An EnAIBLing Experience
UM's American Indian business organization plants the seeds of
economic self-sufficiency.
Awakenings
UM McNair Scholar tells the story of "resilience in the
face of severe hardship" by researching Blackfeet starvation of winter
1883.
A Head Start
A unique summer program brings Indians into health careers
while respecting native healing traditions. |
"The Native American warriors of
history don't exist anymore. But we have a new type of warrior, one that has a foot in
both worlds and is equally strong and articulate in both worlds ... culturally aware ...
academically articulate."
Bonnie Heavy Runner
Blackfeet Tribe
Artist Jay Labor's sculpture, made
of used car parts, stands at the southeast entrance to the Blackfeet Reservation east of
Glacier National Park. (Photo by Liz Hahn.) |
Dr. Frankenhive
A scientist from the Northern Cheyenne reservation spends
summers studying how bees regulate hive heat -- then dons a disguise to share with his
students the excitement of research.
Good Medicine
Indians into Psychology program hopes to
increase Indian mental health professionals and raise cultural
awareness.
Grant boosts Indian science students; UM
Native American Studies program graduates to department; campus hosts several Indian
organizations. In briefs. |
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