Indigenous Colleges & Universities

Author spotlights the programs at Bacone College between 1927-1955 which engaged Indigenous students and cultures, and how the unique environment allowed students to engage in cultural production that critically examined the intersection of Indigenous identity and colonial education.

American Indian Studies Thesis (M.A.)--University of Arizona, 1995.

Argues that academic process can be used to restore traditional knowledge and that the Tribal Community College provides a forum for discussion of concerns.

The author details some of the barriers faced by Indigenous students in both attending and preparing to attend post-secondary institutions; explores the experience of both staff and students with systemic racism at the college they are employed at.

Focuses on the experience of facilitators and leaders in the program dealing with the challenges associated with adapting Western research methods to the Indigenous context.

Discusses the injustices of colonialism and contemporary society and need to preserve tribal cultural identities.

Lists 10 history books, with a short review, that educators may find useful for teaching American Indian history.

Discusses the past and present structures, purposes and policies of these institutions and their impact on the process of decolonization.

Education Leadership with a Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (Ed.D)--University of Phoenix, 2009.

Study reveals three major themes or approaches to successful learning and education.

Educational Studies Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of British Columbia, 2006.

Book review of: Inside the Eagle's Head by Angelle Kachadoorian.

Describes the development, at Turtle Mountain Community College, of a philosophy that teaches by integrating the tribal values of bravery, honesty, wisdom, humility, truth, love and peace into its curriculum.

Presents an overview of the history of tribal colleges in the United States and of the American Indian College Fund, which has been helping students with limited financial means for 20 years.

Focuses on reclaiming Aboriginal Peoples' heritage through Aboriginal controlled institutions.

Examines how international partnerships can benefit American tribal colleges and communities.

Introductory article to a special issue of the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education. The story, told in narrative style, describes the author's journey to visit Tohono O'odam Tribal College in Arizona.

Introductory comment to volume presents the Native perspective through a sample of second generation Native academic scholarship.

Education Thesis (M.A.)--University of Ottawa, 2003.

Provides brief description of the technology and its applications in tribal colleges and institutions.

Looks at the movement towards autonomy of American Indigenous peoples and American Indian Studies; and how this is not completely understood by mainstream institutions.

Discusses the leading role tribal colleges should take to bring about improvements to indigenous education.

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Queen's University, 1999.

Coverage of the 2007 American Indian Higher Education Consortium conference in Rapid City, SD.

Description of the types of teachers a Native American student may encounter at college.

Looks at nine students, from the First Nations University of Canada, who were hired as summer interns at CBC, Global television and Missinipi radio. Article located by scrolling to page 14.

Brief article discusses the importance of tribal colleges and universities.

Adult Education Thesis (M.A.Ed.)--St. Francis Xavier University, 2001.

Introductory article to this themed issue illustrates the unique ways tribal colleges and universities are preserving, protecting and disseminating cultural knowledge to future generations.

Advocates what Indigenous adult education must be in order to have relevance for future generations.

Coverage of the annual awards ceremony of Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (April 2004).

Contends that all land grant universities, including the tribal land grant colleges, must work together with smaller campuses to help meet their need for greater resources.

Comments on award recipients recognized for their achievements.

Reports the affirmation for accreditation awarded to Little Big Horn College, in July 2005, by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Instructors from Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community Colleges attend conferences, develop materials for specific tribal issues through use of a Tribal Learning Community model.

The Begay report recommends changes to governance of the First Nations University of Canada if the University is to survive.

Higher Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Pennsylvania State University, 1990.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Colorado State University, 1995.

Interdepartmental Area of Administration Curriculum, and Instruction Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska, 1997.

Interdepartmental Area of Administration, Curriculum, and Instruction Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Nebraska, 1997.

Looks at the role tribal colleges and universities play in helping Native communities adjust to the effects of climate change.

Discusses how the is addressing the changing media environment.

Study results show students having average skill abilities in some areas and low skill abilities in others, including concentration and time management issues.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Montana State University, 1997.

Looks at the history of service by students, alumni and faculty.

Reports on the Tribal College Librarians Institute attended by 35 tribal college library staff from all over the United States and Canada.