Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk: Our Community, Our Power, Our Future

Aug 5, 2020 | Blog, Indigenous Activism Webinars

Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk is an advocate committed to educating and empowering others to become engaged in issues including violence against women, criminal justice reform, the need for food sovereignty and quality health care. She’ll discuss the role of the 2020 census and vote in bringing power to our communities, and setting a path for success in the future.

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This year’s convening was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when partners align with purpose. The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) and the American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) have long worked in close collaboration to uplift tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), and this joint convening stood as a shining example of that ongoing partnership in action.

We’re Still Here: Culture, Community, and College at the Heart of Native Resilience

Jul 9, 2025 | Advocacy, Blog, Featured Post, President's Blog

We thank you for joining us and honoring us with your support as we speak the truth about our Native histories and identities as we work to fulfill our commitment to create stronger Native communities and a stronger nation for a better America—where we can all thrive as committed and respectful neighbors.

Our Work Is Not Finished

Jul 7, 2025 | Advocacy, Blog, President's Blog

Thank you to all those who called and emailed your elected officials on behalf of Native students and Native higher education prior to the passing of the Bill Beautiful Bill. Know that we will continue to champion our tribal students and institutions and ask you to stay the course with us.

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