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

Look at http://www.indiancountrynews.com/ is News From 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 everyone making a change and doing something new! Good for you! Send me your accomplishments. Congratulations! These are wonderful accomplishments! Congrats to you all!

Happy Birthday to People Born in August! To Tina Anolin, Karen Artichoker, Keelan Campbell, Don Coyhis, Leonard Keith Cozad, Sierra Dinsmore, Elaine Eagle, Valerie Embry, Isabel Farris, Jason Firestone, Colton Frazier, Tokata Iron Eyes, Amanda Lopez, Ronald Martin, Britta Mayo, Alisa Montour-Ransom, Louise Morgan, Tad Morin, Glenn Morris, Olivia Pease-Sierra, Lisa Radford, Harold Ransom, Tatina Rodriguez, Phineas Rodriguez, Autumn Romero, Mirana Saenz, Aaron Sandoval, Victoria Santillan,  Jeremy "Chaba" Stiffarm, Naat,anii Blue Todea, Nikki and Mariah Trenary, Keya Trujillo-Clairmont, Kiva Trujillo, Janet Trujillo, Kevin Williams, Redwing, Sally and Wambli Williams, Erika Wurth and anyone else having a August birthday!

Happy Birthday To the People Born in July! To Linda Arroyo-Holstrum, Errol Ball, Mara Chapa, Lakota Clairmont, Orin Dinsmore-Rouillard, Chenoa Amadahe Francis, Jackie Gray, Dru Guidry, Ronnie Gutierrez Sr., Zemmy Hall, Cindy Hannah, Chuck Hedin, Charlie Hill, Steven Howell, Verla Howell, Marc John, Micka King, Donna Langston, Julian Locust, Jason Lujan, April Martinez, Gabe & Isabella McDonald, Gwen Morin, Corrine Morton, Lynda Pete Lonnie Pourier, Walt Pourier, Lindsay Prairie Chicken, Thomas "T.J" Pulliam, Shania Nanabah Spink, Troy Sprang, Emma Ragona, Natchee Red Bear, Vince & Vivian Sheely, Bill Tall Bull, Jerod Tate, Rwanda Todea, Charlotte Tsosie, Jeanine Valdez, Karen Wilde, Chaske & Willie Wolf, Roberta Yazzie, Beverly Yellowhorse and anyone else having a July birthday! (I need August birthdays!)

Prayers are Needed! Pray for the sun dancers and for all the ceremonies that take place annually to renew the earth during the summer months. Pray for those that are having surgery or recovering from surgery, especially for Thompson Williams, Karen Wilde and Denelle Reed. Your prayers are very important and help people recover faster! Pray for Yvette Stanley, Phyllis Culbertson, Mabel Teller, Suzan Chapa, Isabelle Medchill, and Jackie Gray. Pray for anyone else needing Prayers at this time! They all need your prayers and positive thoughts because it's hard being ill. Also remember those who have made their journeys to the spirit world during these summer months! We will never forget them!

Heartfelt Sympathy! To Wes Wildcat and his family for the death of his mother, Eunice on Memorial Day and his father, Jimmie Wildcat on June 29, 2010. Send cards to: Wesley Wildcat, 4207 B Monroe Drive, Boulder, CO 80303. To Kipp Stiffarm and the rest of the family of Arlene Riley Stiffarm who died Monday, July 12, 2010, in Denver, CO. You can send cards to Kipp Stiffarm & family: 6201 E. 62nd Avenue #7106, Commerce City, CO 80022. You can call him at (303) 288-2556. To Michael Zahn and his sisters, Karen, Denise and Jolene Zahn and the rest of the family of Kenneth "Kenny", Keith Zahn, who died, August 1, 2010. You can send cards to: Michael Zahn, 3465 Ash Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303. To Charlotte Tsosie & Kenny Winters Hohenstein for the death of their daughter, Bobbie Sunshine Tsosie-Hohenstein on August 19, 2010. Her services will be held in the Seama Village on the Pueblo of Laguna reservation. Her wake services is Monday, August 23, 2010. on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, there will be a traditional Laguna Pueblo service at 7:00 a.m. and a church service at 11:00 a.m. To anyone else who has recently lost a family member or friend in the Indian community. Our prayers and positive thoughts are with the families in their time of sorrow and mourning. May they all rest in peace!

