Inuktitut Phrase Book Tackles language Barrier for visitors
The pocket-sized book deals with everyday situations such as going to the grocery store, the church or the hospital and cultural tips such as  how to dress and behave when visiting Inuit communities.

Taking Pictures to Make the Words Last Longer
In the tiny hands of ... can't-sit-still, ants-in-their-pants, waiting-for-recess children and their fellow young tribesmen lies the future of the Northern Arapaho language

Perseverance Gets Toys to the Pine Ridge Reservation
This is the Christmas that almost wasn't for about 500 children on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation. A truck filled with toys broke down halfway along its 480-mile journey from Omaha.

Saginaw Chippewa Santas Deliver Presents to Piya Wiconi
"Parents are thankful for what is done because there are no jobs right now. Grandparents have voiced that. They are glad for others who are fortunate enough to give, because without them, the light in their kids' eyes would not be there." Michelle Yankton, Oglala Lakota College Head Start director.

Kootenai Tribal Chair Stresses Education for Tribe's Future
“In the old days, everyone who was born had a purpose, but that belief had faded away some over the years. Now we are working with our kids to re-instill that mindset. We want our future to remain strong and to continue to move forward with the pride that we are the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho,” says Jennifer Porter, 23, Kootenai Tribal Chair

Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council Sworn In
Twelve young Cherokee citizens were sworn in recently to represent their Nation on the Cherokee Nation Tribal Youth Council

Pinion AZ Students Visit IU From their Classroom
 A group of Arizona high school students visited Indiana University without stepping foot on campus. They brought their entire classroom to a conference room in IU's School of Education through a video chat.

Native American Issues Shape New CMU Classes\
Graduate students will expand their knowledge of Native American issues in new classes at Central Michigan University. A CMU graduate program will include an option for students to study Native American issues in modern culture.

Harvard for Free
Harvard University announced that  undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. 'When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough," said Harvard president, Lawrence H. Summers.

Once Offensive Mural to Become Educational Tool
Painted 70 years ago, murals depicting such events as the lynching of a Native American were deemed so offensive, they were covered up by large flags. Now, state leaders and tribal leaders want them not only exposed, but explained.