57702. (605) 867-5002. Their internet is working and you can get them on line at http://www.kiliradio.org/

NativeRadio.com is an website for Native Music.

Tune into Navajo Nation radio on-line at http://www.KTNNOnline.com

Native Lacrosse, Saturday Program:  Spring/Summer (April-October) hours are 10:00-12:00 p.m. Fall/Winter (November-March) hours are 1:30-3:30 p.m. If Inclement  Contact Mike Liebman (303) 321-0578. The Saturday Program is at Harvey Park field located at West Evans and South Patton vicinity, in south Denver, CO. Lacrosse is a fast exciting game to play & watch. Requiring speed, stamina and athletic ability and has been called the fastest game on two feet! The sessions are led by adult coaches with older youth assisting. Sticks are provided. The Saturday sessions give everyone a chance to learn and play the game. After short instruction and a drill period, all participants play a game. Half time sessions often include short talks on health, the importance of being drug and alcohol free, the different tribal traditions and legends of the game and its spiritual origin. Family members bring refreshments, visit and often join in the games. For more information go to www.nativelax.org You can also contact Mike Leibman at (303)321-0578 or email him at Info@nativelax.org for questions or comments.

Look at the Native American Holocaust Museum's website at http://www.nahm.org/

IAIA Contemporary Native Art Museum and Store, Friday-Sunday, January-December, 2009, at the Institute of American Indian Arts Museum, 108 Cathedral Place, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Call (505)983-8900 or look at their web site at www.iaia.edu for information.

Colorado Directory of American Indian Resources, They are updating the Resource Directory so call Ernest to update your information for the 2009 on-line edition. Look at it on-line at www.colorado.gov/ltgovernor/initiatives/indianaffairs.html or Call Ernest House Jr. (303)866-3027 for more information.

The Radio Reading Service of the Rockies is a non profit news and information service that provides access to printed material not available through another resource and covers all of Colorado. Volunteers read from local newspapers and other publications and broadcasts 24 hours per day, seven days a week. If you would like more information about RRSR and their services, please call (303)786-7777 or visit their web site at http://www.rrsr.org/

                                                       Job Announcements

Director of Resource Development, Director of Foundation Relations and Development Officer at the American Indian College Fund. Please submit a letter of interest, current resume, salary requirements and a writing sample (maximum of three to five pages). Positions are open until filled. Look at http://www.collegefund.org and Send application materials to: American Indian College Fund, Gina Del Castillo, Human Resources Manager, 8333 Greenwood Boulevard, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 426-8900 (office) (303) 426-1200 (Fax) or email her at gdelcastillo@collegefund.org

Bilingual Spanish Administrative Assistant, for the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence. Send your resume and cover letter to: hr@safehousealliance.org or mail to HR: Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN), 835 North Street, Boulder, CO 80304. Fax: (303) 449-0169. Please see http://www.safehousealliance.org/ for complete job description and questions.

Magazine Editor, at the Tribal College Journal. Submit a resume and cover letter to info@tribalcollegejournal.com Position closes on July 3, 2009

There are  job openings at the Denver Veterans Medical Center. Call Human Resources at (303)399-8020 and look at their web sites to do a search for your specialty. http://www.va.gov/jobs/or http://www.vacareers.va.gov/

Entry-level Opportunities at the EPA, Browse the vacancy listing, then scroll down to browse jobs. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to EPA Intern Program (EPI) Call Jason at (202)564-5568 if you have questions. The website is http://www.epa.gov/ezhire

The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research has open positions (for college students too!) Look at http://www.fin.ucar.edu/hr/employment/index.html Call LuAnna Allapowa at (303) 497-8718 if you have any questions.

Boulder County Job Line (303)441-4555. Human Resources Division 2025 14th Street, in Boulder, CO 80302. (303)441-3508. Check our their website weekly for their openings at http://www.co.boulder.co.us/

Job Openings With the City and County of Denver look at http://www.denvergov.org/JobPosting/template317293.asp for  more information. The Career Service Authority home page is www.DenverGov.org/CSA

                                                            Native Businesses

Native American Restaurant Opens In Metro Denver, specializing in contemporary American Indian cuisine, Tocabe is the only Native restaurant in metro Denver. The menu combines traditional Osage family recipes with elements of American cuisine. It offers quick food service in a stunning Native American setting. Indian Tacos is the centerpiece of the Tocabe menu. It is owned by Jan and Tom Jacobs and located at 3536 W. 44th Avenue (44th and Lowell), in Denver, CO. Call (720)524-8282 for takeout and for more information.

Ribbon Shirts Made to Order: So you can dress to impress at the next powwow social. Contact Susan Yazzie at (303) 756-0616 or email her at syazzie@yahoo.com

Rez Entertainment, sponsors Tommy T and the Rez Crew, which is a Native Youth performing arts program. They rehearse every Thursday at the Denver Indian Center from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Look at http://www.denverindiancenter.org/node/119 for more information. You can call or text Thomas Talache at (505)690-9499 (cell) or (303)341-2828. Thomas is also a professional DJ with his own PA system for events and can work with the budgets of the Native community.

