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The Evergreen State College
HAPPENINGS FROM THE THIRD WORLD COALITION - MARCH 1982
WINTER FESTIVAL RECAP
Ethnic music, song, and dance highlighted
Evergreen's first annual campus wide
Winter Festival. The celebration, held
February 13-19, was a week long series
of events combining the efforts and
financial support of Campus Activities,
Enrollment Services , and the various
Third World student groups.
The Recital Hall was the site of the
festival's first Third World event; a
musical experience in traditional Japanese Koto playing by 11Miyagakai ." The
concert, sponsored by the Asian Coalition,
drew a small but appreciative audience.
The performance was held on Monday,
!bruary 15th at 12 noon. It was
followed several days later by another
1unchti me concert by 11 Ka 1eo. 11
Kaleo featured the energetic, soulful
voice of TESC senior Cheryl Harrison, and
performed a number of songs she wrote
and arranged. A healthy gathering of
music lovers handclapped, toe-tapped and
danced to Kaleo•s sounds. The event was
sponsored by Third World Women and held
in the CAB. Other Third World band
members include Julie Leialoha, back-up
voca 1s and Stephen Kawasaki , bass. Both
are first year Evergreen students.
On Thursday, February 18th, NASA coordinated a day-long program of Native American
cultural activities. The event started
with a puppet show performed by the
children of the Wa-He-Lute Indian School
of Nisqually. The youngsters gave their
interpretation of several Indian legends
using puppets they made in school.

A drum group from Yelm followed, rendering
rhythm and song. Later, the Skokomish
Nations Tawana Dancers entertained with a
colorful performance. All during the
festivities Fry Bread, jewelry, and beadwork were being displayed and sold. The
program concluded with a dinner for all
honored guests, elders, and Native
American students.
A consistently large audience, varied in
both age and ethnic background, enjoyed
the activities. The Coalition would like
to extend congratulations to Ann McManus
for a job well done. Without a budget, and
with limited manpower, a very successful
event was put together.
Winter Festival was comprised of many other
activities, with all areas of the College
participating. The contributions by the
Third World student groups added color,
culture, and class to the week's activities.
We commend all who devoted their time and
energy to make it a success.
NAAPAE CONFERENCE SLATED
The National Association for Asian and
Pacific American Education (NAAPAE) will
be holding its fourth annual conference in
Seattle this spring. The conference theme,
11 As ian Pacific American Education :
An
Investment for the Future, 11 signals a
blend of education, economics, politics,
business, and commerce. Distinguished
Asian/Pacific educators, and Administrators
from a1-1 over the country wi 11 be in attendance for the sole purpose of sharing information and di~cussing implications for the
future of their communities.

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Workshops and presentations will cover
multi-cultural, bilingual, and global
education, literature, art and media.
Registration fees are $60 for non-NAAPAE
members, $55 for NAAPAE members, and $12
for students. The deadline for preregistration is April 1, however, you may
register on site.
The Asian/Pacific Isle Coalition has
scheduled a van to go to the conference
in Seattle. If you are interested in
attending, or need additional information,
contact the Asian/Pacific Isle Coalition
at 866-6033.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIALIZATION SYMPOSIUM
OFFERED
The Association of American Colleges (AAC)
has provided funding to support 15 undergraduate students in a program to study
the dynamics of social stratification as
it relates to minority students.
The program wi 11 be 1ed _by Regina Bowden,
director of field studies at Bennett
College, Greensboro, North Carolina.
The symposium will incorporate a 4-6
week preparation seminar at Bennett
College, followed by a 2 week learning
component in Washington, DC. The Washington field study will examine political
news reporting, the contemporary presidency,
and the professional socialization of
Black students. These sessions will be
supervised by Washington professionals,
also responsible for conducting all
lectures, briefings, and field trips.
The symposium is scheduled for mid-May.
For further information, contact Debbie
Booker at {202) 659-8510.
SHAMSUD-DIN EXHIBIT SHOWS
Isaac Shamsud-Din: Image Maker; will
show here from February 20-March 14, in
the fourth floor Library Gallery. The
traveling exhibition of powerful oil
paintings and drawings reflects both the
personal experiences and public concerns

