EDUCATIONAL

NATIVE CULTURAL RESOURCE TRAINING

The goal of this training is to give Native cultural resource practitioners a practical working knowledge of survey, excavation, and lab techniques enabling students to better understand how archaeology is practiced. Students will learn about federal and state laws and processes that apply to cultural resources in the public sector, such as the California Environmental Quality Act. Guest lecturers will offer experiences into the process and provide case studies from which to learn. The training is part of the ongoing Pimu Catalina Island Archaeological Project (PCIAP), which is working to assess and protect archaeological sites on Catalina Island.

APPLICATION DUE: Monday, April 19, 2010

How do I apply for the training?
• Fill out the Application Form CLICK HERE FOR APPICATION FORM
• Submit a letter of interest
• Photocopy proof of health insurance
• Sign Acknowledgment of Environmental Conditions Letter CLICK HERE FOR LETTER

How do I apply for a scholarship?
• Check the box on the Application Form
• Complete a brief description of how you meet scholarship criteria (list below)
• E-mail the Application Form to Wendy Teeter: wteeter@arts.ucla.edu

What are the scholarship criteria?
• Financial need
• Sincere interest in learning about the issues facing contemporary Native-nations
• Interest in working with Native communities
• Willingness to learn moderately complex academic and/or legal principles
• Dedication to completing the course and corresponding regularly with the instructor

Please address these criteria, or as many of them as possible, in the paragraph you will be asked to write on your application.

May I enroll in the course without a scholarship?
Yes! If you know you plan to take the course with or without a scholarship. Tuition is $500, in addition there are travel costs to the Avalon on Catalina Island. Tuition checks should be submitted once your application is accepted and final enrollment is based on receipt of payment. TLCEE’s goal is for every participant to succeed and get the most s/he can out of each class. Full participation and good communication are the best ways to ensure the highest quality experience. In order to show your dedication to attending this training, we require all participants to reserve their boat fare by May 1st and submit a copy of your itinerary to Wendy Teeter, otherwise your scholarship will be revoked and it will be offered to another applicant. If there are extenuating circumstances, contact the instructor for permission to remain in the course, but please note: the instructors have full discretion on this decision.