Category: Image
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TEDNA Eagle Staff at Standing Rock camp schools
Dr. Martin Reinhardt, long time supporter of TEDNA, shares a picture with us of the TEDNA Eagle Staff at Standing Rock camp schools. Just two months ago Dr. Reinhardt joined TEDNA at the annual membership forum in Reno, NV to celebrate another plentiful year for TEDNA. We thank Dr. Reinhardt “Marty” for sharing this moment.
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Colorado Commission to Study American Indian Representations in Public Schools
News stories here and here about the Commission’s latest meetings. An excerpt from one: Military veteran Stan Snow captivated the audience with his storytelling ability, sharing the name of the bomb squadron he was a part of in 1954: The Devil’s Own Grim Reapers. The name might be offensive, Snow said, but when the B-52s shielded Americans…
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TEDNA Executive Director and VP at the NYCP Project Directors Meeting in Washington DC
Under the new Native Youth Community Projects (NYCP) program, the Department is making grants to a dozen recipients in nine states that will impact more than thirty tribes and involve more than 48 schools. These awards are a demonstration of President Obama’s strong commitment to improving the lives of American Indian and Alaska Native children…
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Saving Native Languages and Culture in Mexico With Computer Games
Here is yet another opportunity to enhance culture through modern technology. We posted about a similar example with Alaska Native culture, here. An excerpt from Indian Country Today: Indigenous children in Mexico can now learn their mother tongues with specialized computer games, helping to prevent the further loss of those languages across the country. “Three years…
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Jason LaFontaine (Turtle Mt. Band of Chippewa) discusses Puget Sound ESD Title VII Indian Education Program
Mr. LaFontaine is the Program Manager of the Title VII Indian Education Program for the Puget Sound Education Service District in Washington State. He discusses his Indian Education Program, and discusses the history of American Indian education getting pushed toward state education systems. More on the Puget Sound ESD Title VII program can be seen…