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Never Too Young to Learn

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Author/Creator
Patty Talahongva
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 2, K-12 Education, Winter, 2009
Describes improvements in student education programs at tribal colleges in the United States, education programs geared towards youngsters, programs for at-risk high school students and more.
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New FSIN Vice-Chiefs Job Needs Running Start

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Author/Creator
Doug Cuthand
StarPhoenix, December 8, 2006, p. A15
Article introduces Lyle Whitefish from Big River First Nation and his accomplishments in the educational field.
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New Mexico Higher Ed Collaborates With TCUs

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Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 20, no. 2, Native Green, Winter, 2008
Comments on the meeting between the New Mexcio Higher Education Department and four tribal colleges from New Mexico, with the mandate being how to better serve Amerian Indian students in conjunction with state initiatives.
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New School to Train Aboriginal Doctors

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Author/Creator
Cheryl Petten
Windspeaker, vol. 21, no. 3, June 2003, p. 22

Explains how the Northern Ontario Medical School will be a viable option for Aboriginal student by allowing them to complete their medical education close to home.

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.50.

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NICC Students Succeed in Removing Textbook Misinformation

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Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 26, no. 4, Tribal College Governance, Summer, 2015
Students and faculty of the Nebraska Indian Community College successfully petitioned authors of Psychology: A Journey to remove incorrect information about the Sioux sweat lodge.
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Nine Join AIHEC's Leadership Program

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Author/Creator
Ron Seldon
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 17, no. 2, Sustainability, Winter, 2005
Looks at Aboriginal Colleges and Universities participants in the year long American Indian Higher Education Consortium's (AIHEC) leadership development program.
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NSF Enhances Science Teaching at Leech Lake

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Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 17, no. 3, Heroes of Today, Spring, 2006
Describes the Leech Lake Tribal College's plan to integrate aspects of the Anishinaabe culture into the science curriculum and comments on the five year grant awarded to the college for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
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Nursing at Tribal Colleges: A Conversation with Joe McDonald

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Author/Creator
Joe McDonald
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 27, no. 4, Good Medicine, Summer, May 1, 2016, p. [?]
Former president of the Salish Kootenai College (SKC) discusses the evolution of their healthcare programs.
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The Oconaluftee Institute for Cultural Arts

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Dana Benner
Whispering Wind, vol. 39, no. 4, Issue 270, September-October 2010, pp. 18-19
Speaks with Joel Queen instructor for fine arts program about the students and his teaching style.
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OLC Partners With Schools to Improve Math, Science

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Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 2, K-12 Education, Winter, 2009
Describes a program designed to improve the mathematical and scientific skills of teachers and students in various K-12 South Dakota schools.
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OLC Recognized for Beating Retention Odds

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Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 23, no. 3, Technology and Culture, Spring, 2012
Comments on four key approaches to help low-income, minority and adult students successfully earn a degree.
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Old Sun Community College

Web Sites » Organizations
Website for the Siksika Nation Community College that develops post secondary programs and services to promote their culture, language and history.
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The Only Aboriginal-Run University in Canada Is in Trouble

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Author/Creator
Karen Birchard
The Chronicle of Higher Education, vol. 52, no. 19, January 13, 2006, p. A47
Examines the surprise firings of administrators and faculty members, a criminal investigation, lawsuits, and a multimillion-dollar deficit at the First Nations University of Canada, in Saskatchewan.
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The Opening of the First Nations University of Canada

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Author/Creator
Bonnie Leask
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 34, no. 1, Summer, 2003, pp. 26-27
Presents the grand opening of the First Nations University of Canada which was formerly the Saskatchewan Indian Federated College.
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Origin Story: The Genesis of Tribal College Journal

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Author/Creator
Paul Boyer
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 26, no. 1, Celebrating 25 Years, Fall, August 14, 2014, pp. [22-23]
The founding editor discusses the early years of the Journal.
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The Past - Present - Future

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Author/Creator
Solomon Sanderson
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 1, no. 1, July 1970, p. 1
History of the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians includes Saskatchewan Indian College and Cultural Centre's aims and objectives.
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The Pathfinders: Women Leaders in the the Tribal College Movement

