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Eber Hampton
American Chickasaw academic and public figure
Eber Hampton is a Chickasaw academic and public figure. Over the course of his career, he has served as president of the First Nations University of Canada (formerly Saskatchewan Indian Federated College) and at the helm of the Harvard American Indian Program.
Describes why Eber Hampton, an educator, was recognized in with a National Aboriginal Achievement Award.
Described as a "Pioneer in Indigenous Education",[1] Hampton previously served on the Canadian Commission for UNESCO.[2]
Early life and education
Born to a Chickasaw family in Talihina, Oklahoma,[3][4] Hampton grew up in California.
After graduating from high school, Hampton enrolled in Westmont College, a private Christianliberal arts college located in Montecito, Santa Barbara County. At Westmont College, Hampton would receive his bachelor's degree in psychology, graduating with honors in During this time, Hampton says that he suffered a crisis of faith and "strayed from God", stating that “I lived the life of the p