AMERICAN INDIAN GRADUATE CENTER Annual Report 2013

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aigcs.org TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 President’s Message 4 Director’s Message 6 About AIGC 8 Scholarships and Fellowships 10 Global Impact 14 Student Letters 15 GMS Alternative Spring Break 17 Power of Scholarship Reception 20 AIGC Donors and Advertisers 22 Demographics—Academic Year 2012-13 24 AIGC Financials—Fiscal Year 2013 26 AIGC Board of Directors 2013 29 Ways to Give President’s Message

t is an honor indeed to have the privilege of serving as the AIGC Board President. I am a six-year veteran of the Board and have observed three Ipretty awesome predecessors in this position, beginning with Shenan Atcitty, Esq. (Navajo), Elizabeth (Libby) Rodke Washburn, Esq. (Chickasaw) and finally, my immediate predecessor, David Mahooty (Zuni Pueblo). To each of these and others who came even before them, I extend my appreci - ation for your leadership and service to the organization and the students who have been the beneficiaries of AIGC and AIGCS. I also extend my appreciation for the service and commitment of previous Executive Direc - tors and especially the present Director, Sam Deloria, and to all those staff members who have lent their expertise to the job of acquiring funds for scholarships and administering those funds, seeing that they were given for the right purposes to the right people.

As a person who has spent a career in higher education, I have witnessed firsthand the gratitude demonstrated by the recipients of these scholar - ships. AIGC and AIGCS scholarships have made it possible for thousands of American Indian scholars to attain the level of education necessary for entry and success in dozens of fields of endeavor. I am a person who believes wholeheartedly in the value education brings, especially to our people, our communities and our world.

AIGC now has reached a new benchmark in its nearly 45-year history. We recently have been selected to administer an additional $12 million in graduate scholarships from the $3.4 billion Cobell Settlement. This new scholarship program represents a tremendous opportunity for AIGC to exponentially expand the reach of AIGC scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students across the country.

2 n AIGC 2013 Annual Report Joining me in this exciting time for AIGC are Melanie Patten Fritzsche (Laguna Pueblo) as Vice President and Rose Graham (Navajo) as Secretary and Treasurer. Board members include Michael Bird (Kewa and Ohkay Owingeh Pueblos) and Danna R. Jackson, Esq. (Confederated Tribes of Salish and Kootenai). Walter Lamar (Blackfeet) and Joel Frank (Seminole Tribe of Florida) are new Board members.

Together, we have an important role to fill as Board members. I pledge to honor the many great efforts and achievements that brought AIGC to the forefront of American Indian graduate education. I will dedicate significant time and effort to this organization to ensure I meet all my obligations, working closely with the Director and the Board in continuing to move AIGC forward.

Grayson Noley (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) AIGC Board of Directors President

AIGC 2013 Annual Report n 3 Director’s Message

e kicked off 2013 with the Power of Scholarship . There’s not a meeting, event or function where I don’t run into an AIGC Walumnus/a, whether it be the Governor of a Pueblo, tribal court judge, a high ranking Bureau of Indian Education official, Presidential appointee, CEO or President of a non-profit, or an entrepreneur. There is so much to be said about providing American Indian and Alaska Native students a scholarship for a graduate or professional degree.

At AIGC, we spend almost as much time trying to match students with opportunities as we do raising money for the students we have found. This is not to say that scholarship resources are adequate. While the annual summation of opportunities continues to grow, the demand for scholarship support grows faster each year.

Look for us on the so-called “social media” and any place else we can try to provide information conveniently to prospective college and grad students, and encourage the young ones in elementary and high school to follow through.

From the college freshman whose merit scholarship lets him or her experi - ence college from the vantage of a dormitory room, to the young parent whose scholarship provides daycare while he or she pursues higher educa - tion, to the graduate student whose AIGC fellowship awards makes full-time study a reality: Financial resources— scholarships —are critical to successful higher education for most of our students.

4 n AIGC 2013 Annual Report As educators and proponents of higher education, we understand the value of an advanced degree in the marketplace and in the community. Scholar - ships are often facilitators of dream achievement among bright and inspired students. For many tribal members and for most graduate school hopefuls, the cost of higher education may seem to be an insurmountable barrier.

We call out to those of you who may be in a position to help our students with the daunting cost of higher education. We continue to seek your gen - erous support to augment the resources that we receive from the federal government and make education achievable. We are fortunate to be joined in our efforts by tribal and private foundations and continue to rely on the generosity of our alumni and other individuals who continue to support the scholarship program.

Sam Deloria (Standing Rock Sioux) Director, AIGC

AIGC 2013 Annual Report n 5 About AIGC AIGC awards approximately 500 scholarships annually, averaging $3,500 each, to students pursuing degrees in all fields of study.

IGC is the oldest national provider of scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students. Established in 1969, the AAIGC mission is to build, promote and honor self-sustaining American Indian and Alaska Native communities through education and leadership.

The organization’s history is reflected in the more than 16,600 scholarships, totaling over $52 million, that AIGC has distributed in the last four decades. Collectively, these scholarships tell a story of achievement and possibility among American Indian and Alaska Native students bringing advanced degrees to nearly every profession.

With a nationwide reach, AIGC provides scholarships and support services to American Indian and Alaska Native scholars in both graduate and under - graduate programs. Our current students and alumni represent tribes and nations located across the United States, comprising an ever-growing com - munity of Native leaders in higher education.

