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American Indian Data Collection (2002)
This is a collection of data on American Indians in Minnesota. Sources
of data include U.S. Census Bureau, St. Paul Public Schools, Minnesota
Department of Children, Families & Learning, Minnesota Department
of Health, Center for Heath Statistics, Minnesota Department of Health,
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Community Services Division and
the Family and Children's Services Division, and Minnesota Department
of Corrections.
American Indian Elders: A Neglected National Treasure (1995)
November 1995 forum report of elder-led discussions on culture, language,
respect and passing on values. The Institute felt that this was the best
way to find out which issues elders thought were the most important. Keynote
speaker, David Baldridge from the National Indian Council on Aging, provided
an overview of pressing economic and social needs in the Indian elder
community.
American Indian Family Preservation: Challenging Federal Legislation
through Tribal Traditions and Cultural Values (2000)
First volume of multi-year study.
This study examines American Indian family preservation. It traces American
Indian concepts of family preservation and compares these with mainstream
theories that guide services to Indian communities. The study provides
a literature review of American Indian perspectives and mainstream family
policy. The gathering of data followed a reality based research model
which gives primacy to knowledge gained through American Indian experience
and oral tradition. The methodology included surveys, talking circles,
and a community review process. Major conclusions are: a) Indian family
preservation is fundamentally linked to tribal sovereignty; b) mainstream
social services systems are outgrowths of Euro-American concepts of the
nuclear family; c) American Indian history and tradition are crucial inputs
to the further development of contemporary family preservation models.
Family Preservation: A Case Study of Indian Tribal Practice (2002)
Second year of multi-year study.
This is a case study of family preservation at Ft. Berthold in North Dakota.
It follows a cultural network review model and addresses six variables:
life situations, family lifestyles, cultural cohesion, geographic and
population characteristics, mediating structures, and institutional arrangements.
Data was gathered through talking circles and personal interviews of tribal
elders and social service providers. Major conclusions are that tribal
family preservation requires: 1) community education and advocacy, 2)
tribal members as staff, 3) reliance on tribal cultural systems, 4) social
work practices based on cultural facilitation and strength-based models.
Namadji: Youth and Elders Project (2001)
This project documents perspectives of American Indian elders in talking
circles at public forums sponsored by the American Indian Policy Center.
Elders advised that the American Indian community must begin to address
the growing cultural distance between youth and traditional culture. The
report summarizes issues raised by both elders and youth; and offers a
beginning point for further research and action on this problem.
Tribal Sovereignty (1995)
A summary report of the May 1995 forum. Provides fundamental information
on tribal sovereignty and sovereign immunity. Keynote speaker was Dr.
Vine Deloria Jr., a noted American Indian activist, author, political
scientist and professor at the University of Colorado - Boulder.
Reality Based Research Study of American Indians in the Frogtown and
Summit/University Neighborhoods (1996)
This study was based on the need to examine the alarming growth in poverty
among American Indians in the Frogtown/Summit-University neighborhoods
in St. Paul. A major purpose for this report is to serve as a catalyst
to educate policy makers and social service providers about the unique
status of American Indians.
Reflections on Traditional American Indian Ways (1998)
This report is an attempt to capture the essence of some American Indian
elders' thoughts about the American Indian way of life. Today's generations
of American Indians face many demands to survive and excel in the modern
world. They also face the challenge of maintaining the American Indian
way of life. We hope this report helps people to understand the need for
American Indian oral traditions to survive.
The Road to Common Cause: The Threatened State of Tribal Sovereignty
(1996)
May 1996 forum report initiated dialogue on shaping a national Indian
agenda for sound, rational Indian policy. It was the first in a series
around Indian Country to build coalitions that could begin to tell policy
makers in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere how to shape policy for American
Indians.
To Build a Bridge: Working with American Indian Communities (2001)
This guide is necessary because of the long-standing misinterpretation
of American Indian social values, beliefs, and norms. It was developed
to improve service delivery in Indian communities; incorporate Indian
values into research methodologies when working with Indian people; and
educate policy makers and program developers about the unique situation
of American Indians. It includes sections on The History of American Indian
Law and Policy, American Indian Cultural Strengths, and How to Work Effectively
with American Indians. Cost is $12.00 per publication. $10.00 per
copy for orders of more than 20, and $8.00 per copy for orders of more
than 100.
Traditional American Indian Leadership: A Comparison with U.S. Governance
(1997)
This report is an examination of two systems of decision-making -traditional
American Indian leadership and U.S. governance. This is an intentionally
simplified conceptualization meant to outline the differences between
American Indian and European- American forms of leadership and governance.
Tribal Governments: What they will look like in the year 2010? (1996)
This is a report highlighting the November 1996 forum discussions on tribal
governments. Keynote speaker was Erma Vizenor, Ed. D., Secretary Treasurer
of the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council. Discussions included tribal
enrollment, gaming, tribal elections, and trust lands.
Tribal Sovereignty and American Indian Leadership: Second Annual American
Indian Issues Symposium October 16, 17, & 18, 1997 (1998)
Report from the annual symposium to be used as a resource for educators,
policy-makers, service providers, and various community members from American
Indian and non-Indian communities seeking to become more knowledgeable
about American Indian issues. Nine distinguished speakers spoke about
tribal sovereignty, leadership and related issues.
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____ $12.00 American Indian Data Collection (2002)
____ $5.00 American Indian Elders: A Neglected National Treasure
____ $10.00 American Indian Family Preservation: Challenging Federal Legislation through Tribal Traditions and Cultural Values (2000) First volume of multi-year study.
____ $5.00 American Indians and Philanthropy: A Summary Report of the December 9, 1994 Forum
____ $10.00 Family Preservation: A Case Study of Indian Tribal Practice (2002) Second year of multi-year study.
____ $5.00 Namadji: Youth and Elders Project (2001)
____ $5.00 Tribal Sovereignty
____ $5.00 Reality Based Research Study of American Indians in the Frogtown and Summit/University Neighborhoods
____ $10.00 Reflections on Traditional American Indian Ways
____ $5.00 The Road to a Common Cause: The Threatened State of Tribal Sovereignty
____ $12.00 To Build a Bridge: An Introduction to Working with American Indian Communities
____ $5.00 Traditional American Indian Leadership: A Comparison with U.S. Governance
____ $5.00 Tribal Governments: What they will look like in the year 2010?
____ $5.00 Tribal Sovereignty and American Indian Leadership: Second Annual American Indian Issues Symposium October 16, 17, & 18, 1997
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