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The Father of Indian Education-David Risling
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Help Save California's Only Tribal College. THE OFFICIAL NAME OF THE INSTITUTION IS D-Q UNIVERSITY. THE COLLEGE DERIVES IT'S NAME FROM TWO IMPORTANT FIGURES FROM NATIVE HISTORY. THE "D" STANDS FOR THE NAME OF THE GREAT PEACEMAKER WHO INSPIRED THE FOUNDING OF THE IROQUOIS CONFEDERACY; THE FULL NAME SYMBOLIZED BY THE "D" IS USED ONLY IN RELIGIOUS CONTEXT. THE "Q" REPRESENTS QUETZALCOATL, AN AZTEC PROPHET, WHO SYMBOLIZES THE PRINCIPLES OF WISDOM AND SELF-DISCIPLINE. History of D-Q University and Surround Area: For Thousands of Years The region Surrounding Davis, where D-Q University is Located, was the home of Wintun Peoples (Poowin and Patwin). Later, the area became known as Laguna de Santos Calle under a Mexican Land Grant. In 1868 Davisville was founded and named after a local farmer, Jerome C. Davis. The "ville" was removed in 1907, and the name officially changed in 1917 when the city was incorporated. D-Q University is Located on 643 acres on the site of a FORMER ARMY COMMUNICATIONS RELAY STATION. Prior to 1951, when the Communication station was built, the site was used for Agriculture. The Army Constructed Several buildings in the Center of the Land. In 1970, the Army Vacated the Site which then became FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY PLACED UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE. At this Time a Number of Native Americans and Chicanos ESTABLISHED A CLAIM ON THE SITE WITH THE INTENT OF FORMING A SCHOOL CONTROLLED BY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES. AFTER LENGTHY NEGOTIATIONS, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AWARDED D-Q UNIVERSITY TITLE TO THE LAND IN 1971, UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL SURPLUS PROPERTY LAWS. Native Peoples Gained The FIRST AND ONLY INDIGENOUS-CONTROLLED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER LEARNING LOCATED OUT SIDE A RESERVATION IN JULY 1971, WHEN D-Q UNIVERSITY OPENED IT'S DOORS FOR THE FIRST CLASSES. IT ALSO REPRESENTED THE FIRST TIME THAT THE DIVERSE GROUPS OF NATIVE RACES ON THE AMERICAN CONTINENT SUCCESSFULLY WORKED TOGETHER ON A PROJECT, DESPITE VAST LANGUAGE BARRIERS, GEOGRAPHICAL DIFFERENCES AND OUTSIDE PRESSURES. ON NOVEMBER 4, 1978, D-Q UNIVERSITY BECAME INDIAN-CONTROLLED. THE CAMPUS PROPERTY CONTINUED TO REMAIN IN TRUST UNTIL APRIL 2, 2001 WHEN THE PROPERTY WAS TURNED OVER TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. PAST ACTIVITIES AT D-Q UNIVERSITY: D-Q UNIVERSITY HAS HOSTED DELEGATIONS AND VISITING SCHOLARS FROM SEVERAL INDIAN NATIONS, AS WELL AS FROM CANADA, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA, AND ASIA. IN ADDITION, THE COLLEGE HAS HOSTED ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CALIFORNIA INDIAN BIG NEWS, CULTURAL DAY'S, SPIRITUAL UNITY CONFERENCES, YOUTH AND ELDER GATHERINGS, STUDENT ORGANIZATIONAL MEETINGS SUCH AS AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES AND STATEWIDE M.E.Ch.A CONFERENCES, POWWOWS, CEREMONIES, FESTIVALS, CONCERTS, THE AMERICAN INDIAN 5OO-MILE MARATHON, AND OTHER EVENTS. D-Q UNIVERSITY HAS GRADUATED MANY NATIVE AMERICANS, CHICANOS AND STUDENTS FROM VARIOUS ETHNIC GROUPS, WHO HAVE GONE ON TO HIGHER ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND TRIBAL SECTORS. THE COLLEGE HAS ALSO SPONSORED TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS, COURSES, SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, AND SPECIALIZED OFFERINGS. THE COLLEGE HAS HOSTED CALIFORNIA INDIAN ASSOCIATION WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES ON INDIAN AND CHICANO EDUCATION AND HISTORY INCLUDING "CALIFORNIA INDIANS AND THE MISSION SYSTEM," AND SEMINARS ON IMPLEMENTING LITERACY PROGRAMS.LOCATION OF D-Q UNIVERSITY:
D-Q UNIVERSITY IS LOCATED ON COUNTRY ROAD 31, SEVERAL MILES WEST OF THE CITY OF DAVIS, AND 5 MILES EAST OF WINTERS, CALIFORNIA, IN RURAL YOLO COUNTY. DAVIS IS LOCATED 14 MILES WEST OF SACRAMENTO AND 72 MILES NORTH-EAST OF SAN FRANCISCO. THE SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN AIRPORT IS APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES DRIVING DISTANCE FROM DAVIS.
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ON BEHALF OF THE D.Q.U A.S.B.G NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE PEOPLE FROM ALL NATIONS TO BE A PART OF OUR STUDENT-BASED MEMBERSHIP. WE WOULD LIKE TO CREATE A NETWORK OF STUDENTS FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO SUPPORT D-Q AND SOVEREIGNTY AMONG INDIGENOUS PEOPLES. SAN FRANCISCO: Cara Jones Reports On ICE Raid Protestors DQU Drum @ Anti-Raid Protest in San Francisco 10-31-08

