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The Dakota Way: Resilience in the Eye of the Pandemic at Cankdeska Cikana Community College By Melody Volk, Jackie Lampert, and Cynthia Lindquist With the greatest public health crisis in over a century devastating communities around the world, one small, underfunded tribal college in North Dakota showed the fortitude of a giant. Ta’nadiingo: Innovation, Community, and Perseverance at Diné College By Andrea Christelle During the pandemic, America’s first tribal college’s commitment to students and the greater Navajo Nation shined through with investment in technology and the development of new programs. Carole Falcon-Chandler Walks On By Kathy Aplan The Navajo Technical University Sustainability Club celebrated Mother Earth Week by organizing a seed ball and planting session in the community garden. NTU Rodeo Team Gears Up for the College National Finals By Dale Morgan Hyan Ramos and Isaiah Tom of Navajo Technical University will participate in the College National Finals Rodeo at the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper, Wyoming. The rodeo team will demonstrate their exceptional skills at this prestigious event. NTU Celebrates Mother Earth Week By Dale Morgan The Navajo Technical University Sustainability Club celebrated Mother Earth Week by organizing a seed ball and planting session in the community garden. College Fund to Host Virtual Summer of Success Conference By Colleen R. Billiot In this three-day, interactive online event, students will learn skills to prepare for a meaningful college experience , centering Native culture and determinants of college success. NWIC Learns Lessons of Resiliency By The NWIC Strategic Enrollment Management Team The dedication of faculty and staff and the resilience of students enabled Northwest Indian College to brave the pandemic and a time of exceptional uncertainty. California Indian Nations College Joins AIHEC By Kathy Aplan The college’s AIHEC membership was approved after the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges granted CINC pre-accreditation eligibility. FDLTCC Hosts Bee Symposium By Taylor Warnes At this special event at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, participants learned everything from beginning beekeeping to pest and disease management. Iḷisaġvik College Partners with the Student Freedom Initiative By Kendra Mack The partnership will provide enhanced cybersecurity and cyberinfrastructure, ensuring that students have the institutional structure needed for them to thrive. TCJ Student Announces Cover Art and Film Contest Winners By Kathy Aplan Krista Yellowhorse Goodluck, a student at Navajo Tech, has won this year’s cover art contest and Chauncey Hopkins, who is enrolled at United Tribes Technical College, is the winner of the film contest. Ahniwake Rose Named the New President of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium By Kathy Aplan Rose is a transformational leader with abundant experience with state, national, and tribal nonprofit organizations, including leadership roles at the National Indian Education Association and the National Congress of American Indians. TCU NEWS ROUNDUP MAIC, RLNC Hold Grand Openings More than 1,400 Trees Given Away at BCC’s Arbor Day Celebration Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Pins New Nurses in Special Ceremony RLNC/MAIC Are Lessons in Economics/Community Building Funding to United Tribes Technical College for More Teaching Opportunities. WEB-EXCLUSIVE FEATURE Guahata: Aikán, Uani kena Uairikoni – To Seek Courage and Power Together April 25, 2024 | By Erica Moore and Darius D. Taylor This special creative collaboration of poetry and short stories focuses on the thriving persistence of tribal communities, serving as a testament of the power to overcome through strength in community. Read → LIVING WITH THE SEASONS Mnookmi Is to Be… May 10, 2024 | By Madison Weingust When we realize our interconnected place in the cyclical nature of it all, life can feel more aligned. Read → COP SCHOOL Leading with Empathy May 1, 2024 | By Rachel Peterman If physicians can improve healing by practicing empathy, imagine how a law enforcement officer might similarly support better outcomes for people struggling with mental health issues or opioid addiction. Read → Employment Opportunities Education Abroad Advisor May 10, 2024 Manager, International Student Advising Services May 10, 2024 Coordinator, Student Leadership Development Programs May 10, 2024 IN THE CURRENT ISSUE Niitsitapiiysinni – To Be Blackfoot: The Resilient Spirit of Red Crow Community College On the Blood reserve, the Kainai First Nation rolled back the forces of colonization by building their own tribally controlled college. But then devastation struck. This is their story of rejuvenation and resilience. Meditation: A Poetry Reading by Thomas Davis The longtime tribal college educator reads from his book, Meditation on Ceremonies of Beginnings. Play Video Gakina Niiji-Anishinaabeg – All My People: Sam English, 1942-2023 TCJ cover artist Sam English devoted his life to uplifting Native people, using his artwork to gain recognition for myriad causes. AIHEC 2024: Scenes from Minneapolis Tribal colleges of the Woodlands hosted the AIHEC student conference in the Twin Cities, bringing together TCU students and staff for camaraderie and competition. In the Face of Adversity: How Navajo Technical University Strengthened Tribal Communities During the Pandemic As businesses shuttered, ceremonies ceased ,and Diné Bikeyah reeled, Navajo Technical University stepped up, expanding student services and creating new community connections. We Always Go Forward Introducing the summer issue, Navajo Technical University’s president and TCJ advisory board member underscores the deep-rooted resilience of America’s tribal colleges. DEPARTMENTS PROFILE "Let’s Go Blue!" By Kate Bertin With Chief Dull Knife College’s basketball program seemingly moribund following a five-year hiatus, the Lady Warriors roared back to claim the AIHEC tournament championship. EDITOR’S ESSAY Against the Impossible By Bradley Shreve At the close of the 19th century, observers thought the North American bison was doomed to extinction. But they didn’t count on its steadfast resilience. TCJ STUDENT Wookie’s Adventure By Spirit Jones Sorry to disturb your slumber, but we just got word that Bear has been kidnapped! We suspect the Laundry Duo took him back to their headquarters! We need you to rescue him!” TCJ STUDENT An Ode to Desire and Dogged Determination By Kelli Jo Ford The acclaimed author from the Cherokee Nation and guest editor of the 2023 student edition presents her top creative writing selections and underscores the unique qualities of tribal college student writing. RESEARCH American Indian Students’ Sense of Belonging at Predominantly White Institutions and Tribal Colleges and Universities By Shaina Elizabeth Philpot A new, in-depth study investigates and compares Native students’ sense of belonging at predominantly white institutions of higher learning and TCUs. CURRENT REFLECTIONS Daniel Wildcat on Native Ways of Knowing Interview by Bradley Shreve In this TCJ-exclusive interview, the longtime...