Native American College and Career Success

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The book is based on the premise that education for Native American and Indigenous students begins with a positive self-concept. For these students, positive self-concept includes pride in their cultural background.

Chapters contain a section titled “Stories from the Elders” or “Interviews with the Elders,” which help students to connect universal themes in Native cultures to college success. Stories from Canada, the United States, and Mexico bridge commonalities across cultures.

Talking circle topics help students to understand traditional culture and how they can build on this knowledge to improve their success in college, careers, and life.

Chapter 1, The Spirit Essence of All We Do: Cultural Identity and Success, contains an overview of Native American and Canadian Indigenous history of higher education from colonization to the present day. It helps students to understand that taking pride in their culture and appreciating diversity is the foundation for learning. It also helps students in transitioning to college and overcoming common obstacles to their success.

New Topics Include: 
• Health and Wellbeing
• Suggestions for Successful Learning from the Native Perspective
• The Native Concept of Time
• Native Ways of Knowing
• Begin Your Journey with Smudging

A new section, Additional Cultural Material, contains added stories and talking circle questions for discussion

Tools for Student Engagement
• Interactive activities within the text help students to practice the material learned.
• Frequent quizzes and answer keys within the chapters help students with reading comprehension and check understanding of key concepts.
• Journal entries help students think critically and apply what they have learned to their personal lives.
• Individual and group exercises are included at the end of each chapter.

Resources for Faculty and Students at College Success 1
The College Success 1 website at www.collegesuccess1.com has additional materials to accompany this textbook. Student resources include key ideas, Internet links related to each chapter, and Word documents for the journal entries. Resources for faculty include the Instructor Manual and Faculty Resources for teaching college success courses including over 500 pages of classroom exercises, handouts, video suggestions, Internet links to related material, and much more.

 

HumanEsources, in partnership with Kendall Hunt Publishing, hosts an interactive online version of textbooks authored by Dr. Fralick.

View the Interactive Online Version

The interactive version uses the latest technology to include:

  • Interactive exercises with immediate scoring and feedback.
  • Quizzes that are automatically scored. 
  • Career assessments that appear in relevant chapters. The assessments include active links to career research and available job openings through Indeed.com. 
  • Course management integration which enables faculty to view, grade, and provide student feedback online and within the course management system. Quiz grades and faculty graded work are automatically entered the gradebook.
  • Ease of customization. 
  • Direct purchase of access codes to avoid bookstore markups.
  • Online support materials including interactive classroom exercises, handouts, PowerPoint presentations and test banks.
  • Customer Care that provides setup and support for students and faculty. 
  • Data on student success and retention. 

Preface 
Features of This Book 
Acknowledgments 
About the Artist 
About the Authors 

1 The Spirit Essence of All We Do: Cultural Identity and Success 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Joy Harjo, Poet Laureate Beginning in a Good Way 
Celebrate Who You Are 
Getting Started 
College Success 
The Unfortunate History of Higher Education for Native American and Indigenous Students 
The Rebirth of Education and Cultural Identity 
The Importance of Family and Home
Overcoming Obstacles 
          Cultural Differences 
          Academic and Financial Issues 
Personal Empowerment through Culture 
Cultural Traditionalism 
Finding a Safe Place 
Health and Well-Being 
Suggestions for Successful Learning from the Native Perspective 
Stories from the Elders: Wesakechak and Crane 
Notes 
Talking Circle 
Notes 

2 Dreams Bring Knowledge: Understanding Motivation 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Lily Gladstone, Actress What Do I Want from College? 
What Is the Value of a College Education? 
Choosing a Major and Career 
How to Be Motivated 
          Your Mindset Makes a Difference 
          Grit: A Powerful Tool for Student Success 
          Thinking Positively about the Future 
          Find Something Interesting in Your Studies 
          Avoid Multi-Tasking 
          Intrinsic or Extrinsic Motivation 
          Locus of Control 
          Other Ways to Improve Motivation 
Success Is a Habit 
Eight Steps to Change a Habit 
Keys to Success: Persistence 
Interviews and Stories from the Elders 
Interview from the Elder: Juanita Edaakie 
Talking Circle 
Notes 
Exercises 

3 Walk with Nature as One: Choosing Your Major 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Autumn Peltier, Water Rights and Environmental Activist Making a Career Decision 
          Steps in Making a Career Decision 
Choose a Major That Matches Your Gifts and Talents 
Understanding Personality Types 
          Extraversion or Introversion 
          Sensing or Intuition 
          Thinking or Feeling 
          Judging or Perceiving 
Personality and Career Choice 
Personality and Preferred Work Environment 
Exploring Your Personal Strengths 
          Build on Your Strengths 
          Using Emotional Intelligence in Your Personal Life and Career 
Exploring Your Interests 
          Realistic 
          Investigative 
          Artistic 
          Social 
          Enterprising 
          Conventional 
Using Values to Make Important Life Decisions 
Work Skills for the Twenty-First Century 
Career Trends 2024-2030 
          Artificial Intelligence 
          Working from Home 
          Flexibility 
          Diversity at Work 
          Preference for Soft Skills 
          Green Jobs 
          Finance and Business 
          Entrepreneurship and Small Business 
          Higher Earnings in STEM Occupations 
          Increased Need for Education 
          Increasing Opportunities in Healthcare, Social Service, Computer, and Mathematical Occupations 
          Declining Careers in Manufacturing, Retail Trade, Sales, and Administrative Support 
Career Outlook 
Keys to Success 
Stories from the Elders: The Creation of the Fifth Sun and Moon 
          Notes 
Talking Circle 
Notes 
Exercises 

4 The Moon Will Smile at Your Courage: Managing Time and Money 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Deb Haaland, Politician and Activist The Native Concept of Time 
What Are My Lifetime Goals? 
          A Goal or a Fantasy? 
The ABCs of Time Management 
Technology and Time Management 
          Suggestions for Dealing with Technology Addiction 
How to Estimate Study and Work Time 
Schedule Your Success 
          What Is Your Chronotype? 
          Using a Schedule 
          If You Dislike Schedules 
          Manage Your Time with a Web Application 
Time Management Tricks 
          Divide and Conquer 
          Do the First Small Step 
          The 80/20 Rule 
          Aim for Excellence, Not Perfection 
          Make Learning Fun by Finding a Reward 
          Take a Break
          Learn to Say No Sometimes 
Dealing with Time Bandits 
Dealing with Procrastination 
          Why Do We Procrastinate? 
          Tips for Dealing with Procrastination 
Managing Your Money 
          The Best Ideas for Becoming Financially Secure 
          Money Management Tips for College Students 
          Need More Money? Explore Employment, Financial Aid, and Scholarships 
Keys to Success: Do What Is Important First 
Stories from the Elders: How the Navajo Learned to Weave 
Reference 
Talking Circle 
Notes 
Exercises 

5 The Earth Sings the Same Song It Sang to My Ancestors: Improving Your Memory 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Jodi Wilson-Raybould, Lawyer, Author, and Politician Native Ways of Knowing 
          5 Characteristics of Indigenous Knowledge 
Improving Your Memory 
          Memory: Short Term Versus Long Term 
          Forgetting 
          Minimizing Forgetting 
Practical Memory Techniques Based on Brain Science 
          Think Positively about Learning 
          Develop an Interest 
          See the Big Picture First 
          Meaningful Organization 
          The Magical Number 7 Theory 
          Visualization 
          Intend to Remember 
          Elaboration 
          Distribute the Practice 
          Create a Basic Background 
          Stress and Emotions 
Using Mnemonics and Other Memory Tricks 
          Acrostics 
          Acronyms 
          Peg Systems 
          Loci Systems 
          Visual Clues 
          Say It Aloud 
          Have a Routine 
          Write It Down 
          Remembering Names 
Keys to Success: Positive Thinking 
Stories from the Elders: Wesakechake-pwekitot 
Talking Circle 
Notes 
Exercises 

