Feb 9th, 2012
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Technology has changed the ways in which we work and live, even how we communicate with one another. The articles in this issue reinforce the importance of technology as a tool to preserve, restore, and protect culture. Students at tribal colleges nationwide are engaged in scientific research that benefits their homelands; restores their Native languages; and connects them in new ways with their elders, families, and tribal communities.
Nov 3rd, 2011
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By Laura Paskus
The signs of climate change hung heavy in the skies of New Mexico this summer. As flood waters overtook communities in North Dakota and Montana and tornadoes cut a swath across the South and Midwest, fires raged across the southwestern United States. Allegedly ignited by two careless campers in the Apache- Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona’s (more)
Aug 11th, 2011
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By Laura Paskus
Writing about racism within this issue of Tribal College Journal, all of our writers share intensely personal stories. They do so not to give power to the pain and ugliness of racism but rather to take brave steps toward healing. Consider how gracious author Mary Annette Pember (Red Cliff Tribe of Wisconsin Ojibwe) is to (more)
May 13th, 2011
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By Laura Paskus
Within the pages of the summer issue of Tribal College Journal, our writers explore a daunting topic: the recruitment and retention of Native students at tribal colleges and universities (TCUs).
Feb 15th, 2011
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By Laura Paskus
In this issue of Tribal College Journal, writers share stories of the foods that can heal and sustain the body, mind, and soul. They also show how many tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) are helping Native communities overcome challenges including obesity, diabetes, and drug or alcohol addiction while also restoring local food systems and nurturing local economies.
Nov 15th, 2010
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By Marjane Ambler
When education is combined with travel, it broadens horizons, opens minds, and exposes people to different perspectives. It also creates new bonds of friendship and understanding.
Aug 10th, 2010
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By Marjane Ambler
What does it mean to be an activist in the context of tribal colleges and universities?
May 15th, 2010
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By 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). TCUs place a high priority on Native American Studies. When I taught English at a mainstream community college in the Four Corners, our department used a reading (more)
Feb 15th, 2010
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By Kurt Umbhau
What are the qualities of a successful faculty member? The answer, of course, depends on the student. Dr. Marianna Birnbaum, a Germanic Languages professor at UCLA, was my all-time favorite teacher for her unique viewpoint and endless encouragement. During class, Birnbaum shared stimulating personal accounts from her role as a student leader during the 1956 (more)
Nov 15th, 2009
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By Marjane Ambler
Every day, tribal colleges greet new students who consider themselves failures, unable to learn. In fact, it is often the K-12 educational system that has failed to serve these students. Research points to many explanations for the problems with education throughout our country. While many of the issues can be found anywhere, some are specific (more)
