Why Native Representation and Mascots Matter

Nov 10, 2020 | Blog, Indigenous Activism Webinars

Founder & CEO of IllumiNative, Crystal Echo Hawk discusses the importance of Native representation, especially in the space of sports mascots.

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Highlighting Indigenous Innovation on Indigenous Peoples Day

Oct 14, 2024 | Blog, Featured Post, Good News

This Monday, October 14, marks Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to honor and celebrate the histories and cultures of Native peoples here in the United States. As of last Indigenous Peoples Day in 2023, approximately 195 cities and states recognized the holiday. Here at the American Indian College Fund, we want to take this day to highlight some of the amazing contributions Indigenous peoples have made to the world and share a preview of our upcoming Native American Heritage Month activities.

American Indian College Fund Launches Virtual Learning Series to Tribal College Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Students

Oct 9, 2024 | College Fund, IECE - Indigenous Early Childhood Education, Ihduwiyayapi, Press Releases, Students, TCU Press Releases, Wounspekiya Unspewicakiyapi Native Teacher Education

Two of the American Indian College Fund’s (College Fund) programs are collaborating to launch a new virtual learning series for early childhood educators as well as elementary and secondary educators in Indigenous communities.

American Indian College Fund Celebrates National Transfer Student Week

Oct 7, 2024 | Press Releases, Student Success, Students

To create awareness about how to successfully transfer to a college or university, with opportunities to hear from other Native students who have navigated the process, the American Indian College Fund will host two webinars: Transfer 101 and a Transfer Student Experience panel. Participants will also have access to a transfer process toolbox online. The College Fund is also creating awareness of transfer activities at TCUs by providing $2000 to institutions to assist transfer students by hosting on-campus events, augmenting transfer student resources, or compensating potential transfer student site visits.

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