Describes the relationship between tribal colleges and local community politics, focusing on demands placed on college leaders by their communities and the larger context of institutions of higher education. Reviews the relationship between tribal colleges and the American Indian Higher Education Consortium and provides a plan for the future of…

Describes the tribally controlled media's efforts to provide a form of checks and balances against the tribal council on behalf of the tribal community. Examines the issue of freedom of the tribal press, suggesting that tribal council's control of press's operating funds may limit press freedom. (MAB)

Examines attitudes and responses toward epilepsy among families of 31 epileptic Tewa children, utilization of modern health care services, and parent reluctance to discuss traditional beliefs and healing practices. Discusses models of chronic illness behavior and the inadequacies of Indian Health Service treatment of epileptic children. Contains…

Describes a program implemented at Northern Arizona University designed to attract high-risk American Indian students into the field of chemistry through summer and undergraduate research programs. Since 1980, over 45 students have participated in the program and it is expected that 70% will graduate from college. (LP)

Among indigenous peoples, Western models of development through acculturation and resource exploitation have been replaced by community-based development emphasizing cultural continuity, holistic indigenous knowledge, community control, and respect for the environment. Includes descriptions of indigenous-Western research partnerships, development…

Presents a brief overview of the evolution of documentary material of Native American cultures and problems confronted by researchers in locating relevant information. Bibliographic sources for research are discussed and a directory of major repositories of Native American art documentation is provided. (EA)

Reports results of a survey of 300 minority (i.e., African-American, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American) librarians conducted to determine factors that influence minority librarians to choose a career in librarianship and to ascertain effective recruiting techniques to attract minorities to librarianship. A copy of the questionnaire is appended.…

Argues for recognition that teaching about the voyages of Columbus is presented from a European perspective. Reminds teachers to take a multidimensional approach that recognizes the Native American and African-American points of view. Examines the long-range demographic, cultural, political, economic, dietary, and labor redividing consequences of…

Examines the relationship of professional status to the suburbanization of the following groups in the North Central region: (1) Whites; (2) Asian Americans; (3) American Indians; (4) Hispanic Americans; (5) and Blacks. Finds that 75 percent of White professionals live in suburbs compared to 58 percent of Asians and 25 percent of Blacks. (FMW)

The basic precepts and methods of educational drama are reviewed and compared to Native teaching and learning styles described in the literature. The benefits of including dramatics in Native teacher education are discussed, along with the overwhelmingly positive response of Native students. (Author/SV)

Describes a study that examined the development of Native American (i.e., Indian, Inuit or Eskimo, and Aleut) radio broadcasting in Canada and the United States. Underlying cultural concerns are discussed, funding sources are explored, and further research is suggested. A directory of Native American radio stations in the United States is…

A sample of 57 American Indian and 60 white students (ages 7-12) referred for high ability assessment were administered the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children. Indians scored higher than whites in Simultaneous Processing, whereas whites scored higher than Indians in Sequential Processing. (Author/JDD)

A case study based on interviews and archival records describes how Ontario's Walpole Island First Nation and neighboring Wallaceburg District Secondary School have cooperated to improve the educational environment for Indian students at Wallaceburg. Academic achievement and extracurricular participation of Native students have improved…

Over half of Canadian Native elementary and secondary students attend public schools. In Ontario, legislative restrictions and the mechanics of the electoral system work against meaningful Native representation on boards of education. Legislative precedents for the provision of group representation for Native peoples are discussed. (Author/SV)

Learning activities that use visual art symbols enhance the creative and artistic potential of gifted and talented students; promote integration of thought and feeling and the development of multiple symbol systems. Proposes combining with Clark's integrative education model to improve the academic success of all American Indian students. (SV)