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Living the Earth Lodge Village Life

Living the Earth Lodge Village Life

In the summer of 2024, the College Fund awarded Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College’s (NHSC) Early Childhood Program the Ihduwiyaypi: Advancing Indigenous Early Childhood Education grant. This wonderful funding opportunity is strengthening our programming, growing our partnerships, enhancing learning for our children from birth through age eight, and promoting the Community of Practice (CoP). This work brings together six geographically separate community segments across the expansive homelands of the MHA Nation!

American Indian College Fund Honors 2025-26 Tribal College Students of the Year and Coca-Cola Scholars

American Indian College Fund Honors 2025-26 Tribal College Students of the Year and Coca-Cola Scholars

On Sunday, the College Fund honored this year’s Tribal College and University Students of the Year and Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars. These students represent the values of their TCUs and the determination of all the Native students working to build better futures for themselves and their communities.

American Indian College Fund Names Dr. Leander “Russ” McDonald, President of United Tribes Technical College, its 2025-2026 Tribal College and University President Honoree of the Year

American Indian College Fund Names Dr. Leander “Russ” McDonald, President of United Tribes Technical College, its 2025-2026 Tribal College and University President Honoree of the Year

Congratulations to Dr. Leander “Russ” McDonald on being named the College Fund’s 2025-26 Tribal College and University President Honoree of the Year. Dr. McDonald shares how healing, humility, learning, and evolving have not only shaped his mindset as president of United Tribes Technical College but a life dedicated to others.