Congratulations Sha’Meaka King
Submitted By: Employment & Training
Congratulations to Sha’Meaka King on obtaining her Cosmetology certificate from Paul Mitchell The School Denver in Lakewood, Colorado. It was Sha’Meaka’s desire to complete two programs which complemented each other, cosmetology and nails. The knowledge she gained from these two programs helped her secure employment as the head stylist in Denver’s fashion week in February.
Sha’Meaka King
Sha’Meaka participated in several school programs while working on her certification. These included joining the student council, working as the design team captain for Paul Mitchell The School Denver, attending fashion shows as a stylist, while combining editorial work at school. She also has an interest in men’s styling techniques so she applied for an internship at a men’s salon. Being an accomplished stylist for both men and women will make her more marketable in the fashion industry.
Sha’Meaka was born and raised in Juneau. She graduated from Juneau-Douglas High School in 2010. She is the daughter of Susettna King and De’Andre King Sr., and granddaughter of Theresa Howard and John Howard Sr. of Angoon. Her moiety is Raven-Sea Pigeon from Hoonah. Sha’Meaka would like to extend her thanks to the Employment and Training scholarship program for assisting with her educational goals and self-sufficency.
Francine Eddy Jones Receives 2015 Champion for Native Children Award
Submitted By: TFYS
Central Council is proud to announce Francine Eddy Jones, director of the Tribal Family & Youth Services (TFYS) department, received the National Indian Child Welfare Association 2015 Champion for Native Children Award. Francine was acknowledge at the 33rd Annual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect held April 19-22, 2015 in Portland, Oregon. She has been truly instrumental in building collaborations and partnerships across tribal, state, private, and national programs. Ever humble, Francine expressed when receiving the award, “The honor of one is the honor of all.” She has been committed to the mission of the Central Council for 29 years, and has served as the TFYS Director for the past 19 years. Francine was deeply honored to receive this prestigious award and stated, “this award is a tribute to the many people in my life’s journey that have supported me - mentors, professors, colleagues, past and current presidents of the Central Council, friends, and most importantly, my family & staff who have encouraged and supported me through the challenges and successes of working in the field of tribal child welfare.” Francine Eddy Jones receiving blanket during award ceremony
Francine Eddy Jones (center) with TFYS staff from L-R: Cindy Mills, Barbara Terry Jones, Amalia Monreal, and Barbara Dude.
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