Anishinaabe Language Research Assistant (fwd)

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Subject: 	[WIN] Language position
Date: 	Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:53:36 -0500
From: 	Jim St. Arnold <jsta at glifwc.org>
Reply-To: 	Win at wisind.net
To: 	win at wisind.net <win at wisind.net>


Please pass this on to anyone interested.
Miigwetch,
Jim St. Arnold

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Anishinaabe Language Research Assistant - 2 year
position
(Due to grant restrictions position ends September 29, 2007)

Salary - Starting at GLIFWC Grade 6 Step 3 - $26,041

Closing Date: July 29, 2005

Duties:
1. Conduct preliminary research on books, narratives, treaties, treaty
journals and archived maps to locate the traditional names of locations
within the 1836, 1837, and 1842 Chippewa ceded territories for meetings
with tribal elders and native speakers.
2. Assist in developing database for listing of Anishinaabe names of
plant, animal, fish, bird, and other species found in the Chippewa ceded
territory and enter collected information into database.
3. Meet with elders and native speakers to complete community research
on local Anishinaabe names of locations within each region and the
meaning (i.e. translation) of Anishinaabe names and include the
information into data bases.
4. Assist in video and audio taping of elder and native speaker
meetings.
5. Oversee placement of location names into GLIFWC’s GIS mapping system,
ensuring that locations are correctly identified with proper name.
6. Assist in development of Anishinaabe Language Natural Resource
Dictionary/Guide CD and book.
7. Assist in archival of all collected information, to include video,
audio, meeting minutes, and surveys.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
1. A minimum of  medium fluency level in Ojibwe language.
2. 2 years experience working with tribal elders and traditional
leaders.
3. 2 years experience in a research related field or equivalent
educational training.
4. Should have computer knowledge including use of word processing and
database programs.
5. Valid driver’s license and must be insurable.
6. Willing and able to travel, must have own vehicle.

Native American Preference: All applicants will be considered but a
Native American preference will be given if all other qualifications are
equal.

Send application and/or resume to:
Sharon Nelis, Secretary
Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission
Odanah, WI   54861

715/682-6619 ext 138
fax 715/682-9294
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