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Final Report: Spring 2010 Workshop on the Recruitment and Retention of Native American Male Students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Alternate Title
Native American Males in STEM
Quality Education for Minorities Network (QEM) Native American Males Workshop Report
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
The Quality Education for Minorities (QEM) Network
Description
Workshop involved representatives of institutions which serve this particular population. Objective was to identify best practices for channeling enrollment into science programs and increasing graduation rates.
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Finding the Indigenous in Indigenous Studies

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Daniel Wildcat
Raymond Pierotti
Indigenous Nations Studies Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, Spring, 2000, pp. 61-70
Description
Compares Indigenous worldview, knowledge and philosophy to Western academic tradition.
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Finding The Right Job Requires a Lot of Work

Alternate Title
Introspection
Articles » General
Author/Creator
Winona Wheeler
Eagle Feather News, vol. 10, no. 10, October 2007, p. 5
Description
Comments on the importance of taking time to select the proper career. Article located by scrolling to page 5.
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First Nations, Métis and Inuit Conversations

Alternate Title
Aboriginal Teaching and Teacher Education
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Ontario College of Teachers
Description
Results of discussions with communities on issues related to Aboriginal teaching and teacher education along with recommendations for implementing suggestions.
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For Ashley, Wayne, and Shayanna: Supporting Tribal College Students and Addressing Abuse

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Annita Hetoevehotohke'e Lucchesi
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education , vol. 30, no. 4, Tribal College Women, Summer, May 5, 2019, p. [?]
Description
In this article a teacher at Blackfeet Community College uses her memories of teaching Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, Wayne Many Guns, and Shayanna England (three students) to discuss the issues of violence, MMIW and their prevalence for tribal college and university (TCU) students. Author calls on colleges and their funding bodies to provide extended supports to their students.
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Forging a New Legacy of Trust in Research With Alaska Native College Students Using CBPR

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Ellen D. S. Lopez
Dinghy Kristine B. Sharma
Deborah Mekiana
Alaina Ctibor
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 71, September 2012, p. article no. 18475
Description
Using the principal of community-based participatory research, study explores quality of life for students to understand factors of academic success.
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From Discussion to Action

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
George S. McClellan
Mary Jo Picnic Fox
Shelly C. Lowe
New Directions for Student Services, no. 109, Spring, 2005, pp. 95-98
Description
Discusses common themes and recommendations for supporting Native American students in higher education: 1) professional lack of knowledge 2) diversity of Native American People, 3) tribal sovereignty, 4) inadequacy of Euro-American theories, models, practises 5) improving participation in higher education, 6) impact of existing procedures, 7) policies and practises, recruit, retain and promote Native American staff and faculty, 8) need for additional research.
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From Sovereignty to Minority: As American as Apple Pie

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Duane Champagne
Wicazo Sa Review, vol. 20, no. 2, Fall, 2005, pp. 21-36
Description
Personal perspectives, by the author, on the emergence of American Indian Studies as an autonomous discipline in the United States.
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From the Frozen Wind, a Charging Bull-Appears

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jerry Worley
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 3, Tribal College Faculty, Spring, 2010, pp. 36-37
Description
Looks at the impact Ron Jackson (Charging Bull) has had on tribal education.
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From Wisconsin to Wyoming and Back Again: The Journey to a Bachelor’s Degree and Teacher Licensure

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Susan Finkel-Hoffman
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 27, no. 3, The Trials of Teacher Education, Spring, February 21, 2016, pp. [28-30, 7]
Description
Chronicles the development of a collaborative teacher education program delivered jointly by Wind River Tribal College and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.
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Fulbright Establishes Historic Link Between O'odham of Mexico and U.S.

