Terry Chavis, Residence Hall Coordinator, Eastern Kentucky University Native in a Foreign Land: Examining the Integration of Native Culture into Campus Programs and Initiatives Monday, March 11, 2019 | 8:00 – 8:50 a.m. LACC, 513 Terry Chavis, Residence Hall Coordinator, Eastern Kentucky University

Learning Outcomes Learning Outcome #1: Participants will review historical concepts of Native challenges and statistical data to support the pursuit of inclusion and equity Learning Outcome #2: Participants will demonstrate an understanding of Native culture and Horse’s Identity Model (2005) and how this can be applied to institutional initiatives Learning Outcome #3: Participants will utilize successful programs and resources from professionals and institutions across the nation as a resource in multicultural excellence for student populations

Presenter Background Pembroke, North Carolina (Southeast) Lumbee Tribe of NC

Learning Outcome #1: Participants will review historical concepts of Native challenges and statistical data to support the pursuit of inclusion and equity

Recognition How does it work? Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) will review Tribal demographics and lineage State Congress will vote on State Recognition US Congress will vote on Federal Recognition

Recognition Federal Recognition vs. Non-Federal (State) Recognition Housing Elderly Assistance Medical Assistance Monetary Benefits Sovereignty

Enrollment (in millions) 2000-2016

% of (18-24) year-olds enrolled in Higher Education

Learning Outcome #2: Participants will demonstrate an understanding of Native culture and Horse’s Identity Model (2005) and how this can be applied to institutional initiatives

Powwow A gathering of Native Americans for ceremonial dancing, singing, and celebrating their culture

Understanding Native Culture Lowest life expectancy of all U.S. racial groups 73.0 years (Natives) vs. 78.5 years (Nationwide) Diseases and Suicide www.ihs.gov & www.cdc.gov Lowest household income of all other U.S. racial group $39,719 (Natives) vs. $57,617 (Nationwide) www.consensus.gov

Understanding Native Culture Within their community Within their educational experience Very family-oriented Find value and salience in being connected to others and their surroundings Matriarchically sustained Fighting poverty and low education Many have additional jobs to help family, financially Family view education as a “white-man” necessity Imposter syndrome Self-efficacy

A.I. Identity Development Horse’s Model of American Indian Identity Development (2005) A.I. Identity Development Self-Identity as N.A. Tribal Enrollment Genealogy World view & values Language

Learning Outcome #3: Participants will utilize successful programs and resources from professionals and institutions across the nation as a resource in multicultural excellence for student populations

Collaboration time!!

Successful Program Initiatives Orientation group/space for Newly-Admitted Native students Opportunity for new students to connect with current students Cultural Awareness (Appropriation) Day Macroaggressions Stereotypes American Indian Heritage Day Powwows

Successful Program Initiatives Distinguished Speakers Heather L. McMillan Nakai Mark Charles Larry Spotted Crow Mann Hire Native motivational speakers Native students/faculty/staff being at the table with diversity issues Diversity & Inclusion panels Diversity enrollment taskforces Ted-Talks or Institutional speaker events

Learning Outcomes Learning Outcome #1: Participants will review historical concepts of Native challenges and statistical data to support the pursuit of inclusion and equity Learning Outcome #2: Participants will demonstrate an understanding of Native culture and Horse’s Identity Model (2005) and how this can be applied to institutional initiatives Learning Outcome #3: Participants will utilize successful programs and resources from professionals and institutions across the nation as a resource in multicultural excellence for student populations

References https://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2017/aian- month.html https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/factsheets/disparities/ https://www.uncp.edu/resources/southeast-american-indian- studies/calendar-events https://www.facebook.com/pg/UANASA/events/?ref=page_internal https://pdaspeakers.com/18/58/Native-American

See you next year in Austin, Texas! Thank you! See you next year in Austin, Texas!

Terry Chavis terry.chavis@eku.edu www.linkedin.com/in/terrychavis17 * Please share your business card and I will send a copy of the presentation