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Buder Center for American Indian Studies Research

The Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies at the Brown School at Washington University was founded to provide scholarships for American Indians and has grown into one of the most respected centers in the nation for academic advancement and study of American Indian issues related to social work. The Buder Center develops programs and curriculum, engages in research, builds relationships and partnerships with communities and people, and develops the ability of its students and alumni to make positive change in Indian Country.

Research from 2021 2021

CSWE Recommendations for Social Work Educators and Social Workers, Kaleigh Edwards

Trail Marker Trees, Kaleigh Edwards

Research from 2020 2020

American Indian Social Work Students: Factors that Influence Success in Graduate School, Kellie A. Thompson, Arianne L. Posey, and Lindsey K. Manshack

Leadership through an Indigenous Lens, Kelley McCall

State License Renewal Information for Licensed Professional Counselors and Addiction Counselors, Kelley McCall and Lindsey Manshack

The 2020 Washington University in St. Louis Pow Wow Committee COVID-19 Report and Resource Guide, Kellie Thompson

Training American Indian and Alaska Native Social Workers for Indian Country, Molly Tovar, Kellie Thompson, and Shanondora Billiot

Research from 2019 2019

Honoring Missouri's First People: The Native Partnerships and Programming Alliance, Jo Malia Milner and Kellie Thompson

Nasnti News, Washington University in St. Louis

State License Requirements for Social Workers, Jenifer Van Schuyver MSW, Kyla Woodard MSW, Simona Charles MSW, and Kellie Thompson MSW

State License Requirements for Social Workers, Jenifer Van Schuyver, Kyla Woodward, Simona Charles, and Kellie Thompson

Research from 2018 2018

Acknowledging Native American History in Missouri, Molly Tovar and Chris Leiker

Financial Capabilities in Indian Country, Molly Tovar Ed.D and Lindsey Manshack MPH

Research from 2017 2017

Building Capacity for Mental and Behavioral Health in Indian Country, Lindsey Manshack

Research from 2016 2016

The Dakota Access Pipeline and Why the People in Missouri Care, Washington University in St. Louis

The Evolution of the American Indian Pow Wow, Lindsey Manshack

Research from 2015 2015

Mental health in Diabetes Prevention and Intevention Programs in American Indian/Alaska Native Communities, Wynette Whitegoat, Jeremy Vu, Kellie Thompson, and Jennifer Gallagher

Research from 2010 2010

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Utilization in Native Communities, Kristen Wagner and Amy Locklear Hertel

Saving for Post-Secondary Education in American Indian Communities, Amy Locklear Hertel and Mary Elizabeth Jäger

Saving for Post-Secondary Education in American Indian Communities: A Geospatial and Quantitative Analysis, Amy Locklear Hertel and Mary Elizabeth Jäger

Savings and Financial Services in Native Communities, Kristen Wagner and Kristen Wagner

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Sites in Native Communities, Kristen Wagner and Amy Locklear Hertel

Research from 2009 2009

Project G-7: Building Financial Skills for Indigenous Youth in North Carolina, Amy Locklear Hertel and Kristen Wagner

Research from 2008 2008

Dialogues on Assets in Native Communities: Recording a Native Perspective on the Definition and Benefits of Retaining and Building Assets, Amy Locklear Hertel, Kristen Wagner, John Phillips, Karen Edwards, and Jessica Hale

Research from 2007 2007

VITA Sites: Linking Tax Returns and Asset Building Strategies in Indian Country, Kristen Wagner, Karen Edwards, Amy Locklear Hertel, Miriam Jorgensen, and Dana Klar