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Share Your Voice: Preserve Programs Benefitting Diverse Students in Education

Share Your Voice: Preserve Programs Benefitting Diverse Students in Education

Feb 25, 2025 | , , ,

Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Department of Education Craig Trainor declared race-based scholarships, cultural centers and even graduation ceremonies illegal in a “Dear Colleague” letter. A federal judge issued an injunction. Share your comments with the Department to help preserve programming for our nation’s students at OCR@ed.gov or write to Office for Civil Rights, U.S Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202.

Our Thoughts Go Out to Los Angeles

Our Thoughts Go Out to Los Angeles

Jan 16, 2025 | , ,

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.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Jan 10, 2025 | , ,

We share with sadness the news of the passing of two tribal college leaders in January. Their stories of leadership and wisdom follow. We pray for both Dr. Jim Davis and Dr. Monty Roessel to have a good journey to be with our ancestors and for strength and peace for their families, friends, and communities.

American Indian College Fund Hosts Webinar on Native Higher Education Access and Success Strategies with Brookings Institute and Institute for Higher Education Policy

American Indian College Fund Hosts Webinar on Native Higher Education Access and Success Strategies with Brookings Institute and Institute for Higher Education Policy

Jan 2, 2025 | , , , , ,

The American Indian College Fund (College Fund), the Brookings Institute (Brookings), and the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) are releasing a report focused on ways to ensure Indigenous students’ continued access to higher education and success.

Save the Date: Rateliff Sings Rateliff | Denver EATSS Returns with Indigenous Cuisine, Art, and Nathaniel Rateliff with Colorado Symphony

Save the Date: Rateliff Sings Rateliff | Denver EATSS Returns with Indigenous Cuisine, Art, and Nathaniel Rateliff with Colorado Symphony

Dec 19, 2024 | , ,

The Colorado Symphony and the American Indian College Fund proudly announce a thrilling collaboration with acclaimed singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff for two unforgettable performances on April 11 and 12, 2025, at Denver’s Boettcher Concert Hall, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the American Indian College Fund. The concert will feature new orchestrations of Rateliff’s most beloved songs, showcasing his signature sound reimagined through the lush and dynamic lens of a full symphony orchestra.

Save the Date: Twin Cities EATSS Returns with Indigenous Cuisine, Art and Music Featuring Grammy-Winner Rufus Wainwright

Save the Date: Twin Cities EATSS Returns with Indigenous Cuisine, Art and Music Featuring Grammy-Winner Rufus Wainwright

Dec 19, 2024 | , ,

The American Indian College Fund is thrilled to announce the return of its celebrated Twin Cities EATSS (Epicurean Award to Support Scholars) event, taking place Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the iconic Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. This one-of-a-kind evening celebrates the vibrancy of Native culture through exceptional Indigenous cuisine, original art, and a performance by three-time-Grammy Award-winning artist Rufus Wainwright.

In Defense of Democracy

In Defense of Democracy

Nov 11, 2024 | , ,

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.

Highlighting Indigenous Innovation on Indigenous Peoples Day 

Highlighting Indigenous Innovation on Indigenous Peoples Day 

Oct 11, 2024 | , ,

This Monday, October 14, marks Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to honor and celebrate the histories and cultures of Native peoples here in the United States. As of last Indigenous Peoples Day in 2023, approximately 195 cities and states recognized the holiday. Here at the American Indian College Fund, we want to take this day to highlight some of the amazing contributions Indigenous peoples have made to the world and share a preview of our upcoming Native American Heritage Month activities. 

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