As AIGC continues in its efforts to lessen the burden of educational costs, our hope is to provide a growing number of American Indian and Alaska Nasheen Sleuth: Grand Canyon Native students with an opportunity not only to attend a college or univer - University, Master of Science in Professional Counseling. sity, but also see the experience through to graduation day.

In 2013, AIGC began the Power of Scholarship initiative, to acknowledge what this organization does so well—address the growing need for scholar - ships among the American Indian and Alaska Native graduate and profes - sional degree community. The “Power” in our initiative took on a triple meaning—serving as a conduit for advancing educational opportunity among American Indian and Alaska Native students, engaging the collective strength of AIGC supporters to empower those on the educational path and recognizing our alumni are making huge contributions throughout Indian Country.

We recognize our incredible impact! In almost every instance where an AIGC staff or representative travels or attends a meeting, locally or nation - ally, we meet AIGC alumni who are making a big difference at the tribal, state, national and international levels. It reinforces that our scholarships to Indian students pursing graduate and professional degrees are working. That is something to be proud of!

6 n AIGC 2013 Annual Report Ninety percent of every contribution to AIGC goes directly to student scholarships and services.

The initiative logically unites these two sources of power—bringing together those who so generously donate (both funds and programs) to AIGC with those who receive scholarships administered by AIGC, enabling them to realize their educational experiences.

The Power of Scholarship is an initiative without end. As long as American Indian and Alaska Native students continue to advance their education, there will be a need for financial support.

Gates Millennium Scholarship Program (GMS)

AIGC Scholars is the GMS partner for American Indian and Alaska Native Scholars. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and provide an opportunity for thousands of minor - ity students, with significant financial need, to reach their fullest potential.

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AIGC 2013 Annual Report n 7 Scholarships Each year, AIGC provides over $2,000,000 and Fellowships in financial awards to over 500 American Indian and Alaska Native students.

AIGC GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS Fellowships are available for any field of study, at any U.S. accredited institution of higher education. The financial aid amount is typically between $1,000 and $5,000 per academic year, and varies from year to year, depending on the availability of funds.

AIGC LOAN FOR SERVICE PROGRAM Provides financial assistance, in the form of loans, to eligible American Indian and Alaska Natives seeking graduate and professional degrees. Loans are repaid at the rate of one year of service for one year of funding.

WELLS FARGO AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Wells Fargo Bank created an endowment to provide graduate and under - graduate financial aid to students in the banking and financial service industry, tribal enterprise and hospitality fields.

ACCENTURE AMERICAN INDIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Developed in 2006 by Accenture Corp. and AIGC, the scholarship supports undergraduate students for the full duration of their degree program. Woody Wilson, AIGC Alumnus, with family members. Accenture scholarships are awarded to students in the fields of Engineering, Computer Science, Business Operations and Management, Finance, Accounting, and Marketing, who demonstrate Accenture’s corporate values of high performance and social responsibility.

Cobell Education Scholarship Fund Many thanks…

The Cobell Education Scholarship Fund was authorized by the to the estates of Jeanne Avegno historic Cobell Settlement and approved in November 2012 to and Rose F. Bogus, which provide financial assistance through annual scholarships to Ameri - included significant bequests can Indian and Alaska Native students wishing to pursue post- to AIGC to further support our secondary education and training. The fund was designated, as students in higher education. part of the Cobell Settlement, through the vision and leadership Ms. Avegno’s legacy, to honor of the late Elouise Cobell, a member of the Blackfeet Nation in the memory of her father, Montana. The American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) Capt. John Avegno, and was named by the U.S. Department of the Interior to administer Ms. Bogus, whose gift will the Cobell Education Scholarship Fund. In addition, the American establish a special scholarship Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) was selected to distribute gradu - in her name, make our support ate student scholarships. Graduate student scholarships will to more students across the comprise 20% of the annual awards. country a reality.

8 n AIGC 2013 Annual Report AIGC is pleased to thank the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Tribe and the Chocktaw Nation's Scholarship Advisement Program for ongoing scholarship support for the 2012 –2013 academic year.

JOHN C. RAINER FELLOWSHIP This prestigious award was created by family and friends of the late John C. Rainer, founder and first Director of the American Indian Graduate Center, and is given each year to two AIGC graduate fellows who honor Mr. Rainer’s leadership through high academic achievement and service to American Indian communities.

JEANETTE ELMER GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Ms. Jeanette Elmer established this fund to provide graduate fellowships to students residing in Wisconsin, New Mexico, and Arizona, with preference given to Library Science.

KATRIN LAMON FUND For graduate students in Literature, Journalism, Communications or related fields.

ELIZABETH FURBER FELLOWSHIP The Elizabeth Furber estate funds graduate fellowships for women studying Creative Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Crafts, Music, Performing, Dance, Literary Rebecca Berry: Seattle University, Arts, Creative Writing and Poetry. Master of Public Administration.

RUTH MUSKRAT BRONSON FELLOWSHIP Fellowships in Nursing or health-related fields.

GERALD PEET FELLOWSHIP Fellowships in medical or health-related fields. Two-year work/service pledge required.

GRACE WALL BARREDA MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP The Barreda family established this fund, in honor of Grace Wall Barreda, to offer graduate fellowships for students seeking advanced degrees in Environmental Studies and Public Health.

