American Indian/Indigenous

• DU NETWORKING

   DU Career Network - The DU Career Network is a networking platform that connects DU students to alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners with similar interests, degrees, and/or geographic locations.  When registering for the DU Career Network, consider connecting to the Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) group.  Additionally, reach consider connecting to the Shades of Brown Alliance (SOBA) internal group by reaching out to gssw.studentengage@du.edu

  WEBSITE RESOURCES & JOB BOARDS

   Indian Health Service - An agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.

   National Council of American Indians - NCAI was established in 1944 in response to the termination and assimilation policies the US government forced upon tribal governments in contradiction of their treaty rights and status as sovereign nations. To this day, protecting these inherent and legal rights remains the primary focus of NCAI.

   Native American Jobs and Career Resources - Native American Jobs Resources.

   National Congress of American Indians - Job opportunities submitted by employers that are American Indian, Native Hawaiian, or Alaska Native businesses, governments, or organizations. 

   Native Hire - Native America's premier employment resource.

   RBC -  Tools, support, and experience you need to kick start your career as you transition from student to professional.

   USA Jobs Native American Resources - Indian Preference within the USAjobs job board.

   IMDiversity - Resource contains an employer directory, featured diversity news article, and identity-specific "Diversity Villages" including the Native American Village.

  PUBLICATIONS & ARTICLES

   Indian Country Today - Indian County Today is a nonprofit news organization.

   Infotracer United States Tribes - Native American Tribes in the United States:  History & Resources

   Tribal College: Journal of American Indian Higher Education

  PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

   Women Empowering Women for Indigenous Nations - Women Empowering Women for Indigenous Nations.

   Division of Indian and Native American Programs (DINAP) - DINAP provides employment and training services to low-income and unemployed American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.

   Indian & Native American Programs Workforce Development - Looking for BearTracks training?  Need resources to help you manage your program?  Turn to one source: the Indian and Native American Program’s community site for Section 166 grantees! 

   Native American Disability Law Center - The Law Center's mission is to advocate so that the rights of Native Americans with disabilities in the Four Corners area are enforced, strengthened, and brought in harmony with their communities.

   Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce - Assists commerce that benefits American Indian Communities through Economic Development.  

   Minority & Women's Chamber Coalition - The Minority and Women’s Chamber Coalition members are local Denver Metro Chambers of Commerce aligned with its mission and vision to bring a unified voice to its stakeholders.

  STATE & FEDERAL LAWS

   Division of Indian and Native American Programs (DINAP) Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) 

   Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Section 166

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  As the GSSW Career Service Office connects with additional resources & tools they will be added.  If you have insight into an additional resource that has been helpful to you, we would appreciate you sharing this with gssw.careers@du.edu so that it can be promoted to all GSSW students & graduates.

  GSSW Career Services welcomes any feedback that you have on this resource. Please reach out to gssw.careers@du.edu or stop by the GSSW Career Services Office in person.