Class Day #3 - June 2, 2011

Today our Navajo Oral History class met via ITV again for the third and final time prior to our field work which begins on Monday (June 6) on the main campus of Diné college in Tsaile, Arizona.

Diné College class participants join the Winona State University class via ITV. (Photo b y Josh Averbeck)

Michael Ruka, Alyssa Reimers and Molly Golden (photo by Josh Averbeck)

The WSU students gave research presentations on a variety of aspects of Navajo culture and life. The topics included: demographics, government, judicial system, health care, education, economy and workforce.

(David Dvorak (left) and Robbie Christiano (photo by Josh Averbeck)

Alex Fisher (left), Josh Averbeck and Molly Golden (photo by Michael Ruka)

Alyssa Reimers and Michel Ruka (photo by Josh Averbeck)

Following each presentation, all members of the class discussed the facts and figures presented.

Near the end of class we took care of lots of last minute planning to ensure our projects can get a good, quick start next week.

The WSU students helped me load the van with our gear and luggage.

The blog will be quiet for a couple days while I drive to New Mexico where I'll meet the students' planes, and then drive to the Navajo Nation. We'll start sharing more information and photos on Monday.