DR. BERYL BLUE SPRUCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Established to honor the late Dr. Beryl Blue Spruce, awarded in support of Pueblo students enrolled in an accredited medical school.

DR. GEORGE BLUE SPRUCE FELLOWSHIP Dr. George Blue Spruce created this fellowship to increase the number of American Indian dentists in the United States.

AIGC 2013 Annual Report n 9 Global Impact

AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENTS MAKE GLOBAL IMPACT

he Fall 2013 Issue of The American Indian Graduate magazine was an exciting issue for AIGC! Students shared stories from their travels; Tthey are venturing out—all over the world. The experiences taught them how to adapt, appreciate culture, respect traditions, share knowledge and build friendships. They learned that we can examine the tools used in foreign communities to amend some of the same challenges faced in our own. They also returned with the understanding that we are part of a larger community and not much difference separates us. As global community members, we truly can work together to achieve great things!

Sam Deloria, Director of AIGC, was impressed with the students worldwide travels, stating, “When I was young, Indian people hadn’t been overseas (as civilians) in large numbers since the days of Buffalo Bill Cody. Now a student from one of the Pueblos gets her Master’s degree from Cambridge University; a Diné student in this summer’s PLSI has, as her main Facebook picture, a wonderful shot of her and her mother in China having a great time; my college roomie emails me that he ran into someone who knows me—in the Hong Kong airport! One of Yale’s freshman Indian students gets The American Indian Graduate magazine, Fall 2013 issue. himself a summer fellowship to spend some time with the Maori people in New Zealand. What’s going on? We are very much in favor of students (and others) traveling the world for many reasons: I think one of the most impor - tant benefits is that to do so will help to break down the sense of isolation that many people have, and the sense that they have been uniquely bur - dened by history. It is good for us to see where we stand relative to other peoples of the world, including—especially—other indigenous peoples.”

David Mahooty, past President of the AIGC Board of Directors, gave praise to the programs that help support American Indian and Alaska Native student travel. “Over the years I have witnessed successful community and school-based programs for Indian youth. This is good news because it provides Indian youth with options that enhance their overall education experience. From empowerment programs that promote self-respect and responsibility, to traveling programs that introduce global perspectives of varying cultures, there are plentiful and wide-ranging opportunities, from which Native youth can explore, learn and grow.”

In the next few pages are some excerpts from the student’s stories out of the magazine; you may read the complete stories in the magazine on our website at: www.aigcs.org/aigc-publications.

10 n AIGC 2013 Annual Report Stepping Out of the Comfort Zone; Aim for the Extraordinary by Stephanie Delgai

My name is Stephanie Delgai and I accepted their offer without groups of 5 to 10 villages and I am from Ganado, Arizona, which hesitation. usually collaborate on farming, is located on the Navajo Reserva - income generation, cultural cele - tion. I was fortunate to attend the In the south Pacific Ocean, there brations and religious ceremonies. University of Arizona, with the aid is a “hidden paradise” called Fiji. As an environmental volunteer, I of the Gates Millennium Scholar - The Fiji Islands contain up to 332 lived in a rural village to promote ship, where I earned a bachelor’s islands, 33% of which are inhab - environmental conservation. degree in Ecology and Evolution - ited by Fijians and Indo-Fijians. ary Biology. The two largest islands in Fiji are Living in the village was almost Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. I lived like living on the reservation, I left the Navajo Reservation to on Vanua Levu, known for the except for the lush greenery, start a 27-month journey as a U.S. longest bay in the South Pacific coconut trees and easy access to Peace Corps Volunteer in May and also famous for its spinner the beach. A river ran along the 2010. The Peace Corps presented dolphins. The name of my village village, which boasted coconut me with an assignment in Fiji, was Navakaka, located in the tree plantations and an array of focused on Integrated Environ - Cakaudrove province. Most Fijian root crops. The children are widely mental Resource Management— communities are clustered in curious and eager to befriend newcomers. I believe the Fijian values are similar to the Navajo— hospitality, a desire for self- sufficiency and an awareness of conserving natural resources.

I look back at my experience in the village and appreciate all the things I learned. I was fortunate to work with distinguished people, acquire a network of established colleagues and live in a remark - able community. Overall, my Peace Corps experience taught me how to adapt, appreciate culture, conserve relationships, respect traditions, share knowl - edge and build friendships. I hope my story inspires you to step out of your comfort zone.

Stephanie with women (top) and children (above) in the village.

AIGC 2013 Annual Report n 11 Above, left to right: Reed Bobroff; NACA group at Maori welcome ceremony; Te Wānanga o Aotearoa campus in Auckland.

