Indigenous Literacy Story Series
The Indigenous Literacy Story Series seeks to shift perceptions of literacy and education in tribal nation communities, provide evidence of literacy success and innovation in tribal nation communities, establish the College Fund as a resource and leader in literacy resources, and encourage innovation and collaboration within TCUs, across TCUs, and between Native inservice teachers.
This story series features guest writers from the College Fund, TCUs, and Native educators in the field.
Indigenous Literacy is:
A means of expressing and sustaining connection, culture, and sovereignty.
The ability to communicate (tell stories, speak, write, create, teach, or demonstrate) and comprehend (listen, read, sense, interpret, view, learn, or practice).
A starting point for Native people to co-create their environment in ways that are grounded in – and sustaining of – Indigenous cultures, languages, and ways of knowing.
Relational and intergenerational, supporting kinship with each other, ancestors, and the land.
Essential to thriving Indigenous communities.
Featured Stories
American Indian College Fund Welcomes New Cohort of Faculty Fellows
The College Fund is supporting six new faculty fellows from tribal colleges and universities as they pursue their master’s and doctoral degrees. Learn more about the members of the latest fellowship cohort.
Circle of Hope Summer 2026
| Summer 2026 |Circle of Hope Education is our act of HopeAs a New School Year Begins, Opportunity GrowsAs summer draws to a close, I always feel that excitement start to bubble – while some may be sad to see the end of summer, over the life of my academic career I...
Teach Them Where They Are: Bay Mills Community College Brings Opportunity for Higher Education to Communities Across the Country
BMCC helps build better futures for Native students, families, and communities across the nation by not requiring individuals to choose between an education and everyone they’re learning for.
Brookings Report: Decrease in Federal and Philanthropy Funding in Indian Country Drives Critical Need Gap
Initial analysis published by Brookings and the American Indian College Fund shows sustained, predictable investment needed to build long-term economic sustainability for Native and surrounding communities.
Tell Your Senator to Vote NO on the SAVE Act, a Barrier to Voting Rights
UPDATE July 22, 2026: By a vote of 216-214, the House has passed H.Con.Res. 113, the initial procedural resolution to proceed with the budget reconciliation bill. The resolution outlines $95 billion in new spending, including $10 billion to advance elements of the...