Jennifer Wolf, Elizabeth Redwing Sheeley and Ida Williams are Owners of Native Wisdom, herbal products safe enough to use on babies and sensitive Native skin. They are now selling three products. Look at their website at http://www.nativewisdombeauty.com or proceed directly to the shopping cart at http://www.shoppalstores.com/nativewisdom.com A portion of all online sales benefits the American Indian College Fund.

Karen Wilde has a shop called REPEATS CHILDREN'S RESALE Store. It is located at 16851 East Iliff Avenue, in Aurora, CO. (take 1-225 to get there) Located at the Northwest corner of Iliff & Buckley (behind McDonalds). Noted as: Best place to buy stuff for babies and Children's Clothing. Call Karen's daughter DeAna, the Chief Operating Officer of the store at (303)755-5805 and look at http://www.repeatschildrensresale.com to find out about the new specials.

For all your photographic needs, please see the following link http://images-by-jolynne.smugmug.com Jolynne is an American Indian based in Denver, CO photographer who specializes in senior and family portraits. You can call her at (303)653-6787 and look at her link.

First Nations Development Relocates Its Headquarters To Longmont, CO. A field office remains in Virginia. The Strengthening Native Philanthropy (SNAP) program will be housed in Colorado. The staff includes: Michael Roberts, Jerilyn DeCoteau, Sarah EchoHawk Vermillion, Raymond Foxworth and Montoya Whiteman. You can obtain more information by looking at the http://www.firstnations.org/

Nakota Designs, Inc. is owned by Walt & Allison Pourier, 2022 E. 134th Way, in Thornton, CO 80241. Look at their website at http://www.nakotadesigns.com for weekly updates! You can contact Walt at (303) 255-1730  and look at http://www.myspace.com/nakotadesigns

Jerm & Indiens Present "Tribal" the Album Now on sale online Native Hip Hop IndiensHustle.com from Lakota-Haitians Hip Hop singers. They are also radio producers on KGNU community Radio and call themselves, "Goin' On Young Indian Producers".

OFF THE FRONT PAINTING Charlie Blue Back is the answer for all of your painting needs! Contact him at (720)988-5048, email: offthefrontpainting@comcast.net

Smith & Jolly, LLC - Legal Counsel To Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations,  located at 11990 Grant Street, Suite 312, Northglenn, CO 80233. The Attorneys,  Smith & Jolly are experienced in working with Native Nations and specialize in the practice of Federal Indian Law. They also represent private individuals in matters of family law, contracts, criminal cases and some unemployment cases.  Contact Keith Smith at (303) 255-3757 or kcs@sjndnlaw.com for more information. The fax is (303) 255-3677. You can also look at their website at http://www.sjndnlaw.com/

The Pappy Johns Band with Murray Porter has a new blues CD called, "Full Circle" . Their website is www.sonicbids.com/pappyjohnsband

Darren Geffre's website is http://www.nativesinger.com/

Rose Red Elk aka Red Feather Woman's website is http://www.redfeatherwoman.com/  Look at it for her concert schedule and how to order her CD's and t-shirts. Contact her at rose@redfeatherwoman.com

Check out Autumn Morning Star's web site at: http://www.magicmorningstar.com/ or email her at magicmorningstar@hotmail.com

Look at Native Roscoe's Entertainment webpage for artists, and films http://www.nativeroscoe.com/ for artists.

DJ Eagle Bear Vanas , Odawa Has "The Tiny Warrior" book and a NEW CD called "The Warrior Within - Part 1", for sale at http://www.nativediscovery.com/ or you can call him at (719)282-7747. He is a motivational speaker. He owns the Native Discovery Inc. a company dedicated to improving lives and building the warriors of tomorrow...today!

Dentistry for Children, Call Dr. Lucinda Lewis, (Navajo) DDS, P.C. at (303)367-1502 to make an appointment for your child. Her office is at 390 S. Potomac Way, Suite A, in Aurora, CO 80012. (near Alameda & 1-225). Her office will take most health insurance except for Medicaid.

Amanda Lopez, L.M.T. Licensed Massage Therapist, Choctaw, in Longmont, CO. Call her at (720) 771-4284 for an appointment.

Send your PSA's to indian_voices@hotmail.com or tmh80303@yahoo.com or send them to: Theresa Halsey, Indian Voices Program, KGNU Community Radio, 4700 Walnut, Boulder, CO 80301. KGNU's Fax (303) 447-9955. Directions: Come to 30th & Walnut and go east under the bridge to the first building on your right. You cannot reach us from Pearl Street or 55th since Walnut ends and does not connect with either one of them.

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