The Talking Circle, 12 Noon on Mondays at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, 25 East 16th Avenue, downtown Denver, CO. The Talking Circle is a safe place to meet and talk about alcoholism, addiction, homelessness, or any other concerns you may have. Lunch is included. Call Richard for more information or just to talk at (303) 312-9878, or email him at rmartel@coloradocoalition.org Bonnie Benjamin is there to provide health screenings for high blood pressure and diabetes. Information on healthy habits are available. Contact her at bbenjamin@coloradocoalition.org

Free Mixed Martial Arts Classes, Tuesdays & Thursdays, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Four Winds, 5th and Bannock, in Denver, CO. Any level from beginner to advanced. Women and youth are welcome as well. They are an Active competition team (Team War Party) if you are interested in competing. Contact Steve Lapointe, smlapointe2008@yahoo.com and Erlidawn Roy, city_ndn_gurl@yahoo.com and they will get back to you.

Wellbriety Training Institute, Summer, 2010 Training Calendar, Tuesday-Thursday, August 24-26, 2010, Mothers of Tradition Training. The "Culturally-Based Healing Resources for the Next Seven Generations of Indigenous People", trainings will take place in the Trinity United Methodist Church (lower level) at 701 North 20th Street, in Colorado Springs, CO. To learn more about the contents of these Wellbriety Training Institute programs, the facilitators, the program costs, and to download a flyer, visit http://www.wellbrietytraining.com or http://www.whitebison.org or call Kateri Vergez, toll-free 877-871-1495, or by email, kateri@whitebison.org

Round-UP: Video Work by Torry Mendoza, Apache. Monday- Sunday, August 2, 2010-January 2, 2011, at the Institute of American Indian Arts, Museum of the Contemporary Native Arts, 108 Cathedral Place, in Santa Fe, NM. Torry's video artist's work centers on re-appropriation & deconstruction of native culture in popular culture. Public opening was August 19, 2010. Look at http://www.iaia.edu/college/whoweare-sa-event_509.php or call (505) 424-5922 for more information.

Social Security Benefits Presentation, Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at the Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Road, in Denver, CO from 2:00-5:00 p.m. This is a free and open to the public. They will be at the Denver Indian Center to answer questions an can help make claims on site using the computer lab. Call (303) 936-2688 for questions.

Rosebud Fair and All Indian Rodeo, Friday-Sunday, August 27-29, 2010, at the Powwow Grounds, in Rosebud, SD. Call (605) 747-2289 or (605) 747-2381 for more information.

10th Annual Santa Rosa Days Powwow, Saturday-Sunday, August 28-29, 2010, in Lemoore, CA.

2010 Free Days at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Mondays, August 30, September 13, October 18, 2010. Sundays, September 19, October 3, 2010. at 2001 Colorado Blvd., in Denver, CO. Free days are for CO residents only. IMAX is closed from August 23-October 7, 2010. A fee still applies to IMAX films and Planetarium shows. Look at http://www.dmns.org

4 Bears Casino & Lodge Labor Day Powwow, Friday-Sunday, September 3-5, 2010,

FREE Saturday at the Denver Art Museum, Saturday, September 4, 2010, 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.

Woodland Park 2nd Annual Indian Arts Market & Powwow Exhibition, Saturday, September 4, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Memorial Park, in downtown Woodland Park, CO. Dancer registration is from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. sharp! Grand entry at noon. All places for Indian art and food vendors are filled. There are no contests. Day money for the first 50 registered dancers. Traditional style powwow. Free admission. bring your own chairs. Please leave your pets at home. Take 1-25 south to exit 141 (Cimarron/Pikes Peak). Follow Hwy. 24 all the way up to Woodland Park. The park is downtown just off 24 west. Follow the powwow signs and look for the "Cowhand store". Turn right there and it takes you to the parking lot. Email offtherezarts@earthlink.net and Look at http://www.WoodlandIndianMarketAndPowwow.com for more information.

