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The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region Supports American Indian College Fund
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region supported the American Indian College Fund with a disbursement of $5,750 from an anonymous donor to their donor-established endowment.
Tribal College Brings Tradition to Life
Between July 15 and August 2, Leech Lake Tribal College held a Community Birch Bark Canoe Building Project. Community members created a 16-foot, late 1800s traditional wiigwaasi-jiimaan (birch bark canoe) from start to finish with Ojibwe language being taught and used...
Guiding Our Destiny with Heritage and Tradition
November is Native American Heritage Month and the theme this year is “Guiding our Destiny with Heritage and Tradition.” American Indians have made immeasurable contributions to our nation’s heritage and there are countless reasons to celebrate. You can celebrate...
Annual Flame of Hope Fundraising Gala Raises $550,000 to Benefit Native Education
The American Indian College Fund is projected to raise $550,000 support Native student scholarships at its 18th annual Flame of Hope Gala, held on October 10 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Proceeds will benefit Native education.
American Indian College Fund to Preserve and Restore Traditional Native Art Forms
American Indian College Fund to Preserve and Restore Traditional Native Art Forms at Midwestern Tribal Colleges Supported by $860,000 dollar grant from Margaret A. Cargill Foundation
Nike N7 Blanket to Benefit American Indian College Fund
Nike N7 Blanket to Benefit American Indian College Fund Nike N7 and Pendleton Woolen Mills Collaborated on Creation
Annual Flame of Hope Fundraising Gala Raises More than $400,000 to Benefit Native Education
The American Indian College Fund is projected to raise $550,000 support Native student scholarships at its 18th annual Flame of Hope Gala, held on October 10 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Proceeds will benefit Native education. Native artist Steven Paul Judd...
American Indian College Fund Annual Flame of Hope Fundraising Gala Raises More than $400,000 to Benefit Native Education
The American Indian College Fund is projected to raise $550,000 support Native student scholarships at its 18th annual Flame of Hope Gala, held on October 10 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Proceeds will benefit Native education. Native artist Steven Paul Judd...
College of Menominee Nation Big Day in Pre-K
College of Menominee Nation’s (CMN) Sacred Little One’s project hosts an early childhood teacher institute on their campus in the Community Technology Center. Twenty-two lead teachers from the Menominee...
Sequestration to Impact Tribal Colleges
As the summer comes to an end, some tribal college officials are still waiting to find out how much funding they will receive for the upcoming year. They are holding their breath as their colleges struggle to stay afloat. At United Tribes Technical College, executive vice president Russell Swagger said the college is preparing for the “worst-case scenario.” The college already eliminated one of its two summer sessions this year, due to lack of funding. And it is becoming more difficult to retain quality staff and students, Swagger said, as college officials cannot tell them with certainty that the doors of Untied Tribes will be able to remain open in the years ahead.
