Listen to Indian Voices on KGNU Boulder Denver 88.5 FM, 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.

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! Congrats to Lillian Sparks, the former NIEA Director for being confirmed for the position of Commissioner of the Administration of Native Americans at the Department of Health and Human Services. To Dr. Gerald Gipp for being chosen as the Interim Director for NIEA. Congratulations! These are wonderful accomplishments! Congrats to you all!

Happy Birthday to the People Born in March! To Michael Alley, Joshua & Owen Anderson, Nicole Bering, Mary Bowannie, Tom Cain, Lisa Calderon, Jesse James Clairmont, Natasha Clairmont, Wasksa Wanji Clairmont, Cheryl Cozad, Malici Delgado, Jerry Fills Pipe, Rio Frazier, Paul Allen Heinert, Rosemary Halsey, Robbyn Hickman, Pearl Iron Shell, Craig Lyons, Anile Adair Locust, Shayla Penner, Justine & Kasandra Madrid, Elizabeth Moore, Tanna Morin, Tiana Roberts, Jackie Robinson, Madonna Rogers, Michael Roy, Sabrina Roy, Sue Savage, Vicky Stott, Stephanie Smith, Kristina Teller, Terra Trujillo, Jokiah Waters, Jennifer Wolf, Ida Williams, Theresa Marie Williams, Marsha Whiting, Jesses Yellow Cloud and anyone else having a March birthday!

Happy Birthday to the People Born in February! To Sabra Artichoker, Jonny Bearcub Stiffarm, Justin Boos, Michael and Gabriel Chapa, Angel Chavez-Eagle, Shahela Eyre, Tsali Cross, Pat Decory, Desmond and Demetri Eagle, Debbie Fills Pipe, Ronnie Gutierrez Jr., Jennifer Herbert, Seferina Cameron Hopkins, Deborah Hunt, Georgia Madrid, Mary Amber and Adrienne Martinez, Lori Pourier, Don Ragona, Lily Roach, Alex Pipe On Head, Chanda Rendon, Angelina Saenz, Masani Salazar, Brooke Sanders, Richard Silversmith, JoDean Stiffarm, Taylor Todacheene, Shannon Wells, Andre' Kendal Smith, Matthew Wildcat, Colorado State Senator Suzanne Williams, Robert Chaske Zahn and anyone else having a February birthday!

Prayers are Needed! Pray for those that are having surgery or recovering from surgery, especially for Boober Gray, Jean Taylor-Smith,  Tony Frazier, Chris Montour and Denelle Reed. Your prayers are very important and help people recover faster! Pray for Wilma Mankiller and Susan Yellow Horse Davis, Yvette Stanley, & Timberwolf Running Wolf.. Pray for anyone else needing Prayers at this time! They all need your prayers and positive thoughts because it's hard being ill.

Heartfelt Sympathy! To Lori & Caitlin Windle for the death of Lori's step-father in February, 2010. To the Choctaw Nation of Mississippi for the death of their longtime leader, Philip Martin, 83, in February, 2010.  Shendo, the father of Bennie, Thelma and Kevin Shendo, who died in February, 2010. To the family of Lance Allrunner, to his wife and son, Dawn & Phoenix and his parents, Carla & Darrell Wildcat, and sister Mindy. Lance died March 5, 2010, in Lawton, Oklahoma of a heart attack and was buried March 9, 2010, at the Cache Creek Cemetery west of Apache, OK. Natives communities throughout the country will mourn our leaders. To anyone else who has recently lost a family member 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.

The Women's Talking Circle, Wednesdays, at 11:00 a.m. at the Gathering Place, 1535 High Street, in Denver, CO. The Women's Talking Circle is a safe place to meet and talk about alcoholism, addiction, homelessness, women's issues or any other concerns you may have. Lunch is included. Richard Martel at (303) 312-9878 or email him at rmartel@coloradocoalition.org for more information or just to talk. Call Bonnie Benjamin at (303) 285-5267 or email her at bbenjamin@coloradocoalition.org if you are interested in health screenings and education. She gives free screenings for high blood pressure and diabetes. Information on health habits will be available.