6 The Rainbow Will Rise Full Circle: Improving Study Skills 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: John Herrington, Astronaut Neuroscience and Practical Learning Strategies 
          Visual Learning Strategies 
          Audio Learning Strategies 
          Tactile Learning Techniques 
          Kinesthetic Learning Strategies 
          Olfactory Learning Strategies 
          Gustatory Learning Strategies 
Applying Memory Strategies to Reading 
          A Study System for Reading a College Textbook: SQ4R 
          Reading Strategies for Different Subjects 
          Improving Reading Concentration 
          Guidelines for Marking Your Textbook 
Tips for Online Learners 
          Advantages of Online Learning 
          Challenges of Online Learning 
          Balance Freedom with Responsibility 
          Establish a Personal Schedule 
          Minimize Distractions 
          Read the Syllabus 
          Online Learning and Memory 
          Review Tools 
          Online Assessment 
          Expect More Writing 
How to Be Successful in Your Math Courses 
A Student Perspective: How to Be Successful in Math 
Keys to Success: Create Your Success 
Stories from the Elders: How Spider Stole the Sun 
          Notes 
          References 
Talking Circle 
Notes 
Exercises 

7 Listen to the Trees Talk: Taking Notes, Writing, and Speaking 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Tommy Orange, Author Why Take Notes? 
The College Lecture 
How to Be a Good Listener 
Handwritten Notes and Memory 
Tips for Good Note Taking 
Note-Taking Systems 
          The Cornell Format 
          The Outline Method 
          The Mind Map 
          Taking Notes in Math 
Improving Note-Taking Efficiency 
          Telegraphic Sentences 
          Signal Words 
How to Review Your Notes 
Power Your Writing with Artificial Intelligence 
          Beware of Plagiarism 
          Prepare 
          Organize 
          Write 
          Writer’s Block 
          Edit and Revise 
          Final Steps 
Effective Public Speaking 
          Learn to Relax 
          Preparing and Delivering Your Speech 
Keys to Success: Be Selective 
Stories from the Elders: How the Spider Symbol Came to the People 
          Notes 
          Reference 
Talking Circle 
Notes 
Exercises 

8 Walk with Bare Feet on the Earth: Test Taking 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Adam Beach, Actor Begin Your Journey with Smudging 
Preparing for Tests 
          Attend Every Class 
          Distribute the Practice 
          Schedule a Time and a Place for Studying 
          Test Review Tools 
          Reviewing Effectively 
          Predicting Test Questions 
          Preparing for an Open-Book Test 
          Emergency Procedures 
          Ideas That Don’t Work 
Dealing with Test Anxiety 
Dealing with Math Anxiety 
          Math Tests 
Taking Tests 
          True-False Tests 
          Multiple-Choice Tests 
          Matching Tests 
          Sentence-Completion or Fill-in-the Blank Tests 
          Essay Tests 
          What to Do When Your Test Is Returned 
Keys to Success: Be Prepared 
Interview from the Elder: Ms. Elaine St. John 
Talking Circle
Notes 
Exercises 

9 Empower Yourself: Strategies for Success 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Sean Sherman, Sioux Chef
Balancing the Four Elements for Health and Wellbeing 
          Indigenous Health 
Empower Yourself by Discovering Your Character Strengths 
Empower Yourself by Building on Strengths from Your Family, Culture, and Community 
Empower Yourself by Taking Care of Your Mental Health 
          Managing Thoughts and Feelings 
          Increase Awareness of Negative Thought Patterns 
Increasing Resilience 
          Strategies to Build Resilience 
Empower Yourself by Managing Stress and Relaxing 
          What is Stress? 
          Practice Stress-Reducing Thoughts 
          Using Mindfulness to Relax 
          Using Breathing Techniques for Relaxation 
          Calming Your Mind 
          Relaxing Your Body 
          Quick Relaxation Strategies 
          Social Media and Stress 
Empower Yourself by Focusing on Wellness 
          Longevity in the Blue Zones 
          Exercise, Learning, and Mental Health 
          Good Nutrition 
          Benefits of Getting Enough Sleep 
          Choose Well-Being by Avoiding Harmful Substances 
Empower Yourself by Taking Steps to Increase Happiness 
Empower Yourself by Reflecting on Your Life Purpose 
Keys to Success: Empower Yourself to Find Help When You Need It 

