Seeking Audit Committee Advisory Member

CIRI is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as an advisory member to its audit committee. The candidate must have, through education and experience as a public accountant or auditor or a principal financial officer, comptroller, or principal accounting officer, or from a position involving the performance of similar functions: a) an understanding of GAAP and financial statements; b) experience in the preparation or auditing of financial statements and the application of such principles in connection with the accounting for estimates, accruals, and reserves; c) experience with internal accounting controls; and d) an understanding of audit committee functions. CIRI's audit committee makes recommendations to the CIRI Board of Directors regarding CIRI's internal and external financial reporting processes and systems, its internal financial controls, and its relationship with its independent auditors. The committee reports to the board and meets several times per year as scheduled. CIRI shareholders and Alaska Natives are strongly encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to the attention of the Audit Committee Chairman, c/o Cindi Bettin, CIRI, P.O. Box 93330, Anchorage, AK 99509-3330.

Alaska's People Opportunities

Alaska's People, a division of Cook Inlet Tribal Council, is a program designed to link qualified Alaska Native and Native American applicants with statewide recruitment needs through employment referral and placement services. The program's services are free of charge.

Alaska's People employment specialists, Rose Patterson, Freida McCord and John Rine, are available to assist with nearly all steps involved in finding employment. A partnership between the client and employment specialist prepares individuals for work and includes preparing resumes, training referral, and job placement.
For more information about employment opportunities, contact Alaska's People as follows:

Alaska's People 2600 Cordova Street, Suite 211 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 (907) 263-7013 1-888-553-1213 www.alaskaspeople.com

Native American Congressional Internship Program

Native American college students participating in the Morris K. Udall Foundation Internship Program can work in congressional offices and the White House to gain a firsthand understanding of the federal government. They also can take field trips and meet with congressional members, agency heads, and cabinet secretaries. Funding is available annually for these Native American Congressional Internships through the Morris K. Udall Foundation. Each year, 12 candidates are selected for a 10-week intensive internship in Washington, D.C. Interns work full time in congressional offices, fulfilling a variety of tasks ranging from general support work to special research projects. For more information, visit www.udall.gov/p_internships.htm.

Gates Millennium Scholars Program Seeks Applicants

The application deadline is Feb. 1, 2003, to apply for a Gates Millennium scholarship. The nomination packet for the upcoming 2003-2004 academic year is available on-line at www.gmsp.org.

To be nominated as a Gates Millennium Scholars candidate, a student must be a citizen or legal permanent resident or national of the United States; have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 on a 4.0 scale; plan to enter an accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking freshmen in the fall of 2003; have a significant financial need (i.e. meet the federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria); and demonstrate leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities.

For more information, call toll-free (877) 690-4677 or visit www.gmsp.org.

American Indians for Opportunity Seeks Applicants for Ambassadors Program

The application deadline to apply for the 2002/2003 Ambassadors Program class is Dec. 15, 2002. The Ambassadors Program is open to American Indians and Alaska Natives from the United States between the ages of 25 and 35. Interested emerging leaders must complete and submit an official application that includes two nominations and a written proposal outlining a plan for a community-based project that will be designed and implemented during the program year.

In 1993, American Indians for Opportunity launched the Ambassadors Program to foster leadership growth among the Native American community. A prestigious group of advisors and the American Indians for Opportunity Board designed the Ambassadors Program to rekindle dormant vision, refresh current leadership and empower emerging leaders to create avenues for Native Americans to express their cultural values in all arenas of contemporary life.

Applications are reviewed by regional and national Native American selection committees. The selectors evaluate applications in search of individuals who have a strong sense of community and a dedication to serve. Applicants must be willing to commit their time and energy to the program, present two written progress reports, and attend all group meetings.

For more information about the program and to apply, contact American Indians for Opportunity at 681 Juniper Hill Road, Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico 87004, call (505) 867-0278, email aio@aio.org or visit www.aio.org.

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