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Category: Culture

  • RED CLOUD INDIAN SCHOOL WORKS TO PROMOTE STEM EDUCATION WITH GRANT FROM THE TOYOTA USA FOUNDATION

    Here, from Native News Network.  A quote from the article: “We are proud to support Red Cloud Indian School and the important work they are doing to prepare students to pursue STEM degrees in college,” said Michael Rouse, Vice President of Diversity, Philanthropy & Community Affairs and President of Toyota USA Foundation.  “Toyota is deeply…

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  • ‘No, Baby, You Will Never, Ever See Your Parents Again’: Suicide Chronicles, Part 3

    Part 3 of the Suicide Chronicles from Indian Country Today, here.  An excerpt: Defense wins championships.  Stay in the game long enough and anything can happen.  It’s something that I have to remind myself of—“You’re a dad.  Don’t get in a fight; people like to shoot guns nowadays instead of fighting.  Wear your seatbelt; Indians…

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  • Alice Piper – Instrumental in Native Education in the Early 1900’s in California

    Here is a good video profile, and here is more information about Alice Piper from Indian Country Today: Who is Alice Piper? She is a woman who lived in Big Pine, California who did her part with the constitutional rights movement for Native Americans. Alice Piper, among many others, wanted the same opportunity to learn as…

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  • S. Rep. 113-265 in support of S. 1948 – the Native Language Immersion Student Achievement Act

    Here is Senator Testor’s Report, which was filed on October 1, 2014.  The Report has a great overview of language programs.  An excerpt: The Committee on Indian Affairs, to which was referred the bill (S. 1948) to promote the academic achievement of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Children with the establishment of a Native American…

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  • MN School Helps Revival of Native American Languages

    Here is a story about the Bdote Learning Center in Minneapolis, from Public News Service. An excerpt: MINNEAPOLIS – As the number of speakers fluent in Native American languages continues to fade, a Minnesota school like few others in this nation is helping to keep those languages alive. The Bdote Learning Center in Minneapolis is a…

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  • Montana schools observe Native American Heritage Day

    Here, from Indianz.  Norma Bixby, a TEDNA Board Member, is recognized for her leadership in Montana Native Education.  An excerpt: BUSBY, Mont. — Friday, September 26 is recognized across Montana as Native American Heritage Day, a Day to recognize and celebrate Montana Native cultures, history and diversity. However, schools on and near the Northern Cheyenne…

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