Native American Village @ Blogspot

The blog companion to the Native American Village, the free community and careers site for indigenous peoples, part of the IMDiversity.com Multicultural Villages network.

Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Carrie Billy, AIHEC president, shares her views on tribal colleges

Looking forward to better times with the new president and congress, Billy says she'll push for the expansion of renewal energy practices and programs on campus and for establishing more tribal colleges while enhancing those already existing.
Find the interview here.

Monday, January 05, 2009

Grassroots Indian groups push to be included in Obama's renewable energy efforts

American Indian groups are pressing for inclusion in the implementation of President-elect Obama's new, greener energy policies. About 250 grassroots tribal organizations are represented in a statement sent to the incoming administration, requesting that "old energy," such as coal, oil and nuclear be phased out in favor of renewable technologies and conservation.
From Indian Country Today