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I < i. ' , Immersion Program Introduces American Indian Students to Stanford Campus Stanford's American Indian Summer Immersion Program t AlSlPl. which has won national recognition among educators for its success in providing an intensive orientation to academic life for students in need of a bridge from native community to :university, is now under way t Funded by the Irvine Foundation .nod now m its seventh year, the : program is taking place in Mu wekina Tah-Ruk. the theme residence toi .Native American students Jim Larunore. assistant dean ot ghidcnts and director of the American Indian Program Office for the past nine, started the program in N88 . because of high dropout rates among American Indian students ?!? "Nationwide, only 55 percent of : .Native American students graduate from high school."' Lanmore said A scant 26 percent go on to college, and of this number a mere 6 percent complete their degree programs 4 compared with about 20 percent of .the total U S population that finishes - four years of college I ; "Historically. American Indian and Alaska Native students had the highest attrition rate of any group of students on the Stanford campus." he said In many years it was not unusual lot .about half of the hrst-year Native American students to leave Stanford .before completing their first year of .Studies In addition, while man\ American Indian students entered Stanford with an interest in prettied and science majors, most ended up majoring in the humanities and social sciences because they Sacked th*. foundation courses in math and science " But beginning in 1988. with the first A1SIP program, these figures have turned around. Lartmore said, and the benefits of A1S1P appear to be Cumulative "Year by year. AISIP students have developed and strengthened peer support programs incorporating tbem into the fabric of "1993 was in honor of the fact that not a single Native American freshman was on academic probation at the end of fall quarter " Enrollment of Amencan Indians at Stanford has increased steadily in the last decade in both undergraduate and graduate programs And *hile 'Stanford s undergraduate retention me ha? increased to approximate In 40 percent, mention rales nanomllv have remained thpHM A1S1P is not a remedial program It u a voiuotary and intensive three week academic enrichment program designed to give entering American Indian students firsthand experience with the type ot"curriculum they will face throughout their college careeis It also gives participants exposure to the culture of the university and to resources and people who can help them succeed The A1SIP curriculum tocuses each day on three main areas, with both group and individual assignments writing, math and study skills learning strategies Integrated throughout the three week program are American Indian Studies topics, as well as special seminars on such topics as the freshman advising system, library resources research opportunities and long-term careei objectives Of the 17 American Indian undergraduates ui this fall's entering class. 11 are participants in AiSIP'94 They come from seven different states and represent adi verse array of tribes Aleut. Apache. Blackfoot. Caddo. Chippewa. Comanche, f ree. Creek. Hidatsa. Mandan. Navajo. Seminole and Yaqui Thev w ill return to their homes after their three week immersion at Stanford and then come back a tew days netore Stanford's regular freshman orientation for a special preoneataiion program thai includes all new Indian students The coordinators for A1SIP 'M are Oil Ramirez, a Yaqui graduate student in the Anthropology Department, and his wife. Renya. a Winnebago and Chippewa graduate student in the School of Education, who also is instructor tor the writing classes Aaron Thomas, a Navajo undergraduate majoring in chemical engineering, is instructor tor the math classes Guest lecturersand workshop leaders include both Stanford facultv and stafT Among this year s guestsis Benny ^hendo of Jemez Pueblo, wlio will leave lusposition at the Utyversity of New Mexico to succeed Lanmore in September as assistant dean >1 students and director of the Amenc.ui Indian Program Office at Stanford The resident assistants, who hav e mined the Ramirezes ted their thne hildrea in Muwekma Tah-Ruk whuse meaning in theOhloiie language is House of the People" -are themselves past partiapmiisin AISIP T"he\ ?re Choctaw undergraduate Powtawche Williams, whe is pursuing a double major in music and mechanical engineering, .md Navqjo undergraduate Marcel Be -.ay. whose interests also are in music and engineering Acconling to Larimorean analysis ot the academic perfoimance of participants in A1SIP shoved A1S1P students to have significi.ntly better course completion records than entering American Indian students * ho did not participate in tins program, in particular, he satJ. A1SIP participants are promts ung mote rapidh and successfully tnrough the math and science curriculum The American Indian Summer immersion Program has succeeded in countering factors that have made it difficult for the American Indian undergraduate to succeed at Stanford, Lanmore said ' Often American Indian students Abo arrive at Stanford arc separated tor the first time in their lives from their communities, where identity and .upport have been sustained by family, friends and a unique tribal religion. In those very communities however, vchools have not provider' them with die same rigorous academic preparation that the majority of Stanford students have hail Placed in an e?