American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities are disproportionately affected by the opioid epidemic. AI/AN emerging adults (ages 18-25) in urban areas are at particularly high risk, with the overdose death rate among urban-dwelling AI/AN people 1.4 times higher than rural-dwelling AI/AN people. Despite these challenges, there are no…

A museum partnership with Native tribes blossomed from a film festival to an ongoing regional, multigenerational series of programs, workshops, and a wide array of events. When partners practice respect for what each brings to the table, the result can be powerful, meaningful programs that honor cultural knowledge and link unique communities…

THE FUNCTIONS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND NEEDS OF THE NAVAJO TRIBAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS REPORT TO THE SENATE SUB-COMMITTEE ON INDIAN EDUCATION. THE MAIN JOB OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE IS TO SERVE AS A CONNECTING LINK BETWEEN THE NAVAJO TRIBAL COUNCIL AND EDUCATIONAL AGENCIES SERVING NAVAJO YOUTH. THE MAIN ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE…

It has been recognized for many years that the educational levels of adult American Indians are low (2/3 have not advanced beyond elementary school) and the illiteracy rates are high (1/4 are functionally illiterate). Traditional adult programs have not met the needs of adult Indians who are uncomfortable in "white" classes and who will…

The transcript is taken from the testimony of administration and private witnesses on S.1786, the "National Indian Goals and Progress Act". The purpose of this act is to: (1) require an annual review of the effectiveness of all major Federal programs and services for American Indian people to determine whether fundamental human needs and…

AN ANTHOLOGY OF SPECHES AND REPORTS DELIVERED AT THE SIXTH ANNUAL AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION CONFERENCE IS RECORDED IN THIS DOCUMENT. ONE SPEAKER STRESSED THAT AMERICAN INDIANS SHOULD BE PROUD OF THEIR IDENTITY AND ATTEMPT TO IMPROVE THEIR LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION. THE SECOND SPEAKER ENCOURAGED SERVICE TO THE TRIBE THROUGH EDUCATION. THE PROBLEMS IN…

The stated purpose of the Bureau of Indian Services, University of Utah, is to facilitate a greater interaction between Indian people and agency resources available to them. In 1965, the Bureau of Indian Services initiated training and technical assistance services to tribal members and institutions of higher learning in Washington, Nevada,…

Issued to inform the Governor, State Legislature, and tribal governments of the proceedings, transactions, findings, and recommendations made by the Commission, this 1976-77 annual report includes the following: the Commission's membership; population and acreage of Arizona reservations; commission meetings during the year; projects completed;…

The assessment of educational needs attempts to: (1) identify problems and needs related to the education of American Indians; (2) establish priorities for meeting these needs and solving problems; (3) provide program descriptions to assist individuals and organizations to plan and implement programs to meet priorities; and (4) identify potential…

The second edition of the directory of organizations operating in the Indian communities throughout the State of Minnesota is an attempt to compile all current information on resources available to the Minnesota Indian. The introductory section discusses the problems faced by the Indian American in urban sectors with reference to their life styles…

Summarizing President Carter's FY 79 Indian budget, this article presents tabular data describing this budget in terms of: departments and programs (Departments of: Health, Education, and Welfare; Interior; Housing and Urban Development; Commerce; and Labor); FY 78 appropriations vs requests; and the increases or decreases in dollars and…

Stressing the importance of American Indian involvement in affairs affecting Michigan's Indian population, this report by the Interim Action Committee on Indian Problems presents recommendations relative to education, employment, health, and the Commission on Indian Affairs. Recommendations for the commission emphasize: leadership at the local,…

THE COURSE OFFERINGS IN SOME JUNIOR COLLEGES FAIL TO MEET ADEQUATELY THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF RURAL YOUTH. A STUDY IN 1964 REVEALED THAT ONLY TWENTY OF THE SEVENTY JUNIOR COLLEGES IN CALIFORNIA OFFERED TRAINING IN AGRICULTURE, ALTHOUGH THE RECENTLY PUBLISHED "DIRECTORY OF JUNIOR COLLEGES" SHOWS AN INCREASE TO SIXTY. FURTHER STATISTICS REVEAL THAT 253…

An examination of the varied approaches to educate and assimilate the American Indian into the mainstream of American life by the Federal Government from 1928 through 1964 is presented in this thesis which provides background regarding programs initiated by each Federal administration in office during this period. Notable changes occurring during…