Field Notes
Three TCUs Receive Their First Significant NSF-TCUP Awards
Bay Mills Community College, Red Lake Nation College and White Earth Tribal and Community College will use funding from the National Science Foundation’s Tribal Colleges and Universities Program to add new courses and build new degree programs.
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A Bumpy Road for Electric Vehicles
Extreme weather, long driving distances and a shortage of charging stations can discourage use of electric vehicles on many reservations. Speakers at a recent Tribal Clean Transportation Program roundtable discussed solutions.
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North Dakota TCUs Join with NDSU to Advance Ag Research
A $15 million National Science Foundation award to North Dakota State University will support agriculture programs within tribal colleges.
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Going Above and Beyond
Two programs within the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture are recognized for their service to tribal communities.
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Studying Up on Treaty Rights
The Biden administration is hoping to strengthen understanding of tribal treaty and reserved rights among federal employees through training modules developed by the White House Council on Native American Affairs
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Forest Service Announces Internship Opportunities
Native graduate and undergraduate students are invited to apply for paid summer 2024 internships, with opportunities for work at project sites in New Mexico, South Dakota and Montana.
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Biden Administration Promises Less Paperwork
At the recently concluded Tribal Nations Summit, President Biden signed an executive order directing agencies to streamline grant applications, co-manage federal programs, and “eliminate heavy-handed reporting requirements.” New opportunities for TCU students and faculty were also highlighted.
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Lack of Funding Threatens Sacred Sites
A congressional roundtable convened by Arizona Rep. Raúl Grijalva proposed legislation to create a Climate Heritage Office and called for more direct support for tribal historic preservation offices.
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Host organizations needed for Indigenous summer interns
Northern Arizona University’s Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals is seeking sites for its Tribes and Climate Change Program.
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John Phillips appointed AIHEC Interim President
The long-serving executive director of the First Americans Land-Grant Consortium fills a position vacated by Carrie Billy.
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