American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 32, no. 2, 2008, pp. 93-108
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Illustrates converging narratives, oral traditions and dialogues that root Louisiana Creoles to an Indigenous history. The Louisiana Creoles are a métis/mestizo people separate but linked to their land and kinship ties.
Ethnicity & Disease, vol. 18, Summer, 2008, pp. 317-323
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Study reveals obesity prevention programs should focus on reducing time spent watching television, screening for unhealthy weight-control behaviors, improving body satisfaction and providing support for families to integrate healthy eating into their lifestyles.
Plan for promoting educational success of Native American students focuses on measuring the progress of relationships between government, tribes and schools districts and supporting a curriculum based on tribal history, culture and government.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 32, no. 4, Fall, 2008, pp. 547-548
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Book review of: Landscape Travelled by Coyote and Crane: The World of the Schitsu'umsh (Coeur d'Alene Indians) by Rodney Frey in collaboration with the Schitsu'umsh.
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 23, no. 1, Spring, 2008, pp. 123-146
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A synopsis of the movie Smoke Signals," examines the relationship between fatherhood and forgiveness. Also included are discussion questions on topics of addiction, Native American genocide, and family relationships.
Lakota family violence expert and one of the founders of the White Buffalo Calf Woman Society, speaks at the North Michigan University's Uniting Neighbors in the Experience of Diversity (UNITED) Conference on September 23, 2008.