We
are instructed to carry love for one another,
And to
show great respect for all beings of the earth.
We must
stand together, the four sacred colors of man,
as the
one family that we are,
in the
interest of peace....
Our
energy
is the combined will of all the people
With the
spirit of the natural world,
To be
of one body, one heart, and one mind.
The Juliana James Native American Visiting Scholar fund will be used to support a residency of a Native American scholar on the Wells College campus. The term, "Visiting Scholar" is understood broadly and includes, but is not limited to, Artists, Musicians, Academics, Faith Keepers, Clan Mothers, Storytellers, Teachers, and Chiefs of the Six Nations of the Haudenosuanee (Iroquois Confederacy). The Juliana James Native American Visiting Scholar would offer workshops, lectures, art exhibits, performances, or courses for a semester or a shorter period of time whichever would be of greatest mutual benefit.
Since Wells is located within the Cayuga Nation territory, one of the six nations of the Haudenosaunee, it is right to develop and sustain mutual respect, understanding, and knowledge between the college and the Haudenosaunee. This would be what Juliana would do.
Each academic year, in
consultation
with the Dean of the College, Wells College faculty, staff, and
students
who identify as Native American will collaboratively decide whom to
invite
to be the Juliana James Native American Visiting Scholar. The Dean of
the
College will convene the group to choose the Visiting Scholar each year
and work collaboratively to invite and assist in planning and
organizing
the visit. It is hoped that Family and Friends of Juliana James will
contribute
to this fund on an annual basis and that Wells College will match the
amount
every year thus maintaining this fund as a viable resource for building
bridges and supporting Native American Studies at the College.
2. In the memo line, please write: Juliana James Native American Fund
3. Mail check to:
Dean of the College
170 Main Street
Aurora, New York 13026
Thank you!!!
Wells College is a non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible.