The Collective Spirit and Unifying Voice of our Nation's Tribal Colleges and Universities | |
Great News for our Tribal Colleges & Universities. Support this Legislation! | | |
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During National Public Health Week, Grijalva Introduces Bill to Extend Federal Health Benefits to Tribal University and Urban Health Care Employees | |
Empowering Tribal Colleges: The Urgent Need for Minnesota House Bill 750
Minnesota House Bill 750 is crucial to providing much-needed financial resources to tribal colleges, opening doors for countless students who might otherwise be unable to pursue their academic dreams.
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AIHEC BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT WINNERS!
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MENS TEAMS:
Champions: Northwest Indian College
Runner Up: Stone Child College
Third Place: Sisseton Wahpeton College
WOMENS TEAMS:
Champions: Chief Dull Knife College
Runner Up: Northwest Indian College
Third Place: Salish Kootenai College
MVP MEN: Malachi Rogers (NWIC)
MVP WOMEN: Mishayne Bearchum (CDKC)
Congratulations to all the teams!
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Open to TCU Students, Faculty & Staff! | |
The Emergency Medicine Rural and Indigenous Communities (emRIC) Conference | |
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The conference is free 2 day gathering September 27-28, 2023 in Rapid City, SD (both in-person and virtual options for joining are available) to empower our communities to not only provide excellent emergency medical care, but to do so in a manner that honors and respects the historical and cultural context of the communities they serve. This year, the Great Plains emRIC 2023 gathering hopes to bring together community leaders, nurses, administrators, medics, physicians, pharmacists, pre-health students, and all who are interested, to share our stories, culture, history, language, smiles and good humor, learn from one another and to discuss opportunities rural Emergency Departments have to better serve rural and Indigenous communities – with follow-up virtual ECHO clinics to continue learning, knowledge sharing and support. CE will be provided.
To learn more and register, please visit: https://www.em-ric.org/registration-rapidcity
We look forward to collaborating with each of you and your care teams to improve emergency care for Indigenous and rural communities through education, advocacy, and collaboration. If you have any questions or comments, please contact echo@npaihb.org.
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Tuesday, May 16th - Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 | | |
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Our 2023 Retreat Will Be in the Black Hills of South Dakota June 6-9, the Creekside Resort at the State Game Lodge, Custer State Park.
Learn about the 2023 Young Lance Fellowship for emerging and underrepresented Indigenous voices.
Application deadline is April 10, 2023.
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EVENTS & WEBINARS TO CHECK OUT | |
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International Blackfoot Research Conference
“Culture as Medicine”
SAVE THE DATE: June 15th, 2023-June 16th, 2023
At the Blackfeet Community College and Glacier Peaks Casino
Browning, MT
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Blackfeet Community College will be hosting an International Blackfoot Research Conference on June 15th, 2023-June 16th, 2023 located in Browning, MT. The theme of the research conference is “Culture as Medicine”
This is a call for proposals from all of our Blackfoot researchers (and advocates) to submit a presentation proposal to help contribute to a growing body of knowledge pertinent to the Siksikaitsitapi people. The objective of this conference is to feature the traditional research processes of the Blackfoot, while also honoring Westernized (and other) methods of research. In particular, the college would like to recognize any Blackfoot researchers (and advocates) to share and present on their published work, doctoral dissertations/master’s thesis, research projects, and/or career related research. Additionally, students are also encouraged to submit proposals on class projects and research, via poster sessions. Lastly, the International Blackfoot Research Conference will recognize eminent scholars and elders to share knowledge on the traditional research process, which may include oral tradition, language, and our traditional lifeways.
Please consider the submission of a proposal. Presentations on Blackfoot language, culture, and studies will be prioritized in the acceptance of proposals. Presentations in other areas may include: Agriculture, Arts & Media, Business, Computer Science & Technology, Education, Health Care Fields, Humanities, Human Services, Industrial Services, Law & Legal Studies, Math & Science, or other areas. Work in these areas must be focused on the advancement of the Blackfoot (or Indigenous) peoples and/or research conducted by Blackfoot people.
Deadline for Proposal Submission: May 1, 2023
Notification: May 15th, 2023
Conference Dates: June 15th, 2023 to June 16th, 2023
All registration proposals will need to submit an application to blackfootresearch@bfcc.edu. If proposals are officially accepted, presenters will be responsible for travel, and lodging.
Please contact Natalie Malaterre if you have any questions at (406) 338-5441 Ext (2326) or at natalie.m@bfcc.edu.
Research reported in this publication was supported by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number S06GM141660-02. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health
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Wakinyan Wanbli,
Eagle Thunder, Speaking for the People
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This past November, the tribal college movement lost one of its greatest leaders, Lionel Bordeaux. But his wisdom, leadership, and legacy will remain with us always. | | |
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Founding of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium
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From Volume 2, No. 1 (Summer 1990) - Native American studies professor and author Wayne Stein delves into the origins of AIHEC, offering insightful analysis on how TCU leaders came together and recognized their common interests. | |
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Featured in Lumina Documentary Series | |
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Northwest Indian College Welcomes
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen
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Northwest Indian College President Justin Guillory and NIC Board of Trustee Chair Kristin Kinley welcomed U.S. Representative Rick Larsen to campus.
As a result of the AIHEC Legislative Summit, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen was moved by the meeting with Northwest Indian College. As a result, he promptly accepted the offer to visit and tour the campus. He also used this opportunity to further discuss reauthorizing the Farm Bill.
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NATIVE STUDENTS! Check out the eligibility requirements for the Association's scholarship program and APPLY TODAY! | | |
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Humanities Research Grants Available for Faculty and Staff at Tribal Colleges and Universities | |
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The NEH Awards for Faculty program seeks to strengthen the humanities at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) by encouraging and expanding humanities research opportunities for individual faculty and staff members. The program is open to all faculty and staff members, including full time, part time, adjunct, and retired faculty and staff at Tribal Colleges and Universities.
The next application deadline is April 12, 2023 for projects beginning in 2024 and 2025. Staff will be accepting draft narratives and work plans (optional), which are due by February 8, 2023 to FacultyAwards@neh.gov.
The program continues to offer applicants flexibility in project types and award periods. While the program welcomes proposals in all areas of the humanities, projects related to Indigenous knowledge that sustain and strengthen tribal languages and/or cultural traditions are especially encouraged.
Eligible project types include:
• humanities research related to tribal or institutional priorities, goals or interests
• the development of materials in support of sustaining, preserving and revitalizing culture or language
• research leading to the improvement of an existing undergraduate or graduate course
• research and preparation leading to the development of a humanities seminar for students at the affiliated institution and/or members of the local community.
For additional project examples, sample narratives, and full details, please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity and the program page on the NEH website.
The awards support the equivalent of two to twelve months of full-time work and carry a stipend of $5,000 per month (full-time equivalent).
NEH Contacts:
Jacob Lusk, Program Analyst, jlusk@neh.gov, 202-606-8295
Mary Macklem, Senior Program Officer, mmacklem@neh.gov, 202-606-8276
Division of Research Programs staff, 202-606-8200 or facultyawards@neh.gov
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Featured Grant Programs
Supports community-based efforts to mitigate climate change and COVID-19 pandemic impacts, safeguard cultural resources, and foster cultural resilience through identifying, documenting, and/or collecting cultural heritage and community experience.
Supports research examining the relationship between technology and society.
The Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program supports the exploration and development of small projects that would benefit underserved populations through the teaching and study of the humanities.
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