of the major Afro-American artist living
in Portland, Oregon. Shamsud-Din often
integrates elements of Black history,
African folklore, and the Muslim religion
with paint and line. His images portray
famous Black people, and shows his commitment to community work and cultural leadership.
NATIVE AMERICAN ART DISPLAYED
A presentation of Native American art will
be held in the Library 3500 lounge on
Monday, April 5th at 1:30 p.m. Artists
displaying their works will include Cheryl
Peters, Blackfeet; Galen Galler, Yakima;
Angelina Nockai, Navajo; Gail Tremblay,
Onondaga; and a hast of others from the
Third Worl~ Wisdom Program and the Life
Modeling Program.
NASA FUNDED
After waiting nearly two quarters for their
money, the Native American Student Association (NASA) finally received their funding
A budget of $2,695 has been allocated and
plans for the spring quarter are being
finalized. Among the tentative plans are
a conference in May, films, exhibits, and
some social events. If you a~e interested
in either participating or helping with
the planning, contact NASA coordinator, Ann
McManus at 866-6034.
POW WOW SET
On Saturday, March 27th, the Brotherhood . of
American Indians at Monroe State Reformatory
will be hosting a Pow Wow. People of all
ages are welcome to attend. Interested
persons may call Karen Rudolph in Seattle
at 323-5658, or Ann McManus in Olympia at
866-6034. Information on car pooling can
also be provided. If you plan to attend,
it is important that you contact Karen or
Ann as soon as possible, as all guests
need to be put on an approved guest .list.

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RADIO BLUES
,-( new KAOS radio program entitled "The
Path, 11 will be playing the airwaves every
Monday from 10 p.m. to 12 midnight. The
show features soul, blues, and gospel
music, and will be hosted by "Dr. Zacoo ,"
alias Arman Johnson. You're also reminded
to tune into Albert Smalls' jazz program
on Thursday nights from 7 to 9:30p.m.
DESIGN FOR A NATIVE AMERICAN LONGHOUSE PROJECT
The Concept
The Native American studies faculty at
Evergreen have long had a dream of developing a formal diplomatic forum - a gathering
place for designed diversity- which can
sustain and support the important relationships between the College, students, and
the Native American communities in Washington state.
We consider that the appropriate form
for housing this diplomatic forum would
h~ modelled after a traditional Northwest
Jast longhouse structure. A longhouse
is to Indian communities, the gathering
place in which are expressed the culture's
concepts of ecology, economics, education,
exchange, and the equivalence of individuals. Traditionally, the longhouse of '
Washington state's tribes extended a
philosophy of hospitality and recognition
to people from southern Alaska to northern
California, and from the Pacific on the
west to Montana.
Pur_poses
The purposes which this structure would
encourage and sup~ort include:
a) A diplomatic forum for all people
in the College's service area and
national and international guests
based on invitational hospitality.
b) A gathering place in which to address
the specific educational needs of
students in a developing Native
American nation. Currently 36
recognized Washington state tribes
are working on developing an understanding of the concept of sovereignty

as it relates to aboriginal authority. Indian students need culturally referenced communication to
sustain Indian values and attitudes
throughout their education.
c) A contribution to Evergreen's nonIndian students' education by
providing a place for humanitiestype academic programs with the
flavor of Indian philosophy in a
traditional Indian environment .
Concept paper prepared by: Mary Ellen
Hillaire, Lummi member of the faculty;
David Whitener, Squaxin member of the
faculty; Rainer Hasenstab, member of the
faculty; Lloyd Colfax, Makah adjunct
member of the faculty; Colleen Ray, Native
American graduate; and Elizabeth Diffendal,
Assistant Academic Dean.
Planning meetings are on Tuesday at 10 a.m.
and Thursdays at 9 a.m. in Library 1407.
For information, call the Third World
Coalition at 866-6034.
FREEDOM OF THE BALLOT
By Glen Douglas (Colville Indian Elder)
What the word "vote" really means to me:
The Voice of Taxpayers, everywhere. '
The vote at the polls is no less important
than the vote in the halls of legislatures.
But each vote is imperatively important if
we are to maintain our freedom of the ballot.
While it is true that large numbers of
voters do not necessarily produce good government. It is also true that individual
citizens, legislators and the country as a
whole have a great investment in the free
vote and the participation in the legislative process.
The apathy of the individuals at voting time
forfeits one of the most valuable opportunities to take part in and influence
government - to make our voices heard
through the ballot.
When a citizen does nothing to influence the
11 Vote" of his or her representatives, then
he or she increases the value of the vote of
someone else's active participation. A
minority could then decide major issues.

