Native Americans Lacking Information Resources (rpt)

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Thanks Dave, glad you are on board,
Phil Cash Cash (cayuse/nez perce)
ILAT, UofA


>-- Original Message --
>Date:         Fri, 6 Dec 2002 00:05:24 -0800
>Reply-To: Indigenous Languages and Technology <ILAT at listserv.arizona.edu>
>From: coyotez <coyotez at OREGON.UOREGON.EDU>
>Subject:      Re: Native Americans Lacking Information Resources (rpt)
>To: ILAT at listserv.arizona.edu
>
>
>Phil,
>Here is the Microsoft statement of their programs,
>
>http://www.microsoft.com/giving/Display.asp?Page=Building
>
>Building Community
>Microsoft supports people and communities across the U.S. where our employees
>live and work to strengthen and build communities at a local level.  Through
>field offices located throughout the country, Microsoft supports innovative
>technology programs and projects that enhance access, strengthen nonprofits,
>and foster diversity within the technology workforce.  Microsoft also supports
>the organizations championed by our employees. Through cash and software
>donations, employee contributions to nonprofit organizations and educational
>institutions are matched dollar for dollar up to $12,000 per employee, per
>year.
>
>Our Signature Programs
>It has been our privilege to partner with nonprofit organizations across
>the
>US to create and support special initiatives that support the communities
>where our employees live and Microsoft does business, to help people and
>communities achieve great things.
>
>Technology Enriched Communities
>Technology Enriched Community (TEC) grants are made through Microsoft's
>U.S.field offices and are local and regional in scope. TEC grants supports
>innovative technology programs and projects that enhance access, strengthen
>nonprofits, and foster diversity within the technology workforce. TEC projects
>range from technology centers in public housing to supporting the local
>chapters of national organizations.
>
>David Lewis
>Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
>Department Of Anthropology
>University of Oregon