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Volume 12 1972 Contents

  • Issue 1 October 1972
    • IGNORING IT WON'T MAKE IT GO AWAY
      Jerry D. Blanche [pp. 1-4]
      An article discussing two points: (1) American Indians have been misrepresented or ignored in history books and courses, and (2) ample material is available to rescind this discriminatory and pseudo-intellectual practice. The author asks, "How much longer will Departments of Speech pretend that Indian oratory is insignificant or extinct?" *

    • AMERICAN INDIAN ETHNO-SCIENCE
      Albert J. Snow [pp. 5-11]
      A description of a science program focusing on Indian materials and culture which is being used at Many Farms High School on the Navajo reservation. The article describes the focus of attention on the science programs--the needs of the students and their Navajo community. The article discusses "Ethno-science Defined," origins of ethno-science at Many Farms, attitudes towards ethno-science, basic goals, the students and projects, implementation, and topics and projects. According to the author, the Many Farms science staff was hoping an interdisciplinary approach would be taken to involve many other departments as well. Includes a 15-point "Science Department Philosophy."

    • INFORMAL TEACHING TECHNIQUES
      Frank Klitza [pp. 12-15]
      Results of a study done at Ryan Junior High School testing the hypothesis reported by Mr. Ned A. Flanders that rates of achievement occur when the teacher uses informal communication patterns. According to the author, it was not surprising that nine weeks in core classes had little effect on the basic reticence of native children. Citing confidence and self-assurance are rare enough among white children, the author states, "To expect native children to act with boldness is unrealistic."

    • HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR AMERICAN INDIANS
      Richard O. Clark [pp. 16-20]
      Study conducted to determine the characteristics of programs set up by the BIA to help Indian students in higher education at four universities in the southwest. The study also evaluates the effectiveness of these programs. Schools discussed in the article are Brigham Young University, Fort Lewis College, Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University. According to the author, the degree of impact the new educational trend will have upon the transformation of Indian communities will represent one of the great achievements of higher education in the United States.

    • AN INDIAN EDUCATION RESOURCES CENTER
      William J. Benham [pp. 21-24]
      Discusses the establishment of the center in Albuquerque, New Mexico and the services it provides. The article discusses educational planning and development, student services, evaluation and program review, school facilities, film production and distribution, educational assistance, and related services. According to the article, it was the hope, aim and goal that the services to schools serving Indian students would be able to help tribal groups, school boards, agency and area staff improve educational opportunities for Indian students.

    • ADULT EDUCATION FOR THE DISADVANTAGED
      James DeVries; Lee M. Swan [pp. 27-32]
      Article describes a program devised to implement sound educational principles in working with disadvantaged adults. The program, called the Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Pre-Apprenticeship Program, was conducted at Green Bay, Wisconsin. The author concludes that the program was successful in facilitating improvements in trainee employment adjustment, and assisted trainees in obtaining better jobs.
    • Legal Resources Library
    • Library Collection

     

  • Issue 2 January 1973

    • HEALTH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMERICAN INDIANS
      Center for Indian Education [pp. 1-2]
      An article which cites that, not only is health care in Indian communities inadequate, but the number of Indian professionals to meet the health needs of Native American people is extremely low. In response, the article lists names and addresses for academic and/or clinical training information. Includes a table illustrating the minimum number of years required in several health care careers.

    • BILINGUAL LEGAL EDUCATION
      Stephen Conn [pp. 3-10]
      Reviews the new legal education program set up at Ramah Navajo High School, New Mexico, which will emphasize in all aspects the uniquely pluralistic legal environment in which the student as a Navajo resides. The article discusses: consumer education, general teaching strategies, law and the family, law and the community, working with the consulting attorney, legal resources utilized, and staff development.

    • RED APPLES
      Richard C. Boutwell; William C. Low; Kristin Williams; Thomas Proffit [pp. 11-14]
      Article presents the differences in the attitudes and values of Indians and non-Indians at a large western university on the question of, must an Indian become "white on the inside" to succeed in an institution of higher learning in today's America. The authors believe that successful Indian students have become at least partially assimilated into the non-Indian culture, but that they have not become completely white on the inside.

    • RHETORIC, REPETITION, SILENCE
      Lynn R. Osborn [pp. 15-21]
      Examines three specific aspects of traditional speech communication behavior among Indians. According to the author, the three aspects: the tradition of Indian eloquence, comparatively superior listening and memory capacities, and silence as an integral part of communication, are important areas of consideration for the teacher whose classroom includes Native American students.
    • Books

     

  • Issue 3 May 1973

    • NINE FAMILIES AND FORTY CHILDREN
      Allen Berger [pp. 1-8]
      Results of a study of the views and feelings of Canadian Cree Indian parents in regard to education, culture and related matters. The article discusses design and rationale, content analysis, and selected findings. According to the author, while knowledge of one's own roots is vital, young people must be able to perform well in school; and, "knowing one's own culture, while comforting, is not going to be much help to the child who cannot read (her) his books adequately."

    • SELF-CONCEPT COMPARISONS OF ANGLO AND INDIAN CHILDREN
      Roger Martig; Richard DeBlassie [pp. 9-16]
      Gives a report on a study conducted with both Anglo and Indian elementary children in the Tularosa, New Mexico, Public School District to determine what affect group membership, grade level and sex have in determining self-concept. The study examines total self-concept, peer aggressiveness vs. cooperation, peer ostracism vs. acceptance, intellectual self-image, helpfulness, physiological self, adult acceptance vs. rejection, emotional self, and success vs. nonsuccess. The authors conclude: (1) Indian ethnic group membership does not in itself appear to influence self-concept to a significant degree, (2) Indians are behind in both educational achievement and attainment, and (3) sex differences and self-concept are of considerable importance to educators.

    • THE INDIANS HAD A WORD FOR IT
      United Press International [pp. 17-18]
      A discussion of Indian word contributions to the English language. According to the article, the words range from such common English words as "skunk," "raccoon," "moose," and "mackinaw" to literally thousands of place names, such as "Chicago," "Tallahassee," "Cheyenne," "Hackensack," and "Keokuk."

    • FACTORS RELATED TO THE PERSISTENCE OF INDIAN STUDENTS AT COLLEGE LEVEL
      Walter Patton; Everett D. Edington [pp. 19-23]
      Study done with Indian students at New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico to determine what the major factors were in relation to the persistence of Indian students at the college level. The article includes a comparison of Indian persisters and non-persisters at New Mexico State University and the University of New Mexico. According to the authors, the factors showed significantly at NMSU were sex, Indian club membership, age, and high school; while at UNM, were type and size of high school, roommate, ACT score in social science and math, and major of technology.

    • COMPARISON OF ON- AND OFF-RESERVE EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
      W. T. Stanbury [pp. 24-33]
      Provides information on a study of educational attainments of Canadian Indians, particularly British Columbia Indians. It includes a comparison of educational levels between Canadian and American Indians. The author believes (1) that the expectations of the younger and better educated Indians are rising, and (2) that the question becomes one of the level of sustained motivation of the individuals concerned and the availability of resources to fulfill the rising expectations.

    • TWO INNOVATIONS IN TEACHING
      June P. Payne [pp. 34-36]
      An article overviewing new programs in teaching: (1) a greenhouse that produces money and learning experience as well as vegetables in operation at Baboquivari High School in Sells, capitol of the Papago Nation; (2) an Individualized Learning Center at the Cook Christian Training School in Tempe, Arizona, which is using age-old Indian methods of teaching in a modern setting.
    • Handbook
    • Two Publications
* Page numbers refer to location in the original published version of the article.
 

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