Indian Summer Festival All Nations Skate Jam 2010 Demos, Friday-Sunday, September 10-12, 2010, at Milwaukee's Lakefront. Look at http://www.indiansummer.org for the location and more information. Call (517) 605-9319, email allnationsskate@yahoo.com and look at http://www.allnationsskatejam.com

21st Annual Denver Art Museum Powwow & Cultural Celebration, Saturday, September 11, 2010, at the Denver Art Museum on the Acoma Plaza, 100 W. 14th Avenue, in Denver, CO. Everyone is welcome! It is free and open to the public! Gourd dancing at 10:00 a.m. and grand entry at noon. Call Jennifer at (720) 913-0162 or email jpray@denverartmuseum.org or Deb at (303) 457-4710 or email demhoolah@msn.com

Montrose Indian Nations Powwow, Friday-Sunday, September 24-26, 2010, indoors at the Friendship Hall, at the County Fairgrounds, in Montrose, CO. Montrose is on the western slope. 20 miles from Delta, CO. People can camp at the fairgrounds in the parking area. A host hotel will be available. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for children 6-12, under 6 is free. Contact Shirley Bradbury at (970) 249-5889 or info@montrosepowwow.com for vendor, dancer and powwow information.

1st Annual Garden of the Gods: Rock Ledge Ranch Traditional Pow Wow, Saturday, September 25, 2010, 30th Street at Gateway Road (Garden of the Gods), in Colorado Springs, CO. Admission: Adults $6; Seniors $4; Youth (6-12) $12; under 6, is Free.!0 a.m. Gourd dancing. Grand entry: noon. Bring your own chairs. Friendship dances. Native food and art will be available. Call (719) 578-6777 on Wed-Fri. for more information or look at http://www.rockledgeranch.com/location

10th Annual National Wellness Gathering,  Friday-Sunday, September 27-30, 2010, at the Town & Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle North, in San Diego, CA. Website: http://www.towncountry.com or call 1-800-772-8527. Mention you are attending the conference to get the $100 reduced rate. Call Kim Just at (775) 773-2091 or email her at kjust@nativewellness.com  Register online at http://www.nativewellness.com

Red Rock Scramble-5 K and 5M Run/Walk, Sunday, October 3, 2010, in Lyons, CO. This run is sponsored by the Colorado Indian Bar Association to benefit the scholarship fund for Native law students in the state of Colorado. Call David Selden, the Race Director at the Native American Rights Fund, National Indian Law Library at (303) 447-8760 ext. 106 or email him at dselden@narf.org and look at http://www.coloradoindianbar.org to register.

41st NIEA Annual Convention and Trade Show, Thursday-Sunday, October 7-10, 2010, in San Diego, CA. Host hotel: San Diego Town & Country Resort & Convention Center, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA Look at http://www.towncountry.com Single/double is $147.00 plus 12.5% City Occupancy Tax. Cut off date is September 12, 2010 for reservations. Look at http://www.niea.org for more updates & information.

Seventh Annual Indigenous Film& Arts Festival, Tuesday-Sunday, October 12-17, 2010, at various locations and venues throughout Denver, CO. Look at http://www.iiirm.org ; or email jeannerubin@iiirm.org for more information.

                                                     EDUCATION NEWS

Adams 12 Five Star Schools 2010-11, They will reset the days and location for the 2010-11 school year in August-September, 2010.

Jeffco Indian Education, After School Homework Help & Tutoring for K-6 during the 2010-2011 School Year, Call the Program Coordinator about all Jeffco activities at (303) 982-0389. The new Program Coordinator is Sena Harjo. Jason is now working in the Jeffco Drop Out Prevention Program. A replacement for Sena will be announced at a later date.

