Using an interpretive analysis, American history standards from nine states that incorporate high-stakes assessments in social studies are analyzed for their representation of American Indians. Research on high-stakes assessments shows that teachers are more likely to align their instruction with state standards due to mounting pressure to achieve…

This paper is an analytic essay that examines the treatment of the Cherokee Trail of Tears in a North Carolina fourth grade textbook. I begin by offering a satiric look at an imaginary textbook's treatment of the Holocaust that is based closely on the actual narrative of the Trail of Tears written in the fourth grade text. Following this, close…

The last "Westerner" or San Juan Indian, Ascencion Solorsanso, spent the final days of her life (1930) recounting the history, legends, and life style of her people for John Harrington, a leading ethnologist at the Smithsonian. (JC)

The ceremonial rituals American Indians have practiced for centuries are uncontestable testimony to how strongly they respond to theatre. These rituals, a pure and functional form of dramatic art, are practiced today by a Native American theater group. (FF)

The era of change in American Indian education is briefly reviewed. (NQ)

American Indian children arriving from the Indian reservation with their parents must learn a new language and new behavior patterns required by the school setting. They must also begin to learn about the workings and customs of the city and its people. (FF)

Why are some tribal organizations more effective than others? Does political capital--connections, influence and power--enable or constrain the ability of a tribal organization to work successfully within its Native community? This paper explores these questions within the context of American Indian higher education by using political capital…

Traces tribal colleges' struggle for funding in the 1970s and 1980s. Discusses the passing of P.L. 95-471, continuing opposition by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Reagan administration's assertion that education is not a federal government trust responsibility. Describes financial support provided by private foundations. (SV)

Analyzed performance of 183 Navajo students (aged 13-15) from Bureau of Indian Affairs and public schools in Arizona and New Mexico on the Raven Standard Progressive Matrices (RSPM). Reported RSPM as a "culture fair" measure of non-verbal mental processing with secondary level Navajo students. (NEC)

A survey of Indian students asked for their evaluation of characteristics desirable in a helping person (counselor). Items rated most important were (1) can be trusted, (2) is capable of helping one decide what to do about his concerns, and (3) is willing to leave the office in order to help. (DS)

To achieve true self-determination, tribal governments must gain the necessary management and administrative skills. Community colleges hold great promise as the educational institution for best meeting the needs of Indian communities. One such program, Scottsdale Community College's Tribal Management Program, is described. (DS)

Examines matriarchy, androgyny, and spiritual unity among men and women from a traditional indigenous world view. Parallels this with brain theory from both Indian and non-Indian perspectives. Asserts that Indian women must reclaim their "power" and strength by finding that source in their traditional past and among their spiritual…

Using Kleinfeld's review of Inuit possible cognitive strengths as framework, reviews 28 studies published since 1973 on cognition (broadly defined to include studies of visual/social perception, cognitive style, concrete/formal operational ability, language abilities, cognitive strengths) among Native North Americans. Identifies weaknesses of…

Examines potential uses of distance learning for maintaining and sustaining American-Indian tribal communities within the United States while allowing access to the information and skills needed for employment in the dominant society. Examines distance education in general, traditional education in tribal contexts, tribal uses of…