The Wisdom Circle, Wednesdays, at 7:00 p.m., at Four Winds House, 201 W. 5th Avenue, (5th & Bannock), in Denver, CO. David Maes will be facilitating this Talking Circle. Contact Alistair Bane at alistairandrewbane@hotmail.com for more information.

Lights Out! Miss Navajo Film To Be Shown, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. at a new location, Humanities 250 by Norlin library, on the CU-Boulder campus, in Boulder, CO. Watch Miss Navajo and then stay for a discussion led by a Melanie Yazzie, Ava Hamilton, Penny Kelsey, and Danica Medak-Saltzman. Oyate will be selling fry bread and wojapi as a fundraiser for $3 for the frybread.  Look at http://cumuseum.colorado.edu for additional details, descriptions and up to date information.

Indigenous Film & Arts Festival in Partnership with No Credits Productions Brings "Black Indians: An American Indian Story" to Five Points, Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at the Crossroads Theatre, 2590 Washington Street, in Denver, CO. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Program starts at 7:00 p.m. with film showing and a panel discussion with local black Natives (Darius Smith, Helen Littlejohn and Rhonda Williams) to follow. There is a charge of $12 plus 10% city tax. Contact Donny Betts at (720) 748-1388 or email him at dlbetts@nocredits.com for information and contact Jeanne Rubin at (303) 744-9686 or jeannerubin@iiirm.org for more information about the Indigenous Film and Arts Festival.

DPS Indian Education Program To Host Science Adventures and Powwow Pass Distribution & Advance Sales, Thursday, March 11, 2010, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Road, in Denver, CO. American Indian community agencies will be available including the Denver March Powwow committee, who will be holding a special sale: $18 weekend passes will be sold for $15. $7 day passes will be sold for $6 and parking passes will be sold for $25. Call Rose at (720) 423-8172 for more information.

Oyate Indigenous Student Organization Meeting, Thursday, March 11, 2010, at 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the UMC 343, on the CU-Boulder campus, Broadway & Euclid, in Boulder, CO. Call (303) 492-8874 for more information.

Gary Farmer & The Trouble Makers Kickoff Tour with Clyde Roulette To Perform in Denver, Thursday, March 11, 2010, from 8:00-9:00 p.m. at Ziggy's, 4923 W. 38th Avenue, (east of N. Sheridan Blvd., close to Yates Street), in Denver, CO. It will be followed by open Mic at 9:00 p.m.

Gary Farmer & The Troublemakers Kick Off Tour with Clyde Roulette To Perform in Boulder, Friday, March 12, 2010, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Rock N Soul Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Road, Suite 1, in Boulder, CO. Call (303) 443-5108 for directions. Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Look at http://www.rocknsoulcafe.com to get your tickets on line. Look at http://www.myspace.com/garyfarmerandthetroublema for more of the tour schedule information.

Denver March Powwow Warm-Up, Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 3:00-10:00 p.m. Gourd dancing from 3:00-5:00 p.m. 5:00-6:30 p.m. Cake walk and secret box auction. Grand entry. at 6:30 p.m. Concession stand: Soup & fry bread. Don't forget to purchase your Denver March powwow tickets early! Call (303) 936-2688 for questions. Look at http://www.denverindiancenter.org for information.

Native American Educators of Colorado (NATIVE) Meeting, There will be no NATIVE meeting in March. The next one will be Friday, April 16, 2010, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at a location to be announced.

2nd Annual Cultural Responses to the Modern World "Healing Our Families Through Culture", Wednesday-Thursday, March 17-18, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Big Brothers/Big Sisters Training Room, Fourth Floor #450, 1391 N. Speer Blvd., in Denver, CO. Speakers include: Dr. Sidney Brown, Carol Iron Rope Herrera, Gary Neumann, Dianne Millich, Terry Spindler, Kim Johnson, and Lisa Harjo. $50 registration fee. Student scholarships are available. Topics include: Moving Beyond the Effects of the Boarding School Era: Dr. Sidney Brown. Healing Native Families Using Traditional Cultural Ways-Carol Iron Rope Herrera. Contact Thompson Williams, Project Coordinator or Whitney Kizer, Project Assistant at (303) 871-8035 for more registration information..

