ERIC ED365487: Directory of Montana's American Indians and Others, 1993.

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ED 365 487 RC 019 436
Directory of Montana's American Indians and Others,
TITLE
1993.
Montana State Office of the Commissioner of Higher
INSTITUTION
Education, Helena.
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93
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*Administrators; American Indian Culture; *American
DESCRIPTORS
Indian Education; *American Indians; *College
Faculty; Colleges; Cultural Education; Elementary
Secondary Education; Higher Education; *Teachers;
Tribally Controlled Education
IDENTIFIERS 'Montana
ABSTRACT
This first-time directory lists approximately 250
American Indian educators and other professionals involved in
American Indian education in Montana. It is intended as a resource
tool for schools, colleges and universities, and other groups working
to provide opportunities for American Indians and other minority
groups in the state. Entries are listed alphabetically in three
sections: the Montana University System; tribal colleges; and
educators, culture and language specialists, and other professionals
in elementary and secondary schools, state and tribal agencies,
Indian organizations, and private enterprises. Each entry may contain
gender, ethnicity, tribe, reservation, title and institution, funding
source, address, telephone number, biographical information,
education, expertise, networking interests, and comments. Also
included are an alphabetical index and indexes of areas of expertise
and networking interests. (SV)
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DIRECTORY of MONTANA'S AMERICAN
1993
INDIANS and OTHERS
EST COPY AMAMI
Front cover: In the Shadow of Gathering Dawns
KING KUKA
BLACKFEET ARTIST
Art should be an evolutionary process where the artist
perfects the process as well as his product. I sold my first
work while in High School at the Institute of American
Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Since that time
media, and
my work has changed, I have discovered new
I have tried to excel at what I do. I try to produce the
most professional work that I am capable of doing.
--King Kuka, 1988
and
Currently King Kuka's emphasis is on transparent acrylic, oil on paper
and honors,
alabaster sculpture. He is the recipient of over 45 major awards
including:
Selection by the Montana Department of Commerce and International
Trade to exhibit and demonstrate his techniques in Kumamoto, Japan -
1992;
One-man show, Southwest Trading Co., St. Charles, IL 1991;
Honorable Mention sculpture, Northern Plains Tribal Art - 1991;
Painting Kateri Tekakwitha, chosen to hang with the Vatican Permanent
Art Collection
1991;
Museum
Kuka's work was purchased for the permanent collection of the
of The American Indian, Vienna, Austria - 1991.
in The Whispering
Also an accomplished writer, Kuka's poetry has appeared
Around Me
Wind (Doubleday), Voices of the Rainbow (Viking), The First Skin
other
(Territorial Press), The Remembered Earth (Red Earth Press), and
publications.
American
Kuka's work may be viewed at the Thomas Gilcrease Institute of
History and Art, Tulsa, Oklahoma; National Museum of Man, Ottawa,
New York City,
Canada; Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation,
Pine Ridge, SD;
NY; Heard Museum, Phoenix, AZ; Red Cloud Indian School,
Historical
Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, NM; Montana State
and in
Society, Helena, MT; Museum of the Plains Indian, Browning, MT;
many other locations.
King Kuka is highlighted on page 67 of this directory and can be contacted at
[phone].
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MONTANA HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEMS
Office of Commissioner of Higher Education
[phone] FAX [phone]
2500 Broadway PO Box 203101 Helena, Montana 59620.3101
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
individuals and groups for
This publication developed out of the often expressed need by
organizations were invited
such a document. Over a period of two years, individuals and
information for the
via press release, written and telephone correspondence to submit
is by no means
directory. Their response provides the content for this publication. It
information.
complete, but is our first effort at a compilation of resource
tool for schools, colleges
It is hoped that this directory will serve as a valuable resource
opportunities for American
and universities, and otner groups as they work to provide
expertise range
Indian and other minority students in the state. The areas of individual
from academic
from accounting to youth leadership and networking interests range
the needs
enrichment to youth-at-risk issues. This wide variety of interests should meet
views of minority people
of most groups looking for speakers and resources to bring the
into the classroom, on campus, and in the community.
office of American Indian/
A special thank you is also due Joyce Beckes, secretary in the
Minority Achievement, whose skills made this document a reality.
donation of art work.
We also wish to express our thanks to King Kuka for his generous
Ellen Swaney, Director
American Indian/Minority Achievement
April 1993
John M. Hutchinson
Commissioner of Higher Education
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Montana University System
1
Tribal Colleges
19
Other Educators, Professionals
41
and Cultural Specialists
Index of Areas of Expertise
91
95
Index of Networking Interests
99
Index (alphabetical)
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ELAINE ALLERY
Female
Gender:
American Indian
Ethnicity:
Turtle Mountain Chippewa
Tribe:
Turtle Mountain
Reservation:
Director, Multicultural Student Services, Eastern Montana College (also serves as
Title/Institution:
Assistant Director, Student Services)
Funding Source: State
EMC, 1500 N. 30th Street, Billings, MT 59101-0298
Address:
[phone] FAX: [phone]
Telephone:
Raised in Montana.
