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Salmon Homecoming Alliance

CALL OUT FOR ARTWORK!!
Check out the Documents Tab for the flyer and also the website:
http://salmonhomecoming.org/

Deadline for submission:  May 20, 2013


We are forming a team to participate in the
Seattle Indian Health Board’s 19th Annual
SpiritWalk
Walk for Native Health!

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Seattle Center Mural Amphitheatre,
8:00am—3pm

(Registration is free!)

Walk: 9:30-11am

Entertainment / Awards / Prizes: 11:30am-3pm

Registration: 8:30-9:30am

Lunch provided for all registered walkers!

Seattle Indian Health Board
PO Box 3364, Seattle, WA  98114
(206) 324-9360
www.sihb.org

If you interested in participating,
please email or call me, Michelle Marcoe, 
at (253) 840-8852 or
marcoma@puyallup.k12.wa.us

Celebrating Native American Cinema and the 15th Anniversary of Smoke Signals. Free Admission, Ages 21+

Schedule
May 17, 2013 6:00 PM Snoqualmie Casino Buy

 

6:00PM

Inspiring Native American Short films created by young filmmakers curated and presented by nationally recognized Native media arts organization Longhouse Media.

7:30PM

15th Anniversary Screening of Sherman Alexie's beloved Smoke Signals directed by Chris Eyre. Don't miss this unique occasion to meet the cast; Elaine Miles, Evan Adams and Michelle St. John in attendance.

The first full-length feature film written, directed, and co-produced by Native Americans, weaves a tale of fathers, friends, and forgiveness that captures the Native American experience while also transcending it to relate a poignant, universal, and contemporary story.

Presented by Snoqualmie Tribe, Snoqualmie Tobacco Company & Liquor Store, and Snoqualmie Casino

 
Director: Chris Eyre
Country: USA
Year: 1998
Running Time: 89 minutes
Producer: Larry Estes, Scott M. Rosenfelt
Screenplay: Sherman Alexie
Cinematographers: Brian Capener
Editors: Brian Berdan
Music: BC Smith
Awards: Sundance Film Festival 1998 (Audience Award, Filmmakers Trophy); American Indian Movie Award 1998 (Best Film)
Filmography: Hide Away (2011); Skins (2002)
Language: English
US Distributor: Miramax
http://www.siff.net/ 

 


SuperFly and Native Shorts

June 1, 2013

4:00 pm
at the Harvard Exit Theater
located at 807 E. Roy St., Seattle, WA  98102

In SIFF Education's and Longhouse Media's SuperFly Filmmaking Experience workshop, filmmakers and actors aged 13 to 19 showcase their skills, collaborate with other artists, and premier original work at Seattle International Film Festival. Now in our 8th year!

 

Fly Filmmaking challenges local, independent filmmakers by condensing the filmmaking process into a tight production schedule with limitations imposed on time, funds, and other resources. Completed projects debut at the annual Seattle International Film Festival.

An extremely artistic, creative, and stimulating form of filmmaking in which filmmakers and actors are able to showcase their skills, collaborate with other artists, and premiere their work at the Festival. Based on the incredibly short duration of time allotted to the filmmakers and actors, this process can be referred to as "on the fly," hence the name: Fly Filmmaking.

The film screening is at 4:00 pm on June 1st at the Harvard Exit.  You would need to purchase tickets a head of time.  Here is the link:  
http://myaccount.siff.net/cinema/reserve.aspx?fid=306&id=17026  
The films will be made by Native students ages 13-19 and will be very appropriate.  Suquamish is our host community this year so there will be a lot of South Sound folks coming up.  It would be awesome to have your Puyallup students and we can make contact with them.  It think seeing the films will inspire them to do work with us if that is something you are interested in...but big picture I think it is pretty cool to for young people to see their own kind making movies and watching them in a big theater!  The program will be for 90 minutes.


Seniors...we need your input!

We would like to feature you on this SWIFT website and
also in our monthly newsletter.  We want to recognize
your achievements and hear about your post-high school plans. 
Do your plans include:  college/university/community college,
vocational, technical, or trade school, job/career,
internship/apprenticeship, military, volunteering, or other.
Please complete the Senior Information Form found under the
 Documents Tab and return it to the school main office.

We are planning a Graduation Celebration in your honor on
 Wednesday, June  5, 2013. 
We would like your help in planning this celebration,
so please share your thoughts by completing the
Senior Graduation Celebration Survey
under the Documents Tab and return it as soon as possible
to your school main office so they can send it to us 
through the district courier.

Thank you in advance for your participation!



