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Democracy is Something That Makes Us Heard and Part of a Community

Democracy is Something That Makes Us Heard and Part of a Community

In this student perspective, a Nebraska Indian Community College scholar explores how Indigenous governance systems have long practiced democratic principles, from the Iroquois Confederacy’s Great Law of Peace to tribal council decision-making today. The blog highlights how Native traditions of community voice, consensus-building, and shared responsibility continue to shape democracy and strengthen tribal communities.

Mataya Oakland: From A Young Salish HiSET Student to a Thriving Business Owner

Mataya Oakland: From A Young Salish HiSET Student to a Thriving Business Owner

Mataya Oakland, a young Native Salish entrepreneur, rises early each morning, arriving with her coffee trailer in front of Pablo Foods by 6:30 a.m., just in time to serve the steady stream of early morning commuters on their way to work. Mataya isn’t your typical barista. At just 17 years old, she owns her own business, The Bean Machine.

SIPI Students Gain Valuable Skills as Early Childhood Education Interns

SIPI Students Gain Valuable Skills as Early Childhood Education Interns

The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI), a continued recipient of the American Indian College Fund’s Indigenous Early Childhood-funded initiatives, has had great success with student interns. Blossom Tsosie, from Kinlichee, Arizona, attends SIPI, where she is pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE)