<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div>Hi Renata </div><div id="AppleMailSignature">The fellowship program is run by another department in ICANN. In At Large we sought special funding for this indigenous program. Within At Large we have interpretation for all our calls but other constituencies within icann do not. What I would suggest is than you make these suggestions when the fellowship program is open to public comments. That is your opportunity to tell icann what changes you think are necessary to make so the program is more inclusive.</div><div id="AppleMailSignature"><br></div><div id="AppleMailSignature">Best </div><div id="AppleMailSignature">Judith <br><br>Sent from my iPhone<div><a href="mailto:Judith@jhellerstein.com">Judith@jhellerstein.com</a></div><div>Skype ID:Judithhellerstein </div></div><div><br>On Nov 3, 2017, at 12:39 AM, Renata Avila <<a href="mailto:renata.avila@webfoundation.org">renata.avila@webfoundation.org</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">I see. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">That is often the case in programmes promoting inclusion and at the end only including educated elites who can afford multilingual education, in countries where English is not part of the public education system. A serious issue that is later reflected in the policies adopted and interests protected. I understand it is not your fault and I also consider the existence of this program as a positive, yet incomplete efforts. But it can get better with time. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Do you think a translator and application available in different languages could be added to the budget and programme next year? Which will be the steps to make it happen?</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Thank you so much. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div style="margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;padding-bottom:5px"><div style="overflow:hidden"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><p>Renata Avila</p><p><span style="font-size:12.8px"><b>Senior Digital Rights Advisor</b></span><br></p><a href="mailto:renata.avila@webfoundation.org" target="_blank">renata.avila@webfoundation.org</a><p><b style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:rgb(81,144,50)">1110 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 500, Washington DC 20005, USA</span></b><font size="2"> </font><b style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:rgb(81,144,50)">| </span></b><a href="http://www.webfoundation.org/" style="font-size:small;color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:rgb(81,144,50);text-decoration:none">www.webfoundation.org</span></b></a><b style="font-size:small"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Lucida Grande";color:rgb(81,144,50)"> | Twitter: @webfoundation</span></b></p></div></div><div style="font-size:13px"></div></div></div></div><div style="font-size:13px"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Thu, Nov 2, 2017 at 9:34 PM, Judith Hellerstein <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:judith@jhellerstein.com" target="_blank">judith@jhellerstein.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div dir="auto"><div>Hi Renata,</div><div id="m_-3337939497486264205AppleMailSignature"><br></div><div id="m_-3337939497486264205AppleMailSignature">Unfortunately the ICANN Fellowship program does not provide translation. As such, since our fellows are embedded into the fellowship program interpretation is not provided. However if any people want to get involved on advocating on behalf of individual end users they can join At Large as At Large has interpretation in Spanish, French and sometimes Portuguese.</div><div id="m_-3337939497486264205AppleMailSignature"><br></div><div id="m_-3337939497486264205AppleMailSignature">Happy to answer any questions.</div><div id="m_-3337939497486264205AppleMailSignature"><br></div><div id="m_-3337939497486264205AppleMailSignature">Best </div><div id="m_-3337939497486264205AppleMailSignature">Judith </div><div id="m_-3337939497486264205AppleMailSignature"><br>Sent from my iPhone<div><a href="mailto:Judith@jhellerstein.com" target="_blank">Judith@jhellerstein.com</a></div><div>Skype ID:Judithhellerstein </div></div><div><div class="h5"><div><br>On Nov 3, 2017, at 12:19 AM, Renata Avila <<a href="mailto:renata.avila@webfoundation.org" target="_blank">renata.avila@webfoundation.<wbr>org</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>I guess English is a must... which is a huge barrier. Can ICANN consider providing translation - translator for the full event, to reduce the barrier of entry in a meaningful way? And open the possibility for more people to apply?<div><br></div><div><br></div><div>English is often the THIRD language of indigenous peoples in my country.<br><br><div>R</div><div><br>On Nov 2, 2017, at 8:48 PM, Judith Hellerstein <<a href="mailto:judith@jhellerstein.com" target="_blank">judith@jhellerstein.com</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div>
<p>Hi All,</p>
<p>We are launching our second program in search of two Global
Indigenous Ambassadors and one Indigenous Mentor and hoping that
this group might be able to spread the word to other people and
get them to apply for this great program.. Please feel free to
email me at <a class="m_-3337939497486264205moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:Judith@jhellerstein.com" target="_blank">Judith@jhellerstein.com</a>
with any questions. Thanks</p>
<p>Judith Hellerstein<br>
</p>
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)
announced the opening of applications for the Global Indigenous
Ambassador Program. Two Indigenous Ambassadors will be selected
from underrepresented indigenous communities to attend ICANN61 in
Puerto Rico, to be held 10-15 March 2018.
<p>Applicants must be members of unserved or underserved tribal or
native communities and meet the <a class="m_-3337939497486264205external-link" href="https://www.icann.org/fellowshipprogram" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ICANN
Fellowship Program criteria</a>. Selected participants will
receive travel, hotel, and per diem for the ICANN61 Conference in
Puerto Rico, to be held 10-15 March 2018.</p>
<p>“ICANN will be better equipped to support the next generation of
the global Internet community through the inclusion of a broader
and more diverse base of knowledgeable constituents.” Said Loris
Taylor, President & CEO, Native Public Media, “This is an
exciting opportunity for two Indigenous Ambassadors to learn about
ICANN and the At-Large Community, representing the best interests
of Internet end users."</p>
<p><strong>The deadline for submitting applications is 17 November
2017.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Access your application here: </strong><a class="m_-3337939497486264205external-link" href="https://goo.gl/forms/jnjFBpaKFYhM94Rz2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Global
Indigenous Ambassador Application</strong></a></li>
</ul>
<p>ICANN wants participants to learn as much as possible during
ICANN61. As part of the program, Indigenous Ambassadors will:</p>
<ul>
<li>Work with an indigenous mentor for the duration of the
conference.</li>
<li>Attend the ICANN Newcomer meeting with a Public Responsibility
Support team representative who will facilitate the session to
ensure inclusion.</li>
<li>Participate in the Fellowship morning sessions for the
duration of the conference to gain an understanding of and
experience with ICANN and the multistakeholder community.</li>
<li>Participate in the newcomer Onboarding Program both prior to
coming to ICANN61 and during ICANN61.</li>
<li>Submit a detailed report within 30 days after the conference –
describing activities and assessing the Ambassador's experience.
These reports help ICANN evaluate future Fellowship efforts.</li>
</ul>
<p>This round of the program will launch at the ICANN60 Public
Meeting in Abu Dhabi in October 2017. In the previous round,
applications for ambassadors, which was expanded to global
indigenous communities, were received from nearly all continents.
The two ICANN60 Ambassadors are from the United States and
Bolivia, and the Indigenous Mentor is from Brazil.</p>
<p><strong>ICANN encourages anyone who is qualified to apply for
this special opportunity!</strong></p>
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