Additional Cultural Material 
To’lowim Woman and Butterfly Man 
The Youth Who Brought the Corn 
How Coyote Got His Cunning 
The Gifts of Gluscap 
The Wooden Doll, Iroquois, Northeast 
White Buffalo Calf Woman 

Glossary 

Index

Marsha Fralick

Dr. Marsha Fralick has been recognized as an Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition for excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and leadership over the last 43 years. She has brought together research in psychology, education, neuroscience, health, and career development to provide students with strategies for college, career, and lifelong success. Her college and career success materials are now used by community colleges and universities nationwide and in Canada. She has a doctorate from the University of Southern California with an emphasis in career counseling, a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Redlands, and a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and English from Arizona State University. She has a passion for helping students achieve their goals and dreams in life through developing a positive self-concept and increasing both their skills and motivation to achieve success.

Beatrice Zamora Aguilar

Beatrice Zamora is a retired educator with 32 years of service with a special focus upon students who face challenges of being low-income, educationally underprepared, and under-represented in college. Beatrice has served in various roles in higher education including the Dean of Counseling and Student Services, professor, and counselor. In 2015, Beatrice received the honor of Woman of the Year – Higher Education, bestowed upon her by the California State Legislature, an acknowledgement of her dedication and service to the students of California. Bea understands that cultural diversity is a strength and she has explored her Native American heritage through the Aztec dance and culture of Mexico and collecting Native American stories. She has a passion for creating equality and helping students reach for their dreams.

Larry Gauthier

As a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Larry Gauthier was raised in the Woodland Cree traditions and incorporates traditional First Nations value and beliefs systems into student support programs. Larry has spent over 20 years working in student support services and most recently at the senior executive level with Southeast College in Saskatchewan. His passion has always been student retention and success.

The book is based on the premise that education for Native American and Indigenous students begins with a positive self-concept. For these students, positive self-concept includes pride in their cultural background.

Chapters contain a section titled “Stories from the Elders” or “Interviews with the Elders,” which help students to connect universal themes in Native cultures to college success. Stories from Canada, the United States, and Mexico bridge commonalities across cultures.

Talking circle topics help students to understand traditional culture and how they can build on this knowledge to improve their success in college, careers, and life.

Chapter 1, The Spirit Essence of All We Do: Cultural Identity and Success, contains an overview of Native American and Canadian Indigenous history of higher education from colonization to the present day. It helps students to understand that taking pride in their culture and appreciating diversity is the foundation for learning. It also helps students in transitioning to college and overcoming common obstacles to their success.

New Topics Include: 
• Health and Wellbeing
• Suggestions for Successful Learning from the Native Perspective
• The Native Concept of Time
• Native Ways of Knowing
• Begin Your Journey with Smudging

A new section, Additional Cultural Material, contains added stories and talking circle questions for discussion

Tools for Student Engagement
• Interactive activities within the text help students to practice the material learned.
• Frequent quizzes and answer keys within the chapters help students with reading comprehension and check understanding of key concepts.
• Journal entries help students think critically and apply what they have learned to their personal lives.
• Individual and group exercises are included at the end of each chapter.

Resources for Faculty and Students at College Success 1
The College Success 1 website at www.collegesuccess1.com has additional materials to accompany this textbook. Student resources include key ideas, Internet links related to each chapter, and Word documents for the journal entries. Resources for faculty include the Instructor Manual and Faculty Resources for teaching college success courses including over 500 pages of classroom exercises, handouts, video suggestions, Internet links to related material, and much more.

 

HumanEsources, in partnership with Kendall Hunt Publishing, hosts an interactive online version of textbooks authored by Dr. Fralick.

