More than beads and Feathers


A new poster campaign, “More Than Beads and Feathers,” generates awareness of UND’s American Indian graduates as professionals in a variety of fields. The posters will be distributed around the state and may also be used in advertisements. “This poster campaign allows us to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates,” said Robert Boyd, vice president for student and outreach services. “These nine represent the hundreds of American Indian students who have graduated from UND and built outstanding careers.” The posters include the theme, “Building Stronger American Indian Communities One Student at a Time.”

“ People often think of American Indians in the historical context. This shows our alumni today.”
— Leigh Jeanotte Director, American Indian Student Services

El Marie Conklin, J.D. Chief Judge, Fort Berthold District Court, New Town, North Dakota (Three Affiliated Tribes: Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara)

Steve Martin, B.S. Partner, Tuten Ltd. Istanbul, Turkey (Turtle Mountain Chippewa)

Patricia Walking Eagle, M.S. Elementary Principal, Tate Topa Tribal School Fort Totten, North Dakota (Spirit Lake Nation)

Phillip “Skip” Longie, B.B.A. President, Varsity Bags, Inc. Fort Totten, North Dakota (Spirit Lake Nation)

David M. GippPolitical Science President, United Tribes Technical College Bismack, North Dakota (Standing Rock Sioux Tribe)

Dave Azure, M.S. Refuge Manager, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Pingree, North Dakota (Turtle Mountain Chippewa)

Laurie Davis, B.A. Air Traffic Control Specialist Federal Aviation Administration (Turtle Mountain Chippewa)

Joe Luger, M.D. Dermatologist, Mid-Dakota Clinic Fort Yates, North Dakota (Standing Rock Sioux)

Twyla Baker-Demaray, M.S. Research Analyst National Resource Center on Native American Aging Grand Forks, North Dakota (Three Affiliated Tribes: Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara)