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Science and Culture in a Curriculum for Tribal Environmental Management: The TENRM Program at the Northwest Indian College

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Abstract

This paper discusses an innovative, interdisciplinary two-year environmental studies program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The authors describe the program—its origins, foundation principles, curriculum, assessment, and recruitment—discuss student participation and achievements, and summarize the long-term prospects of the program. This article was prepared during the program’s second NSF-funding cycle.