Free Conference Takes a Holistic Approach to Native Student Success, Wednesday-Friday, March 17-19, 2010, at the Institute of American Indian Arts campus, 83 Avan Nu Po Road, in Santa Fe, NM. This three day event is for K-12 educators, student support staff, tribal college staff, higher education and college professionals and anyone else who works with Native students. Call (505) 424-5797 for email bcalabaza@iaia.edu for more information about the conference. You can register for this conference online at http://www.iaiaetc.org/cssconference

36th Denver March Powwow, Friday-Sunday, March 19-21, 2010, at the Denver Coliseum, in Denver, CO. All drums are welcome! 28 contest categories. Host Hotel: Double Tree Hotel, 3202 Quebec Street, in Denver, CO. Call them at (303) 321-3333 for the $79 powwow rate! Contact the Denver March PowWow, Inc. at (303) 934-8045, email denvermarchpowwow@comcast.net  and look at http://www.denvermarchpowwow.org for more complete information. They will be selling discount weekend passes and day passes at DIC, Thursday, March 11, 2010, from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

March Native Food Concession, Friday-Saturday, March 19-20, 2010, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Denver Christian Indian Center, 501 South Pearl Street, (corner of Virginia & Pearl), in Denver, CO. Menu: Indian Tacos, mutton stew & frybread *buy 3 tacos & get 4th free! Look at http://www.denvercic.org (303) 733-3693 or email christian_indian_center@msn.com  You can print a copy of their flier at http://www.denvercic.org/CIC-Food_Concession10.pdf

Native American Celebration with the Denver Nuggets, Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Nuggets vs. Milwaukee Bucks. Upper Center Balcony seats are only $20! (Regularly $38) Local and national Native dancers will perform at half-time. To order your tickets or if you have any questions, contact Lauren Hunter at (303) 405-6181.

Census Day, Thursday, April 1, 2010. Mail your census form back or you will get a visit or a call. If you need a job. Look at http://www.IndianCountryCounts.org or call 1-866-861-2010.

FREE Saturday at the Denver Art Museum, Saturday, April 3, 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.

Native American Women's Retreat, Friday-Sunday, April 9-11, 2010, at Cal-Wood Education Center, in Jamestown, CO. This three day retreat will be about how to talk about how to protect our selves and our families and communities from HIV. There is no cost, all meals, lodging and transportation to and from site will be provided. Please contact Hannabah Blue, National Native American Aids Prevention Center, (NNAAPC) to RSVP by calling her at (720) 382-2244 ext. 301 or email her at hblue@nnaaoc.org

American Indian Business Expo, Monday-Tuesday, April 12-13, 2010, at a location to be announced. Call Josh Running Wolf at (303) 629-0102, email info@rmicc.org and look at http://www.rmicc.org for further updates.

How to Talk to your Kids About the Difficult Subjects, Wednesdays, April 7, 14 & 21. 2010, from 10:30 a.m.  - 12:00 p.m. at the Denver Indian Health & Family Services, 1633 Fillmore Street, Suite GL1, in Denver, CO. Space is limited to 12 people. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Get entered to win a limited Pendleton blanket. To RSVP or for more information contact Patricia Pino or Rebecca Gangl at (303) 953-6600.

Fork 'n Road Weight Management Program,  Tuesdays, April 13 - May 25, 2010, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Denver Indian Health & Family Services, 1633 Fillmore Street, GL1, in Denver, CO. Deadline to sign-up is Friday, April 2, 2010. Call Kathy  Canclini at the DIHFS at (303) 953-6604.

