The SKC Indigenous Research Center Study FROGS FUNDING

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The SKC Indigenous Research Center Study FROGS, FUNDING, FINDINGS, FUTURE Regina Sievert and Cecilia

The SKC Indigenous Research Center Study FROGS, FUNDING, FINDINGS, FUTURE Regina Sievert and Cecilia Arnoux Department of Secondary Education, Salish Kootenai College

FROGS The SKC Faculty Research Group – Lori Lambert, Carol Baldwin, Mary Big. Bow,

FROGS The SKC Faculty Research Group – Lori Lambert, Carol Baldwin, Mary Big. Bow, Co Carew, Regina Sievert, Shandin Pete, Frank Finley Informal meetings - At SKC for commiserating, generating, incubating Our epiphany – We need more resources to support students/faculty in pursuing Indigenous research.

FUNDING Our thought - Request for funding from NSF to establish an Indigenous research

FUNDING Our thought - Request for funding from NSF to establish an Indigenous research center at SKC NSF’s thought – Request for funding to conduct a needs assessment and self study Funded – One year grant to evaluate the value and feasibility of establishing an IRC

FINDINGS TO DATE Working with Montana Tribal colleges and communities Surveying TCU students, faculty

FINDINGS TO DATE Working with Montana Tribal colleges and communities Surveying TCU students, faculty members Interviewing Tribal elders, college administrators, Tribal government officials and department heads

ELDERS INTERVIEWS We are different from the rest of the United States. If there

ELDERS INTERVIEWS We are different from the rest of the United States. If there was to be research done and in the “right way”, a respectful way, it would be a good thing to help our people. I just want to see this research center be a reality and do what it supposed to do. People will use it. It’s not just for us, but for the future. Start now, don’t wait until tomorrow.

FACULTY SURVEY (N=38)

FACULTY SURVEY (N=38)

FACULTY SURVEY (N=38)

FACULTY SURVEY (N=38)

FACULTY SURVEY (N=38)

FACULTY SURVEY (N=38)

FACULTY SURVEY (N=38)

FACULTY SURVEY (N=38)

FACULTY SURVEY (N=38)

FACULTY SURVEY (N=38)

STUDENT SURVEY (N=79)

STUDENT SURVEY (N=79)

STUDENT SURVEY (N=79)

STUDENT SURVEY (N=79)

STUDENT SURVEY (N=79)

STUDENT SURVEY (N=79)

SKC ADMINISTRATOR INTERVIEWS I am hoping that (the center) will take life. It belongs

SKC ADMINISTRATOR INTERVIEWS I am hoping that (the center) will take life. It belongs in a tribal college… I think this is very important. It’s us doing instead of it being done to us. The center would help people to do their research around Indigenous issues in a more responsible and respectful way. An Indigenous research center is another tool students will have to help them be more successful wherever they end up.

FUTURE MOVES Continue Report Use our data collection and analyses our findings to our

FUTURE MOVES Continue Report Use our data collection and analyses our findings to our partners and NSF our findings to help us secure funding for the center, if deemed appropriate

Suggestions or Questions? Please contact us: Cecilia_Arnoux@skc. edu, Regina_Sievert@skc. edu, 406 -275 -4753 406

Suggestions or Questions? Please contact us: Cecilia_Arnoux@skc. edu, Regina_Sievert@skc. edu, 406 -275 -4753 406 -275 -4995

Louie Adams Pat Pierre Mike Durglo, Sr.

Louie Adams Pat Pierre Mike Durglo, Sr.