It was 27 below zero degrees Fahrenheit in Barrow, Alaska, and there were five hours of sun yesterday. But don’t let the winter weather fool you into thinking that nothing much is going on in Barrow! Ilisagvik College is the newest tribal college in the consortium. Ilisagvik College has been around for quite some time, but only recently joined AIHEC. They will receive scholarships in the fall and are eligible for Lilly funds and Mellon opportunities. Welcome to our Alaskan Native friends!
Department of Education Affirms Native Students are Citizens of Sovereign Indian Nations with Legal Relationship with Federal Government
The Department of Education affirmed its recognition of the sovereign authority of Native Nations to educate their citizens and its relevance to all education institutions in a letter to the National Indian Education Association. Learn more about the letter and how Native sovereignty works.
