Many campus, community services available to American Indians

by RITA TOTTEN American Indians and anyone interested in learning more about Indian culture can visit the many centers in Salt Lake City and at the University of Utah campus. Transitioning from high school to college or from one college to another can be a difficult process. Assisting in that transition is the American Indian [...]

Salt Lake American Indian leader promotes more accurate teaching of history

by CHRIS MUMFORD For an illustrative example of how American Indian culture impacts people every day, look no further than a plate of spaghetti. Although typically associated with Italian culture, the pasta dish’s roots can actually be traced to America and Asia. Tomatoes, the key ingredient in marinara sauce, were first domesticated by American Indians [...]

Tribal leader training in SLC provides growth, opportunity

by KATHRYN JONES One man has high hopes for the education of Native American people, and 90 tribal leaders from across the U.S. have supported his life changing efforts. His name is Forrest Cuch. The program? Empowerment training. And no, Cuch didn’t always see life the way he sees it now. As an enrolled member [...]

Utah Division of Indian Affairs seeks more accurate history education

by ANNE ROPER “History is a race between education and catastrophe,” said writer and historian H.G. Wells.  Forrest Cuch, executive director of the Utah Division of Indian Affairs, has been in the thick of that race for decades, and shows no signs of slowing his pace. The importance of teaching accurate history is paramount for Cuch, [...]