Arizona

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 1959.

Discusses the activities of the Rocky Mountain Quality Improvement Center (RMQIC) project which was designed to prevent removal and out-of-home placement of children who have become involved with the child welfare system due to parental substance abuse and child neglect.

Reviews the development of a Southwestern learning centre that provides leadership training programs for Native Americans.

Examination of child rearing expectations held by the Navajo and Hopi using the Parent As A Teacher Inventory (PAAT) assessment.

Discusses culturally sensitive approach to curricula development based on three critical processes: selection of integrative theory, use of ethnographic methodology and use of process and outcome evaluations.

Discusses the development of the Southern Arizona American Indian Food Guide

Discusses history, legal context and controversies regarding impact and benefits.

American Indian Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Arizona, 2012.

Discusses how home and community gardening among the Navajo community plays an important role in diabetes care and intervention.

Authors describes the Diné system of clans and kinship, and suggest that rooted as it is in an ethic of universal relatedness, it might hold solutions for dealing with environmental and political instability.

Speech-Language Pathologist talks about his education.

Relates the origins, evolution, commitment to traditional education and future goals of the college located in Tsaile, Arizona.

Analysis of responses from 230 participants in the Community Food Assessment survey.

Analyzes office discipline referral data and removal rates using data from the State of Arizona.

Looks at the use of music as tool for assimilation of Indigenous students at American boarding schools.

Discusses how the Mexican-U.S. border has impacted this bi-national group's perceptions of identity and transnational relationships by looking at the experiences of ceremonial leader José Matus.

Sociology Thesis (Ph.D.)--American University, 2002.

Examines the effects of the tourism and mining industries on the northern Arizona ecosystem and suggests management strategies aimed at minimizing the impact on traditional way of life.

Cites initiatives to create a stronger link between the home and school life such as the Dormitory Parent Program.

Looks at Chandler's battle in central Arizona Territory River Valley for control of scarce American Indian land and water resources.

Relates the experiences of his three day visit, where he describes finding vitality, progress and hopefulness.

Explores the changes and decline of Navajo women's economic contributions in Shonto, Arizona during the nineteen-seventies.

Author shares memories about the role Cook-Lynn played in the creation of the American Indian studies program at Arizona State University.

Expresses the viewpoint that universities, in partnership with tribal groups, should take the lead in Arizona and all through America in improving elementary, secondary and university education for Native Americans.

Describes the academic program offered at the Rough Rock Demonstration School, which is controlled by a locally elected school board.

Study found that risk factors, such as high blood pressure and dyslipidaemia increased cardiovascular disease risk in those with diabetes.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Arizona State University, 2003.

Agricultural Education Thesis (M.Sc.)--The University of Arizona, 1989.

Educational Administration Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Arizona, 1980.

Discussion of the Career Opportunities Program of Education Professions Development Act and its impact.

American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Arizona, 1997.

Presents therapists screening results on language development.

Study examines the outcomes of a strengths-based Entrepreneurship Education program conducted with Aboriginal youth and articulates how a participant’s baseline socio-demographic, socio-cultural, and family/household characteristics are shown to influence outcomes.

Anthropology Thesis (B.A.)--The University of Arizona, 2009.

Studies found significant determinants were: psycho-social adjustment (self-esteem, school functioning); relationship with partner; total social support; and pregnancy and child characteristics (pregnancy risk, child mood and health risk).

Data suggests that personal investments like sense of self, purpose and competence, together with a task, like striving for excellence, are the most important factors when determining academic achievement and school retention.

Presents a model for delivering education and rehabilitation services to young handicapped Native American students on rural reservations.

Book review of: A Fateful Day in 1698 by Deni J. Seymour.

Simon Ortiz introduces Dr. Peterson Zah who speaks on the history of Native American education, Navajo education and student recruitment. Fifth installment of lecture series. Duration: 1:12:14

Explores how listening to stories and learning about the sacred mountains can provide a sense of being to Navajo children.

Article examines different telling of the Hopi origins narrative, discusses the different elements and what they might say about Hopi culture. Considers different characters in the story and explores the cultural understanding of them as heroes/villains.

Comments on the history of the relationship between the Michigan tribal courts and the Michigan judicial branch.

Home Economics Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Arizona, 1973.

Examines the National Reclamation Act and how many people in the Gila River and Casa Grande valleys, including government officials, thought that the first reclamation project would be built in Arizona.

Looks at six states with the largest percentage of American Indian populations and analyzes if a proportional representation of American Indians hold desirable positions in state and local governments.

Report includes the following papers: Report of the Chief by M. W. Stirling The Acoma Indians by Leslie A. White Isleta, New Mexico by Elsie Clews Parsons Introduction to Zuñi Ceremonialism by Ruth L. Bunzel Zuñi Origin Myths by Ruth L. Bunzel Zuñi Ritual Poetry by Ruth L. Bunzel Zuñi Katcinas by Ruth L. Bunzel

Discusses the 'outing system' and the goal of removing native children from tribal influences.

History Thesis (Ph.D.)--Northern Arizona University, 2001.

Profiles Rafael Garcia, a language teacher, who confirms that the O'odham in Mexico and in the United States are the same people who share the same history and language.