Tribal College and University Research Journal: Volume 6, Spring 2022

Tribal College and University Research Journal

Volume 6, Spring 2022

The Tribal College and University Research Journal is published by the American Indian College Fund, with generous funding from the Henry Luce Foundation. The College Fund believes it is critical to support tribal college and university (TCU) faculty in conducting research that benefits Indigenous communities and disseminating research to both Indigenous communities and the wider research community. Lead authors on manuscripts conducted their research as faculty and staff at TCUs. Manuscripts are reviewed anonymously by an editorial board of Indigenous scholars within a range of academic fields. The journal editors work with authors to prepare manuscripts for publication throughout the submission, review, and revision process.

American Indian College Fund Staff

President & CEO: Cheryl Crazy Bull Vice President, Research, Evaluation, and Faculty Development: David Sanders Faculty Development Program Officer: Heidi Normandin Editors, Tribal College and University Research Journal: Anna Lees and Natalie Youngbull

Editorial Board

Forrest Bruce, Northwestern University Emma Elliott-Groves, University of Washington Daniel Foster, Fort Belknap Integrated Behavioral Health Robin Minthorn, University of Washington Tacoma Misty Peacock, Northwest Indian College Destiny Petroske, Northwest Indian College Martin Reinhardt, Northern Michigan University Kai Teague, American Indian College Fund Victoria Walsey, Northwest Indian College

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Cover Art Jonathan Nelson (Diné), Badwinds Studio

The TCURJ cover and logo design embodies concepts of Indigenous knowledge, community, and place. The design intentionally incorporates symbols to reflect the mission of the journal. Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) are for the community and the research that comes from the TCU community is an act of strength and reclamation.

Tree - The trunk reflects the resilience and knowledge of the community. The leaves reflect the community being served by TCUs.

Land - The land reflects the place of higher education and TCUs. The land also resembles an open book for education.

Sweetgrass braids - The braids acknowledge language, songs, and dances.