Online predator, Muskogee (3/22/2009 10:54:46 AM)

Can I go?

Mar, Tulsa (3/22/2009 11:01:15 AM)

Oh brother. Does that mean only this tribe or Native Americans in general are only allowed to attend this college? If so, isn't that discrimination?

Also, referring to the Tulsa World: "Read the complete story in Monday's Tulsa World." What is this all about? I've noticed this comment with several articles. Why not just do a complete story to begin with?

Mad March Sparrow, Midwest Flyway (3/22/2009 11:45:32 AM)

an earlier TW story gave the other three tribal colleges:

The Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribal College is in Weatherford; the Comanche Nation College is in Lawton; the College of the Muscogee Nation is in Okmulgee; and the Pawnee Nation College is in Pawnee.

Arbythree, Tulsa (3/22/2009 1:07:46 PM)

Good one Mr. McPigg. Me too!!!!

Companion, elyocp (3/22/2009 1:32:26 PM)

What good are these indian colleges if the indian students are failing in the elementary levels. Makes no sense to me. Like the old saying,"nip it in the bud". Start here...then you can build your indian colleges.


And it is my guess...but if indian students are helped throughout their school years...you will have no need for an indian college. They can go to any college or university they choose.

Would be nice to have indian colleges...but what's the use if the indian students are failing in grade school. One of those no brainer things.

okie ridgerunner, small town (3/22/2009 1:40:10 PM)

Sounds good to me.

Ayo, T-Town (3/22/2009 2:27:23 PM)

>>>.What good are these indian colleges if the indian students are failing in the elementary levels.

What indication do you have that they are failing?

I'm sorry,I don't speak stupid, (3/22/2009 3:31:37 PM)

Companion~ You have no idea what you're talking about. This is just your guess and your opinion. All races have students who excel and some who need a little help. It has nothing to do w/their race, but only their study habits and self discipline. Don't worry about whether there is tribal college or not. What does it matter anyway? Do you complain about all the other colleges and vocational schools around? You don't even know what degree plans are offered at the tribal colleges. You're just being rude and showing how ignorant you are. We can go to any college or university, this happens to be the one some choose to attend and support. Enrollment is open to anyone no matter race or age. It's a fact-not just Native American students who are failing in all grades, there are students of all races failing and excelling. So, why don't you find something else to whine about? I'm sure it won't take long. Sorry you're life is so unbearable!

CPT Ron, Lawton (3/22/2009 4:53:03 PM)

What about basket weaving? If they offer a degree in gaming, and tribal services, they should offer a degree in basket weaving too.

Is this where our education money is going?

Ayo, T-Town (3/22/2009 5:55:00 PM)

Is this where "our" education money is going?

?????

Another fine example of Okie Christian idiotism at work.

Bullhead, Nicut (3/22/2009 7:21:09 PM)

OMG, I had visions of "Flaming Rainbow University".

Ron, Who the heck cares what they teach us Indians? As long as we hold a job and stay out of your tax money (welfare), what the heII do you care what we get a degree in?

Bullhead, Nicut (3/22/2009 7:23:38 PM)

Sparrow, you forgot Bacone.

Getting Better, (3/22/2009 9:44:56 PM)

Companion, i know plenty of Indian children that aren't failing. Check out some of the graduates at NSU.

concernedpapa, Kiefer (3/23/2009 7:07:16 AM)

I went to Bacone and in my opinion it was an excellent school, but of course that was back in the day. LOL Not sure how it's doing now

T.B'Ville, Bartlesville (3/23/2009 10:29:58 AM)

My little girl is Indian, so this is more opportunity for her. Good! She is 3.5 and is testing out above Kindergarden!

anm1135, (3/23/2009 12:42:10 PM)

Ayo = "Another fine example of Okie Christian idiotism at work"

?????

What does Christianity have to do with this?

Or are you just providing another example of bigoted idiotism at work?

wotko, Sapulpa (3/23/2009 2:24:50 PM)

Companion,

Your comment reads as though every Indian student in elementary school is failing. How do you even come up something that uninformed. Im Mvskoke and as a child attended the Muscogee (Creek) Nation headstart in Sapulpa. Since then I have went on to obtain a B.A. and have a 4.0 in my Masters Program at OU(this is my second year there).

The tribe created the College as means to further express its sovereignty as a sovereign domestic dependent nation and to educate tribal and non-tribal members. The College provides students with knowledge of their Muscogee (Creek)/Mvskoke culture and provides them with skills that can be used to obtain and perform a job and become a contributing member to society.

CPT Ron,

There is no degree in basket weaving but if i remember correctly there will be a course in basket weaving this summer. A course in basket weaving is no different than taking an art course as an elective or as part of your major at any other college or university.

kyote, (3/23/2009 3:55:48 PM)

I think this is great and I also think that the tribes should start their own school systems to better educate their citizens.

WindRider, Heavener (3/23/2009 5:51:40 PM)

I am not native american but would prefer to go to thier schools, willing to bet they are more professional and less political.

Bullhead, Nicut (3/23/2009 8:56:16 PM)

kyote, we have our own school system. There are Indian Jr High and High Schools along with colleges for Native Americans. Bacone is a wonderful example of a professional school for Nursing or Radiology and of course other majors. In Tahlequah, Anadarko and Riverside, Calif are Jr High and High Schools.

debbiewade, Tulsa (3/23/2009 11:40:00 PM)

wotko,
What program are you in at OU? They have several good ones here in Tulsa now. Congrats on your 4.0

lil n8v grl, (3/24/2009 1:26:22 AM)

its amazing how ignorant people can be! A degree in basket weaving really? is that some kind idiodic racist joke? come on idiot use your head. I think that it is a very good program, it shows that our tribe is interested in the education of the people. For all those who want to criticize it because its offered by indians or an indian tribe screw you and your opinion we dont care about what negative opinion you have or what you have to say! and if your concerned about how much you have contributed to our casinos maybe you should stop wasting your money in there and take care of you kids and maybe just maybe you wouldn't have to be on welfare! If the college wasn't so far away i would probably go there over any college because it is offered by our Native people..>>>
for Ayo== did you know that ayo means hawk in creek? they also have creek classes for those interested.

Diana D, madill (3/24/2009 12:21:17 PM)

the creeks and cherokees are doing so well, how are the osages doing, and i don't mean the casinos which bring no money to tribe members.

kyote, (3/24/2009 4:26:17 PM)

Bullhead, I think that is wonderful and hope it continues to grow so that each tribe will have its own public school system and quit giving money to state schools based on their native american enrollment. Keep the money in the tribe to education our own.