ISBN:
9780817356149
,
9780817383534
Language:
English
Pages:
XII, 241 S.
,
Kt.
Series Statement:
Contemporary American Indian studies
DDC:
378.1/982997
Keywords:
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
;
Indian universities and colleges
;
Indian college students Attitudes
;
Indian college students Attitudes
;
Indians of North America Education (Higher)
;
Indians of North America Education (Higher)
;
Government policy
;
USA
;
Indianer
;
College
Description / Table of Contents:
Entering the turquoise gates : the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute -- Thinking and talking about SIPI : narratives and metaphors -- "A standing army of school teachers" : American Indian education, assimilation, and the BIA -- Taking a new path : the decision to attend SIPI -- Life within the eagle's head -- SIPI is a reservation : family, friends, and mentors -- SIPI is what you make it : academics, administration, and working around the system -- SIPI is an opportunity : giving students the chance to dream -- Appendix. Studying the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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