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Posted on Thursday, February 26 @ 18:24:23 CST

KEYWORDS: essay contest for native american students essay contest for Indians This Day in North American Indian History Phil Konstantin history book on American Indians native american history lesson plans ideas for student activity education north american history US history

Cherokee author Phil Konstantin (author of This Day in North American Indian History ) has announced an essay contest for students who belong to a north american Indian tribe.

Phil says, "There are a couple of reasons for this contest. It is my hope that these essays will help raise the participant's awareness in the subject matter. Sharing the information will help to educate the public, as well. Finally, this is a way for me to help pay back the community who has supported my efforts through my websites, newsletters and book

This is an essay contest for North American Indian students. Anyone who is a member of any tribe between the North Pole and Panama is eligible to enter. When the word "tribe" is used is the rules, it is meant to include the concept of "nation" or "native village," as well.

Stumble It!

There are three subjects: one for elementary/junior high school students, one for high school students, and one for college students.

Mr. Konstantin will be the judge and final arbitor of the contest, but might ask others for their opinions or assistance. Some of the essays will be published on the This Day in North American Indian History website and in that web site's newsletters.

Assigned Subject of the Essays:

Elementary and Junior High School students:
"What everyone needs to know about my tribe."

High school students:
"How my tribe's history guides my life."

College students:
"What does tribal sovereignty mean to my tribe."

Prizes for the Essay Contest:

There will be a total of three first place winners: one for each of the different grade levels. There will be a total of six runners-up: two for each of the different grade levels.

All nine first place and runners-up essays will be posted on the This Day in North American Indian History website, and included in the newsletter.

First Place Prize:
$50.00 (U.S.)
A signed copy of Phil Konstantin's Indian history book.

Runner-up Prize:
$10.00 (U.S.)
A signed copy Phil Konstantin's Indian history book.

Rules for the Essay Contest:

1. The essay should be under 500 words in length.

2. Entrants should be a member of a tribal group, or attend a tribal-run school.

3. Entries should be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses below.

4. All essays become the property of Phil Konstantin. They will not be returned.

5. Essays may be posted on Phil Konstantin's website, newsletters or other publications. By submitting an entry, you agree to these terms.

6. Phil Konstantin is the final judge and arbitor for the contest.

7. The deadline for receiving entries is May 3, 2004.

How to Submit an Entry:

By E-mail: "Essay Contest" should be in the subject line
Address it to:
p h i l k o n @ r o c k e t m a i l . c o m
or
p a g e s @ a m e r i c a n i n d i a n . n e t

E-mail is the prefered method. Please submit each entry in an individual e-mail.

By Regular mail:

Address it to:
Phil Konstantin
Essay Contest
P.O. Box 17515
San Diego, CA, USA 92177-7515

Written entries may be submitted as a group (i.e. if everyone in a class writes an essay, they can all be mailed in the same envelope).

Please include each student's name & mailing address on their essay.

SOURCE:

Announcement from Phil Konstantin, author of the acclaimed new history book on North American Indians, This Day in North American Indian History,