SIP Newsletter, Smoke Signals, 2018 January

SIP SMOKE SIGNALS
Society of Indian Psychologist January 2018 Monthly Update
Greetings Relatives,
Based upon our survey results we have a great deal to share with you all.  
   
Some basic themes that evolved from the Survey, that over a 1/3 of SIP members participated 
in.  The area of importance included request for more effective communication, more considered 
support of students roand inclusiveness on listserv, convention and on projects.
Some suggestions for change include:
1.
This monthly update. We can send out members announcements, webinar invites,  
calls for joint projects, advice,  info about the SIP Conference, student requests, 
member accolades, storytelling and anything members would like to share.
2.
ZOOM Webinars for a variety of topics of interest to members, CE credits, 
mentoring for students and social meetings.
3.
More social meetings at retreat and convention with more engagement of older 
members with new first time members and students.
Upcoming events
1.
Bylaws update will be sent to membership for review before convention
2.
SIP Retreat at Bear Lake will begin Friday June 22 until Sunday June 24. More info can be found 
on the SIP website soon.  https://www.aiansip.org/ 
3.
SIP Convention will begin Monday June 25 through June 26. More info can be found on the SIP 
website soon. https://www.aiansip.org/ 
4.
Look for the convention call to be announces soon- start thinking about your wishes for 
presentations and what your presentations might be– students, elders, researchers, educators 
and practitioners. 
Invitations
1.
Need nominations for….                                                                             
Citizen Psychologists for APA (we can nominate as many as we feel are deserving) for more 
information see http://www.apa.org/about/governance/citizen-psychologist/default.aspx 
APA Division 45 President-Elect

Other APA Division 45 Awards More information at http://division45.org/awards/nominate/

Joseph E. Trimble & Jewell E. Horvat Distinguished Professional in Native/Indigenous 
Psychology Award
Joseph E. Trimble & Jewell E. Horvat Outstanding Student in Native/Indigenous Psychology 
Award
APA Boards and Committees more information here:
About: http://www.apa.org/about/governance/bdcmte/index.aspx 
Tips for Nominations: http://www.apa.org/careers/early-career/get-connected/nomination-
tips.aspx 
                        Please contact Jacque Gray at 
jacqueline.gray@med.und.eduDrJacqueGray@gmail.com 
2.
Volunteer (student, elder, Fun seeking) to help organize and write Monthly updates 
3.
If you know anyone who would like to be a member of SIP please let Mark Daniels know at 
markcdaniels1@gmail.com so he can send an invitation.