People across the nation will be celebrating Earth Day this Thursday, April 22. But for Tribal communities, Earth Day is year-round. The American Indian College Fund provides Tribal colleges and universities and their students study and internship opportunities that allow them to make a deeper impact on the environmental health of their communities.
Deb Haaland will be a leader of the U.S. Department of Interior for all of America. But as an Indigenous woman who lives her identity, she will honor our ancestors and while making decisions about future generations of Indian people as a visible part of all of America.
Tell all U.S. senators that Representative Deb Haaland has the experience and leadership we need at the U.S. Department of Interior. The American Indian College Fund is joining allied Native organizations to advocate for Haaland’s confirmation as part of #DebForInterior Week of Action from Monday, February 22 to Wednesday, February 24. Join us during the #DebForInterior Week of Action to generate a groundswell of public awareness and support for Congresswoman Haaland for her confirmation.
At the American Indian College Fund, we will continue our work to provide equitable access to a higher education for every Native American who wants one, while reinforcing the importance of civic education and engagement. We want and need more of our graduates at the table, representing our communities, so that every Native child can fulfill their dream—and Dr. King’s.
Cheryl Crazy Bull, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, and Dina Horwedel, Director of Public Education, share news about the College Fund’s mission and work with Native students and communities on Great.com, a podcast highlighting the good work that organizations are doing worldwide.
THE DENVER POST NAMES THE AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND A WINNER OF THE COLORADO TOP WORKPLACES 2020 AWARD Denver, Colo., September 9, 2020 — The American Indian College Fund was awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by The Denver Post for the second year in a row. The...
American Indian College Fund Congratulates Tribal College Faculty and Staff Completing Master’s and Terminal Degrees Denver, Colo.—August 4, 2020– The American Indian College Fund is announcing the graduation of seven tribal college and university faculty members who...
American Indian College Fund Supports Resolution to Restore Olympic Record to Legendary Native American Athlete Jim Thorpe July 29, 2020 Denver, Colo.— The American Indian College Fund is supporting the movement, which includes a resolution introduced by U.S....
The Wilke Family Foundation Grants $1 Million to American Indian College Fund to Grow Computer Science Programs at Tribal Colleges July 15, 2020 Denver, Colo.— Jeff Wilke, CEO of Worldwide Consumer at Amazon, knows the difference technology can make. As a boy growing...
Mascot Statement #TheTimeIsNow for racist sports team names and mascots to be re- named. The American Indian College Fund appreciates its long-time mission supporters, FedEx, Nike, and WalMart. They have chosen to stand alongside indigenous groups across the United...
