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 and Pendleton Woolen Mills Student Blanket Design Contest Opens November 15
Starting November 15, the American Indian College Fund and Pendleton Woolen Mills, the international lifestyle brand headquartered in Portland, Oregon, are accepting submissions for sixth annual Tribal College Blanket Design Contest. American Indian and Alaska Native students attending a tribal college or university are eligible to submit up to two designs.
2025 State of the American Indian College Fund Released for Native American Heritage Month
Every year, the American Indian College Fund releases a State of the College Fund address, delivered by its President and CEO, Cheryl Crazy Bull (Sicangu Lakota). This year President Crazy Bull addresses the importance of the College Fund’s continued mission and the tribal colleges and universities’ in growing Native people and communities in the wake of national discussions about higher education.
American Indian College Fund launches new campaign in honor of Native American Heritage Month
American Indian College Fund launches new campaign in honor of Native American Heritage Month Denver, Colo., November 10, 2025 — In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, the American Indian College Fund has launched a new campaign, You Can Do Something, to...
American Indian College Fund Host Free Online Tribal College and University Fair
American Indian College Fund Host Free Online Tribal College and University Fair Four-Day Event Will Connect TCUs with Native Students Interested in Pursuing Higher Education Denver, Colo., November 6, 2025—The American Indian College Fund will host its sixth annual...
Circle of Hope Fall 2025
| Fall 2025 |Circle of Hope Still Here and Still Building Our FutureDear Friends and Relatives,As we approach Native American Heritage Month, I find myself thinking about how Native people have always persevered amid uncertainty – and I’m so grateful for that strength...
American Indian College Fund to Host Free Online Book Discussion with Indigenous Author Amanda Peters
American Indian College Fund to Host Free Online Book Discussion with Indigenous Author Amanda Peters Event Scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th at 1 p.m. MST Denver, Colo., October 21, 2025— The American Indian College Fund (College Fund) is hosting a free, online...