Science Dome Show Schedule:
Date
Time
Show
4/12
7 pm
4/13
2 pm
A Walk on the Moon
4/13
3:15 pm
4/19
7 pm
4/20
2 pm
A Walk on the Moon
4/20
3:15 pm
4/26
7 pm
4/27
2 pm
Children’s Show - TBD
4/27
3:15 pm
5/3
7 pm
5/4
2 pm
Children’s Show - TBD
5/4
3:15 pm
5/10
7 pm
5/11
2 pm
Children’s Show - TBD
5/11
3:15 pm
5/17
7 pm
5/18
2 pm
Children’s Show - TBD
5/18
3:15 pm
5/24
7 pm
5/25
2 pm
Children’s Show - TBD
5/25
3:15 pm
5/31
7 pm
6/1
2 pm
Children’s Show - TBD
6/1
3:15 pm
*Shows start with ½ hour of live presentation followed by a fulldome video. 
___________________________________________________________________
Hope to see you soon at the Science Dome!
 
Hillary Stephens, PhD
Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy
Science Dome Coordinator
Pierce College – Fort Steilacoom
9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
Office: Rainier 264
(253) 964-6440


Summer Opportunities
Don't miss out on the great summer opportunities available!
See information below and also
check out the Documents Tab!




ATTENTION MONTHLY PERFECT ATTENDANCE STUDENTS!!
If you have received any Sonic Drive-In coupons,
please disregard the expiration date on them or cross it out. 
The manager at Sonic assured us that the coupons are good and
they will honor them.  She said they do not go by the expiration dates. 
So, please use your coupons!  You earned them!



     
  The primary goal of HOIST is to increase the number of Native American students pursuing post-secondary studies and careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). A major component of HOIST is the 6-week summer program for Native American high school students that operates from mid-June through mid-July. This camp focuses on STEM-related research and instruction and is held at the University of Idaho Moscow campus. The summer program exposes students to different options and opportunities available through secondary education and STEM studies.

The general goals of HOIST are: 
  • To increase the number of Native Americans pursuing STEM field careers
  • To improve the quality of the high school math and science education received by Native American students
  • To increase family and community knowledge of and involvement with student education
Objectives for achieving the HOIST goals include:
  • Providing high school students with hands-on experience in STEM- related university research projects and programs
  • Exposing students to various professional career options and opportunities in the STEM fields.
  • Educating high school students and their parents about the college experience, university application process, financial aid opportunities, and university resources.
  • Encouraging family and community participation in Native American student education through involvement with HOIST activities.
  • Encouraging students to complete high school and pursue post-secondary studies.
  • Encouraging students to enroll in science and mathematics courses beyond the basic requirements for high school graduation.
  • Stimulating student interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by relating these fields to Native American history and culture during HOIST classes, workshops, and other activities.
  • Providing high school teachers with mini-grants to fund teaching materials.
     
  • Initiating and maintaining cooperative ties between public, private and tribal agencies for the purpose of expanding the HOIST program. 
     
  •  Summer Program
Each spring, approximately 15-20 NA high school students from the Northwest, primarily Idaho, are selected to participate in research in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math in the HOIST summer program. The program includes project-based math, English, and science classes, as well as activities and presentations put on by researchers, instructors, professionals, and other experts. Students also go on field trips that are relevant to these fields of study and participate in internships with University of Idaho research groups and Moscow businesses.

Student participants in the program range from high school freshmen to graduated seniors. Students eligible for admittance include those who have completed the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade, as well as graduated seniors who have committed to attending the University of Idaho the following fall. Students apply by submitting a completed application either online or by mail. The program seeks high achieving students who have demonstrated interest in the STEM fields and who desire to continue their development of STEM interests, knowledge and skills. Selection criteria focuses on demonstrated interest and potential, as well as intent to pursue post-secondary studies. Student selections are made by HOIST staff. Students accepted into the HOIST program must meet certain established criteria.

These requirements include:

  • 2.8 GPA*
  • Demonstrated interest and ability in the STEM fields
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • A letter of interest and intent pertaining to their involvement in HOIST
  • Demonstrated leadership
  •  

* Extenuating circumstances that prevent students from meeting this requirement are taken into consideration.
 

Information and online applications are available at: www.idahohoist.com

Deadline to apply is May 17, 2013


 
  • Our next PAC (Parent Advisory Committee)
  • meeting/
  • Graduation Celebration
    will be on
    Wednesday, June 5, 2013
    from 5:30-7:00 pm
  • more details to come...

    Please plan on joining us to congratulate and celebrate our Seniors!


     


Weavers Teaching Weavers Basketry Workshop
June 27 & 28, 2013
Yakama Nation Museum & Cultural Center Toppenish, WA
Check out the flyer under the Documents Tab
 


27th Annual Seafair Indian Days Pow Wow, July 19-21