I have copied this message to indicate my support for this effort. I visited the school in Cuba in Dec, 2000. Soon after that they announced the scholarships for Americans. I sent the info to at least Wellstone, Dayton, Sabo and McCollum and urged action to bring this to the attention of Minnesotans. ( I believe at the time there may have been some indication that Congressional support would be helpful for applicants.) I believe 50 scholarships were reserved for US citizens, so the number of 1 is really inadequate.
From: Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: "JOAN MALERICH" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Cuba medical scholarships 3.02 9am Cuba scholarships for medical school for Native American Indians Chris Spotted Eagle, I am working on a project to establish awareness among Native American Indians, Latinos, African Americans, Asians and low-income whites of a six-year scholarship program for medical school at the Latin America School of Medical Sciences. As you may know, Cuba has a highly acclaimed medical program for doctors. Fidel Castro initiated this program September of 2000 when speaking at the New York City's Riverside Church. This was in response to a Mississippi Delta Congressman's statement at the Congressional Black Caucus delegation to Cuba. The Congressman stated that there were large areas in his district that do not have a single doctor. The Latin America School of Medical Sciences has trained thousands of doctors from poor Latin American countries and Africa. Now, Castro is reaching out to "third world" regions in the United States to train doctors for the cities, rural areas and reservations where medical services are most desperately needed. In addition, it is hoped that this will start a dialogue and foster understanding between the people of the United States and the people of Cuba. This is a six-year program and ALL expenses, including lodging and food are paid. One Minnesota woman is currently enrolled in this program, and I am in contact with her mother who is interested in participating with our committee. For more information, go to the Interreligious Foundation for Community Organization/Pastors for Peace. I believe you are familiar with Rev. Lucius Walker of Pastors for Peace. The website is www.ifconews.org <http://www.ifconews.org> . For specific information on the medical school, go to www.ifconews.org/medschool.html <http://www.ifconews.org/medschool.html> . After you have had a chance to review the information, please contact me via my e-mail or phone number listed below. I approached Councilman Dean Zimmerman about this scholarship program, and he is very interested in it. He will be meeting with Rev. Walker in New York next month. Also, we shall be having a meeting at Dean's city office Monday, March 3, 9:00 AM to 11:00. At this meeting, we shall show a PowerPoint presentation and make plans to organize, so Dean will have something to present to Rev. Walker when they meet. I look forward to hearing from you about this very innovative and exciting scholarship program. --Joan Malerich [EMAIL PROTECTED] 651-451-4081 Phyllis Kahn State Rep 59B TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
