Arizona

Contends that one main element in many mental health problems experienced by American Indians is hopelessness.

Program created to aid Navajo students whose first language is not English and enhance their language, motor, and conceptual skill development.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2005.

Study found the prevalence and incidence of disease in the sample population to be higher than those in both the general US population and other Native Americans.

Results appear to suggest that those students who had learned English at an early age may have had an advantage in solving the most difficult problem.

Examines the cultural and social accuracy of two Native American picture-books.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 1969.

Comments on five generations of potters.

Analyzed data to determine the efficacy of tribal governments self-administering temporary assistance to needy families.

Reviews the history of uranium and discusses efforts for compensation.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 1961.

Looks at the Pueblo of of Acoma in Valencia County located 7500 feet above sea level on top of a mesa.

Differing socio-political structures among the Pai bands prior to 1860.

Looks at the performance project Radio Healer that combines traditional Indigenous music and performances with modern digital technologies. From PDC '14: Proceedings of the 13th Participatory Design Conference: Short Papers, Industry Cases, Workshop Descriptions, Doctoral Consortium papers, and Keynote abstracts -- Volume 2

Author reflects on the frustrations and joys of teaching composition at a tribal college.

Discusses : "indivisibility of Ndee[Apache] land and culture, the historical forces that operated unsuccessfully to alienate the Ndee from their land, and how the Ndee are returning elements of their geographical, cultural, and linguistic heritage to a central place of honour while addressing contemporary challenges..."

Results of survey investigating why people stay or leave the Navajo Indian Health Service area.

Examines the effects of cultural theft that infringes upon religious rituals and ceremonies within Native American cultures.

Examines common experiences and uncovers forces at work in the process of capitalist development in both countries.

Discusses Type 2 diabetes mellitus of the Pima Indians of Arizona including why they are susceptible and why rate of incidence is among highest in the world.

Discusses the shades of color in Hopi pottery and the different firing techniques that produce various colors.

Discusses how Indigenous people are using screen media in the Navajo language to recuperate their own collective stories and histories.

Anthropology Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 2003.

Elementary Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Arizona, 1985.

American Indian Studies (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 1996.

Describes the process of founding and the history of the Diné College in Arizona, the first tribal college in the Unites States.

Study analyzes 24 years of US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission data (1991-2015) from eight states to examine the degree to which Indigenous people are overrepresented in the lower paying, less desirable, non-managerial, public sector positions in local and state government bureaucracies and underrepresented in the more desirable, better paying, managerial positions.

Highlights the challenges for Navajo voting rights in Arizona throughout the twentieth century.

Discusses the shift from assimilationist efforts in education to efforts to revitalize Native languages and cultures in support of an approach that values both Native and Western knowledge.

Looks at the effect of the recession on commercial gaming revenues.

As part of the Ithaca S+R report When Research is Relational researchers at the University of Arizona interviewed 5 scholars on their research practices and the supports provided by the library. Makes several recommendations for improving supports and services in the library.

Findings indicated differences in the levels of perceived stress depending on the type job position held at a school.

Study compares the differences between casino and non-casino tribes to see which are fairing better in the areas of economic development, levels of wealth, and funding for social programs.

Nursing Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Arizona, 1984.

Based on a 2017 Adult Caregiver Survey for 44 Hopi women unpaid caregivers of elderly family members. The findings support that higher resilience was associated with lesser stress for the caregivers.

Responses showed little difference between the Navajo results and those obtained in the Koppitz study. Scroll to appropriate article.

Investigates the appropriateness of the tests of general ability (TOGA) for reliability and cultural-bias.

Discusses a successful educational partnership, in which all stakeholders participated, resulting in a student completion rate of over 40%.

Describes the philosophy of Rough Rock Demonstration School which is distinguished by it's local control and cultural identity policy.

Book review of: Rim Country Exodus by Daniel J. Herman. Review located by scrolling to page 179.

Findings about heart disease (CVD) and risk factors in 13 Native American communities in Arizona, Oklahoma, and South/North Dakota.

Anthropology Thesis (M.A.)--The University of Arizona, 2000.

Background history about the creation of the Navajo Community College (NCC). The colleges creation represented to people the establishment of a cross-cultural brokerage intended to overcome assimilationist tendencies.

Examines the concept of self determination used in the Ramah Navajo community and gives a Navajo perspective on self-determination and education.

Discusses the function of myths in the marketplace.

Cites examples from basic readers which reflect European middle class concepts and conflict with those experienced by Navajo children. Scroll to appropriate article.