Advising with Culture & Community: Empowering Native and Indigenous Students - Adventures in Advising

02/10/25 • 57 min

In Ep. 118 of the Adventures in Advising podcast, Leander Yazzie, tribal relations liaison at the University of Washington Tacoma, facilitates a discussion with Devon Williams, Green River College; Alexis Perez, University of Washington Tacoma; and Cynthia DePoe, Pierce College Puyallup.

Panelists share their experiences and roles in supporting Native and Indigenous students, the challenges of advising non-traditional students, and the significance of cultural integration in academic advising. The conversation highlights initiatives, increasing visibility and community for Native and Indigenous students, and emphasizing the need for personalized, community-centered advising practices.

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