The ''Tribal College Journal'' is a nonprofit media organization operating under the auspices of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC). The quarterly magazine, website, and e-newsletters address American Indian and

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. It is a forum for tribal college administrators, faculty, staff, and students, providing discussion for their needs, successes, and evolving missions.

History

The magazine was established in 1989 in

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. AIHEC tribal college presidents resolved on November 14, 1989 to support the magazine and gave it editorial independence as opposed to a typical in-house publication. In the summer of 1991, Founding editor Paul Boyer moved operations to Chestertown, Maryland. In 1995, the magazine moved to Mancos, Colorado, and is now located in a building where Paula Gunn Allen used to reside. Paul Boyer, author and education consultant, was the founding editor. Marjane Ambler, previously editor of ''

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'' in Lander, Wyoming, held the position for eleven years. Tina Deschenie, the first Native to hold the position, became the editor in June 2006.

Publishing

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and

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were created by Nakota Designs, a

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owned and operated

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and design company.

Awards

* Gold award, Best column, Society of National Association Publications (SNAP) * Silver award, Cover photo illustration, SNAP * 2nd place, General Excellence, Magazine category, Native American Journalists Association (NAJA)

References

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External links

Tribal College Journal's official website

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