Kennedy School of Government’s Honoring Nations

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Kennedy School of Government’s Honoring Nations 2006 Open Nominations
and
Applications

CAMBRIDGE, MASS, Dec. 19 -- The 2006 awards cycle is now open for
nominations and applications for Honoring Contributions in the
Governance
of American Indian Nations Awards (Honoring Nations). Administered by
the
Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development, Honoring
Nations
identifies, shares, and celebrates outstanding examples of tribal
governance. Started in 1998, the Honoring Nations family of programs now
includes 78 tribal programs, initiatives, and/or collaborations that
reflect governmental innovations.
Honoring Nations awards are given to up to 16 Honorees per awards year
and
include monetary grants in two tiers. High Honors programs receive
$10,000
to facilitate the sharing and dissemination of the practice, and Honors
programs receive $2,000. A national ceremony held in conjunction with
the
National Congress of American Indians’ annual convention highlights the
Honorees and their stories, drawing hundreds of tribal leaders and
citizens.
“Whether you submit an application or nominate a candidate, you are
making
an important contribution to the promotion of good governance throughout
Indian Country,” says Chief Oren Lyons, chairman of the Board of
Governors
for Honoring Nations.
Applications are encouraged from broad topic areas, including cultural
affairs, economic and community development, education, environment and
natural resources, government performance, health and social services,
intergovernmental relations, and justice. Examples of past Honorees are
the
Yukon River Inter-tribal Watershed Council, Menominee Community Center
of
Chicago, Whirling Thunder Wellness Program, Siyeh Corporation, and the
Flandreau Police Department.
To nominate a program or apply for an award, visit the Harvard Project
on
American Indian Economic Development website at
www.ksg.harvard.edu/hpaied
or call 617-496-9446. Applicants do not to be nominated to apply.
Eligibility requirements are listed on the website and paper
applications
are also available. The nominations deadline is January 27, 2006 and
applications are due no later than February 26, 2006.
For further information on the nomination and application process,
contact
the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development at
617-496-9446.
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79 John F. Kennedy Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
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