Keepers of the Fire Powwow, Saturday-Sunday, April 17-18, 2010, at the University of Wyoming, in Laramie, WY. Location to be announced. Organized by the Keepers of the Fire. Contact American Indian Studies at (307) 766-6521 or email Cheryll Jensen at cheryll@uwyo@edu

2010 Free Days at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Sunday, April 18, 2010. at 2001 Colorado Blvd., in Denver, CO. Look at http://www.dmns.org

All West Native American Basketball Classic, Friday-Sunday, April 23-25, 2010, at the Gold Crown Field house, 150 S. Harlan, Lakewood, CO. Games began at noon on Friday, April 23, 2010. This will occur in conjunction with UNAHA's Annual meeting. 2010 is the 25th Anniversary of the Tournament. Participation in the tournament is limited to youth who are not over 19 years of age who are currently enrolled in high school.  Information about applying for the Mark Ulmer Memorial Scholarship are on the web at http://www.markulmerscholarship.org/ The deadline has been extended to February 22, 2010. Call Dave Heisterkamp at (303) 832-6511or email him at davidvh@wagenlander.com or Mike Boyd at (303) 672-5170 about the tournament and how to register your team.

NCIPA 18th Annual Spring Powwow & Indian Art Market Is Rescheduled to New Date and Location, Saturday-Sunday, May 8-9, 2010, Colorado State University Foothills Campus, B.W. Pickett Equine Center, 701 S. Overland Trail, in Fort Collins, CO. Gourd dancing 10:00 a.m. each day. Grand entries: Saturday: 1:00 & 7:00 p.m., Sunday at noon. Public is invited! Bring your own lawn chairs. Admission: 13 and older, $5/day or $8/weekend. Ages 6-12,  $3 day or $5/weekend. 5 and younger are free! They have no chairs for singers! Bring your own chairs. Public is invited. Plenty of bleacher seating for spectators. Bring your own lawn chair if you are a participant and want to sit on the arena floor. Look at http://www.fortnet.org/PowWow/NCIPA_powwow.html or call Jan at (970) 498-0290 for more complete powwow information. Vendors: Call Meg at (970) 493-6470. Email: nicipa@fortnet.org

                                                     EDUCATION NEWS

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 2009-2010
Thursdays, K-12 after school program from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at The Melody Elementary School, on Melody Drive. in Thornton, CO. The Indian Parent Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesdays, March 17, April 21, May 19, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. The location is in the E.S.C. Building, in the Snowmass Conference Room, 1500 East 128th Avenue, in Thornton, CO. Call John Emhoolah, Title VII American Indian Program Coordinator at (720) 972-4025 for more information.

Jeffco Indian Education, After School Homework Help & Tutoring for K-6 during the 2009-2010 School Year, Sena Harjo is organizing in the south area on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m., at Brady Exploration School, 5290 West Ohio Avenue, in Lakewood, CO. Call Sena at (303) 982-0385. Katherine Parker is the liaison in the north area after school program on Thursdays from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at Thomson Elementary School, 7750 Harlan Street, in Arvada, CO. Call her at (303) 982-0577 for more information. Leroy Saiz is recruiting mentors. Call him at (303) 982-8483. Middle and High School students are tutored individually. Call  Jason Firestone, Program Coordinator about all Jeffco activities at (303) 982-0389 or email jfiresto@jeffco.k12.co.us

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, 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. Everyone is welcome! Free! All ages! Open Mike Night is March 12, 2010. $3 Donation (no one turned away). 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, 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. The monthly meeting will be on Valentine's Day at 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 14 , 2010, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 701 N. 20th Street, in the dining room, in Colorado Springs, CO. Contact Jean Steele, at jean.m.steele@gmail.com or Carise Gonzales at (719) 238-7200 or email carisegonz77@hotmail.com for more information. This will be a fun Valentine's Day Meeting. 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/

Thursday, March 4, 2010,  6:00 p.m. the CSIC Steering Committee meets at the White Bison conference room, at the Trinity United Methodist Church. 701 N. 20th Street, Room 2, in Colorado Springs, CO.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The cultural committee will have a long range planning meeting in Room 1, across from the CSIC Office, 701 N. 20th Street, in Colorado Springs, CO.

Saturday, March 13, 2010, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Youth Group Teams meet in the dining room of the Trinity United Methodist Church, 701 N. 20th Street, Colorado Springs, CO.

Saturday, March 13, 2010, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. will be the Community dinner right after the Youth Group meetings in the dining room of the Trinity United Methodist Church, 701 N. 20th Street, (one block north of 19th & 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 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.

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

Census Website: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/  "Census 2010 It's In Our Hands"

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 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.