View the Interactive Online Version

The interactive version uses the latest technology to include:

  • Interactive exercises with immediate scoring and feedback.
  • Quizzes that are automatically scored. 
  • Career assessments that appear in relevant chapters. The assessments include active links to career research and available job openings through Indeed.com. 
  • Course management integration which enables faculty to view, grade, and provide student feedback online and within the course management system. Quiz grades and faculty graded work are automatically entered the gradebook.
  • Ease of customization. 
  • Direct purchase of access codes to avoid bookstore markups.
  • Online support materials including interactive classroom exercises, handouts, PowerPoint presentations and test banks.
  • Customer Care that provides setup and support for students and faculty. 
  • Data on student success and retention. 

Preface 
Features of This Book 
Acknowledgments 
About the Artist 
About the Authors 

1 The Spirit Essence of All We Do: Cultural Identity and Success 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Joy Harjo, Poet Laureate Beginning in a Good Way 
Celebrate Who You Are 
Getting Started 
College Success 
The Unfortunate History of Higher Education for Native American and Indigenous Students 
The Rebirth of Education and Cultural Identity 
The Importance of Family and Home
Overcoming Obstacles 
          Cultural Differences 
          Academic and Financial Issues 
Personal Empowerment through Culture 
Cultural Traditionalism 
Finding a Safe Place 
Health and Well-Being 
Suggestions for Successful Learning from the Native Perspective 
Stories from the Elders: Wesakechak and Crane 
Notes 
Talking Circle 
Notes 

2 Dreams Bring Knowledge: Understanding Motivation 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Lily Gladstone, Actress What Do I Want from College? 
What Is the Value of a College Education? 
Choosing a Major and Career 
How to Be Motivated 
          Your Mindset Makes a Difference 
          Grit: A Powerful Tool for Student Success 
          Thinking Positively about the Future 
          Find Something Interesting in Your Studies 
          Avoid Multi-Tasking 
          Intrinsic or Extrinsic Motivation 
          Locus of Control 
          Other Ways to Improve Motivation 
Success Is a Habit 
Eight Steps to Change a Habit 
Keys to Success: Persistence 
Interviews and Stories from the Elders 
Interview from the Elder: Juanita Edaakie 
Talking Circle 
Notes 
Exercises 

3 Walk with Nature as One: Choosing Your Major 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Autumn Peltier, Water Rights and Environmental Activist Making a Career Decision 
          Steps in Making a Career Decision 
Choose a Major That Matches Your Gifts and Talents 
Understanding Personality Types 
          Extraversion or Introversion 
          Sensing or Intuition 
          Thinking or Feeling 
          Judging or Perceiving 
Personality and Career Choice 
Personality and Preferred Work Environment 
Exploring Your Personal Strengths 
          Build on Your Strengths 
          Using Emotional Intelligence in Your Personal Life and Career 
Exploring Your Interests 
          Realistic 
          Investigative 
          Artistic 
          Social 
          Enterprising 
          Conventional 
Using Values to Make Important Life Decisions 
Work Skills for the Twenty-First Century 
Career Trends 2024-2030 
          Artificial Intelligence 
          Working from Home 
          Flexibility 
          Diversity at Work 
          Preference for Soft Skills 
          Green Jobs 
          Finance and Business 
          Entrepreneurship and Small Business 
          Higher Earnings in STEM Occupations 
          Increased Need for Education 
          Increasing Opportunities in Healthcare, Social Service, Computer, and Mathematical Occupations 
          Declining Careers in Manufacturing, Retail Trade, Sales, and Administrative Support 
Career Outlook 
Keys to Success 
Stories from the Elders: The Creation of the Fifth Sun and Moon 
          Notes 
Talking Circle 
Notes 
Exercises 

