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Honoring Cultural Knowledge: The Art and Teachings of Chelsey Cameron

Apr 3, 2025 | Blog, Cultural Knowledge Teachers, Native Arts, Our Programs

Written by LaTara LeBlanc, Student Engagement Specialist, Bay Mills Community College Introduction Art is more than just an expression; it’s a bridge to culture, identity, and history. For Chelsey Cameron of the Bay Mills Indian Community, cultural artistry is not...

Sinte Gleska University Celebrates First GED Graduate Out of Adult Corrections Facility Partnership

Apr 3, 2025 | Blog, Indigenous Adult Education, Our Programs

Ryan Barnett reflects on her experience as SGU’s first GED graduate out of its partnership with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe Adult Corrections Facility.

Embracing Culture, Family, and Education

Apr 3, 2025 | Blog, Indigenous Adult Education, Our Programs

Pamela Gisinaabiikwe Martin shares her story as a young mother who found her way back to her dreams through Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University’s GED program.

Honoring the Legacy of Ron His Horse Is Thunder: Champion of Tribal Sovereignty and Higher Education

Apr 1, 2025 | Blog, Featured Post, Inside the College Fund, Tribal Colleges and Universities

The American Indian College Fund mourns the passing of Ron His Horse Is Thunder (Hunkpapa-Lakota Oyate), a tireless advocate for tribal sovereignty and education. As a leader of Sitting Bull College, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, and national higher education initiatives, he dedicated his life to empowering Native communities. His enduring legacy continues to inspire.

TCU Set Stage for Student’s Success at University of Michigan

Mar 31, 2025 | Advocacy, Blog, Good News, Student Success

Jasmine Neosh, a dual-degree law and environmental studies student, reflects on how her education at the College of Menominee Nation prepared her to excel at a top-tier law school, equipping her with confidence, critical thinking skills, and a strong cultural foundation. Her experience at a Tribal College not only gave her technical and leadership abilities but also a deep sense of identity and purpose, allowing her to navigate elite academic spaces while staying true to her roots.

Fake News Awareness

Mar 28, 2025 | Advocacy, Blog, Student Success

Misinformation is everywhere, but having the right tools helps us protect our narratives and ensure our communities get the truth. Always question, always verify, and always seek sources that respect our voices.

Revitalizing Aaniiih and Nakoda Languages/Culture at Aaniiih Nakoda College

Mar 28, 2025 | Aaniiih Nakoda College, Blog, IECE - Indigenous Early Childhood Education, Ihduwiyayapi, Our Programs

By Dr. Arlene Bigby, Early Childhood Education and Education Instructor, ANC 2024-2027 Ihduwiyayapi: Advancing Indigenous Early Childhood Education Grant Program Native language integration and revitalization has always been an integral part of Aaniiih Nakoda...

From Enduring to Flourishing: Culture and Education for Healing

Mar 28, 2025 | Blog, Indigenous Visionaries, Our Programs

A blog by Trinity Moran, Bay Mills Community College, Information Technology Systems Coordinator, 2024-2025 Indigenous Visionaries Fellow.

Native American Grads: Get Ready to Rock Your Grad Walk Mocs!

Mar 26, 2025 | College Fund, Press Releases, Student Success, Students

Tribal college presidents, faculty, staff, and other recent graduates are encouraged to show your support and post your throwback graduation regalia photos as we celebrate our students, our cultures, and our communities together!

Protect the Department of Education

Mar 21, 2025 | Advocacy, Blog, Get Involved, Student Success, Tribal Colleges and Universities

The American Indian College Fund is concerned that Native students, whose equitable access to higher education hinges on federal programs (which are tied to Native tribes’ trust and treaty relationship with the federal government) will be disproportionately and negatively impacted by the dismantling of the department and the haphazard way the Trump Administration is going about it.

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Honoring Cultural Knowledge: The Art and Teachings of Chelsey Cameron

Sinte Gleska University Celebrates First GED Graduate Out of Adult Corrections Facility Partnership

Embracing Culture, Family, and Education

Honoring the Legacy of Ron His Horse Is Thunder: Champion of Tribal Sovereignty and Higher Education

TCU Set Stage for Student’s Success at University of Michigan

Fake News Awareness

Revitalizing Aaniiih and Nakoda Languages/Culture at Aaniiih Nakoda College

From Enduring to Flourishing: Culture and Education for Healing

Native American Grads: Get Ready to Rock Your Grad Walk Mocs!

Protect the Department of Education

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