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Beyond Blood Quantum: “The Most Important Issue for Indians this Century”
Norbert S. Hill Jr.’s latest book offers entry points that can advance important conversations about this ongoing, problematic issue.
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Wisdom for the Ages
With the growing environmental crisis, traditional ecological knowledge of food, energy, water systems from elders like Wuzzie George is more important now than ever.
Daniel Wildcat Talks TEK
The acclaimed author and Haskell professor discusses traditional ecological knowledge, indigenuity, and how tribal colleges are ideally suited to lead a reconceptualization of FEWS. Play Audio
Five Native Films You Should Be Streaming in 2025
It’s finally here! Take a break from the chaos and start streaming our columnist’s top film picks.
Jimmy Carter’s Legacy for Native Nations
As we mourn the passing of a decorated commander-in-chief, we’d do well to honor Carter for how he strengthened tribal sovereignty with actions that still guide nation-to-nation relationships today.
The Best Native Studies Books of 2024
Powerful writing affects readers’ lives. In the spirit of gift giving, our columnist offers this list of some of the most thought-provoking books of the past year.
Stephen Wall on AI
TCU professor, author, and former chief judge of the Mescalero Apache Tribe discusses potential benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence. Play Audio
No, My Girl, You Tell the Story about Artificial Intelligence
For all its remarkable developments and advancements, AI is simply a tool, a machine lacking emotion and humanity. We must not allow it to tell our stories and determine our future.
The Known Unknown
With repeated failures to institute safety measures and guardrails in the development of AI, Native nations’ sovereignty and self-determination are more important than ever.
Vote Like the Future We Hope for Depends upon It
America is at a crossroads with no inevitable outcome assured. We must each vote in this election, and we must vote like the future we hope for depends upon it.
Making Every Class a Language Class
Carving out a new approach to language revitalization, the “Let’s All Speak the Language Library” is designed for everyone to use to enhance any classroom regardless of the instructor’s familiarity with an Indigenous language.
Examining Dated Newspapers in Tribal College Classrooms
Through the media of yesteryear, students can explore an invaluable key to their story, charting their peoples’ tenacity in protecting sovereign rights against propaganda and misinformation.
Arcing Toward Justice
As Indian Country’s great thinktank, tribal colleges are ideally suited to discover new avenues and develop novel approaches to protect sacred places.
Richard Littlebear on Sacred Places
The longtime president of Chief Dull Knife College president talks with us about Northern Cheyenne efforts to protect sacred sites. Play Audio
Baseball, American Culture, and Community Building
Every community has a baseball story. From major league stadiums to reservation sandlots, tales of bat and ball prowess have united Americans across demographic lines.
Confronting One of the Most Serious Problems Facing Indian Country
As substance use disorder tears at the fabric of our communities, TCUs can advocate for counseling and support while refuting the notion that it is a personal failing necessitating punitive correction.
The Menominee Clan Story Came Home to CMN. Which Resources Are Next?
Tribal colleges and universities are hubs for academic knowledge, making them ideal places to accept the repatriation of ancestorial files and care for them for generations to come.
Meditation: A Poetry Reading by Thomas Davis
The longtime tribal college educator reads from his book, Meditation on Ceremonies of Beginnings. Play Video
Against the Impossible
At the close of the 19th century, observers thought the North American bison was doomed to extinction. But they didn’t count on its steadfast resilience.
Five Native Films You Should Be Streaming in 2024
TCJ’s most popular column is finally here—our top Native film picks of the year. So get out a pen and paper, log in to your streaming service, kick back, and enjoy!
Janine Pease on Sustaining Our Languages
The founding president of Little Big Horn College and giant of the Tribal College Movement discusses how tribal colleges have sustained Indigenous languages over the past 30 years and why it’s so central to their collective mission. Play Audio
From Dreams to Reality
Our great linguistic diversity is declining precipitously, and Indigenous languages are at the greatest risk. But there is hope. Tribal colleges and universities may be the greatest force for Native language sustainability in North America.
Neneehove’tanonėstse tsehe’enėstsestse; tsehe’enėstsetse neneehove’tanone: We Are Our Languages; Our Languages Are Us
The longtime president of Chief Dull Knife College and renowned Native language activist reflects on the decline of Cheyenne first speakers and the steps we need to take to keep Indigenous languages relevant and thriving in our daily lives.
The Best Native Studies Books of 2023
Here it is—just in time for the holidays! From history to poetry, our contributor and College of Menominee Nation professor offers his top book picks of 2023.
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