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NOVEMBER 2024

Sharing Your Culture in the Workplace

November is National Native American Heritage Month. This is a time to recognize and celebrate the history of your tribe and the Indigenous people of Turtle Island. The workplace offers wonderful opportunities to share your culture and educate others about Native traditions. Here are a few ways to do just that.

 

Create or Join an Employee Resource Group (ERG)

According to a recent survey, a sense of belonging decreases for Native American and Alaska Native employees as they move up the ranks. This may be in part because they are not aware of or haven't connected with other Indigenous employees with similar backgrounds. If your workplace doesn’t already have an Indigenous ERG, establish one. If there is one, join the group and participate in the activities — or even get involved in planning events. An ERG a great way to share your culture with others through a safe and supportive space at work.

 

Donate to a Native American Organization

Organize a company fundraiser for a Native organization. If your company does not donate to organizations, consider supporting Native-owned businesses by sharing those resources and the names of talented Indigenous artists, designers, and craftspeople with co-workers. You can support these small businesses and cross a few gift purchases off your holiday to-do list.

 

 

 

ON TOPIC

Staying true to your culture and sharing your traditions with others — be it with neighbors, colleagues, or perfect strangers — can take courage. When you find yourself in need of strengthening your resolve, it can help to draw upon the wisdom of respected elders. Meet with the elders in your tribe to ground yourself. Talk with family members who can share their own experiences and help guide you. Reflect on the words and wisdom of Indigenous leaders from the past to gain perspective and guidance as you move forward. Here are a few inspirational quotes to close out National Native American Heritage Month.

 

"Go forward with courage. When you are in doubt, be still, and wait; when doubt no longer exists for you, then go forward with courage. So long as mists envelop you, be still; be still until the sunlight pours through and dispels the mists – as it surely will. Then act with courage."

— Chief White Eagle, Ponca Chief

 

The Enlightened Teachers

We gather our minds to greet and thank the Enlightened Teachers who have come to help throughout the ages. When we forget how to live in harmony, they remind us of the way we were instructed to live as people. With one mind, we send greetings and thanks to these caring Teachers.

Now our minds are one.

Ohèn:ton Karihwatéhkwen – Words Before All Else

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESOURCES

Resources for AISES Members

AISES events, like the National and Regional conferences and Professional Chapter meetings are great opportunities to network. See the list of upcoming events in the Save the Date section below.

 

Have you had a chance to scroll through AISES posts on (formerly known as Twitter)? Check it out to get up-to-date info on what’s going on with the organization and the latest happenings in Indian Country.

 

Online Resources

 

Get the AISES Nation App Today

The AISES Nation app is a space for AISES members to come together, share their cultural knowledge, celebrate each other's successes, and build community. This virtual hangout is your one-stop-shop to make meaningful connections and easily access all the amazing AISES programs in one place! To download the app, go to the App Store/Google Play store on your phone and type AISES Nation. You can also join the platform online .

 

Survey Says

Help shape the future of Winds of Change magazine by completing our . As a thank you, all participants will have the option to enter a drawing at the end of the survey. Winners will be announced in Spring 2025. Thank you!

 

 

 

 

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

ASCE

The Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of ASCE is seeking new members to oversee the development of a new SEI standard. The objective of this work is to establish an ASCE standards activity for the development of a national consensus standard governing shake-table testing of nonstructural components to satisfy the special certification requirements for designated seismic systems per ASCE/SEI 7 seismic provisions.

 

New York University

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites applications among the robotics community for two full-time, teaching-oriented, non-tenured, continuing contract faculty positions in Mechanical Engineering, at the rank of Industry Assistant Professor, with a start date as early as Jan. 1, 2025.

 

Purdue University

Purdue Engineering invites applications for a tenured/tenure track position at all ranks (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor). The COE recently launched a Purdue Engineering Initiative in Defense Innovations, to address current and near-future relevant multidisciplinary research and workforce education needs to support U.S. national security and defense. Purdue University seeks to attract exceptional candidates with interests and expertise related to relevant Defense-related fields.

 

Union of Concerned Scientists

The Science for Public Good Fund is a grant program for Union of Concerned Scientists’ Science Network members who want to use their expertise for efforts to support the public good. Apply for up to $1,500 of financial support for advocacy actions, community building, or other efforts to advance equitable science-based policy with an emphasis on addressing local impacts. In addition to the funding, you’ll get hands-on coaching and resources to assist you in planning impactful and informative actions and events. Apply by Jan. 6, 2025.

 

 

JOB OPENINGS

BRPH – Orlando, Fla.

 

Bay Area Rapid Transit – Oakland, Calif.

 

CDS-Exchange – New Jersey

 

Golis Machine Inc. – Montrose, Penn.

 

Indian Health Service – Rhinelander, Wis.

 

Jacobs – Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

 

KPBS Public Media – San Diego, Calif.

 

NASA – Remote

 

National Research Council of Canada – Canada

 

New York University – New York, N.Y.


 

Ohio State University, Physics – Columbus, Ohio

 

Olin College of Engineering – Needham, Mass.

 

Princeton University, Andlinger Center – Princeton, N.J.

 

Purdue University – West Lafayette, Ind.

 

Texas Lutheran University – Senguin, Texas

 

University of Oklahoma – Norman, Okla.

 

University of Pittsburgh, Department of Industrial Engineering – Pittsburgh, Penn.

 

University of Vermont – Burlington, Vt.

 

University of Wisconsin - Madison – Madison, Wis.

 

Washington University – St. Louis, Mo.

 

Weidmann – St. Johnsbury, Vt.

 

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