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FREEDOM OF THE BALLOT (Cont.)
All too often those who gain in elections
are well-organized special or single
interest groups, while the losers are
those most in need of political representation - the poor, handicapped, uneducated
and the racial minorities.
At the national level, one of the most
ominous threats is the fact that so few
citizens vote or apply pressure on
their elected officials.
A real danger is that the habit of good
citizenship will atrophy and die, and
that the government of the people, by the
people and for the people will become a
government of the few, by the few and 'f or
a few.
If voters allow some legislation to be
passed without monitoring the system, it
is not long before an intrinsically valuable freedom of choice will be dissipated
and all of us will become slaves of a
tyrannical bureaucracy.
INTERNSHIPS
The following is a listing of paid internships available for spring and summer
quarters. There are many more internships listed at the Cooperative Education
Office. Feel free to contact them at
LAB 1000, 866-6391.
SPRING QUARTER INTERNSHIPS:
In Arts &Business Administration
Administrative Assistant - Tumwater
Intern will help develop marketing plan
and write advertising copy, will conduct
public relations activities, assist in
ongoing development of school curriculum,
and set up business systems and assist in
office management. Intern may also assist
Art Curator in promotion and/or gallery
work.
Prefer student with some background in
arts or arts management. Business classes
desirable, but not necessary. Must have
good communication skills.
One to three quarters, 20 hours per week
or more, $3.35 per hour for workstudy
qualified.

In Education & Business Administration
Interpreter/Trainee - Eatonville, WA
Opportunity for student intern to 1) conduct
tours of a simulated pioneer farm, interpreting history and artifacts to children
and assisting them in 11 hands-on 11 activities;
2) drive' old-fashioned buggy for children;
3) monitor sales, admissions and inquiries
at farm•s trading post; and 4) other duties
as required.
Prefer student with ability to relate well
with children and the public. Interest in
history and a fondness for animals are
helpful.
One to three quarters, hours negotiable,
$4.50 per hour for workstudy qualified.
SUMMER QUARTER INTERNSHIPS:
In Jsycho 1ogi ca 1 Counse 1i ng
Summer ~1enta 1 Health Internship Was hi l]_gton, D:..C..
This internship provides psychiatric
experience for students interested in a
mental health career. Interns spend their time in clinical areas and in class. The
intern•s clinical duties most closely
resemble those of a psychiatric aide.
Emphasis is placed on providing the intern
with learning experiences and exposing the
intern to the roles of various disciplines
of the health team. Interns are expected
· to participate actively in the treatment
program.
Prefer student who is entering or in senior
year and interested in pursuing a mental
health career. A course in abnormal
psychology is a prerequisite. Student must
be able to rotate clinical experience hours
between the day and evening hours of duty
as well as weekends.
One quarter, 40 hours per week, $1,050
stipend for the quarter.
In Electronic Media
Television News & Production InternshiQs
Wi scans in
Student interns will get news, photo and/or
production assignments based on intern•s
interests and experience.

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Prefer student with background in
..:ommuni cations.
One quarter, 40 hours per week, paid
positions, wage negotiable.
FOR SHAKLEE VIATMINS, CONTACT RUTH LOWE,
AT 866-5140.
March/A£ril Calendar
3/l-14
Shamsud-Din Exhibit, shows in
Fourth Floor Gallery.
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End of quarter.

27

Monroe Prison Pow Wow.

29

First day of spring quarter.

4/5

Native American Art Exhibit in
Library 3500 Lounge at 1:30 p.m.