Here, from KJRH TV. Indian Country Today also has a story on this, here.
Share Your Perspective for a Chance to Win Nike Gear Provided by CNAY!
From the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY): The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) is calling on Native youth across the country to join our first Generation Indigenous Online Roundtable. Fill out this brief 5-10 minute survey, share your opinion, win cool stuff. It’s that simple. Since its launch in 2011, CNAY has traveled to … Continue reading Share Your Perspective for a Chance to Win Nike Gear Provided by CNAY!
Inupiaq Drum and Dance: A Cultural Renaissance
From EarthSongs, here. An excerpt: Alaska Native music and dance traditions are unique expressions of culture and spirituality. Each village has its own unique style of dance and music, reflective of a place in its geographic environment and history. In the 1960s and 70s, the Iñupiaq were among the many Native communities who joined together to … Continue reading Inupiaq Drum and Dance: A Cultural Renaissance
NNALSA Writing Competition Results
The National Native American Law Students Association has announced its writing competition results. Congrats to Katie Jones, who won First Prize. First Prize is: $1,000, sponsored by Sonosky, Chambers & Publication in the Columbia Journal of Race and Law. Katie, who attends Yale Law School, won for her piece Bringing Tribal Self-Determination and Self Governance to … Continue reading NNALSA Writing Competition Results
The Common Core Initiative, Education Outcomes, and American Indian/Alaska Native Students: Observations and Recommendations
Many educators and policymakers in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities are concerned that the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) will fall short of their goal to ensure the preparation of all students for college and/or career. This paper explores how the CCSS could affect AI/AN students, and examines how to best implement the standards to increase … Continue reading The Common Core Initiative, Education Outcomes, and American Indian/Alaska Native Students: Observations and Recommendations
2016 Young Native Writers Essay Contest
The 2016 Young Native Writers Essay Contest is open to Native American high school students currently enrolled in grades 9-12only. All students participating in the Young Native Writers Essay Contest should have a significant and current relationship with a Native American community (i.e., an American Indian tribe, an Alaska Native community or a Native Hawaiian … Continue reading 2016 Young Native Writers Essay Contest