NAMES, has moved to a classroom at 393 S. Harlan Street, Suite 120, in Lakewood, CO. Call Lynda Nuttall, Executive Director at (303) 934-8086, email names_inc@hotmail.com for more information.

nDigiDreams is a woman owned and indigenous-focused consulting and training company that specializes in instructional technology and digital storytelling with a focus on health, education, policy and cultural preservation. nDigiDreams offers community based digital storytelling training workshops. Together, by making and sharing our stories with each other, we can heal our communities, one story at a time. For more information on the workshops, please call Brenda Manuelito at (520)591-9986; email her at bkay4@ndigidreams and look at their website at http://www.ndigidreams.com

Cafe' Cultura Open Mic Night for Red & Brown Unity! 2nd Friday of every month at 6:00 p.m., to be held outside in July & August at La Alma Park Amphitheater, 11th & Osage Street, in Denver, CO. Rain location is at the Denver Inner City Parish, 9th & Galapago Street, (2 blocks east of Santa Fe on the NE corner),  in Denver, CO. Come express yourself creatively or just chill out with your people. Free! All ages are welcome! Open Mike Night is August 13, 2010. $3 Donation (no one turned away). For more information: cafe_cultura@yahoo.com (720) 394-6589 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, 2010. 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. Call (719) 472-3408. Contact Jean Steele, at jean.m.steele@gmail.com or Carise Gonzales at (719) 238-7200 or email carisegonz77@hotmail.com for more information. All Native women, mothers and teachers of Indian students are invited to attend.

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.

Colorado Springs Indian Center News: Has a new website!

The Camp Crier's website is: http://www.coloradospringsindiancenter.org/

Saturday, August 28, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Youth Group Teams usually meet in the Trinity United Methodist Church, 701 N. 20th Street, in Colorado Springs, CO. The youth can play basketball during the community meeting, in the Gym. Call Marva at (719) 599-8630 for information.

Saturday, August 28, 2010, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. the Community dinner will be at the Thorndale Park, 2310 W. Uintah, in Colorado Springs, CO. Bring a side dish to share if you can. (come anyway if you can't). You can bring a donation to the Trinity's food pantry for people who need food and recycle electronics for youth's recycling fundraising project.

Community Talking Circles will began in the Fall. Watch the calendar for dates and times..

Coyhis Publishing, in Aurora, CO, http://www.coyhispublising.com is an On-line store to order Wellbriety books and DVD's. They are the sole distributor for White Bison Inc. http://www.whitebison.org and Wellbriety Training Institute http://www.wellbrietyinstitute.com

Wellbriety Training Institute, has a website for their trainings at http://www.wellbrietytraining.com Sons of Tradition is scheduled for July 20-22, 2010.

Community Reentry Project for Denver residents exiting the Denver County Jail. They conduct classes both inside and outside of the jail. Participants in the program have access to bus passes, tokens, counseling, emergency housing vouchers for shelter programs, etc. Contact Lisa Calderon at Lisa.Calderon@denvergov.org for more information.

The Caring Association for Native Americans (CANA) website is http://www.canadenver.org  Executive Director: Blanche Zembower. The Board of Directors: President-Pearl Ironshell. Vice-President-Sharon Bass. Secretary/Treasurer-Jess Campbell.

Native American Homeownership-Section 184 Loan, The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers a mortgage program specifically for enrolled members of Federally recognized tribes. If you would like to buy or build a house, or refinance an existing mortgage loan, contact Deanna at Deanna.V.Lucero@hud.gov for more information about the advantages and cost savings of this loan. Call her at (303) 675-1615.

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

Denver American Indian Commission: The Mission of the Denver American Indian Commission is to enhance present and future communications between the Denver American Indian Community and the City and County of Denver and to advocate for social and cultural awareness and promote economic and political equality. They are currently recruiting youth to be on the Commission. Please go to the following website to apply: http://www.denvergov.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.denvergov.org/NativeAmerican

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 Director. You can NO longer get your license plates application at the Denver Indian Center!

