Volume 28, No. 1 – Fall 2016
Today, the spirit of volunteerism is very much alive at every tribal college and university. From fundraisers for food pantries to educational activities to help fellow students, TCUs help forge reciprocity among students and staff.
Despite overwhelming familial responsibilities, work obligations, and academic demands, tribal college students embrace the passion for serving their community as volunteers.
The acclaimed Inupiaq author and poet guest edits the 2016 edition and illuminates how tribal college students construct literary homes through their stories and poems.
As volunteers we can all make a difference—sometimes it’s just a matter of taking that first step.
The former president of the American Indian College Fund shares his insights on the importance and uniqueness of volunteerism at tribal colleges.
A college education is about more than just job preparation. Oglala Lakota College’s leadership and management graduate program stresses traditional Lakota values by encouraging students to give back to their community.
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