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
URGENT! Last Chance! Help Stop the Big Beautiful Bill!
The Big Beautiful Bill Is Headed to the House of Representatives for a final vote. Call your representatives and make your voice heard NOW to stop it! The bill will negatively impact on Native students and higher education institutions.
Marathon to Make Your Voice Heard: Tell Your Representatives to Vote “No” on the Big, Beautiful Bill
As Congress runs their marathon to the vote, our allies can run our own marathon. We need you to help win our race by making consistent phone calls, writing emails, and commenting on lawmakers’ social media posts in the House and Senate alike to ask them to vote “No” to a bill that can only be described as a wrecking ball.
Diploma on the Wall
Jerome DeCoteau was one of the first graduates out of NWIC’s High School+ program several years ago, becoming a role model to his son Troy on the importance of prioritizing education. His son graduated from high school this year.
Oglala Lakota College and Community Programs Collaborate to Support GED Students
Oglala Lakota College partners with local tribal and state programs to support community members in earning their GEDs.
Triumph through Tragedy
A programs blog by Kathleen Baker, Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University Business Faculty Director, 2024-2025 Indigenous Visionaries: Women’s Leadership Program.
Save Pell! Your Calls Worked with the Senate. Next Step: Call Your Representatives
On behalf of American Indian students, of which more than 75% rely upon Pell Grants for Funding, we thank you for your ongoing work to engage with your elected officials regarding Pell Grants. As a result of your letters and calls, there has been significant progress...
Circle of Hope Spring 2025
| Spring 2025 |Circle of HopeEducation Is the Promise We Must KeepI want to begin by expressing my deepest gratitude for your continued support of our students and the communities we call home. Your care, generosity, and commitment to stand with Native students in...
