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    The month of November is designated by Congress and the president as a time to reflect on the rich traditions and accomplishments, as well as the suffering and injustices, that mark the history of American Indians and Alaska Natives. This year's theme chosen by the Society of American Indian Government Employees is "Serving Our People, Serving Our Nations: Native Visions for Future Generations." In our commemoration of National Native American Heritage Month, the Buffalo District will host Mr. John Kane (Mohawk) who is the host of WWKB 1520AM’s Let’s Talk Native radio program, 27 November 2012. Lunch was catered by Rhonda Powless of Iroquois Kitchen.

    Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

    In celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, Buffalo District EEO Officer Judith Phillips sponsored a “lunch-and-learn.”
  • Team members from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District, talked to students at SUNY Buffalo State College during a networking event, hosted by the Buffalo State Career Development Center, as part of Hispanic Heritage month, Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. A few of the topics covered by the team were, about the Corps, job searching, interview techniques, perfecting your elevator speech and a resume critique.

    Corps Employees Team Up to Teach a Lesson in Networking

    Special emphasis programs are sometimes celebrated with food tastings, exhibits and presentations. This year, however, Laura Ortiz, Hispanic Program Manager for Buffalo District, and Judy Phillips, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, decided to try something different and do something off of the reservation to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.