Critiques the writings of historians Frederick Jackson Turner and Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., arguing that the experiences and viewpoints of Native Americans are largely absent. Describes the inaccuracies of the eurocentric view common to typical presentations of American history and calls for integration of Native Americans into the nation's…

Provides the insights of Dr. John Red Horse regarding Native American tribal control over research conducted in Indian communities, the role and approaches of non-Indian academic scholarship regarding Native Americans, and changes in research methodology brought about by Native American researchers focusing on immediate needs of the community.…

Describes a cooperative program between Fort Belknap College, in northern Montana, and an archeological firm designed to provide Native American students with hands-on experience in research and excavation of Indian artifacts. Reviews benefits of the partnership with respect to student experience and knowledge of ancient cultures. (MAB)

Describes the community-based research approach of Barbara Bowman, a non-Indian studying psychological issues at Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana. Reviews tribal-researcher relations at the reservation and discusses tribal requirements for research, including approval of the study, tribal ownership of the data, and formal presentations of…

Examines the possibilities for cooperation between universities and tribal colleges to meet the research needs of American Indian communities. Discusses the responsibility of universities and describes important areas of American Indian research, including the high dropout rate, parent involvement, low Indian involvement in science/mathematics…