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Rural America Loses If We Lose Tribal Colleges

Rural America Loses If We Lose Tribal Colleges

Cheryl Crazy Bull warns that federal funding cuts threaten Tribal Colleges and Universities, which provide affordable, community-focused education for Native and rural students. She highlights their impact on workforce development, economic growth, and student success, urging continued investment to secure their future.

What Matters In This Moment

What Matters In This Moment

In this heartfelt message, President Cheryl Crazy Bull of the American Indian College Fund expresses gratitude for the support of Native students while addressing the growing challenges to diversity, education access, and democratic values. She reaffirms the College Fund’s commitment to ensuring Native students have the resources to succeed, despite funding losses, and emphasizes the importance of community, inclusion, and the power of education to shape a stronger future.

Our Thoughts Go Out to Los Angeles

Our Thoughts Go Out to Los Angeles

Los Angeles and the surrounding area are home to many American Indian college students and their families. The city and Southern California itself have been the traditional home to many area tribes and became home to many Native families who moved there during the Relocation Era. The American Indian College Fund is closely monitoring the impact of the fires on our scholars and Native communities in Southern California to provide support, and our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the fires.

The American Indian College Fund Honors President Jimmy Carter

The American Indian College Fund Honors President Jimmy Carter

President Carter is largely known for creating the foundation that guides Jewish and Arab relations in the Middle East to present day. But in addition to his impact on international relations and commitment to world peace and service during and after his presidency, President Carter understood the equal importance of Nation-to-Nation diplomacy and building strong sovereign Indian Nations at home.

In Defense of Democracy

In Defense of Democracy

Cheryl Crazy Bull’s Veteran’s Day Election Statement reflects on the resilience and sacrifice of Native American veterans, emphasizes the need for unity in defending democracy and Indigenous rights, and underscores the critical role of education in empowering future generations of Native communities.

Save the Date: American Indian College Fund’s Denver EATSS Event Returns November 23, 2024

Save the Date: American Indian College Fund’s Denver EATSS Event Returns November 23, 2024

Award-Winning Chefs, Renowned Artists, and World-Class Musician Nathaniel Rateliff to Headline. The American Indian College Fund is excited to announce the return of its Denver EATSS event on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in downtown Denver. This unforgettable evening promises a fully immersive experience of Indigenous cuisine, art, and music, bringing together the traditions and diversity of Native culture in celebration of the College Fund’s mission to support Native scholars.

Save the Date: American Indian College Fund’s Twin Cities EATSS Event Set for November 12, 2024

Save the Date: American Indian College Fund’s Twin Cities EATSS Event Set for November 12, 2024

The American Indian College Fund is thrilled to announce its annual Twin Cities EATSS (Epicurean Award to Support Scholars) event, returning on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. This immersive evening promises a vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture through cuisine, art, and music, all in support of Native students pursuing higher education.

Support for Native People in Higher Education Includes Permitting Sharing of Tribal Affiliations

Support for Native People in Higher Education Includes Permitting Sharing of Tribal Affiliations

Employees at the University of South Dakota were told to remove tribal affiliations and gender pronouns from email signatures, citing a policy by the Board of Regents. This move lacks support for Native individuals in higher education, according to Cheryl Crazy Bull of the American Indian College Fund, who urges allies to stand with Native faculty and staff by including such details in their signatures.