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
Association on American Indian Affairs’ Partnership with American Indian College Fund Creates Pathways for College Access and Success
The American Indian College Fund and Association on American Indian Affairs are partnering to offer $76,000 in scholarships for Native students in 2025–26, including support for Indigenous science and knowledge pathways.
College Fund Hosts its First Year Experience Symposium
The American Indian College Fund hosted its first annual First Year Experience Symposium as part of its Cultivating Native Student Success Grant Program in collaboration with the College Fund’s College Access and Success program.
Naabaahii Ółta’í: Native Student Veterans Peer-to-Peer Program | Reflection Blog
Native Student Veterans fellow, Monica Old-Elk East, reflects on the convening sponsored by the program and how attending empowered and inspired her. Learn about the event from her perspective and how it re-kindled pride in her former military service.
What is a TCU?
This episode of Rooted in Knowledge offers an introduction to tribal colleges and universities (TCUs). If you are a student, learn more about these institutions and if a TCU could be right for you. If you are new to the College Fund’s work, check out this video to learn more about these unique and remarkable higher education institutions.
