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AISES is Accepting Nominations for the 2015 Ely S. Parker Award to be Given at the National Conference About the AISES Ely S. Parker Award The Ely S. Parker Award is the highest honor bestowed by AISES, given in honor of a man who was the first recognized American Indian scientist/engineer.  Parker made many civil engineering contributions and was a Chief of the Seneca and a Union Army General. The purpose of the award is to recognize those Indian leaders who most clearly embody AISES’ mission and goals through their achievements and contributions to science, technology, engineering, and math.  Members of the Board of Directors,Read More →

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Champions for Change   http://cnay.org/Champions_for_Change.html   The Center for Native American Youth created the Champions for Change program as an effort to shine a spotlight on inspirational stories and promote hope in Indian Country. CNAY is aimed at bringing greater national attention to the issues facing Native youth through communication, policy development and advocacy. In our visits to tribal and urban Indian communities, our team listens to and learns from young Native Americans about youth priorities, challenges and successes. We continue to hear from and about inspirational Native youth who are taking the lead in tackling community challenges and inspiring whole communities. The CFC programRead More →