Tribal Self-Determination Announcements Cultural Sovereignty Fellowships Positions

Press Release Announcement: AAIA is seeking recent graduates of undergraduate, graduate or law degree programs for a one-year fellowship position. The Cultural Sovereignty Fellow will support the development of national policy in Indian affairs, and provide research, analysis and writing to support programs that include youth education, juvenile justice issues, sacred site protection, repatriation and protection of cultural heritage. A full description of the position and application requirements can be found at https://www.indian-affairs.org/fellowship.html. Applications are due by 5:00 pm E.S.T. on Monday, April 23, 2018 The Association on American Indian Affairs, or AAIA, is the oldest American Indian advocacy organization in the United States, founded in New York City in 1922. The organization began as several not-for-profit citizen organizations that supported change in federal Indian law towards Tribal self-determination, sovereignty, and protection of lands and culture. In 1948, the groups merged and became the AAIA and continued its tradition of serving Indian Tribes, their citizens and all indigenous communities within the United States with a mission of protecting tribal sovereignty, preserving culture and educating youth. AAIA involves itself at the grassroots and national levels in partnership with Tribes and their citizens and members to seek solutions and policies that empower self-determining and sustainable Indian Nations. The AAIA is governed by an all-Native Board of Directors from across Indian Country that works in alliance with its Executive Director. The AAIA office is located near Washington, DC in Rockville, Maryland. Your donations support our Cultural Sovereignty Fellowship Program. This important work is made possible through your generous support. Association on American Indian Affairs 966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 30-A Rockville, MD 20850 (240) 314-7155 general.aaia@indian-affairs.org AAIA is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) publicly supported organization.