Ira Ilupak Frankson, an Iñupiaq artist from Tikiġaq, Alaska, is preserving the traditional art of baleen basketry, an Iñupiat craft made from bowhead whale baleen and walrus ivory. Through his work and teaching, Frankson is helping to revitalize this unique cultural art form for future generations.
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.
The College Fund’s Native Students Stepping Forward: Dollar General Adult Education Program supports underserved Native students to prepare for and obtain high school equivalency (HSE) credentials. This program addresses a critical gap in the education pathway that allows more individuals the chance to pursue post-secondary education and meaningful careers.
A blog post from Danielle Carley, LCOOU, Associate Dean of Students, a 2023-2024 Indigenous Visionaries Fellow.
October 21st – 25th, 2024
This year’s event will be packed with insightful webinars, videos, and advice for students planning to transfer to Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) or non-TCU institutions.
