Dr. John Castillo, Executive Director, and Marvin Thurman, Program Manager, Walking Shield; are pictured with Brigadier General Jeffrey Smiley and Col. Jay Scott and their representatives; to build on their partnership to improve the quality of life of American Indians in California and across the country. Dr. John Castillo recently met with the Department of…
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Artists Sydney Pursel, left, and Brenda Mallory, right, stand in the Ucross Gallery for the opening of their exhibition. Pursel and Mallory received Ucross’s first fellowship for Native American visual artists, and the exhibition is a part of their award. Photo: Catherine Wheeler UB dental program aims to increase number of Native American dentists The…
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Jalisa Whitehorse trims a plaster model in the new pre-clinical lab in Squire Hall.Photo: Cass McAllister UB dental program aims to increase number of Native American dentists Nearly 10,500 students applied to attend dental school in the United States this fall. Just 16 of those students are Native American, according to the American Dental Education…
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Photo: Dave Meyers, National Park Service | Aztec Ruins National Monument The Acoma Enchantment Dancers perform at last year’s American Indian Cultural Arts Festival at Aztec Ruins National Monument. The festival returns this weekend with dance groups from the Zuni and Jemez pueblos. Aztec Ruins festival will feature record number of artists and dancers By…
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Walking Shield made it possible to finish my undergrad strong. They have been helpful and supportive during this journey. I appreciate everything they have done for me while I have been in school.  They provided financial and emotional support throughout my college journey. Cheyenne Monique Lira (Pueblo of Laguna/Barona Band of Kumeyaay Indians) B.A. in…
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