Biographical:
MA. Secondary Ed. UNM, M.Ed. Career Guidance & Counseling NMC
Education:
Counseling, Curriculum Development, Workshop Dev., Program Admin., Teaching,
Expertise:
Consulting
American Indian Higher Educ. issues, including Student Services areas
Network:
"The university system of higher education needs to provide appropriate instruction for
Comments:
teachers of bilingual/bicultural students--in essence, intensive bilingual education that
goes above and beyond regular education requirements."
SUSAN R. BRIGHAM
Female
Gender:
Hispanic
Ethnicity:
Tribe:
Reservation:
Counselor, Advance By Choice, Montana State University
Title/Institution:
Federal
Funding Source:
Advance By Choice, SUB 146. MSU, Bozeman, MT 59717
Address:
FAX:
Telephone:
[phone]
Born in Texas, has lived in MT 16 years, married, 2 children.
Biographical:
B.A. History Univ. of CA-Snta Barbara 1972, M.Ed. Counseling MSLI 1988
Education:
Alcohol Recovery Counseling, Child/Family Relationships
Expertise:
Affirmative Action/improving climate for minorities on campus and statewide
Network:
RODNEY L. BROD
Gender:
M ale
American Indian
Ethnicity:
Algonq uian
Tribe:
Reservation:
Professor of Sociology and Adjunct Professor of Native American Studies, University of
Title/Institution:
Montana
State
Funding Source:
Sociology Dept., Univ. of MT, Missoula, MT 59812
Address:
FAX:
Telephone:
[phone]
Has taught at UM since 1975.
Biographical:
B.S. and M.S. Southern IL Univ., Ph.D. Stanford Univ. 1972
Education:
Sociology of the American Indian, Race and Ethnic Relations, Sociology of Education,
Expertise:
Complex Organizations, Social Statistics, Contemporary Sociological Theory
Network:
WILLIAM L. BUCK
Male
Gender:
American Indian
Ethnicity:
Tribe:
Assiniboine
Fort Belknap
Reservation:
Educational Outreach Counselor, Great Falls Vo-Tech Center/Northern MT College
Title/Institution:
U.S. Dept. of Educ. Opportunity Center
Funding Source:
GrFalls VTC, 2100 16th Ave. S., Great Falls, MT 59405
Address:
[phone] X59 FAX:
Telephone:
453-6769
Born on Ft. Belknap Indian Reservation, enrolled member of Assiniboine Tribe, married
Biographical:
(Florence), 5 children; member of MT Army Natl. Guard since 1982.
Grad. HS in Harlem, Bachelors Degree in Technology and Masters in Educ. NMC
Education:
Has worked primarily with American Indians, to help make the transition from the
Expertise:
reservation way of life to off-res. environment; helps students succeed through education.
Wants to network with Reservation Educ. Depts., BIA Educ. Depts., Local and State
Network:
Human Svces. Organizations, State Job Svce., OPI, MT Guard and Reserve Units, MT
Univ. Syst., Vo-Techs, Tribal Colleges, and any other organizations that are helping or
serving the public to succeed through education.
RAY CARLISLE
Male
Gender:
Ethnicity:
Tribe:
Reservation:
Director, Special Services, University of Montana
Title/Institution:
Federal
Funding Source:
Special Services, 153 Corbin Hall, UM, Missoula, MT 59812
Address:
FAX:
Telephone:
[phone]
Worked for Indian Div. of Office of Economic Opportunity for 3 1/2 yrs., Native
Biographical:
American Studies at UM 5 yrs.; Director of Special Svces. 12 yrs.
B.A. History Univ. of MT 1974, 36 graduate credits in Educ. and Public Admin.
Education:
Knowledgeable about all TRIO programs, college retention progs., legislative process,
Expertise:
computer applications for project management, proposal writing.
Telecommunications, Mentoring Programs for HS and College Students
Network:
RENO CHARETrE
Female
Gender:
American Indian
Ethnicity:
Crow/Metise
Tribe:
Northern Cheyenne
Reservation:
Student in MA. Program, University of Montana
Title/Institution:
AIGC
Funding Source:
1840 S. 9 W., Missoula, MT 59801
Address:
FAX:
Telephone:
[phone]
Raised on N. Cheyenne Reservation and attended St. Labre Indian School, Ashland, MT.
Biographical:
Was a long distance runner in HS and College. Mother of 3 children.
Grad. St. Labre Indian School 1974 (Salutatorian), B.A. UM 1990 (emphasis in NAS),
Education:
MA. (expected) Hist. UM (thesis on N. Cheyenne Women), Ph.D. plans in progress
Expert on History of N. Cheyenne Women; has particular interest in mathematical,
Expertise:
science, and healing skills of Indian women; has taught units on probability using the N.
