Ramona Morrow interviews Dennis White “Mezinaanikwad” (Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians), Elder in Residence at Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University.
Blog Blogs
American Indian College Fund Publishes Eighth Volume of The Tribal College and University Research Journal:
The American Indian College Fund, with generous funding from the Henry Luce Foundation, published volume 8 of the Tribal College and University Research Journal. This one-of-a-kind publication was first launched in 2016 and supports tribal college and university (TCU) faculty in disseminating their academic work to Indigenous communities and the wider research community.
If You Want to Protect Children, You Cannot Defend Mascots
Numerous studies, including ones conducted by the federal government, illustrate the harm of racist mascots, especially on youth. Team names and logos should be chosen to instill pride without dehumanizing people, ensuring the safety and prosperity of our children and the future of our communities.
Empowering Students, Building Nations: Reflections from the 2025 CSSI Convening/CNSS Conference
This year’s convening was a powerful reminder of what’s possible when partners align with purpose. The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) and the American Indian College Fund (the College Fund) have long worked in close collaboration to uplift tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), and this joint convening stood as a shining example of that ongoing partnership in action.
URGENT! Last Chance! Help Stop the Big Beautiful Bill!
The Big Beautiful Bill Is Headed to the House of Representatives for a final vote. Call your representatives and make your voice heard NOW to stop it! The bill will negatively impact on Native students and higher education institutions.
Marathon to Make Your Voice Heard: Tell Your Representatives to Vote “No” on the Big, Beautiful Bill
As Congress runs their marathon to the vote, our allies can run our own marathon. We need you to help win our race by making consistent phone calls, writing emails, and commenting on lawmakers’ social media posts in the House and Senate alike to ask them to vote “No” to a bill that can only be described as a wrecking ball.
Diploma on the Wall
Jerome DeCoteau was one of the first graduates out of NWIC’s High School+ program several years ago, becoming a role model to his son Troy on the importance of prioritizing education. His son graduated from high school this year.
Oglala Lakota College and Community Programs Collaborate to Support GED Students
Oglala Lakota College partners with local tribal and state programs to support community members in earning their GEDs.