\ ironment that is socially and vuituraily foreign, and unoc.-prepared 10 meet the demands of course work, their continued success in what has been a ong battle to succet d becomes increasingly difficult. "Our mission is focused on a positr e transition to college," Lanmore said, in welcoming these new members into our community, liallenging and supporting them in their preparation for life i t Stanford, .uid helping them see ho v they can help themselves and othei s. We view our students as important resources to ihe Indian community." he said "T^iey are our futuie leaders, and our urvival as Indian people depends 01 how well we prepare them for that ole." A Elect Dock E. Locklear, Jr. District 1^ Hast & West Howellsville - Wishart & Britt Districts Lumbee Che raw Tribal Council Saturday, August 27, 1994 6:30 A.M.-7:30 P.M. Your Support Will Be Greatly Associated! "A Man In Touch With His People" VOTE FOR Ponce DeLeon Chavis II Lumbee Tribal Council District 11 (Deep Branch Area) Saturday, August 27, 1994 6:30 AM - 7 JO BM Long Fe*ther * Well respected in the community * 12 years employment with Campbell's Soup * Married 20 years to Jill Chavis * One son: Ponce DeLeon Chavis III * 15 years experience with Indian Crafts ||, ' Vote for Emma Lee Locklear District 13 (Prospect Community) LUMBEE TRIBAL COUNCIL Saturday, August 27, Iff4 4:30 A.M. ? 7:30 P.H. ? ? "Commttfd to Economic D*vlopm%nt and Imprwd Educational OpportunHJt" 1 - |l A Message To The Lumbee Tribe From Ray Littleturtle C| ^ Many of you know me by my Christian nam* of Dupree Clark, Hy Indian nam* m "Ray Uttleturtle" aad I am a candidate for Tribal Chairman of the Lumhee Tribe of Cheraw Indians. I am eminently qualified for tha position which I ink primarily because I do Indian way with Instruction Rom my grandfather, tha tate Mr. barto bud Clark and my father, Mr. Raymond "Roto" dark. IVe also yUnedJnvaluobie last am Rom Ovsr the pest 30 years IVe served as a traditional educator and advocate who baa worked at tha grassroots laval to promote Indian art, history and culture. Most notad is my loadanMp in tha davaiopmant of traditional Indian cultural festivals in tha atata and nation sinca 1045. For tha past 2S yaars IVa boon actlva in Indian affairs at local, stata and national levels. IVa boon dauntless in lighting for Indian Rights throughout tha United Status and Canada. In this struggia IVa andurad ridicule, avan Rom Lumbaa tribal members, because I felt what I was doing was right and. bacauso I knew tha tlma would coma whan Lumbaa People would have a viable tribal government....that our people would once again adhere to Indian principles. My extensive employment experience affords ma good Judgment of sound Steal principles. For years I was employed in tha construction Industry where I held managerial positions and learned the importance ofa strong work ethnic and responsible fiscal management. I understand tha importance of education, having bean an enrobed student at Pembroke State University, the University of South Carolina (Columbia Campus). Francis Marion College, and the Officer University (Fort bragg, NC). I love my country and represented it in military service for 13 years. Having served in the U.S. Army Special Forces, I understand tha importance of duty, loyalty and salF discipline. I served the United States with honor and am a decorated Vietnam War veteran. I am a happily married family man. I am a spiritual parson. I believe very strongly in a Supreme being. I adhere to strong Christian principles as they are expounded hy our people. My late mother, Mrs. EsteHe Revels Chirk, was steadfast in her Christian bsbafi and practices. Though I am not one to go out through the streets and announce what my spirituality is, I do subscribe to Christian principles, believing as I do In these principles, I wtt access the church community for its input, because a government without spirituality will Call. 1 It will be my honor to serve you as Tribal Chairman. I have the maturity, knowledge, temperament, and expertise required to serve. I hope as voters, you underetandthat for decades I have stood and fought, and will continue to stand, and bght for you, your children... and their children. Now, I am asking for your vote as I seek election as Tribal Chairman. I sincerely appreciate your support. , # / ^ *?rJ CT I JK ( (Also Known As Dupraa Clark) ' (0 V Seven Point Platform \ U LCULTURE-nwFtrrttlilHgnwIiiiniuiMUfmii^htKataurMilhiiF.iiMK.iMib^.. 