A Meeting and Melding of Cultures; The New Trade Network by Reed Adair Bobroff

The Native American Community aimed at and developed by their graduates told me about their Academy (NACA), my old middle diverse communities. Throughout future goals and how Aotearoa and high school, was founded out 122 campuses across the country, had shaped them, they reminded of migration and exploration of Te Wānanga students are able to me of the drive that this, and the culture and self. With the diverse focus their studies in normalized upcoming generation have, and population of tribes and high con - Western majors (such as teaching what they can achieve through centration of urban Indians in the or business) but are also able to their visions. Seeing the positivity Albuquerque, New Mexico, area, explore majors in kapa haka that they have brought home from the school is dedicated to produc - (Maori performing arts), singing, their journey and how they intend ing students who are confident in carving and weaving. to use it gives me hope for the their identities; committed to their next generation of support and culture, community, and prepared As the indigenous experience leadership. They are quickly mov - to pursue their passions in and broadens, so must interactions ing through the world and the beyond higher education. The with the growing definition. Travel tools they are bringing and taking school prepares their students has allowed these students and with them will greatly shape our through travel opportunities me to examine the tools used in landscape for years to come. across the United States and foreign communities to amend abroad. In my time at NACA, some of the same challenges I developed my identity through faced in our own: a device indige - exploration and travel. nous people have used for genera - tions. Through this indigenous In the summer of 2013, I was for - interaction, we procure tools to tunate to be selected as an intern mend the afflictions of our com - for Te Wānanga o Aotearoa , a munities. More, as our network Maori -run and-founded tertiary expands, we can use tools from all institution in Aotearoa (New communities to contribute to the Zealand). While there, I learned conversation of regeneration and much about the process by which revitalization. the Maori have gone to preserve and advance language and cul - Being able to spend time with the ture, through various initiatives class was truly a blessing. As the

12 n AIGC 2013 Annual Report Above left to right: Concetta at Great Wall of China; Concetta with mom, Nancy; Yurt in Mongolia.

Comparing Traditions; China Dreams by Concetta Tsosie

My name is Concetta Tsosie. In that specialized in the Xing Yi crossed the Bering Strait and 2013, I graduated from the Univer - form. The children at the school insisted we were family. I learned sity of New Mexico with a BA in were so welcoming and friendly. Mongolian and Navajo customs History and Psychology. I am cur - We continued our journey to are very similar and it is fascinat - rently a student with the Pre-Law Datong and toured the Yungang ing to compare traditions and Summer Institute at the American Grottoes and the Hanging Temple. creation stories. This trip had a Indian Law Center in Albuquerque massive impact on my life. and plan to attend law school. I On to Inner Mongolia. There, we am also a Kung Fu student with spent a night in a yurt on the I returned with a greater apprecia - the Chinese Cultural Center of Mongolian grasslands and ate a tion for the culture, history and Albuquerque. scrumptious mutton feast. We perseverance of the Chinese and frolicked in the Gobi Desert and Mongolian people. I also returned My experiences with the Chinese shopped in the modern city of with the understanding that we Cultural Center, as well as per - Baotou. Along with touring are part of a larger community sonal interests, inspired me to visit these wonderful sites, we visited and not much difference is China. I have always been curious many Buddhist temples. We spent between us. As a global commu - about the culture, lifestyles, and our last night in Beijing and nity member, we truly can work politics, and when Sifu Lin organ - feasted on Peking duck. together to achieve great things. ized a trip to China, I knew I had to go. It was a fun journey throughout China and Inner Mongolia, where We arrived in Beijing; it was awe - many people assumed that my some! We explored many sites in mother and I were Chinese or Beijing, including the Great Wall Mongolian. When we told them and Olympic Village. We flew to that we are Navajo we received Xi’an and toured the Terracotta many questions about our culture. Warriors pit, then took an Some questions were difficult to overnight train to the most well- answer because our traditional preserved ancient city, Pingyao. Navajo beliefs conflicted with our Afterwards, we drove to Taiyuan Mongolian tour guide’s views. He to visit a martial arts academy believes that Native Americans

AIGC 2013 Annual Report n 13 Student Letters

DANYA CARROLL, WHITE MOUNTAIN APACHE AND NAVAJO University of Colorado, School of Public Health, Master of Public Health

“I want to express my gratitude to AIGC for funding me throughout my graduate program; it truly has made a difference! To achieve the major personal goal of attaining a graduate level education was rewarding and I am very grateful to AIGC for helping make this dream a reality.”

DR. CRYSTAL MARTINEZ-ALIRE, IONE BAND OF MIWOK INDIANS California State University—Sacramento, Ed.D, Educational Leadership

“I would like to say that I feel truly blessed and honored to have been a scholarship recipient of the American Indian Graduate Center, AIGC. I am one of few select students from my tribe to have completed a graduate degree and my desire to give back to my community is strong.”

LESLIE ESKEETS, NAVAJO University of New Mexico, Master’s Degree in Dramatic Writing

“I graduated with a Masters in Dramatic Writing from UNM. I had to take a lot of time off from work to concentrate on my last year and I wouldn't have been able to do that without the support of AIGC. Thank you.”

WOODY WILSON, NAVAJO University of New Mexico, Master of Arts, American Indian Education

“I would like to thank AIGC for all their support these past two years, during my graduate studies. On behalf of my family, community and tribe I would like to say ‘Ah-ho’ for assisting me in making a dream become a reality. If it had not been for this organization and the prayers of many, I know my dreams of reaching the graduate level would have never been possible.”

14 n AIGC 2013 Annual Report GMS Alternative Spring Break

AIGC SCHOLARS HOST THE 2013 GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS ALTERNATIVE SPRING BREAK

he Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is an annual event that focuses leadership through service. Each year, Tapproximately 50 scholars and GMS alumni spend their spring break performing public service activities that enrich both the community and volunteer. In March 2013, The American Indian Graduate Center Scholars (AIGCS) hosted the 2013 GMS Alternative Spring Break.

