byMykel SalazarAIS 310- TR 11:15Spring 2011

• There are more than 30 tribal colleges that serve more than 30,000 students who represent more than 250 tribes from across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.

• Most tribal colleges operate on Indian reservations.

• Native culture is infused throughout the curriculum.

• Tribal colleges promote students' self-esteem and cultural identity.

• Most tribal colleges receive no Indian casino revenue.

• More than 560 federally recognized tribes• High School Diploma’s obtained

• American Indian- 75% General Population- 91%• Bachelor Degrees obtained

• 9%• Poverty

• American Indian- 27% General Population- 13%• Life Span

• Average 10 years shorter than the general population• Suicide Rate

• 28 per 100,000

• Money- a tribal college is much cheaper (Haskell = $215 per semester)

• Culture- native culture is taught throughout the curriculum

• More accommodating to personal needs• Smaller class size• Interaction with other tribes• Networking

• My grandfather attended a day school on the reservation

• My uncle attended Haskell when it was a Junior College

• Highest degrees• Mom- Master’s degree in Special Education• Dad- Bachelor’s degree in Education, minor

in Psychology• Two older sisters

• Radiology Technician• Pharmacy Technician

• Me- Natural Science, AS and Bachelor degree in progress

• “Having not grown up on the reservation, when I came to Haskell, I felt like I finally got to learn about my culture. It has been an experience I will never forget. After I graduate, I plan to attend law school. By being here, I think Haskell will give me the tools to accomplish that. The teachers made it very enjoyable and I would recommend every Native kid to attend Haskell, it was by far the best decision I have ever made”.

• http://www.haskell.edu/• http://www.aihec.org/ • http://www.nativevillage.org/Messages%20from%20the%20People/Population%20statistics.htm