by Dina Horwedel | Jan 23, 2013 | Blog, President's Blog
Like many Natives and our allies across our Grandmother Earth, Unci Maka, I have joined the Idle No More movement, attending round dance gatherings, praying for Chief Theresa Spence and her supporters, sharing the stories I hear and read and perusing news and opinion...
by Dina Horwedel | Jan 22, 2013 | News
Retired NBA Coach Phil Jackson Sponsors Campaign for One Lucky Donor to Spend Day with Him January 22, 2013 Retired NBA coach Phil Jackson will give one lucky fan and a friend the opportunity to spend a day with him in Los Angeles learning his basketball coaching...
by Dina Horwedel | Jan 14, 2013 | Blog, Inside the College Fund, Student Success
The flu season this year started early and is hitting the U.S. hard. American Indians and Alaska Natives, including college students, are at high risk for getting the flu and developing serious complications. The time is now for people to benefit from getting the...
by Dina Horwedel | Jan 10, 2013 | Blog, Our Programs
Ilisagvik College’s Uqautchim Uglua, or ‘language nest’ program, celebrated important milestones in 2012. The school introduced an Iñupiaq Early Learning Associate of Arts degree to meet the college’s goal to increase the number of indigenous certified teachers on the...
by Dina Horwedel | Jan 9, 2013 | Blog, Student Success
When many American Indian students study at mainstream institutions, they experience culture shock. For many, it is the first time away from a close-knit community. For others, it is their first experience away from the reservation. Transitioning to a life on a large...
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