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\"\"<\/a>SHERIDAN, WY \u2013\u00a0\u00a0 Sheridan College, a two year institution offering both academic and vocational degrees (considered the best in the area) hopes to \u201cturn the corner\u201d with neighboring tribal communities (mainly Crow and Northern Cheyenne, approximately an hour away) hoping to recruit more Native students in the process said Dr. Walt Tribley, new college President. The college now hosts 40 Native students in a total student population of 2,000.\u00a0 \u201cWe can do better than that, because we have a lot to offer, including housing, a friendly environment and financial assistance\u201d Tribley said.<\/p>\n

Sheridan College is located in the heart of traditional Indian lands, the Shoshone-Arapaho, Crow, Cheyenne and many Lakota Tribes, now surrounded by many historic sites.<\/p>\n

During November, 2019, Native American Heritage Month, the college celebrated with a series of events, facilitated by visiting professor Donovin Srague, Cheyenne River Sioux\/Cheyenne.\u00a0 Sprague, who holds a master\u2019s degree is key to the success of this effort, Tribley noted.<\/p>\n

The events included:\u00a0 Nov. 6:\u00a0 Carlisle Indian School Repatriation by Yufna Soldier Wolf: Nov 21st<\/sup> & 22: Workshops for Sheridan College Students by Robert Mirabel; Nov. 22:\u00a0 Flute and Dance Performance, Ethel by Robert Mirabel; and Nov. 25, Photo\/Journalist and Documentary Producer by Adam Sings in Timber.\u00a0 In addition, from Nov, 3 to December 19th<\/sup>, the Native American Veterans Tribute, provided by the Smithsonian, Museum of the American Indian is on display at the Sheridan College Library. Earlier, the college celebrated the opening of a new Multicultural Center under the guidance of Sprague.<\/p>\n

In addition, a highlight of Sheridan College\u2019s Native American Heritage Month Celebration was a surprise visit from Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Northern Cheyenne.\u00a0 During one of his visits to the Northern Cheyenne Reservation to visit friends and relatives, Ben made a detour to Sheridan, also for the same purpose, including elderly cousin Vanna Schwamb, 93, one of the oldest Northern Cheyenne women and certainly one of the most vibrant. The good Senator keeps in touch with his tribal roots.<\/p>\n

Though it was a quick trip, when Campbell learned of the Native Veterans Military Display at Sheridan College, he decided to tour that, an exhibit that notes more than 50,000 Native Americans have voluntarily served in the U.S. Military, nearly all volunteers, the highest rate of voluntary service among all American ethic groups.<\/p>\n

During his Congressional career, the former Senator authored and shepherded legislation to create the Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian, later built to the tune of multimillion donations from around the world.\u00a0 \u201cCongress approved the Museum of the American Indian, but wouldn\u2019t put up a cent for construction,\u201d Campbell wryly observed. On the other hand, Congress did provide invaluable land \u2013 the last spot on the historic Washington Mall and annually provides an appropriation for staff salaries.<\/p>\n

The recipient of red carpet treatment at Sheridan College, Campbell was personally greeted by President Tribley and Sprague, given by them a personal tour of the tasteful presentation, one of the colorful panels including one of his personal quotes: \u201cIt is tremendously important to recognize Native American\u2019s service to this nation.\u00a0 We have so much to celebrate.\u201d<\/p>\n

The display includes many cloth colored panels ranging from the American Revolutionary War to Iraq, with much historical information and photographs.\u00a0 A particularly poignant one features Lori Ann Piestewa, Hopi, the first woman killed in Iraq.\u00a0 Others include the Code Talkers of many Tribes, Joe Medicine Crow, Crow WW 11 Veteran etc.<\/p>\n

The tribute was on display at the D.C. Museum of the American Indian for many years.\u00a0 Now retired, the Smithsonian makes it available to educational institutions for free.\u00a0 \u2018Finding out about that, I jumped on it,\u201d said Sheridan College Librarian Michelle Boule, who has also worked to develop a comprehensive collection of books and resources related to Native Americans. The display is open to community.\u00a0 On Veteran\u2019s Day, for example the college hosted a group of Vets from the Sheridan Veterans Hospital, many of whom found the information inspirational.\u00a0 (Other interested schools and communities can contact the Smithsonian for information about using the display in their communities).<\/p>\n

By coincidence, during Campbell\u2019s\u2019 visit, thirty Crow students from Lodge Grass and their chaperones, Ben Cloud, journalism instructor and Dee Pretty On Top, athletic director were touring the college.\u00a0 They had opportunity to meet and shake hands with Senator Campbell who encouraged them to go on to higher education.\u00a0 \u201cThey probably wonder who this old guy is,\u201d he joked.<\/p>\n

Professor Sprague, will continue his good works for one year at Sheridan College. He is very proud to be a descendant of Hump a famous Lakota Chief. \u201cWe are excited about that,\u201d Tribley said.<\/p>\n

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(Contact Clara Caufield at acheyennevoice@gmail.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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SHERIDAN, WY \u2013\u00a0\u00a0 Sheridan College, a two year institution offering both academic and vocational degrees (considered the best in the area) hopes to \u201cturn the corner\u201d with neighboring tribal communities (mainly Crow and Northern Cheyenne, approximately an hour away) hoping to recruit more Native students in the process said Dr. <\/p>\n

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