Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA (1888PressRelease)
December 18, 2008 - The Golden Hearts Foundation of Pacific Palisades, CA is proud to announce the award of a “Rainbow Warrior Scholarship” to Matthew Thompson of Watertown, SD, an enrolled member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. Matt is a former U.S. Senate Page in 2007, Bone Marrow Donor, State Debate Champion and National Debate Qualifier. Matthew is attending The George Washington University in Washington, DC, studying Political Communication. His plans include graduate studies in Political Communication and/or Political Management.
“Matt is a rare individual and a role model to Native Americans and anyone in this Country” says Dr. Valerie Kirkgaard, founder of The Golden Hearts Foundation. “Matt is a great-great-great grandson of Kangiduta who signed the Treaty of 1867 between his Tribe and the U.S. Government, shortly after signing the Treaty, Kangiduta was kidnapped and murdered. He is one of 36 Native Americans buried in the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC”.
In a conversation with the late John Denver, Dr. Valerie learned of the Rainbow Warriors. According to Native American prophecy, "There will come a time when the Earth grows sick and when it does a tribe will gather from all the cultures of the World who believe in deed and not words. They will work to heal it...they will be known as the "Warriors of the Rainbow." With this prophecy in mind, Matt is the perfect choice for this scholarship.
About The Golden Hearts Foundation
The Golden Hearts Foundation is a non-profit foundation founded in 2003 by Dr. Valerie Anne Kirkgaard. The foundation’s work focuses on communication, from education in broadcasting content and radio training to scholarships in areas of communication and public service. The main goal of The Golden Hearts Foundation is the development of public and participant education and awareness. The Golden Hearts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that follows the “Donor’s Bill of Rights”.
More information on the Scholarship: http://www.wakingupinamerica.com/goldenhearts/index.html
Media Contact Info:
Dr. Valerie Anne Kirkgaard
869 Via De La Paz, Suite F
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
FAX: (310) 455-2622
EMAIL: goldenheartsfoundation ( @ ) gmail dot com
WEBSITE: www.wakingupinamerica
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