4 The Moon Will Smile at Your Courage: Managing Time and Money 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Deb Haaland, Politician and Activist The Native Concept of Time 
What Are My Lifetime Goals? 
          A Goal or a Fantasy? 
The ABCs of Time Management 
Technology and Time Management 
          Suggestions for Dealing with Technology Addiction 
How to Estimate Study and Work Time 
Schedule Your Success 
          What Is Your Chronotype? 
          Using a Schedule 
          If You Dislike Schedules 
          Manage Your Time with a Web Application 
Time Management Tricks 
          Divide and Conquer 
          Do the First Small Step 
          The 80/20 Rule 
          Aim for Excellence, Not Perfection 
          Make Learning Fun by Finding a Reward 
          Take a Break
          Learn to Say No Sometimes 
Dealing with Time Bandits 
Dealing with Procrastination 
          Why Do We Procrastinate? 
          Tips for Dealing with Procrastination 
Managing Your Money 
          The Best Ideas for Becoming Financially Secure 
          Money Management Tips for College Students 
          Need More Money? Explore Employment, Financial Aid, and Scholarships 
Keys to Success: Do What Is Important First 
Stories from the Elders: How the Navajo Learned to Weave 
Reference 
Talking Circle 
Notes 
Exercises 

5 The Earth Sings the Same Song It Sang to My Ancestors: Improving Your Memory 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Jodi Wilson-Raybould, Lawyer, Author, and Politician Native Ways of Knowing 
          5 Characteristics of Indigenous Knowledge 
Improving Your Memory 
          Memory: Short Term Versus Long Term 
          Forgetting 
          Minimizing Forgetting 
Practical Memory Techniques Based on Brain Science 
          Think Positively about Learning 
          Develop an Interest 
          See the Big Picture First 
          Meaningful Organization 
          The Magical Number 7 Theory 
          Visualization 
          Intend to Remember 
          Elaboration 
          Distribute the Practice 
          Create a Basic Background 
          Stress and Emotions 
Using Mnemonics and Other Memory Tricks 
          Acrostics 
          Acronyms 
          Peg Systems 
          Loci Systems 
          Visual Clues 
          Say It Aloud 
          Have a Routine 
          Write It Down 
          Remembering Names 
Keys to Success: Positive Thinking 
Stories from the Elders: Wesakechake-pwekitot 
Talking Circle 
Notes 
Exercises 

6 The Rainbow Will Rise Full Circle: Improving Study Skills 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: John Herrington, Astronaut Neuroscience and Practical Learning Strategies 
          Visual Learning Strategies 
          Audio Learning Strategies 
          Tactile Learning Techniques 
          Kinesthetic Learning Strategies 
          Olfactory Learning Strategies 
          Gustatory Learning Strategies 
Applying Memory Strategies to Reading 
          A Study System for Reading a College Textbook: SQ4R 
          Reading Strategies for Different Subjects 
          Improving Reading Concentration 
          Guidelines for Marking Your Textbook 
Tips for Online Learners 
          Advantages of Online Learning 
          Challenges of Online Learning 
          Balance Freedom with Responsibility 
          Establish a Personal Schedule 
          Minimize Distractions 
          Read the Syllabus 
          Online Learning and Memory 
          Review Tools 
          Online Assessment 
          Expect More Writing 
How to Be Successful in Your Math Courses 
A Student Perspective: How to Be Successful in Math 
Keys to Success: Create Your Success 
Stories from the Elders: How Spider Stole the Sun 
          Notes 
          References 
Talking Circle 
Notes 
Exercises 

7 Listen to the Trees Talk: Taking Notes, Writing, and Speaking 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Tommy Orange, Author Why Take Notes? 
The College Lecture 
How to Be a Good Listener 
Handwritten Notes and Memory 
Tips for Good Note Taking 
Note-Taking Systems 
          The Cornell Format 
          The Outline Method 
          The Mind Map 
          Taking Notes in Math 
Improving Note-Taking Efficiency 
          Telegraphic Sentences 
          Signal Words 
How to Review Your Notes 
Power Your Writing with Artificial Intelligence 
          Beware of Plagiarism 
          Prepare 
          Organize 
          Write 
          Writer’s Block 
          Edit and Revise 
          Final Steps 
Effective Public Speaking 
          Learn to Relax 
          Preparing and Delivering Your Speech 
Keys to Success: Be Selective 
Stories from the Elders: How the Spider Symbol Came to the People 
          Notes 
          Reference 
Talking Circle 
Notes 
Exercises 

