“You Have a Home Here”
Creating Belongingness and Legacy Within a Native American Sisterhood
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 17817550 |
|---|---|
| Authors | James D Wagnon (University of Oklahoma, corresponding author), Natalie R Youngbull (0000-0001-7985-2844, University of Oklahoma), Robin Zape-Tah-Hol-Ah Minthorn (0000-0002-5634-4086, University of Oklahoma) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-13 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-26 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1949-6605 • E-ISSN: 1949-6591 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19496591.2026.2622062 |
| OpenAlex | W7140780533 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 17 |
This Indigenous methodological research study examines the impact of Gamma Delta Pi, Inc. (GDP), a Native American sisterhood that draws on the narratives of 24 sisters. Using Talking Circles and the Indigenous Storywork theoretical framework, this study identified four themes: GDP membership fostered acceptance, belongingness rooted in relational practices, building sisterly relations as cultural resistance, and creating a legacy of intergenerational belonging. The findings demonstrate the importance of pre-college engagement, intergenerational mentorship, and culturally grounded relationships. Recommendations are provided for student affairs professionals and institutions to better support Indigenous women’s success, community-building, and long-term representation in higher education.
Belongingness · Native american · Qualitative research · Racism · Social discrimination · Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights · Oral History, Memory, Narrative Analysis · Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |