Episode 181: Indigenizing Higher Education with Dr. Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn
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In Episode 181, Ben speaks with Dr. Robin Zape-tah-hol-ah Minthorn. Dr. Minthorn is an enrolled citizen of the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma. She is a full professor at the University of Oklahoma in the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department and, in 2025 will be the first Indigenous President-Elect of the Association For The Study of Higher Education.
In this conversation, Dr. Minthorn discusses her journey as an Indigenous scholar and educator, focusing on the impact of historical trauma on education, the transformation of boarding schools into healing spaces, and the importance of Indigenous leadership in higher education. She emphasizes the need for indigenizing educational practices, creating inclusive spaces for Indigenous students, and the role of tribal colleges in providing access to higher education. Dr. Minthorn also reflects on her return to Oklahoma and the challenges faced by Indigenous communities in the current political climate, advocating for resilience and community support.
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