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
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...
Three American Indian College Fund Faculty Fellows Successfully Earn Doctorates
The College Fund would like to congratulate three of our faculty fellows on successfully defending their dissertations and earning their doctorate degrees! Their research and skills are a great asset to their students, TCUs, and communities.
American Indian College Fund Launches Student Voting Initiative as Part of Its Reclaim Native Democracy Campaign
The College Fund is asking Native students at TCUs and current Full Circle scholars to share their thoughts on voting, democracy, and the future of Native communities. Full guidelines can be found on our site. Whether a tribal college student, a tribal community member, or an ally, the College Fund encourages all Americans to exercise their right to vote.
American Indian College Fund’s 12th Annual Tribal College and University Faculty Convening Celebrates Culturally Responsive Education
The annual TCU Faculty Convening offers faculty the rare opportunity to share research and best practices that advance the dual mission of their institutions. A record number of attendees participated in culturally grounded sessions that will help them prepare their students to lead in their tribal communities and careers.
