Native American Studies

Leadership in American Indian Communities: Winter Lessons

“…Kidwell and Velie illustrate this richness and relatedness when they quote a Santa Clara woman who said, "When I dance, I am the corn." 38 Assessing the status of the nation-building model is valuable-especially where it intersects with traditional leadership and governance-in efforts to assist leaders in guiding their communities in this global society. The Comanche-based leadership model, discussed by Warner and Grint and examined by Cobb, suggests the potential for studying other tribal models.…”

Introduction: Reducing Barriers to Native American Student Success in Higher Education: Challenges and Best Practices

“…Although it is not the only theme engaged by the scholars under discussion, I will focus on it here because it seems to be the linkage to the theme of community service through higher education asserted by scholars like Clara Sue Kidwell and expanded on by Elizabeth Cook-Lynn, who stress the importance of ensuring that Native American perspectives remain the central focus of analysis within the field of Native American Studies. 10…”