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The Father Of Indian Education & DQ-University Video Interview With David Risling

  The Father Of Indian Education: David Risling A member of the Hoopa tribe, Mr. Risling was also of Yurok and Karuk ancestry.Risling's approach led to many successes. He co-founded Calif...
Posted by on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:44:00 GMT

D-Q Update 2-19-09

D-Q board allowed to step onto campus....By JAKE DORSEY/jdorsey@dailydemocrat.com..Posted: 02/19/2009 02:30:29 AM PSTD-Q board allowed to step onto campusD-Q University's trustees are allowed to condu...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:22:00 GMT

Casino Tribes Still Slow to Help Indian Causes?(DQ-UNIVERSITY)

..Casino Tribes Still Slow to Help Indian Causes http://www.smmirror.com/MainPages/DisplayArticleDetails.asp? eid=8036Tom Elias, Mirror Contributing Writer Almost any trip to the mailbox reveals just h...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:49:00 GMT

Judge bars DQ trustees from campus

Judge bars DQ trustees from campus     By JAKE DORSEY/jdorsey@dailydemocrat.com Article Created: 12/16/2008 02:33:56 AM PST   A Yolo Superior Court judge effectively barred D-Q U...
Posted by on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:17:00 GMT

D-Q UNIVERSITY - TIME FOR THE PHOENIX TO BE REBORN !

D-Q UNIVERSITY TIME FOR THE PHOENIX TO BE REBORN ! By: Orannhawk Today, March 8, 2008 is a community meeting at D-Q University. It is in part to create a dialog between the students currently living...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:51:00 GMT

DQU MAKES THE NEWS IN MEXICO !

Thank you Malina for getting this to me and also for the translation to English     Los de Abajo Gloria Muñoz Ramírez losylasdeabajo@yahoo.com.mx Universidad indígena La DQ University, un...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:58:00 GMT

WHY THE 7TH GENERATION MUST RISE TO POWER NOW !

Guest Indian Country Writer / Activist and Advocate for Human, Civil and Educational Rights Mike 'Raccoon Eyes' brings us this timely message that all of Indian Country must heed !   ' WHY THE 7T...
Posted by on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:21:00 GMT

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP D-Q UNIVERSITY ?

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP D-Q UNIVERSITY ? In light of the recent events at D-Q University  we are asking for your help ! I have had many emails asking for more information about D-Q along with the que...
Posted by on Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:41:00 GMT

DQU STUDENT DEFENSE COMMITTEE FORMING NOW !

February 20, 2008 At 12:18 PST, Yolo County Sheriff's Department arrested three student leaders at DQ University. The students were served with an eviction notice and arrested under allegations of tr...
Posted by on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:04:00 GMT

Native American College Students reveal: The Truth behind Native American Gaming Investments

  Press Contacts: Lisa Gray-Garcia, POOR Magazine, (510) 435-7500 (415) 863-6306 Quanah Brightman, United Native Americans Inc , (510) 672-7187 Amanda Smiles, POOR Magazine: (415) 863-6306, 808...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:05:00 GMT