Gates Millennium Scholars undergraduates and alumni traded in their flip-flops for work boots for an enriching Spring Break experience rooted in service leadership. The 2013 Gates Millennium Scholars Alternative Spring Break brought together 48 scholars and alumni from around the nation, of all nationalities, to experience a transformational seven-day GMS students hard at work. program serving Albuquerque, New Mexico, and surrounding communities.

“What a wonderful experience to be able to host Alternative Spring Break,” said AIGC Director, Sam Deloria. “It was an honor to introduce incredible scholars and alumni to the many cultures in New Mexico and to watch everyone involved embrace the experience whole-heartedly.”

GMS ASB group shot.

AIGC 2013 Annual Report n 15 Above: Pueblo of Jemez Head Start Program dancers sharing culture with ASB participants; Right: Stuff the Bus Program.

ASB participants spent four full days at project sites performing service tasks, including landscaping, basic building, painting, pamphlet stuffing and food preparation. Project sites included the Pueblo of Jemez Walatowa Charter School, the Native American Community Academy (NACA), First Nations Community HealthSource, Amy Biehl School, Santo Domingo Pueblo, Roadrunner Food Bank of New Mexico, PeacePal, Mandy’s Farm, First Nations HIV Prevention Program, First Nations Homeless Outreach Program, New Mexico Community Health Workers Association and the Pueblo of Jemez Housing Department.

The day spent at the Pueblo of Jemez was particularly extraordinary for the participants. Gathering at the Walatowa Visitor Center, the group was greeted by Governor Vincent A. Toya, Sr., who welcomed them, gave a brief introduction to the community and answered questions about the role of tradition and culture in daily life. The students were deeply touched by the welcome they received from Jemez and many promised to return.

One ASB participant described his experience as an opportunity to connect with others. The week of service demonstrated the “common thread of life that connects all of us and gives us all strength and power.” As he described, the Alternative Spring Break taught the group to “work in unison with that spirit.” The GMS Spring Break provides life-changing experiences for these students.

Exercising that spirit, the GMS ASB collaborated with Southwest Youth Services, AIGC Scholars, First Nations Community HealthSource and the Native American Community Academy to engage the overall community in a food and clothing donation project. The “2013 Stuff the Bus” project filled a school bus with non-perishable food and clothing items to help stock the shelves of the First Nations Community HealthSource food pantry and clothing bank.

16 n AIGC 2013 Annual Report Power of Scholarship Reception

AIGC POWER OF SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION IS A TREMENDOUS SUCCESS

Andrew Thomas, flute player. n April of 2103, we celebrated the 5th annual AIGC Reception, held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. AIGC hosted over 200 supporters at an Ievening reception and honored six power players and organizations in American Indian education. AIGC 2013 Honorees

“We honored these organizations and individuals for opening doors, creat - National Indian ing opportunity and paving the way for American Indian graduate students Gaming Association nationwide,” said Sam Deloria, Director of AIGC. “Their efforts have made a Pueblo of Jemez difference in our scholars’ lives and will continue to benefit the thousands of future students AIGC will serve in the years to come. They truly exemplify D. Rhoades Schroeder the Power of Scholarship .” Southwest Youth Services Those honored at the reception include: Cate Stetson Dr. Kevin Teehee , from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in the Cherokee Nation, Dr. Kevin Teehee attended medical school at Charles Drew/UCLA in Los Angeles with the support of an AIGC scholarship. He finished his training in family practice and worked for the Indian Health Service on the California Central Coast for several years. Currently, he practices emergency medicine in Los Angeles and provides support to current cohorts of AIGC fellows with his generous contributions.

Above from left to right: Governor Vincent Toya, Cate Stetson, JoAnn Melchor, Ernie Stevens and Sam Deloria. AIGC 2013 Annual Report n 17 D. Rhoades Schroeder , a long-time, generous supporter of AIGC, is a gradu - ate of Colorado University. He entered the U.S. Air Force and served in Korea, worked for the ABC network in advertising writing and later became Creative Director for Buster Brown Shoes. He also taught science to middle and high school students. He continues to give to AIGC because over 90 percent of donations directly serve students through scholarships and services.

National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) and Chairman Ernie Stevens execute the common commitment and purpose of NIGA advancing the lives of Indian peoples economically, socially and politically. NIGA has never wavered on education being essential to that common commitment. AIGC honored NIGA for their leadership in supporting Native American higher education and AIGC.

The Pueblo of Jemez, along with Governor Vincent Toya, have had a long AIGC 2013 Annual history of commitment to education for the empowerment of Native Ameri - Reception Sponsors can people and to sharing history, traditions and culture. Governor Toya and the people of Jemez Pueblo hosted a day of cultural learning and service Albuquerque Isotopes for the Gates Millennium Scholars’ Alternative Spring Break Program. AIGC honored the Pueblo of Jemez because of their generous hospitality and AMERIND Risk providing young scholars a different perspective on the importance of Management Corporation citizenship, social activism and public service. Conoco Phillips Southwest Youth Services (SYS) , led by Managing Director, JoAnn Melchor National Indian Gaming (Kewa Pueblo), is a non-profit organization that uses the game of soccer to Association grow grassroots partnerships and programming in Native communities. The Sacred Wind organization has fostered partnerships with 42 Native American communi - Communications ties to provide positive youth development training tailored to individual communities. AIGC honored SYS for managing the highly successful 2013 GMS Alternative Spring Break Program that was life changing for many of these young scholars.

Cate Stetson is founder and owner of Stetson Law Offices, P.C., a law firm that provides general legal services to tribes and tribal entities. AIGC hon - ored Ms. Stetson because of her long-time support and significant fundrais - ing contributions. She is a true champion of higher education for Indian students and AIGC.

18 n AIGC 2013 Annual Report The AIGC Reception was made possible with the help of several sponsors; Albuquerque Isotopes, AMERIND Risk Management Corporation, Conoco Phillips, National Indian Gaming Association and Sacred Wind Communi - cations. The evening included a successful silent auction event, which included a number of exclusive pieces donated by artists, collectors, jewel - ers and other craftsmen (listed below). AIGC is most appreciative of these donated items, as they help raise thousands of dollars toward scholarships for Alaska Native and American Indian students.

Thanks to our generous and talented donors!

Acme Plumbing La Provence Restaurant Albuquerque The Magazine Marcello’s Chophouse Americans for Indian Opportunity Montech Inc. Fine art that is donated Arviso Educational Services, Inc. Natonabah Studio Services to AIGC is available for Jeoma Baca Onyx Expressions purchase. It may be Balloons & Blooms Alicia Ortega viewed on the aigcs.org Irene Begay Palms Trading Co. website at: www.aigcs. Leslie Costa-Guerra Poston & Associates org/about-us/fine-art- Cashmere Rouge Spa Stephenie Potts for-sale. Susan Duran Rio Grande Travel Centers Bunky Echo-Hawk San Ildefonso Pueblo Enterprise Eighth Generation Sandia Golf Ellouise Originals Sandia Green Reed Spa Upton Ethelbah Santa Fe Indian Market Four Corners Pottery & Jewelry Strictly Southwestern Dr. Shelly Fritz Tiller Research Corey Garcia Touch of Culture Legends Graphic Connections Jannette Vanderhoop Indian Treasures Dr. Francine Vickers

AIGC 2013 Annual Report n 19 AIGC Donors AIGC thanks the many donors who make and Advertisers scholarships possible. Education truly changes the lives of American Indian and Alaska Native students.

Honoring AIGC’s Generous Donors and Advertisers

July 1, 2012 –June 30, 2013

Individual Contributors Mr. Aaron P. Dodd Ms. Eleanor M. Herbert Dr. Peggy J. Ackerberg Mr. William A. Doerner Dr. Kathleen B. Herne Mr. L. Brad Allen Ms. Fawn Dolan Mr. Anthony F. Hitchcock Ms. Stacie J. Allen Ms. Sharon Eagleman Ms. Tamsen L. Holm Dr. Lowell R. Amiotte Ms. Stacey Ecoffey Mr. Charles J. Hornett Mr. Jayson L. Amster Ms. Affie Ellis Mr. Ivan K. Hoyt Mr. Daryl N. Atchley Ms. Deloris Ferguson Ms. Mae Hueston Ms. Shenan R. Atcitty Mr. & Mrs. John Fisher Mr. Tommy W. Hull Ms. Mary Ruth Aull Ms. Honor Fisher Mrs. Ann Hunziker Ms. Christine C. Baker Ms. Dana A. Folz Ms. Danna R. Jackson Ms. Marlene J. Begay Mr. Brian L. Foster Mr. Arlie Jacobs Mr. Michael P. Begaye Mr. Willard Gallaher Mr. Theodore S. Jojola Ms. Brenda J. Bellonger Ms. Darcy J. Gerrard Ms. Yvonne D. Jordon Mr. Bruce Bleakman Ms. Georgette Gettel Mr. Jijo & Saly Joseph Ms. Christine R. Brand Dr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Goodluck Ms. Carolyn H. Kauley Ms. Yvonne A. Browne Ms. Rayette J. Gould Ms. Richele Keller Ms. Marlene A. Burgess Mr. John Gubatayao Mr. Charles H. Kemp Mr. William C. Canby, Jr. Dr. Ben Hardin Mr. & Mrs. Reuben Kitto Mr. Daron T. Carreiro Ms. LaDonna Harris Dr. Bruce W. Klinekole Mr. Truman A. Carter Ms. Darlene L. Hart Ms. Judy L. Korshak-Samuels Ms. Elke Chenevey Ms. Marina A. Henriquez Ms. Karla Kramer Dr. Rahmatullah H. Cholas Mr. Noller Herbert Mr. Walter E. Lamar Ms. Tamara Clay Ms. Denise Y. Landrum Ms. Shirley Cleaver Ms. J. M. Lapham Ms. Leslie P. Cohan Ms. Lori Lauriano Ms. Yvonne Collins Ms. Tracey A. LeBeau Mr. Dan L. Crank Mr. Nate Lorenz Ms. Mikaela R. Crank Ms. Jessica Lucero Ms. Kimberly Craven Mr. Marvin P. Luna Mr. Eric J. Crossen Dr. Violet N. Lundberg Ms. Rachel Crossley Ms. Marilyn J. Malina Dr. Hazel V. Dean Mr. Brad Mallett Ms. Monica T. Deherrera-Pardo Ms. Jane F. Marystone Dr. David M. Delahay Ms. Marie A. Max Dr. Dee Ann DeRoin Dr. Andrew McCoy AIGC silent auction. Ms. Andrea N. Diaz Ms. Melody L. McCoy

20 n AIGC 2013 Annual Report Thank you to all who donate through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) for donations totaling over $17,000.

