ERIC Number: EJ1036362
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Oct
Pages: 2
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ISSN: ISSN-1052-5505
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Working Together: Wellness and Academic Achievement at Tribal Colleges and Universities
Duran, Bonnie; Magarati, Maya; Parker, Myra; Egashira, Leo; Kipp, Billie Jo
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education, v25 n2 Oct 2013
This article describes the activities of the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute (IWRI) at the University of Washington, Washington State, in collaborating with tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) to examine alcohol, drug, and mental health issues among Native students. The authors provide first steps for the development of culturally appropriate and sustainable alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention strategies that have enhanced postsecondary academic success among Native students. Community-based participatory research approaches that engage tribal communities in decision-making and power-sharing are the continued goals of the TCU-IWRI.
Descriptors: Tribally Controlled Education, Wellness, Health Promotion, Substance Abuse, Mental Health, American Indian Students, American Indian Culture, Cultural Relevance, Prevention, Academic Achievement, Participatory Research, Tribes, Community Involvement, Decision Making, Power Structure, Colleges, School Community Relationship
Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education. P.O. Box 720, Mancos, CO 81328. Tel: 888-899-6693; Fax: 970-533-9145; Web site: http://www.tribalcollegejournal.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Washington
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