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Research Interests

Tribal sovereignty and reservation socioeconomic health, Indigenous governments/governing structures and policy, individual tribal member social and civil justice issues, American Indian beliefs and philosophy, American Indian poetry and literary expression including oral traditions

Teaching Experience

NASX 235, "Oral and Written Traditions of Native Americans"

NASX 304, "Native American Beliefs and Philosophy" 

NASX 354, "Indians of Montana Since the Reservation Era" 

NASX 479/579, "Tribal Governance and Policymaking" 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Montana

Master, Poetry, University of Montana

External positions

Board Member, Udall Foundation

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