A heartfelt congratulations to all of our TCU graduates from all of us at the American Indian College Fund. You have worked hard for this day, and you and your families have reason to be proud. But your journey is just beginning. As you travel your life’s path, we wish you happiness, good fortune, and the ability to remember to be true to yourself, your Indian values, and your life’s calling.
Godspeed!
To ensure your rights are upheld on graduation day without incident, the American Indian College Fund urges students to be proactive and to work with school administrations far in advance of graduation to ensure their graduation celebration is observed in a traditional and meaningful way without incident.
Both the College Fund and AIHEC believe consistent and robust funding across agencies is essential to ensuring tribal students and communities are not left behind. To advance opportunity in rural America, TCUs must be treated as a central investment priority in the President’s Budget.
By Simone Friede (Chippewa Cree), Stone Child College Voting is a fundamental pillar of democracy, serving as a powerful tool for individuals to express their beliefs, values, and aspirations for their communities. In Native American communities, this right holds...
