On April 9, the journalism world lost a fine journalist, activist, and teacher. Minnie Two Shoes (Assiniboine from the Ft. Peck reservation in Montana) passed on. She was a founder of the Native American Journalist Association, tireless teacher, journalist, and activist. Godspeed, Minnie.

American Indian College Fund Partners with Tribal Colleges and Universities to Focus Research on Cultural Impact
Three American Indian College Fund (College Fund) staff, along with partners from tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), were chosen in a competitive process to present two sessions at the upcoming World Indigenous Peoples Conference on Education (WIPCE) in November 2025. The College Fund’s partnerships with TCUs are a testament to our shared commitment to equity, inclusivity, and impact of tribally led education.