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ERIC Number: EJ447625
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Young and Old Alike: Children and the Elderly Are a Priority in Native American Cultures.
Boyer, Paul
Tribal College: Journal of American Higher Education, v3 n4 p24-26 Spr 1992
Contrasts Native American respect for children and the elderly with mainstream U.S. neglect of these groups. Offers examples of elders' authority in many traditional Indian societies. Reviews pressures for change and their impact. Highlights Salish Kootenai College's and Turtle Mountain College's efforts to support families. (DMM)
Descriptors: American Indian Education, American Indians, Child Welfare, Children, College Role, Community Colleges, Family Programs, Older Adults, Social Values, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Tribally Controlled Schools