Prayer Ceremony are held every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at Four Winds Survival Project, 5th & Bannock, in Denver, CO. They start at 10:30 a.m. and will end with a brunch. Please bring some food or drinks to share.

Talking Circle, Sundays, at 10:30 a.m., at Four Winds House, 201 W. 5th Avenue, (5th & Bannock), in Denver, CO. This alternates with the Traditional Prayers. Contact Thompson Williams at (303) 871-8035 for more information.

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.

Denver Christian Indian Center - service - every Sunday, 11:10 a.m. at 501 South Pearl Street, Denver, CO. Look at http://www.denvercic.org or call (303) 733-3693 for more information.

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  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.  Did you know that NWP will help pay for college and training? You must currently be in school as a full-time student in a four year accredited college. Juniors and seniors are given priority. Call to see how you qualify and for more information. Call (303)936-2688 ext. 113 for their monthly schedule.

Rez Crew Practice Schedule, they have changed their schedule from Thursdays to Sundays from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Denver Indian Center. To be added to the people who receive at text from Thomas Talache call him at (505) 690-9499 or email him at TTalacheNambe@aol.com

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, (June 3, 2010),  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.

SouthWest Improvement Center, 1000 Lowell Blvd., in Denver, CO, 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) 953-6600. Call them to see what services and clinics they have available. Look at their website at  http://www.dihfs.org for information. The gym is now open! Contact Kristen Curcija at (303) 953-6615, kcurcija@dihfs.org to be assessed to use the gym.

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. DIFRC's website is http://www.difrc.org

Following are programs within DIFRC. Contact them about other program offerings.

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. Look at the website for the needs assessment findings. http://www.difrc.org/

The American Indian Nurturing Parenting Program at DIFRC will have new classes for teens and toddlers. The class for American Indian Parents and their Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers (birth to 5 years) is from July 15, 2010- September 30, 2010, on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The American Indian Nurturing Teen and Parents group is Tuesdays, 4:00-6:30 p.m. from June 15, 2010, to August 31, 2010. The Class for Parents with children ages 5-12 takes place on Thursdays, starting July 15, 2010-October 21, 2010, from 4:00-6:30 p.m. Call Carrie Howell at (303) 871-8035 ext. 235 or email her at chowell@difrc.org for additional information.

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 Terri Wilke at DIFRC at (303) 871-8035 or Tray Dubray at (303) 742-0823 ext. 2072.

American Indian College Fund , 8333 Greenwood Blvd., Denver, CO 80221. Their phone number is (303) 426-8900. they provide college scholarships to native students. For more information and application materials, please visit http://www.collegefund.org or call 1-800-776-3863. Look at their web site for their job openings at http://www.collegefund.org/about/employment.html 'Think Indian'.

Native American Cancer Research (NACR), Native American Cancer Research Office, 393 S. Harlan Street, Suite 125, in Lakewood, CO 80226. The Phone number is (303) 975-2449. They are currently referring women for mammograms and pap tests, conducting educational sessions and providing support to American Indian cancer survivors. Please call their office if you need a cancer screening or if you need information about other services.

They have had to reduce their staff due to financial challenges. Still in the office are Audrey Marshall, Lisa Harjo, and Brenda Seals with Rose Lee as a consultant. Please give them a call 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. Their website is http://www.natamcancer.org/

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

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). They have shows on weekends! 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.

Gary Farmer and the Troublemakers On Tour, You can get their CD's by looking at Gary's website at http://www.myspace.com/garyfarmerandthetroublema His mailing address is Gary Farmer, P.O. Box 31096, Santa Fe, NM 87594. For booking information call John at (505) 362-9087 or Gary at (505) 629-6580.