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. This month is Richard Silversmith's birthday on February 7! They are having a March Concession Sale.

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.

DIC Crafting Circle: Join the Intergenerational Crafting Circle that meets Monday's at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Bring your crafts and share ideas. Soup, sandwiches, and coffee is served. Call volunteer Ruth Starr with questions at (303) 936-2688 ext. 127.

DIC Emergency Preparedness Program, The Third year of the DIC Emergency Preparedness Program has begun. ten young adults and elders who have not been trained in the Emergency Preparedness participated in an afternoon training session on January 18, 2010. This year the program will facilitate training with the Denver Indian Center's business partners, young adults, teens, and youth. Look forward to volunteer opportunities to training in CPR and First Aid. Call Ruth Starr, RN with questions at (303) 936-2688 ext. 127.

Sacred Hoops Boys & Girls Basketball Team, youth  ages 15-19 are being recruited for boys and girls basketball teams. A Logo contest is also going on for the Sacred Hoops logo. A pair of basketball shoes will be awarded to the winner of the Scared Hoops Basketball logo contest. Please submit your entries by Wednesday, March 17, 2010 to Woody White at (720) 227-8766 or at the Denver Indian Center at (303) 936-2688 for more information. Come and get your game on!

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.

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 or or Kathy Canclini at (303) 953-6604 to be assessed to use the gym. They will be starting a Fork 'n Road Weight Management Program to teens and adults who are overweight and are interested in losing weight. Call Kathy by April 2, 2010 to sign-up for the Tuesday classes.

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. 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 is held on Tuesdays, March 2 - June 8, 2010, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. This Program is a free, 16 week group based program where parents and children learn about age appropriate parenting practices The American Indian Nurturing Parenting program will offer: Parent groups, youth groups, toddler groups, childcare for infants. American Indian storytelling, American Indian music, stories, baby blankets and beadwork. Light meals served before class. They are actively recruiting for the baby group! Call Carrie Howell at (303) 871-8035 ext. 235 or email her at chowell@difrc.org 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 Meredith Newman, Senior Social Caseworker at Denver Human Services, (720) 944-2358, email Meredith.Newman@denvergov.org or Lily Boyce at DIFRC at (303)871-8035.

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

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 Lance Allrunner 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

"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). 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 "Lovesick Blues" by sending $20 to 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. Look at his website at http://www.myspace.com/garyfarmerandthetroublema for his tour schedule.

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

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: Fall/Winter (November-March) hours are 1:30-3:30 p.m. If Inclement  Contact Mike Liebman (303) 321-0578. Spring/Summer (April-October) hours are 10:00-12:00 p.m. 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, 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 (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

Development Officer for the Corporate & Tribal Development & Director of Foundation Development 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: 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

Native Early Childhood Education Teacher/Director of the Montessori Small Childcare Center for 15 students, at the Denver Indian Center. To apply submit a resume, a two page writing example and three references to Jay Grimm at jay@denverindiancenter.org or at the Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Road, in Denver, CO 80219. Look at http://www.denverindiancenter.org  for complete job descriptions.

NCAI Communications Director, and NCAI Program Associate, with the National Congress of American Indians. Send your resume, three references, and a cover letter by mail or email. Contact Niketia Agyeman, 1516 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005; FAX (202) 466-7797; email nagyemnan@ncai.org  or call 202) 466-7767, and look at their website at http://www.ncai.org for more information about how to apply.

Executive Director,  Denver Indian Family Resource Center. Send your resume to search@difrc.org or Search Committee, DIFRC, 393 S. Harlan Street, Suite 100, in Lakewood, CO. Look at http://www.difrc.org for more information about the job description.

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.

John Red Cloud, has recently moved to Lafayette and has star quilts for sale! Email him at hredcloud@gmail.com or call him at (303) 430-5332.

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. Do you need a traditional dance outfit made for Denver March Powwow? Carolyn can make them. 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.

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 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 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, 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, Jolly, Shelton and Ragona, LLC - Legal Counsel To Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations,  located at 11990 Grant Street, Suite 312, Northglenn, CO 80233. The Attorneys, Smith, Jolly 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) 255-3757 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/

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 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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