Author Archives: Traci L. Morris

Executive Director position open:  The Cherokee National Historical Society with an outdoor Early Contact Cherokee Village, 1890s Indian Territory Village, award-winning Trail of Tears Exhibit, annual juried art shows, rotating exhibits, school programs & outreach, annual events, archives, object collections, genealogy services, publications program, staff of 35 plus seasonal interpreters, $2 million budget and scheduledContinue reading “Cherokee National Historical Society is hiring a new Executive Director”

Save the Date Call for Papers  13th Annual American Indian Studies Association Conference Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona February 2-3, 2012  Conference Theme: Making the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Work for Tribal Communities For over thirty years indigenous peoples from around the world sought to negotiate an international document that recognizedContinue reading “Call for Papers/ Save the Date AISA Conference”

Native Public Media POSITION: Telecommunications Policy Analyst Consultant Contract Position Location: DC Preferred DEADLINE:  May 16, 2011 Close of Business 5PM Arizona Time All submissions are due by email to: employment@nativepublicmedia.org Position open until filled. Contract will be for one year with option to renew beginning June 1, 2011.  This is a telecommuting position. APPLICATIONSContinue reading “Native Public Media Hiring Telecom Policy Analyst”

Following up on last month’s blog, which provided a short overview of Native American Telecom Issues, is this review of a historic event held on March 3, 2011, at the Federal Communications Commission, Native Nations Day.  This open commission meeting was an example of the FCC’s expanding commitment to Indian Country, which started with theContinue reading “Native Nations Day at the FCC”

My New Blog Post for NAMAC HISTORY Tribal lands are among the worst served communities in terms of telecommunications in the United States. According to a 2006 GAO report, only about 69% of households on tribal lands had telephone service in 2000.1 This is in comparison with the national rate of 98%. The report identifiesContinue reading “A Short Overview of Native American Telecommunications Issues”