8 Walk with Bare Feet on the Earth: Test Taking 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Adam Beach, Actor Begin Your Journey with Smudging 
Preparing for Tests 
          Attend Every Class 
          Distribute the Practice 
          Schedule a Time and a Place for Studying 
          Test Review Tools 
          Reviewing Effectively 
          Predicting Test Questions 
          Preparing for an Open-Book Test 
          Emergency Procedures 
          Ideas That Don’t Work 
Dealing with Test Anxiety 
Dealing with Math Anxiety 
          Math Tests 
Taking Tests 
          True-False Tests 
          Multiple-Choice Tests 
          Matching Tests 
          Sentence-Completion or Fill-in-the Blank Tests 
          Essay Tests 
          What to Do When Your Test Is Returned 
Keys to Success: Be Prepared 
Interview from the Elder: Ms. Elaine St. John 
Talking Circle
Notes 
Exercises 

9 Empower Yourself: Strategies for Success 
Learning Objectives 
Career Success: Sean Sherman, Sioux Chef
Balancing the Four Elements for Health and Wellbeing 
          Indigenous Health 
Empower Yourself by Discovering Your Character Strengths 
Empower Yourself by Building on Strengths from Your Family, Culture, and Community 
Empower Yourself by Taking Care of Your Mental Health 
          Managing Thoughts and Feelings 
          Increase Awareness of Negative Thought Patterns 
Increasing Resilience 
          Strategies to Build Resilience 
Empower Yourself by Managing Stress and Relaxing 
          What is Stress? 
          Practice Stress-Reducing Thoughts 
          Using Mindfulness to Relax 
          Using Breathing Techniques for Relaxation 
          Calming Your Mind 
          Relaxing Your Body 
          Quick Relaxation Strategies 
          Social Media and Stress 
Empower Yourself by Focusing on Wellness 
          Longevity in the Blue Zones 
          Exercise, Learning, and Mental Health 
          Good Nutrition 
          Benefits of Getting Enough Sleep 
          Choose Well-Being by Avoiding Harmful Substances 
Empower Yourself by Taking Steps to Increase Happiness 
Empower Yourself by Reflecting on Your Life Purpose 
Keys to Success: Empower Yourself to Find Help When You Need It 

Additional Cultural Material 
To’lowim Woman and Butterfly Man 
The Youth Who Brought the Corn 
How Coyote Got His Cunning 
The Gifts of Gluscap 
The Wooden Doll, Iroquois, Northeast 
White Buffalo Calf Woman 

Glossary 

Index

Marsha Fralick

Dr. Marsha Fralick has been recognized as an Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition for excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and leadership over the last 43 years. She has brought together research in psychology, education, neuroscience, health, and career development to provide students with strategies for college, career, and lifelong success. Her college and career success materials are now used by community colleges and universities nationwide and in Canada. She has a doctorate from the University of Southern California with an emphasis in career counseling, a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Redlands, and a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and English from Arizona State University. She has a passion for helping students achieve their goals and dreams in life through developing a positive self-concept and increasing both their skills and motivation to achieve success.

Beatrice Zamora Aguilar

Beatrice Zamora is a retired educator with 32 years of service with a special focus upon students who face challenges of being low-income, educationally underprepared, and under-represented in college. Beatrice has served in various roles in higher education including the Dean of Counseling and Student Services, professor, and counselor. In 2015, Beatrice received the honor of Woman of the Year – Higher Education, bestowed upon her by the California State Legislature, an acknowledgement of her dedication and service to the students of California. Bea understands that cultural diversity is a strength and she has explored her Native American heritage through the Aztec dance and culture of Mexico and collecting Native American stories. She has a passion for creating equality and helping students reach for their dreams.

Larry Gauthier

As a member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Larry Gauthier was raised in the Woodland Cree traditions and incorporates traditional First Nations value and beliefs systems into student support programs. Larry has spent over 20 years working in student support services and most recently at the senior executive level with Southeast College in Saskatchewan. His passion has always been student retention and success.