September 1999

Southcentral Foundation Head Start Director Receives Management Fellowship

Southcentral Foundation's Head Start Director, MaryEllen Fritz, is one of 82 people selected to graduate from the Johnson & Johnson - Head Start Management Fellows Program. Conducted at UCLA's Anderson Graduate School of Management, the intensive two-week program aims to enhance management skills of Head Start directors around the nation.

The Anderson Graduate School of Management has graduated more than 500 Head Start directors since 1991, thanks to a program grant awarded by Johnson & Johnson, a leading manufacturer of health care products. Fellowship recipients must be a Head Start director for at least three years and are selected by a team of UCLA faculty members. The Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA is recognized as one of America's premier graduate business schools.

Left to right, Professor Alfred E. Osborne, Jr., The Anderson School at UCLA; Wendy Logan, vice president, corporate contributions, Johnson & Johnson; MaryEllen Fritz, Southcentral Foundation Head Start director; and Doug Klafehn, deputy associate commissioner, Head Start Bureau.

The management education program was spearheaded due to concerns about the health of low-income children and a need to promote health awareness among disadvantaged people. Head Start provides comprehensive developmental services to Alaska Native and Native American children, between the ages of three and five, and their families who meet federal Head Start eligibility requirements.

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Peter Lind Bent Wood Hat Loaned to Alaska Native Heritage Center

A bent wood hat by Alutiiq master artist Peter Lind of Homer will be put on display in the Alaska Native Heritage Center's Hall of Cultures as part of a long-term loan.

"I was born in Chignik Lagoon in 1930 and lived in a sod house," said Lind. "I remember carving my first toy when I was seven. Formal education wasn't available in Chignik Lagoon but I attended school as an adult so I could read and write to pass the pilot's test. I am happy to share my culture through the Alaska Native Heritage Center and know that the Center will make good use of this hat."

According to Patricia Partnow, the Center's vice president of education, Lind is one of the foremost makers of Alutiiq traditional art currently working in the state. He specializes in bent wood hats and visors, throwing boards, dog sleds, masks and other Alutiiq items.

"He is a sought-after teacher who works equally well with children and adults through the Alaska

State Council on the Arts' Artists in Schools program. Mr. Lind has a great understanding and knowledge of his Alutiiq culture and language and we are pleased to feature one of his pieces of art at the Center," said Partnow.

Lind will spend a two-week residency at the Center in October and will teach the art of bent wood hat making. To register for the class, call the Alaska Native Heritage Center registration hotline at (907) 330-8075.

KNBA 90.3 FM Hires Membership Director

Noël Gould has joined the staff of KNBA 90.3 FM as the director of membership. Gould is an Aleut Corporation shareholder and is of Aleut and Athabascan descent. Prior to joining KNBA 90.3 FM, she worked for Cook Inlet Tribal Council as an information systems coordinator for the transitional services department, and supervised the Anchorage Area Native Census.

Gould's goal at the listener-supported radio station is to generate new listeners and raise the station's membership. Her first fall membership drive kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 5 and continues for seven days. By the end of the week, the station hopes to generate at least 700 new and renewing memberships through on-air pitching, live remotes, and premium giveaways of KNBA 90.3 FM promotional items.

KNBA 90.3 FM is the first urban Native American public radio station and has become one of the most listened-to stations in the Anchorage market. It features an eclectic offering of music; local, statewide, and national news; and a focus on the Native community.

For more information about KNBA's fall membership drive, to volunteer or become a member, call (907) 258-8880.

CIRI Paralegal Position Opening

CIRI is accepting resumes for a paralegal position in the legal department. Under the direction of the deputy general counsel, this position is responsible for conducting legal research, analyzing material, maintaining reference files, preparing documents, and assisting the legal department staff in carrying out various legal functions.

Minimum requirements for this position include a two- or four-year college degree (in the paralegal field preferred) and five years of work experience in a corporate, legal, or administrative environment; or any combination of training and experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.

CIRI shareholders and Alaska Natives are strongly encouraged to apply. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to Pamela King, Manager, Human Resources, CIRI, P.O. Box 93330, Anchorage, AK 99509.

Alaska's People Seeks Job Applicants

Alaska's People is accepting resumes from qualified individuals interested in employment opportunities. New job orders are received daily ranging from administrative to management positions. Clients with specialized training in the journeyman trades: including electricians, carpenters, plumbers, pipefitters, millwrights, and ironworkers, are also encouraged to apply.
AlaskasPeople

Alaska's People employment specialists, Rose Patterson, Freida McCord, John Rine, and William Kost, are available to assist employment searchers with resume preparation, placement and training referral, and job counseling.

Since January, Alaska's People has made 809 reported job placements, of which 282 were CIRI shareholders or family members. For more information about employment opportunities, contact Alaska's People, 2600 Cordova Street, Suite 211, Anchorage, AK 99503 or call (907) 263-7013 in Anchorage or toll-free at 1-888-553-1213.

1999 Job Fair for
Alaska Natives

The Alaska Native Professional Association and the ANCSA Human Resources Association are co-hosting the 1999 Job Fair held during this year's Alaska Federation of Natives Convention. The Job Fair for Alaska Natives and family members seeking employment is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, located at 621 West 6th Avenue. More than 70 employers will be on hand to discuss employment opportunities and provide company information. All participants are encouraged to bring an updated resume.

The 1999 Job Fair is sponsored by the University of Alaska Anchorage, Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., and the Association of ANCSA Regional Corporation Presidents/CEO's, Inc. For more information, contact Michael Reeves at (907) 786-4513 or GayDell Trumblee at (907) 561-4321.