Cheyenne Plumstone Seed Game as application.
Tribal College Teaching/Advising; MT Univ. Syst. Teaching/Acad. Advising /Coons.;
Network:
Curric. Dev. for Elementary and Secondary Educ.
Her employment availability depends upon the status of her education. The right
Comments:
opportunity could persuade her to postpone Ph.D. plans.
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OLIVER CHEN
Gender
Male
Asian
Ethnicity.
Tribe:
Reservation:
Associate Professor, Math, Eastern Montana College
Title/Institution:
State
Funding Source:
Math Dept., EMC 1500 N. 30th Street, Billings, MT 59105
Address:
FAX:
Telephone:
[phone]
Born in Taiwan, moved to U.S. in 1975.
Biographical:
B.S. and M.S. in Taiwan, Ph.D. Univ. of WA
Education:
Math, Computer Science
Expertise:
Sciences
Network:
ARDY CLARKE-BOWKER
Female
Gender:
American Indian
Ethnicity:
Eastern Band Cherokee
Tribe:
Reservation:
Associate Professor, Director of Center for Bilingual/Multicultural Education, Montana
Title/Institution:
State University
State
Funding Source:
MSU, 213 Reid Hall, Bozeman, MT 59717
Address:
FAX:
[phone]
Telephone:
One daughter, married to Sioux artist Louis Bowkcr from Cheyenne River Sioux
Biographical:
Reservation in SD.
MA. W. VA Univ., Ed.D. MSU
Education:
high-risk youth, dropout prevention, women's issues,
Special research interests
in
Expertise:
Currently writing book: Native American Females: Women at Great Risk. In addition to
faculty and research responsibilities, is Director of a Title N/11 Bilingual Educ. Secondary
Teacher Training grant at MSU.
Native American School Admin., American Indian Women's Issues, High Risk Youth,
Network:
Drug/Alcohol Intervention-Prevention, Bilingual Education
CHARLES COUTURE
Male
Gender:
American Indian
Ethnicity:
Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes
Tribe:
Flathead
Reservation:
Supervisor of Student/Public Affairs, Missoula Vocational-Technical ('enter
Title/Institution:
State
Funding Source:
909 S. Ave. W., Missoula, MT 59801
Address:
FAX:
542-6899
Telephone:
[phone]
Also Registrar and Admissions Officer at Missoula VTC.
Biographical:
B.S. Sec. Ed. WMC 1967, M.A. Guidance and Counseling U of M 1%9, Ed.D. Educ.
Education:
Admin. U of M 1989
Expertise:
Network:
SONIA S. COWEN
Female
Gender:
Ethnicity:
Tribe:
Reservation:
Assistant Commissioner for Academic Affairs, Montana University System
Title/Institution:
State of Montana
Funding Source:
2500 Broadway, Helena, MT 59620
Address:
444-0684
FAX:
Telephone:
[phone]
Has worked in Higher Education Administration -- state -, university-, and system - level- -for
Biographical:
15 yrs.
B.A. English E. WA Univ., M.F.A. Creative Writing UM, Ed.D Educ. Leadership
Education:
Gonzaga Univ.
Expertise:
Network:
RUNNER CRAIG
BONNIE HEAVY
Female
Gender:
American Indian
Ethnicity:
Blackfeet
Tribe:
Blackfeet
Reservation:
.
Director, Native American Studies, University of Montana
Title/Institution:
State
Funding Source:
600 University, Univ. of MT, Missoula, MT 59801
Address:
243-4076
FAX:
Telephone:
(406) 243 -583l
Has worked as Tribal Court Judge and Administrator; Legal Training Consultant; Indian
Biographical:
Child and Family Resource Specialist.
B.A. Univ. of MT 1953, J.D. 1987 Univ. of MT
Education:
Indian Child Welfare, Child Abuse and Neglect, Indian Law, Tribal Court Syst., Student
Expertise:
Support Svces
Tribal Educ., Indian Law, Child Welfare
Network:
ELAINE J. DAVIS
Female
Gender:
Asian
Ethnicity:
Tribe:
Reservation:
Counselor/Tutor Coordinator, Montana State University
Title/Institution:
Federal, TRIO/SSS
Funding Source:
Advance By Choice, Strand Union Bldg., Rm. 146, MSU, Bozeman, MT 59717-0395
Address:
FAX:
[phone]
Telephone:
Japanese-American; has been at MSU since 1980.
Biographical:
B.A. Psych. Adams State College 1976, M.A. Guidance and Counseling Adams State 1978
Education:
Barriers;
Access-Architecture
Disabilities,
and Hidden
Rights;
Physical
Disabled
Expertise:
Veterans Rights-Educ. Benefits; Student Advocacy
PL504 Compliance, Student Advocacy and Disabilities
Network:
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