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Connecting with the local community, Diné College hosted a two-day, free spay-neuter clinic run by Souldog earlier this month. People from the community made appointments for their dogs and cats to undergo the procedure in an effort to reduce stray animals and increase their life quality.
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The 10 Most Popular TCJ Articles Published in 2016
Innovation and success stories lead the way in the past year.
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Stand with Standing Rock: A Call to Action for Tribal Colleges and Universities
Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) have the ability to respond to opportunities much more quickly than mainstream higher education institutions, as they have less hierarchy. This ability provides a prime advantage to capitalize on one of the most amazing gatherings of Indigenous nations ever seen.
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In the Service of Others: How Volunteering is Integral to the Tribal College Experience
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.
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Through Our Eyes: Narratives of Three Student Volunteers at Aaniiih Nakoda College
Despite overwhelming familial responsibilities, work obligations, and academic demands, tribal college students embrace the passion for serving their community as volunteers.
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Nahkohenexahe: The Remarkable Story of Henry Littlewhiteman, as Told by Eugene Limpy
Elder Eugene Limpy recalls the selfless efforts of Henry Littlewhiteman in this remarkable oral history.
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Volunteerism at Tribal Colleges: A Conversation with Rick Williams
The former president of the American Indian College Fund shares his insights on the importance and uniqueness of volunteerism at tribal colleges.
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Volunteer Tax Program at Sinte Gleska University Saves Money for Local Community
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at Sinte Gleska University (SGU) helps the Sicangu Lakota people do their taxes for free. SGU has been partnering with the IRS to provide VITA services for over 14 years.
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Fort Peck Community College Helps the Homeless
Since Fort Peck Community College (FPCC) was chartered in 1978 it has changed program offerings, locations, and faces. But one thing that has never changed is the college’s commitment to community health,
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Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College Finds Bigfoot and Helps Feed the Hungry
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College (KBOCC) criminal justice instructor Joe Bouchard has successfully accomplished what a popular television show could not. Avolunteer for a trails group in western Upper Peninsula Michigan,
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Feeding the Mind and Body at Aaniiih Nakoda College
Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC) is located on the Fort Belknap reservation in northcentral Montana. The area meets federal guidelines for extreme poverty, where high unemployment rates exist and many students find themselves in a crisis situation when it comes to providing food for their families.
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Volunteering with Elders at Sitting Bull College
“Volunteering helps our students as far as character and being committed—and they can add it to their resume,” Jennifer Martel says, smiling. As the Sitting Bull College (SBC) visitor center coordinator,
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Hearing the Call For Change
Recently, I had the opportunity to see Diné College’s one-act play that won top honors at this year’s AIHEC student conference in Minneapolis. The play is an example of how today’s tribal college students,
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Wolakolkiciyapi: The Lakota Leadership and Management Program at Oglala Lakota College
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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All Efforts Count
As volunteers we can all make a difference—sometimes it’s just a matter of taking that first step.
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Ve’stahe’m Among the Northern Cheyenne
To be tribal is to be a volunteer.
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From Tsaile to Kayenta
In this TCJ-exclusive interview, Diné College student Dallas Peterman discusses his 95-mile trek cleaning up the highways of the Navajo Nation.
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Weaving wisdom with hard work: Accomplished student learns, grows, and gives back
Linda Taylor exemplifies lifelong learning and the resilience of a modern 21st century woman.
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From the Frozen Wind, a Charging Bull Appears
Assiniboine elder Ron Jackson quietly, continuously fights for the kids. “It has taken a hundred years to lose our culture, and it will take that long to bring it back.”
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Tribal College Faculty Survey: Despite lower pay, faculty tend to be content, altruistic, ambitious
The first survey ever of tribal college faculty found that they want to make a difference in students’ lives.
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Devotion to the People: The legacy of Helen Scheirbeck
Helen Scheirbeck is a modest, generous woman but she achieved more at a young age than many people achieve during a lifetime and her long career has forever altered Washington, D.C.’s attitude toward Indian people.