1 completely dead. In the past lew decades Its awareness has bean weakened by a lack of acknowledgment. A? Tribal Chairman I wW continue to do whet I've been doing far the past 25 years?involve tribal members, the young people in particular, In the retention of its richness. In reviving the culture of our people, we wMI help MM self esteem and I foster a sense of self-identity in our youth, and this revitaUudpaonMl^^ie care of a lot 1 is^'urwhether^ 2. EDUCATION?Indian people walk in two worlds ? The Native American world, and the dominant society world. Our Indian children can ill ? afford not to be educated. It seems today that everything in education is based on High Tech. As it stands now, our children have a difficult time of accessing scholarships, ways and means of going to school, because of our economic condition. As Tribal Chairman, I will search for funding resources which will ensure financial assistance for Indian students who wish to pursue a post secondary education. I will be at the frontline in seeking tribal scholarships for our youth. It's important to understand that the Lumbee Tribe does not have to be federally recognized to pursue educational binding for its youth. The state of North Carolina has appropriated educational monies for Indian students. We must lobby for additional funds, however. Along with education, we stiM have to teach our children about "who they are." Learning about their culture is a vital part of the education process. I see a need for the reclamation of our original language. As Tribal Chairman, I wMI seek counsel from educators in Indian communities to give me guidance in developing cultural education initiatives. 2. SELF-SUFFICIENCY- The Lumbee Tribe of Cheraw Indians has a degree of self sufficiency in that they are eastern Native Americans and have been In contact for over 500 years. We will retain our seH-sufftciency and continue to buMd upon p. However, wa mutt access entities outside the government so as to do a better Job. As our youth enter the 21 st Century they must explore ways to support themselves. The federal government is getting out of the "Indian Business." Indian people must find their own ways and means of supporting themselves. We must become innovative while continuing to do what we've been doing such as holding ownership of our land. 4. AGRIC ULTURAL DEVELOPMENT - The federal government Is trying to regulate tobacco out of existence. Because we are a forming based tribe, we must develop marketing strategies for alternate crops while seeking markets for tobacco In countries outside the United States. Both are possible with a strong tribal leader who Is willing to find these markets. We must utilize the CampbeM Soup Company cannery located In Robeson County with an emphasis toward developing produce-forming. We must capitalize on aqua forming by raising catfish and crawfish which are In great demand In foreign markets. As Tribal Chairman. I will be profound and direct In Identifying a mass of money-making agricultural ventures for the Lumbee people. 5. NETWORKING - Vital to the success of any government is networking. Governments operate qn contacts between individuals and entitles In other countries. ? - For more Chan two decades I've accessed most Indian communities In the United States and Canada. I've learned that their problems are not unique, for the Lumbee share the same problems. In personally knowing tribal leaders throughout the United States, I can network. My longtime advocacy for Indian People Is exemplary. Undeterred. I have fought for Indian issues at state and national levels for the majority of my adult Nfo. One has to understand that the Lumbee People are going for appropriation. Anytime one goes and lobbies any government, one has to be able to network and articulate. I don't have to develop a network. I wiH simply acceSs the network I've develop ad over the past 25 years. 4. ICON OH 1C DEVELOPMENT- Along with self-sufficiency has to come a sound economic plan. There are certain things Indian people can accass by virtue of being Native Americans. One has to know how to go about accessing markets set aside for Indians. I possess the know-how and wMI vigorously pursue economic markets for the Lumbee people. However, the endeavor cannot be a "one-person" show. As Tribal Chairman, I will utilize the knowledge and counsel of small business people In the community and outlying areas where we have Indian businesses. I wMI pursue market outlets for Native made arts and crafts produced by Lumbee people. With the cofieOed A AAued AOSkAiMaale slmSAlMseaaewjM fouHHaiaaAiM unowipogf, a tounu ptonumu atTBiopmprii pun o? ?cmovi wwi bb formuiiita Bna presented In a State-Of-The-Tribe report. 7. FUTURE ENDEAVORB--A strong tribal government Is of the utmost Imp nrSaai ? to the Lumbee people. I see a foture where our Indian youth wMI have a high self siteem fostered by Increased cultural Identity. For ai the members of theUfos,partkulaHyths elders, I anvklon greater access to medical focMkies. Health cars h an sss aatfol t amp snent to the wsffkrs of tribal members. The Lumbee people are fortunate In that they have tribal medical pi ufossloiials. As Tribal Chairmen, I wil lead the charge In having the trfoe contract with our Indian nhviiriini' mkia arm rm rliral CMiifi 10 li not to Kavt to buMd vwifv* ? wwf nwmw* w* y w vwvn wv v a aw wa v^we aw vwsvw vw wwaws a health focfiky. Wa must understand that we are going to garnhh for a Mae Ham Aju^jMwss4^nnn UU^ ? t LA m^^as^e AIW. smsisi4 meeao nmw4nss4 I mill a^amw rJwsAaal vv B flwlav ^P^a ?* * * ffabBwy svWW M' I P? a ^^wssl
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