Tag: Native American Studies

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Native American Studies Programs Focus on Leadership Development, Community Building

Native American studies departments and programs in higher education do more than just teach about the oppression of Native Americans in U.S. history. They are working to preserve indigenous cultures by introducing and expanding coursework that offers strong ties to community building.

November 13, 2020

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Digitizing Indigenous Languages: Scholars Use Technology To Preserve Their Native Languages

About 300 distinct Indigenous languages flourished among Native American nations before European colonizers set foot in what would become the U.S. Today, only about a third of those languages exist. Of those, about 90% are at risk of becoming extinct by 2050, according to the National Congress of American Indians.

November 12, 2020

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Meet the Native Scholar Helping Tribal Communities Through Interdisciplinary Research

Dr. Elizabeth Rule’s current work focuses on a topic close to her heart: the rights of indigenous women. In it, she explores the intersection of Native American/First Nations women’s reproductive rights, gendered violence and missing and murdered indigenous women.

November 12, 2020

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Tribal Colleges and Native Organizations are ‘Growing Their Own’ Faculty

Native American leaders and organizations point out that there is high demand for educators at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) as the institutions seek to prepare their students to become nationbuilders and sustain the history and vibrancy of Native cultures and languages.

November 19, 2018

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Community Is Key for Native American Scholars

Building a supportive network is crucial for Native American scholars, many of whom are the only scholars in their field at a college or university.

November 15, 2018

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Dartmouth Cultivates Vibrant Native American Studies Program

The education of Native American youth was part of the charter when Dartmouth College opened its stately doors two and a half centuries ago. But it wasn’t until recent years that the school began graduating indigenous students in significant numbers, and its Native American Studies program has emerged as one of the strongest in the United States.

November 14, 2018