"Operation Kanyengehaga" is a tutorial program being implemented by community volunteers and St. Lawrence University student volunteers. Located on the St. Regis Indian Reservation, this program's needs and priorities are established by the parents and leaders of the reservation. (AH)

Self-help and realistic goals were keys to this Arizona community-based enrichment program that brought dropouts back to school and strengthened reading skills. (Editor)

The Bluewing Tutorial Project (Towah, Wisconsin) is described. Specific and general instances of paternalism and condescension toward Winnebago Indian children were examined for their destructive effects upon the children's self concept and development. (KM)

The program's long-range purpose was to enhance the Native American student's self esteem, and hence improve his ability to take advantage of opportunities in education and career development. Specific objectives were to develop in Native American students a strong sense of their heritage and culture; to operate an informational resource center…

Of the four universities within the Province of Alberta, the University of Calgary has most effectively met the bicultural needs of Native students. Athabasca University's correspondence courses are usually not effective for Native students. The University of Alberta's "Morningstar" program allows teacher certification before completion…

The report describes activities of the Fort Berthold Reservation Public Library (North Dakota) Literacy Program to meet six objectives for the 1988-89 project year. The program was designed specifically to promote literacy among three Native American tribes, the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara. Objectives included acquisition of a library literacy…

Through interview and questionnaire, this study examined the success of Brigham Young University's Indian education program by comparing it with Rouche's 11 elements of successful programs for low-achieving students. About 40% of Brigham Young's Indian students achieved bachelor's degrees, compared to 10% in comparable programs. The 19 faculty…

The third year of Title IV-A Indian Education programs in Albuquerque, New Mexico, public schools saw fulfillment of some program objectives despite funding decreases, personnel cuts, and increased requests for remedial tutoring. Two tutors and a counselor tutored 15 middle school and 26 high school students from the Navajo community of Canoncito…

The Title IV-A Indian Education Program in Albuquerque, New Mexico, public schools met program objectives despite funding decreases, personnel cuts, and increased requests for remedial tutoring. Two tutors, a volunteer, and a counselor tutored 35 middle and high school students from the Navajo community of Canoncito to improve/maintain academic…

Albuquerque (New Mexico) public schools used a Title IV Part A grant to improve academic and behavioral functioning of American Indian elementary and secondary school students. The program's focus was tutoring provided to 899 Indian students from Canoncito Navajo Reservation, the Isleta Pueblo, and the city. A project coordinator, a resource…

The Native Students Services (formerly the Indian Students University Program Services) provided support and tutorial services and outreach programs to Indian students. During the 1976-77 program year, the basic plan of operation developed during the preceding four years was continued. Students came from all parts of the province, from north of…

"No part of Cherokee life has been more important to the Tribe, past or present, than that of a good education." Despite this attitude, it has not been easy for the Cherokee to bridge the gap between their subculture and that of the larger dominant U.S. society. Discipline and white enculturation were zealously pursued in early boarding…

Defining both the general and specific aims of the Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP) at the University of Saskatchewan, this monograph presents a detailed program description. Specifically, the following are discussed: (1) Equal Certification (special certificates of any kind which limit a minority group in any manner are not considered…

Public schools in Albuquerque, New Mexico, used a Title IV Part A grant to assist American Indian elementary and secondary school students in receiving passing grades and improving school-related behaviors. Canoncito Navajo Reservation, the Isleta Pueblo, and urban Indian students in Albuquerque participated in the program. Personnel consisted of…