Native American Studies

Features

• Protecting Mother Earth: Hartman seeks to instill his passion in science students

  Sarah Dea

  Dr. Kerry Hartman is spearheading the development of an innovative four-year Environmental Science degree at Fort Berthold Community College.

• Native Views: Tribal College scholars value culture, language

  Kurt Umbhau

  Six tribal college American Indian College Fund scholars discuss their tribal college accomplishments, challenges, and thoughts about cultural Native American education.

• Weaving wisdom with hard work: Accomplished student learns, grows, and gives back

  Eleanor Kuhl

  Linda Taylor exemplifies lifelong learning and the resilience of a modern 21st century woman.

Editor's Essay

• Mainstream Colleges Could Learn From Tribal Colleges

  Kurt Umbhau

  Minimizing Native American culture and heritage is a continuing problem at many mainstream higher education institutions. Thankfully, this is not the case at tribal colleges and universities (TCUs).

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Voices

• Joining the Journey

  Tom Buckmiller

  “When you are a college teacher someday, how are you going to teach the Indian students in your course?” One of the author’s trusted friends finds a way to make him think and look at things differently.

Profile

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  Internship Builds Cadre of Native Nutrition Experts

  Gerald Combs, Jr.

  United Tribes Technical College student Allison Albers gained hands-on experience working with middle school children during summer internship at USDA Agriculture Research Service.

Talking Circle

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  My Cherokee Grandmother’s “First Fire Story”

  Pamela Tambornino

  A Haskell instructor reflected on how traditional knowledge was passed on and preserved at her family gatherings.

Resource Guide

• 21-4 “Native American Studies” Resource Guide

  Jerry Worley

  A collection of articles, books, and audio references encompassing Native American Studies.