Voices

Words Are Mightier Than Colonialism

May 15th, 2013 | By | No Comments »
By Ryan Winn

College of Menominee Nation professor Ryan Winn writes on the importance of taking a stand against persistent misconceptions and stereotypes.TCJ PAID CONTENT

Wild Rice and the Anishinaabe Scientist

Feb 25th, 2013 | By | No Comments »
By Michael Wassegijig Price

Michael Price believes in the importance of integrating science with Indigenous knowledge and cultural values. This creates the correct path for today’s generation, where technology can be used to sustain sacred ways and the integrity of tribal lands. TCJ PAID CONTENT

Journey to Dinétah

Nov 6th, 2012 | By | No Comments »
By Bradley Shreve

A field trip for faculty members at Diné College serves an important role in advancing the college’s mission and approach to student learning. TCJ PAID CONTENT

The Indian Value of Planning and Saving for the Future

May 15th, 2012 | By | No Comments »
By Richard B. Williams

We must learn from the lessons of our ancestors how to take care of resources so that seven generations from now, our descendants will have the opportunity to receive a good education in a good way. TCJ PAID CONTENT

To speak in a clear voice

Feb 9th, 2012 | By | No Comments »

“When I was in elementary school the kids made fun of me because of my long braids. But I said nothing. I waited to speak. Because when I spoke, I knew it must be in a clear voice,” says Sean Chandler. Chandler (A’aniinen) has waited more than 20 years to speak about such struggles, about such thoughts. TCJ PAID CONTENT

Remembering a Generation of Warriors

Nov 3rd, 2011 | By | No Comments »
By Rebecca Bishop

Rebecca Bishop reflects on the sweeping impact of a previous generation, including her mother and uncles, that broke down the barriers to post-secondary education. TCJ PAID CONTENT

Why Many Students Should Begin College Close to Home

May 13th, 2011 | By | No Comments »
By Paul Zolbrod

Instructor’s experience at a larger university strengthens his belief that for some students a small college close to home is the best choice.

Lessons in Education – and Beauty

Feb 15th, 2011 | By | No Comments »
By Jerry Worley

Non-Native faculty and students travel seek cultural immersions at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe reservation and community college. “We leave the rigid academic paradigms of our linear non-Indigenous university and enter another universe…”

Ethnic Studies Law Seeks to Silence Us

Nov 15th, 2010 | By | No Comments »
By Myla Vicenti Carpio

With House Bill 2281, the Arizona legislature is “attempting to disrupt cultural and historical understandings of ourselves to protect particular notions of American history and society.”

Joining the Journey

May 15th, 2010 | By | No Comments »
By 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.