Online Pedagogy: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Best Practices By Ahmed Al-Asfour Although more and more tribal colleges and mainstream universities are providing online courses, the literature remains sparse. Hopefully, this issue of Tribal College Journal will spark a discussion on the topic, and the body of literature will continue to grow. Because the majority of reservations (more)

In researching information for the Resource Guide for Climate Change in Indian Country—as it relates  specifically to Indigenous peoples of the United States and Canada—I discovered that there isn’t much information out there yet! This specific body of literature, research, and resources is only beginning to ignite across the country as Indigenous scholars, activists, and (more)

Race and ethnicity Resource Guide: Can we finally have “The Talk”? We have never really had “The Race Talk” in this country. It is simply too uncomfortable, or too emotional—or, as some claim, no longer necessary in a post-racial, post-colonial world. Of course, that subject looks differently to those who live in the world where (more)

Resource Guide Related to Retention, Persistence, and Success of American Indian and Alaska Native students Also see Juan A. Avila Hernandez’s article, “Empowering Students for Success—College share best practices for keeping students on track” in Vol. 18, No. 1 of Tribal College Journal.  Soon, subscribers can read more of TCJ’s past coverage of retention and (more)

Fiction Top Entries “Trial Day” by Manih Boyd (College of Menominee Nation) “Pamatesēw” by Racquel Boyd (College of Menominee Nation) “The Reunion” by Brandon LaMere (Little Priest Tribal College) Honorable Mention “Rude Awakening” by Steven Asay (Salish Kootenai College) “Why?” by Todd J. Brier (Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Comm College) “Maki’s Plan” by Brandon LaMere (more)

Despite the chill still in the air—and the snows occasionally falling—spring will soon be calling. So get ready to head into the forests and plains to harvest. You can find the fixings for a simple green salad – wild lettuce, sow thistle and dandelions—or else search out nettles and wild game. Whatever your preference, there are (more)

I used to think that food was a rather benign subject. My experiences since moving to southern Arizona have shown how excited and protective people become when I teach about food as a political tool and promote Indigenous peoples reclaiming their heritage.

A guide to some of the most significant and important agents of change in Indian Country.

A collection of articles, books, and audio references encompassing Native American Studies.

Suggestions and resources for scholars wishing to take their research results from abstract findings to published works that can benefit both their local community as well as their larger academic community.