Early American Literature, vol. 43, no. 3, November 2008, pp. 759-762
Description
Outlines a conference held at Purdue University in April 2008 that explores the existence of pantribal alliances and resistance by re-examining archives and documents regarding Native peoples and cultures during the early days of America.
Discusses how the Dakota, Lakota, and Nakota philosophies & spiritual belief strategies can be applied to promote a healthy path for Native families & communities.
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 47, no. 1, 2008, pp. 82-95
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Comments on the continued academic achievement disparities between mainstream Americans and ethnic minority groups despite the No Child Left Behind Act.
[Re]inventing the Wheel: Advancing the Dialogue on Contemporary American Indian Art
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Author/Creator
Nancy Marie Mithlo
Description
Looks at the consequences of stereotypical images.
Chapter 4 from: [Re]inventing the Wheel: Advancing the Dialogue on Contemporary American Indian Art edited by Nancy J. Blomberg.
Authors covered: Paula Gunn Allen, Beth E. Brant, Diane Glancy, Anna Lee Walters, Janet Campbell Hale, Linda Hogan, Leslie Marmon Silko, Patricia Riley, Joy Harjo, Anita Endrezze, Louise Erdrich, Kimberly M. Blaeser, Misha Nogha, Beth H. Piatote, Reid Gómez.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 32, no. 1, Winter, 2008, pp. 96-110
Description
Article advocates for the restructuring of Diné (Navajo) governance, self-determination, and sovereignty based on the calls from Diné scholars to restructure tribal governance in a way that returns to traditional philosophies and frameworks
American Indian Culture and Research Journal, vol. 33, no. 2, 2009, pp. 67-87
Description
Study brings into greater clarity the end of life (EOL) wishes of American Indians residing in South Dakota and compares those perspectives with non-Indian residents.