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| Tribal College | 7 |
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| Boyer, Paul | 1 |
| Casey, Carolyn | 1 |
| Coates, Karen | 1 |
| Deloria, Vine, Jr. | 1 |
| Eagleeye, Dan | 1 |
| Haase, Eric | 1 |
| Martin, Twila | 1 |
| Ryan, Ken | 1 |
| Shanley, Jim | 1 |
| Soldier, Lydia Whirlwind | 1 |
| Stein, Wayne | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Opinion Papers | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
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Peer reviewedShanley, Jim; Ryan, Ken – Tribal College, 1993
Provides a conversation between Jim Shanley, president of Fort Peck Community College (FPCC) in Montana, and Ken Ryan, chair of FPCC's Native Studies Department. Discusses traditional concepts of leadership in prereservation Assiniboine life, the impact of religion on tribal leadership, men's and women's traditional leadership roles, nepotism, and…
Descriptors: American Indians, Community Leaders, Cultural Background, Females
Peer reviewedHaase, Eric; Soldier, Lydia Whirlwind – Tribal College, 1993
Provides the personal narratives of three Rosebud Sioux tribal leaders: Geraldine Ancoren, a mother of 7 who has worked for the tribe in various departments for 16 years; Ned Metcalf, who organized several development projects for his extended family; and Duane Hollow Horn Bear, a Lakota Studies instructor at Sinte Gleska University and member of…
Descriptors: American Indians, Change Agents, Community Change, Community Coordination
Peer reviewedBoyer, Paul; Martin, Twila – Tribal College, 1993
Provides an interview in which Twila Martin, a member of the Chippewa tribe, reflects upon her experiences as a politician, educator, and social activist. Discusses the importance of traditional tribal leadership, the role of tribal colleges in strengthening that leadership, and the creation of Turtle Mountain College, in North Dakota. (MAB)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Community Leaders, Cultural Background
Peer reviewedDeloria, Vine, Jr. – Tribal College, 1993
Compares the recent advances of Western science to ancient views of Native American tribes. Indicates that "advances" such as chaos theory and zoopharmacognosy are long-standing elements of Native American traditional knowledge. Suggests that tribal colleges must assert themselves and become the primary symbols of authority on tribal culture. (MAB)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Community Colleges, Community Leaders
Peer reviewedCasey, Carolyn – Tribal College, 1993
Describes the leadership of the Lummi Nation, on the coast of Washington State, in environmental protection efforts worldwide. Highlights the role of two of their leaders, Kurt Russo and Jewell Praying Wolf James, in the tribe's efforts to protect the rainforests, tribal sacred lands, and local waterways. (MAB)
Descriptors: American Indians, Community Leaders, Conservation (Environment), Ecology
Peer reviewedCoates, Karen – Tribal College, 1993
Discusses the effects of the recent proliferation of casinos on Native American reservations. Suggests that supporters feel that the economic prosperity and availability of jobs associated with the casinos are crucial for providing for the needs of the reservation's residents, whereas opponents fear an increase in serious gambling addictions. (MAB)
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, American Indians, Community Change, Community Leaders
Peer reviewedStein, Wayne; Eagleeye, Dan – Tribal College, 1993
Describes the Institute for Tomorrow's Generation of Leaders, designed to provide future Native American leaders with the skills required of tribal college presidents. Indicates that participants studied education, participated in conferences by the tribal consortium, attended seminars on fund raising and the political process, and worked with…
Descriptors: Administrator Education, American Indian Education, American Indians, College Presidents