Ms. Mechel McKinney Organization Contributors Mr. Stephen Mitchell Accenture Ms. Joann S. Morris Albuquerque Isotopes Mr. Manfred P. Muecke Amerind Risk Management Corporation Ms. Sarah Murphy Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Ms. Lili Marlaine Naranjo Conoco Phillips Mr. David & Mrs. Elizabeth Nedrow Enterprise Holdings Foundation Ms. Patti J. Nelson Hitchock & Lindgren Dr. Grayson B. Noley Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP Mr. William R. Norman National Indian Gaming Association Ms. Georgiana Oandasan Native Research Foundation Dr. Linda E. Oxendine Poston & Associates, LLC AIGC silent auction. Ms. Tracey L. Parker Sac & Fox Nation, Oklahoma Mr. Robert L. Perea Sacred Wind Communications Mr. Brad Peterson Dr. Darlene A. Sorrell SAD Foundation Mr. Harold & Mrs. Kelly Peterson Ms. Catherine Stetson, Esq. San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Mr. Charles & Mrs. Patti Pitcock Ms. Jill L. Stichler State of Nebraska Ms. Emily Pope Mr. Norman & Mrs. Aleta Suazo The Rhode Island Community Foundation Ms. Marjorie Price Mr. Harry Sunshine Mr. & Mrs. William T. Priestley Ms. Heather J. Tanana Magazine Advertisers Mr. Randy M. Quinn Dr. Kevin Teehee Arizona State University Graduate College Ms. Teresa Reilly Ms. Angela M. Trenado Chahta Foundation Mr. Erick Rhoan Ms. Kristine Tucker Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Mr. Martin C. Ritter Ms. Jana M. Turvey Dine College Ms. Jo Ellen Rogers Ms. Jana L. Walker Evergreen State College, Master of Public Ms. Joanne M. Roll Ms. Janice C. Warner Administration Program Mrs. Carla Z. Rosenlicht Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Watkins George Washington University, NAPLP Mr. Ralph D. Samuelson Mr. Joseph H. Webster Lewis & Clark College, Indian Law Program Mr. T. Parker Sando Ms. Emily R. White Hat Montana State University, Graduate School Ms. April Sellers White Mr. Randall L. Willis NASA Postdoctoral Program Mr. Jefferson & Mrs. Charlotte Sellers Ms. Lori L. Workizer University of Oklahoma, Native Ms. Sharon L. Sellers Harrison Ms. Melissa Wyers American Studies Rev. Judy K. Sessions Mr. Terry J. Yazzie University of Tulsa, College of Law Mr. Benny J. Shendo, Jr. Mr. Julius E. Yellowhair Washington University in St. Louis, Ms. Ellen Silva Ms. Janice Young Buder Center for American Indian Studies Mr. Delmar L. Smith

AIGC 2013 Annual Report n 21 Demographics Academic Year 2012-13

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AIGC 2013 Annual Report n 23 AIGC Financials Fiscal Year 2013

Statement of Activities for the Year Ended June 30, 2013

SUPPORT & REVENUE TOTAL Federal contract $1,996,170 Contributions from the public 334,921 Special projects (AIG Magazine) 21,530 Interest and dividends, net of loss on investments 196,820 Total Revenue $2,549,441

EXPENSES Scholarships and fellowships to students $1,821,646 Scholarship administration and student support 270,034 Program outreach and selection 182,370 Total Program Services $2,274,050 Management & General 144,115 Fundraising & Marketing 106,511 Total Expenses $2,524,676 Change In Net Assets $24,765

Statement of Financial Position at June 30, 2013

ASSETS TOTAL Cash & S/T Investments $1,743,375 Grant and Contract Receivables 145,078 Other Current Assets 10,963 Long Term Investments 1,569,445 Property & Equipment, net 62,458 Total Assets $3,531,319

LIABILITIES Scholarships Payable $278,984 A/P and Other Liabilities 54,262 Total Liabilities $333,246 Net Assets Beginning of Year $3,198,073 Change in Net Assets Current Period $24,765 Total Liabilities and Net Assets End of Year $3,556,084

24 n AIGC 2013 Annual Report How AIGC Funds Are Spent, 2013

68% Graduate Scholarships—$1,711,859

11% Student Services—$270,216

7% Outreach & Other Programs—$182,370

4% Undergraduate & Other Awards—$109,605

10% Management & Fundraising—$250,626

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How AIGC Funds Are Generated, 2013

78.30% FederalFederal Grant—$1,996,170Graant—$1,996,nt—$1,996,170

UnrestrictedUnrestricteedd Support frfromom Public— $206,546

7.72% RestrictedRestricteded Support frfromom Public—Public—$149,905$149,905 5.88% 8.10% IInvestmentsnvestments AActivity—$196,820ctivityctivity—$196,820

