'Indian Blues': American Indians and the Politics of Music, 1890-1935
Theses
Author/Creator
John William Troutman
Description
Thesis (Ph.D.)--The University of Texas at Austin, 2004.
Focuses on the collaboration process among community groups, Aboriginal organizations and university researchers geared to improving retention and graduation rates among Aboriginal students.
Looks at the relationship between self-esteem and educational attainment, strategies that work for Aboriginal students and the changes needed to honour Aboriginal students’ culture, language, world view and knowledge.
Discusses rights to traditional culture including skills, arts, beliefs, and knowledge of the environment and makes suggestions on approaches to the property debate.
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