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Show Up: Your Duties as a Native Person, From Citizenship to Voting

Show Up: Your Duties as a Native Person, From Citizenship to Voting

Sep 19, 2018 | , ,

While we have always been citizens of our own nations since time immemorial it was not until 1924 when all American Indians born within the territorial limits of the U.S. were recognized as citizens, allowing us the right to vote.  Today, a record number of Native candidates are running for office, making the 2018 election exciting. In early September, Indian Country Today reported that 52 Native American women are running for high-level positions in state legislatures, congress, and the position of governor.

Denver and Native Organizations Feed 300 American Indians at Annual Denver Elder’s Dinner

Denver and Native Organizations Feed 300 American Indians at Annual Denver Elder’s Dinner

Dec 15, 2017 | ,

The American Indian College Fund honored Native American elders Theresa Halsey of the Lakota Tribe and Isaac Wak Wak of the Colville Confederated Tribes of Washington state at its Seventeenth Annual Denver Elders Dinner at the University of Denver’s Cable Center. Nearly 300 American Indian elders attended the traditional buffalo feast, which honored them for their guidance throughout the year.

From Student Intern to College Fund Employee: Cassandra’s Journey

From Student Intern to College Fund Employee: Cassandra’s Journey

Dec 14, 2017 | , , , ,

Cassandra Harden (Diné) was focused on a career in early childhood education when she first learned about internship opportunities with the American Indian College Fund (College Fund). While she studied as a student at tribal college Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Cassandra got involved in SIPI’s early childhood program, working on the College Fund’s Wakanyeja “Sacred Little Ones” and Ké’ Early Childhood Initiatives, as a student intern.

#Indigetern Native Student Intern Stories

#Indigetern Native Student Intern Stories

Dec 14, 2017 | , ,

Robin Maxkii shared some snippets from her internship experience at the National Science Foundation in Washington, D.C. In a conversation with her about her internship experience, she shared that her time in Washington was one of her best experiences in learning more about how to think about and act on information given by working professionals and mentors. Although she was appreciative of their advice, she chafed at feedback about her career trajectory and academic pursuit.

Embrace Native Heritage Month

Embrace Native Heritage Month

Nov 10, 2017 | , , ,

Recently, I’ve been reflecting on how important it is to be able to identify myself using terms that are personal to me; and the impact that has for all of us in the way we feel self-confidence and pride in our individuality. Perhaps you define yourself by the job you do or the language you speak. Or maybe you identify yourself by your skin color, sexual orientation, or what part of the world you grew up in.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month!

Nov 10, 2017 | ,

Native American Heritage Month is a special time of the year for us when we celebrate our history and heritage with our friends and neighbors. We are able to celebrate the wonderful things that make being Native unique, and it also gives us time to reflect on many of those aspects that bind us together as humans.

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