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gkules 2017, Media Studies

Welcome, Students!

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Mentors and Staff in Cahuilla territory for mentor training hosted by Mr. Kim Marcus.

Hello friends, both new and old!

My name is Genna Kules and I will be your media mentor this summer. My role is to photograph and document the activities we do during the program. I will also be helping out with blogging and all things media-related.

I am from what is dominantly called the Washington, DC area, the original home to many indigenous communities including the Piscataway tribe. My ancestors are European, mostly Polish, Italian, English, Irish, and Scottish, but have all been on this land for at least two generations, some much longer.

In the fall I will begin my fourth year of school at Pitzer College. I am a Media Studies major focusing in video production and participatory media, and a Spanish minor.

I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to work with the NY2C program this summer. I cannot wait to meet everyone tomorrow!

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Pitzer’s Native Youth 2017

Welcome students attending this year’s Native Youth to College Pitzer Program. My name is Mika Zephier, and I will be one of the mentors for the program. I am Dakota/Lakota from the Standing Rock Sioux in North Dakota. I graduated from Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, CA. I am a sophomore in college at Cerro Coso and will be receiving my Business Degree this upcoming spring. I look forward to meeting all of you.

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Dear LA This land is Not Yours!! Welcome to Pitzer!!

 

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A little bit of resistance, I found this sign in the Los Angeles Airport a few months ago and I found it super hilarious. After a bit of revision I feel like this fits reality a bit better Haha. Hope you all enjoy!! Extra points to who ever finds this on their way back home. 

Hey Everyone!!

My Name is Phil and I’m from the Tuscarora Indian Reservation. I’m Cayuga on my mom’s side and Tuscarora on my dad’s side. I wanted to say a quick welcome to Pitzer! We’re all super excited for you to be here with us this summer for the Native Youth to College program!! I’m going to be a mentor this year and I’m really happy to be here to meet you all in the next few days. We’re all super busy getting ready for you all to arrive. If you have any questions about me or anything please ask away!! I’ll be living in A211, suitemates with Tekpatl, so if you ever need anything thats where I’ll be!!

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Greetings From Monty the Mentor (otherwise known as Belmont)!!!!!!!!!

 

Hey everybody happy sunday!

My name is Belmont but you can call me Monty if that is easier. First I will give you a little information about myself. I was born in Los Angeles (Occupied Tongva Territory) and moved to New York City (Occupied Lenape Territory) when I was 5. I grew up in the city skateboarding through traffic, cooking for my family, and making pottery in school. After graduating high school I attended University of Edinburgh for college. After a year of studying I left and worked as a cook in Brooklyn. A year went by and I decided to go back to college and was accepted at Pitzer College. I graduated two years ago with a degree in Environmental Policy. Since graduation I have had the opportunity to support a variety of Native-led projects mostly focussed on land defense. I spent the fall out on Lakota Dakota territory contributing to efforts to block the Dakota Access Pipeline. To pay my bills I have been doing carpentry, sustainable landscaping, and catering. I’m hoping to apply to law school or grad school this coming year. I love to write, cook, and learn things and cant wait to learn from all the students this year.

 

I am currently sitting in the computer lab at Pitzer spending some quality reflection time with my fellow Mentors. This year’s crew is AMAZING! We’re all so excited to meet this year’s group of students.

Cant wait to see you all Tuesday!

Safe Travels

Monty

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Sko, mentees..

We’ve been preparing for the past couple days and are finally ready for you all. Always down to meet more ndn’s!

 It’s been very productive for us as mentors this week. On behalf of the rest of the mentor crew, welcome to the program! Especially excited to meet my mentees Tyvon, Kyle, Ansel, Diego, and Naui. Check out this lake.. 

-Tekpatl Kuauhtzin

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Packing List – 2017 Native Youth to College

Luggage Policy: Due to space limitations, all participants are allowed a maximum of two (2) pieces of luggage. This is a strict policy and the Native Youth to College Program will not be responsible for paying any luggage fees incurred by participants. A sleeping bag and bedding (Sheets, blankets, pillows, etc) are required.

Pitzer’s dormitory-style living quarters feature a bed, mattress, desk, chair, shelves, closet and set of drawers. At Wishtoyo, plan to layer clothing, as weather conditions tend to change from cool and damp in the mornings to bright, warm, and windy during the afternoons. On the trip to Wishtoyo, students will only be allowed to bring one (1) bag and a backpack.

All students will need to bring the following:
Very Important – Do Not Forget!
● Plastic Camping plate/cup/utensils – (dollar store has good options, it doesn’t have to be camping quality)
● A blanket or sleeping bag
● INHALERS if you have asthma/allergies!!!
● Necessary Medications

● Extra-long twin size sheets
● A pillow
● A towel
● Bathing suit
● Body soap/shampoo/conditioner
● Toothbrush/toothpaste
● Sunblock, personal, and feminine hygiene items
● Water Bottle
● Quarters for Laundry
● Hat
● Sunglasses & Regular Glasses and their cases
● Contact lenses and solution, case
● Closed toed Shoes (like Sneakers) – Required for WesternU!
● Flip Flops
● Day Pack or Backpack for supplies like notebooks, etc.
● Notebook, pens, pencils
● Regalia (Optional)
● Clothing appropriate for the program. This means no ripped clothing, nothing see-through, nothing with offensive writing or images, nothing too revealing or inappropriate (this means no mini skirts, too low tops, very baggy pants, etc.)

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Looking for a Scholarship?

Looking for a Scholarship for College? The American Indian College Fund has $$ for you.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • U.S. citizens or Canadians eligible to attend college in the U.S. under provisions of the Jay Treaty
  • Enrolled in a certificate, associates, bachelors, or graduate program at an accredited tribal, public, or private (non-profit) college or university
  • Full-time enrollment (Full Circle applicants only).
  • Registered as an enrolled member of a federal or state recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member; Alaska Natives may use Native Corporation membership. You can use this website to trace Indian ancestry.
  • Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher is required for most scholarships (TCU Scholarship Program may have exceptions; contact your financial aid office for more details)
  • Submission of a completed online application.

If you are going to a NON-Tribal School, apply for the Full Circle Scholarship.

If you are going to a TRIBAL College (TCU), apply for the TCU Scholarship AND the Full Circle Scholarship!

Full Circle Scholarship Deadline: May 31st!

TCU Scholarship Deadline: Depends on your TCU; call them.

If you want to apply and need help, let us know!
Here’s some tips too: http://collegefund.org/student-resources/…/application-tips/