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Author/Creator
Carrie Billy
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education , vol. 30, no. 4, Tribal College Women, Summer, May 5, 2019, p. [?]
Article profiles two women who were instrumental in the creation of tribal colleges and universities (TCUs): Ruth Roessel founder and president of Navajo Community College (now Diné College), and Carol Davis, a founding member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC).
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The Paths of Many Journeys: The Benefits of Higher Education for Native People and Communities

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Institute for Higher Education Policy
American Indian Higher Education Consortium
American Indian College Fund
Presents brief overview of the current context, profile of typical Native American student, data about where students are enrolled and what kind of financial assistance they receive, as well as discussion of the economic gains associated with postsecondary education.
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Pathways to Success in Pre-College Mathematics

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Author/Creator
Bob Madsen
Ted Hodgson
Carol Ward
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 18, no. 2, Traditional Wisdom Our Strength, Winter, 2006
Discusses revisions made to the pre-college mathematics program at Chief Dull Knife College in Montana to increase the success rate of the students.
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Paul Boyer on the New Information Age

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Bradley Shreve
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 31, no. 1, The New Information Age, Spring-Summer, Aug 11, 2019
Interview with the founding editor of Tribal College: Journal of American Indian Higher Education; Boyer reflects on the journal and on the new challenges that tribal communities face in the new information age.
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Perseverance Deserves Celebration

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Author/Creator
Tina Deschenie
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 20, no. 4, Tribal College Leadership and Vision, Summer, 2009
Editorial discussing tribal college graduations, the American Indian College Fund, turnover in presidencies at five Tribal Council Universities, and more.
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'Persevere at all Costs': AIHEC Program Prepares New Generation of Leaders

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Ron Selden
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 16, no. 2, Tribal College Research, Winter, 2004
Discussion of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium's (AIHEC) Leadership Program aimed at preparing a new generation of senior-level leaders for tribal colleges and universities.
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Perspectives of American Indian Nation Parents and Leaders

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Author/Creator
Raymond D. Austin
New Directions for Student Services, no. 109, Spring, 2005, pp. 41-48
Discusses five areas: legal tribal status, funding, students supports, relationship between universities and American Indian nations, and respect for culture and languages.
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Planning for the Next Generation: Capital Infrastructure at Colleges and Universities

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Emily R. White Hat
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 31, no. 2, Building Infrastructure, Winter, 2019
Article describes three projects that have been initiated by the college fund to meet the evolving needs of tribal colleges and universities and address some of the shortcomings in the current infrastructure.
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Post-Secondary Education Partnership Agreement Toolkit

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association
University of Victoria
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
Looks at increasing the participation and success of Aboriginal learners in post-secondary education and increasing and improving opportunities for student mobility.
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Power To The People

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Author/Creator
Patty Talahongua
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 22, no. 1, Native Activism, Fall, 2010, pp. 14-19
Discusses the important role activists and advocates had in the success of creating tribal colleges.
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The Predicament of Identity

Alternate Title
Review Essay: The Predicament of Identity
Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Liza Black
Ethnohistory, vol. 48, no. 1/2, Winter/Spring, 2001, pp. 337-350
Review essay of: Weaving Ourselves into the Land: Charles Godfrey Leland, "Indians" and the Study of Native American Religions by Thomas C. Parkhill. Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian, Incorporated by Mike Gidley. Imagining Indians in the Southwest: Persistent Visions of a Primitive Past by Leah Dilworth. Wild West Shows and the Images of American Indians, 1883-1933. by L. G. Moses.
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Preparing Teachers to Contribute to Educational Change in Native Communities: Navigating Safety Zones in Praxis

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Danielle R. Lansing
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 53, no. 3, Examining and Applying Safety Zone Theory: Current Policies, Practices, and Experiences, 2014, pp. 25-41
Reports findings from qualitative study documenting one tribal college's implementation of an early childhood education program designed to develop culturally responsive teachers who support the revitalization of language and culture.
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Program Prepared Grads For Heavy Equipment Careers

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Author/Creator
Andréa Ledding
Eagle Feather News, vol. 14, no. 9, September 2011, p. 22
Looks at a program that determines the demand for workers and then trains workers to fill that demand. Article located by scrolling to page 22.
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Program Prepares Students for Leadership Jobs

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Author/Creator
Sophie Littlechief-Marner
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 8, August 2007, p. 9
Describes a new program offered at the First Nations University of Canada, the Intercultural Leadership Program, designed to train people for management positions at Saskatchewan Crown Corporations. Article located by scrolling to page 9.
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