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In this interview, Peterson Zah expresses his opinions and observations about education during his time at Window Rock High School as a teacher and as a member of the Board of Trustees. He discusses issues concerning boarding schools, bringing public schools onto the Navajo reservation, and creating an efficient educational policy. Zah speaks about the Indian Self Determination Act of 1975, the establishment of the Navajo Community College, and how acquiring the rights to vote allowed the Navajo Nation to play a more pivotal role in elections and educational decisions. The latter half of the interview reflects upon the growing number of Native American students in higher education, retention rates, self-determination, and community pride and support. Zah also addresses the Native American achievement program created by ASU to help with retention rates and the future goals for Native American students in higher education.
In this interview, Peterson Zah reflects on his academic and professional experiences from 1947-1987. Zah's academic experiences range from him first attending boarding school, transferring to Phoenix Indian School's Navajo Special Program, attending public high school, and graduating from Arizona State University in 1963. Professional experiences discussed in this interview include working for ASU's Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) volunteer training program, being employed by DNA People's Legal Services and some of their influential cases, and his greatest accomplishments while serving as Tribal Chairmen from 1983-1987. Zah also addresses the creation of the Navajo education policy and briefly discusses key points in Navajo history, such as relocation and significant treaties.
Interior photograph of Barrel Vault at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona showing plaster and cloth form work
Photograph showing south exterior view of Barrel Vault at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph showing exterior view of Barrel Vault and Pumpkin Apse at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Interior photograph of Barrel Vault under construction at Cosanti, Paradise Valley, Arizona
Interior photograph of Barrel Vault at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona showing plaster and cloth form work
Photograph showing exterior view of Barrel Vault and Pumpkin Apse at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph showing exterior view of Barrel Vault and Pumpkin Apse at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona
Photograph showing exterior view of and steps leading to Barrel Vault at Cosanti in Paradise Valley, Arizona