AIGC 2013 Annual Report n 25 AIGC Board of Directors 2013

CHANGING OF THE GUARD, AIGC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

n the fall of 2013, The American AIGC is proud to share some par - Rose Graham is the Director of the Indian Graduate Center elected ticulars on the Board of Directors: Office of Navajo Nation Scholar - Iofficers and new Board mem - ship and Financial Assistance in bers. Grayson Noley (Choctaw Grayson Noley is Professor Emeri - Window Rock, Arizona, which Nation), will serve as Board Presi - tus of Educational Leadership and serves more than 10,000 Navajo dent; Melanie Patten Fritzsche Policy Studies at the University of students pursuing post-secondary (Laguna Pueblo), as Vice President Oklahoma. He holds a master’s education. Prior to this, Graham and Rose Graham (Navajo), as Sec - and doctorate degree in educa - worked with the Navajo Nation retary and Treasurer. Board mem - tion from Pennsylvania State Council for nine years as Legisla - bers include Michael Bird (Kewa University and a bachelor’s degree tive Services Director, Legislative and Ohkay Owingeh Pueblos) and from Southeastern Oklahoma Advisory and Interpreter. She holds Danna R. Jackson, Esq. (Confeder - State University. He has authored a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities ated Tribes of Salish and Kootenai). more than two-dozen journal from Fort Lewis College. Walter Lamar (Blackfeet) and Joel articles and book chapters and Frank (Seminole Tribe of Florida) served for 13 years as Chair of Michael Bird has over 25 years of are new Board members. the Department of Educational public health experience in the Leadership and Policy Studies at areas of medical social work, sub - David Mahooty , an AIGC Alumnus, University of Oklahoma. stance abuse prevention, health stepped down as AIGC Board promotion and disease prevention, President. Mr. Mahooty served as Melanie Fritzsche is a staff attorney HIV/AIDS prevention, behavioral President from fall 2010 –2013; with the American Indian Law health and health care administra - and served on the Board since Center. Formerly, she was an tion. For 20 years, Mr. Bird worked 2005. AIGC would like to thank Assistant Attorney General for the with the United States Public Mr. Mahooty for his service and New Mexico Attorney General’s Health Service (USPHS), Indian dedication to AIGC! Office, in the Civil Division, and an Health Service (IHS). Mr. Bird has Attorney-Advisor for the Solici - previously served with Value Mr. Mahooty shared these parting tor’s Office of the Department of Options –New Mexico (VONM), words, “I have enjoyed my term the Interior. She received her National Native American AIDS and would like to welcome the Bachelor of Arts in history and Prevention Center (NNAAPC), new President of the AIGC Board government from Adams State American Public Health Associa - of Directors, Grayson Noley. I College and a J.D. with a Certifi - tion (APHA), New Mexico Public wish him the best in his endeavors cate in Indian Law and Natural Health Association (NMPHA) and to take AIGC into the future! Resources from the University of was a fellow in the USPHS Primary Welcome to new Board members New Mexico School of Law. Care Policy Fellowship. Mr. Bird and thank you to all of the AIGC earned his Master’s in Social Work Board of Directors for their dedi - (M.S.W.) from the University of cation and hard work for higher Utah and Master’s in Public Health education of American Indian and (M.P.H.), from the University of Alaska Native students!” California, Berkeley.

26 n AIGC 2013 Annual Report Joel Frank is the Director of Grants Walter Lamar currently serves and Government Relations with as President and CEO of Lamar the Seminole Tribe of Florida. He Associates, a Native American- is a founding member and former owned consulting and professional President of the National Indian services company specializing in Gaming Association and volun - law enforcement, security and “The American Indian teers his time as an economic emergency preparedness. Prior to Graduate Center is development adviser for the starting his own business, Mr. proud to have a National Center for Tribal Eco - Lamar had a 25-year career as a nomic Development. Special Agent of the FBI, a Deputy distinguished, diverse Director of the Bureau of Indian and dynamic group Danna Jackson is the Assistant Affairs Office of Law Enforcement of Board leaders to United States Attorney for the and a Senior Advisor to the District of Montana. She also Department of the Interior’s Office guide our organiza - serves as a Visiting Professor to of Law Enforcement and Security. tion. As a national the University of Montana Indian His wife, Dr. Cynthia Chavez organization, we Law Summer Program, teaching Lamar (San Felipe Pueblo) is an Indian Gaming, Contemporary AIGC alumna. represent American Issues in Indian Policy and Indian Indians and Alaska Education Law. Prior to Ms. Jack - Natives with a range son’s employment with her cur - rent firm, she served as Legislative of interests and Assistant to Senator Tim Johnson study areas. All of the (D-SD) and advised the Senator on all legislative issues relevant to AIGC Board members the Indian Affairs and Judiciary offer a tremendous committees. She has also worked value to the with the National Indian Gaming Commission, serving as advisor/ organization through attorney to the Commission their decades of regarding all Indian gaming issues. collective experience.” Ms. Jackson received her J.D., from the University of Montana in 1996, and is a member of the bar in both —Sam Deloria, Montana and Washington, DC. Director, AIGC

AIGC 2013 Annual Report n 27 AIGC Board of Directors

Grayson B. Noley President (Choctaw) Associate Professor, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, University of Oklahoma

Melanie P. Fritzsche Rose Graham Vice President Secretary/Treasurer (Pueblo of Laguna) (Navajo) Staff Attorney with Program Director, American Indian Navajo Nation Office Law Center, Inc. of Scholarships and Financial Aid

Michael E. Bird, MSW, MPH Joel Frank Member Member (Kewa and Ohkay (Seminole Tribe of Florida) Owingeh Pueblos) Director of Grants and Behavioral Health Government Relations, Professional, Seminole Tribe of Florida Independent Consultant

Danna R. Jackson Esq. Walter Lamar Member Member (Confederated Tribes of (Blackfeet Nation Salish and Kootenai) of Montana) Assistant United States President and CEO, Attorney for the District Lamar Associates of Montana

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