ONABEN- A Native American Business Network

Washington State Arts Commission Public Arts

For artists to be considered for the Washington State arts
public arts work, you must be on the roster for art in public places.
The State Arts Commission has announced their competition for
consideration for the roster.
http://www.arts.wa.gov/public-art/roster/competition.shtml. Artists
from several states are eligible. See the website for complete
information.

The Do's and Don'ts of Construction Management

Lewis & Clark Law School's Small Business Legal Clinic and Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt present:
The Do's and Don'ts of Construction Management

Experienced construction law attorneys will tell you all you need to know about project documentation, change orders, indemnification, contractor's standard of care, dispute resolution & more.

June 3, 2008
3-5 pm
Lewis & Clark Law School, McCarty Classroom 1
FREE
RSVP by May 16th to Becka at rcmg@lclark.edu

Oregon Inventors Showcase

Saturday, May 3rd, 10 am to 3 pm at OMSI:
the 2008 Oregon Inventors Showcase

Admission is a suggested $5 donation-- you do not need to pay OMSI admission to visit this exciting event showcasing about 25 of the best local inventors with workshops and speakers for aspiring inventors. All proceeds will benefit the Micro-enterprise Inventor's Program of Oregon (www.mipooregon.org).

NAYA Native Professionals Night April 24th

YOU are invited to join us at Portland City Hall on Thurs., April 24th for an evening of networking, delicious snacks and refreshments. You will have the opportunity to meet and hear from Portland Mayoral candidates, Sam Adams and Sho Dozono.

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River Ways, award-winning documentary opens April 4

FILM ACTION OREGON and SAWGRASS PRODUCTIONS
present RIVER WAYS, an award-winning documentary
by Colin Stryker

Playing two weeks at the Hollywood Theatre
Premiering: Friday, April 4th at 7:30 PM, additional showtimes: April 5-13
4122 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, Oregon
For more information: www.filmactionoregon.org or download their brochure.

Native Americans in Philanthropy 3rd Annual Gathering

From Friday May 2 through Sunday May 4, 2008, hundreds of Native and non-Native leaders from the philanthropic and the not-for-profit sectors, higher education, corporate America and from Tribal governments, programs and organizations will convene in Washington D.C. for the 3rd Annual Gathering of Native Americans in Philanthropy.

Visit their website for more information!

Ceremonial Plant Project kick-off at PSU

The Urban American Indian Tobacco Prevention & Education Network Ceremonial Plan Project kick-off event is from 2-6 PM, NASCC at Portland State University on April 12. Come learn about ceremonial plants traditionally used by Native American tribes, and get your own cutting of Kinnikinnik and learn how to grow it yourself. For more information, please contact Beck at 503-230-9875, ext. 273.

Young Native Writers Essay Contest

Students responding to this year’s writing contest should present in an essay of no more than 1,200 words, (a) specific or general struggles and/or triumphs of Native Americans in history or in today's world, based on the students experiences and scholarly research; and (b) how the writer will use his or talents to enhance the future of his or her own Native American community. See contest rules below for complete details and submission requirements.

Visit this website for more details: http://www.indian.hklaw.com/2008/index.asp

Entries are due April 15, 2008.

Click "Read more..." to read about the winners' prizes.

Native American Applicants Sought for Hatfield Fellowship

The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde announce that applications for the Mark O. Hatfield Congressional Fellowship are now availabe. Each year, a Hatfield Fellow serves as an intern for a member of Oregon's Congressional delegation.

Deadline for applications is 5 pm, April 18th, 2008. Please contact Louis King at the Spirit Mountain Community Fund at 503-879-1462 or email louis.king@grandronde.org for more information.

Umatilla Spring Indianpreneurship Class Next Week!

Spring Umatilla Indianpreneurship Class

Start date: March 11: class meets Tuesday and Thursday nights for 6 weeks

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Place: Tam�stslikt Cultural Institute

Tuition: $100

Childcare and dinner provided!

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