Volume 14, No. 2 – Winter 2002
Tribal College Journal salutes some of the many people behind the tribal college movement. In this issue: Dr. James Shanley, Dr. Carty Monette, David Gipp, Dr. Janine Pease-Pretty on Top, Gerald One Feather, Dr. Joe McDonald, Dr. Verna Fowler.
While tribal colleges are relatively new institutions, the American Indian intellect has influenced us for centuries. The U.S. Constitution, for example.
Seven people involved with tribal colleges look ahead to the future of the movement.
Grace McNeley reveals the Navajo story of the first tribal college’s birth and reflects upon the gifts the college bestows upon her students.
Tribal colleges are using technology to help break the cycle of hopelessness and joblessness. Their journey is guided by the elders’ wisdom and lit by the children’s eyes.
It sounded impossible, but one woman’s dream became a nation-wide effort. Gail Bruce and Anne Edinger remember how 28 cultural centers were built.
Tribal college veteran writer Paul Boyer speaks candidly to some tribal college founders about what their colleges have accomplished and some troubling challenges that remain.
“History will be told by those who have the courage to evolve, and the heart to remember.” –former IAIA student Anongonse Migwans Beam
U.S.
Fort Peck Community College student Ed Simons pays tribute to a teacher, mentor, and friend.
One woman’s decision to leave everything comfortable and familiar behind changed the lives and attitudes of her family for generations.
Many familiar with the current scholarship that exists on tribal colleges and universities can attest to the great need for more research to document the history,
Avista Corp., Spokane, WA, 2001
Video: 27 minutes
Review by Jani Costilla
The video is a presentation of a pioneer among women,
by Dennis McAuliffe, Jr.
Council Oak Books, 1999
342 pages
Review by Marjane Ambler
Dennis McAuliffe,
edited by Robert Benson
University of Arizona Press, 2001
280 pages
Review by Maria Escalante
Children of the Dragonfly is a phenomenal collection of Native American childhood experiences.
Produced by Milt Lee and written by Jamie Lee
Audiotapes
Review by Marjane Ambler
I like to sleep in on weekends as much as everyone,
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