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Author/Creator
Ofelia Zepeda
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 18, no. 2, Traditional Wisdom Our Strength, Winter, 2006
Description
Profiles Rafael Garcia, a language teacher, who confirms that the O'odham in Mexico and in the United States are the same people who share the same history and language.
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Funding Set for Aboriginal Training

Articles » General
Northern Ontario Business, vol. 23, no. 6, April 2003, p. 14
Description
Northern College receives $300,000 through the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities' Aboriginal Education and Training Strategy.
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George E. Lafond

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Author/Creator
Bonnie Leask
Saskatchewan Indian, vol. 34, no. 1, Summer, 2003, pp. 22-23
Description
Description of George Lafond's appointment to the newly created position of Special Advisor on Aboriginal Initiatives to the President at the University of Saskatchewan.
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A Good Education? Students Judge Tribal Colleges by Many Criteria

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Patty Talahongva
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 19, no. 4, Success by Accountability and Assessment, Summer, 2008
Description
Looks at the criteria Native American students use to decide which tribal college or university to attend.
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Graduation in Tropical Health

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gail Cohen
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, vol. 19, no. 4, July/August 1995, pp. 18-19
Description
Looks at the Master of Tropical Health (MTH) degree and two recent Aboriginal graduates.
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Growing a Healthy, Sustainable Community: The Aaniiih Nakoda College Demonstration Garden and Greenhouse Project

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Manuel Morales
Scott Friskics
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education , vol. 30, no. 3, The Community Garden, Spring, 2 17, 2019, p. [?]
Description
Describes how the project uses a variety of outreach and community education programs to promote healthier lifestyles, sustainability, and self-sufficiency among reservation residents. The demonstration garden allows community members to learn about gardening, and food preparation and preservation in a direct, hands-on way.
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Haskell Broadcasts News Over MySpace

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Juan A. Avila Hernandez
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 20, no. 1, Native Voices, Modern Media, Fall, 2008, pp. 18-19
Description
Discusses the associate degree in Media Communications, including a description of the curriculum, available from Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas.
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Haskell Librarian Tackled Challenges With Creativity

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Pamela Tambornino
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 21, no. 3, Tribal College Faculty, Spring, 2010, pp. 32-33
Description
Discusses approaches used by one tribal university librarian to welcome students to the library and make them knowledgeable patrons.
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He Manu Hou: The Transition of Māori Students into Māori Studies

Alternate Title
He Manu Hou: The Transition of Maori Students into Maori Studies
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Meegan Hall
Arama Rata
Peter Adds
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 4, no. 4, Educational Pathways of Indigenous Learners, 2013, pp. 1-19
Description
Article reveals findings from a study involving interviews with Māori students and proposes opportunities for improved outcomes.
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Health and Education Go Hand in Hand

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Marjane Ambler
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, vol. 18, no. 4, Health and Healing, Summer, 2007
Description
Discusses three ways tribal colleges and universities are involved with health education including curriculum to create more health care providers, community education and research.
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Hede Kehe' Hotzi' Kahidi': My Journey to a Tahltan Research Paradigm

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Judith C. Thompson (Edosdi)
Canadian Journal of Native Education, vol. 31, no. 1, Indigenous Knowledges and the University, 2008, pp. 24-40
Description
Author discusses the path from a western academic perspective to a Tartan world view while writing a paper for his doctoral candidacy exams.
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Higher Education Programs for American Indians

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Richard O. Clark
Journal of American Indian Education, vol. 12, no. 1, October 1972, pp. [16-20]
Description
Study of four institutions providing Bureau of Indian Affairs programs designed to assist students.
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How Can Community-University Engagement Address Family Violence Prevention? One Child at a Time

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Linda DeRiviere
Aboriginal Policy Studies, vol. 7, no. 2, January 31, 2019, pp. 3-28
Description
Case study of four community-university engagement initiatives; documents the policy development used to engage children youth and their families in community development programs aimed at reducing family violence by increasing graduation from secondary and post-secondary education programs.
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I Left My Life Back South

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Rose Rodriguez-Rabin
American Indian Quarterly , vol. 27, no. 1/2, Special Issue: Native Experiences in the Ivory Tower, Winter-Spring, 2003, pp. 394-399
Description
Author’s details their personal experiences of discrimination and isolation while attending graduate school; and the subsequent ostracization by her home community.
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