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/

Red Tail Chasing Hawks, are available for booking. Contact Calvin Standing Bear at calvin@calvinstandingbear.org if you would like more information or look at their website at http://www.myspace.com/redtailchasinghawks

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

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. They are always needing donations. 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/

Institute of American Indian Arts- Contemporary Native Art Museum and Store, Friday-Sunday, January-December, 2010, 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 to update your information for the 2010 on-line edition. Look at it on-line at www.colorado.gov/ltgovernor/initiatives/indianaffairs.html or call Carol Harvey at (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 visit their web site at http://www.rrsr.org/

                                                       Job Announcements

Data Entry Specialist, Development Officer, Tribal Development Officer, Director of Projects and Research, Assistant to the Chief Financial & Operations 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 their website: http://www.collegefund.org/about/employment.html and Send application materials to: Suzanne Lockhart, American Indian College Fund, Human Resources Manager, 8333 Greenwood Boulevard, Denver, CO 80221. (303) 426-8900 (office) (303) 426-1200 (Fax) or email application@collegefund.org

Executive Director, for the First Nations Oweesta Corporation. Please mail, fax or email a letter of interest, resume and three writing samples to: Michael E. Roberts, President, First Nations Development Institute, 703 Third Avenue, Suite B, Longmont, CO 80501. Fax: (303) 774-7841. mroberts@firstnations.org

Spanish Bilingual Outreach Children's Counselor, Spanish Bilingual Nonviolence Elementary Educator and Spanish Bilingual Crisis Line Advocate, Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence. Please send your resume and cover letter to Tsunemi: tsunemi@safehousealliance.org Fax: (303) 449-0169 or mail it to Tsunemi Rooney, 835 North Street, Boulder, CO 80304. The Outreach Counselor position is 30 hours a week. The Elementary Educator is 20 hours a week and the Crisis Line Advocate is 40 hours. Resumes should be sent to tsunemi@safehousealliance.org You can look at the job descriptions at http://www.safehousealliance.org

National Congress of American Indians, has a job bank. Look at their website at http://www.ncai.org for more information.

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 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 Ben and Jan Jacobs and is located at 3536 W. 44th Avenue (44th and Lowell), in Denver, CO. Call (720)524-8282 for takeout and for more information.

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.

Christina Conquering Bear, has star quilts for sale! Call her at (720) 329-1018 if you need one!

Carolyn Hayes Frazier, is an experienced seamstress offering basic mending service at a cheap rate. Will mend torn clothing  Will also sew and design American Indian dance outfits: Jingle dress & Fancy shawl dresses, capes, vests. leggings, traditional woman's' cloth dresses and shawls as well as men's ribbon shirts. Order yours from her at hayes.redhouse@gmail.com or call her at (303) 440-4695.

Collaborative Journeys, L.L.C. - Psychological Services that Inspire the Soul, located at 100 Fillmore Street, Suite 533, Denver, CO 80206. Dr. Dianna Ducote-Sabey, member of the Chickasaw Nation has more than 20 years of experience providing general & career counseling to adults and couples. Dianna understands the unique needs of American Indian & balances this knowledge with the immediate needs of her clients. Dr. Ducote-Sabey has worked with American Indian students, staff and faculty at the University of Denver and CU-Boulder. She has also been a member of Indian Advocacy at CU-Boulder. To set up a free consultation, please contact Dianna at (720) 560-1450 or visit http://www.collaborative-journeys.com for more information.

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 is in Longmont, CO. A field office remains in Virginia. The Strengthening Native Philanthropy (SNAP) program will be housed in Colorado. The staff includes: Michael Roberts, Sarah EchoHawk Vermillion, Raymond Foxworth, Vicky Stott, Marsha Whiting 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

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.

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, Shelton and Ragona, LLC - Legal Counsel To Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations,  located at 14694 Orchard Parkway, Suite A-210, Westminster, CO 80023. The Attorneys, Smith, Shelton and Ragona 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) 255-3588 for more information. The fax is (303) 255-3677. You can also look at their website at http://www.ssr-lawyers.com for more information.

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 as well as her dream catchers. 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 his products for sale at http://www.nativediscovery.com/ or you can call him at (719)282-7747. He is a motivational speaker and you can contact him to book him. 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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