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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

Native American Rights Fund (NARF) Challenges Federal Staff Reductions at Haskell and SIPI

Native American Rights Fund (NARF) Challenges Federal Staff Reductions at Haskell and SIPI

Mar 11, 2025 | , ,

On Friday, March 7, 2025, the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) announced three Tribal Nations (Pueblo of Isleta, Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, and Cheyenne Arapaho Tribes) along with five Native students sued the United States Department of Interior and Office of Indian Affairs. The case, brought by NARF in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenges the staff reductions at the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) and the BIE-run tribal colleges which include Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI).

American Indian College Fund Names President Carla Sineway, President of Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College as 2024-2025 Tribal College and University President Honoree of the Year 

Mar 11, 2025 |

The American Indian College Fund selected Carla Sineway, President of Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, as its 2024-2025 Tribal College President Honoree of the Year. This award is granted to a distinguished individual who made a positive and lasting impact on the tribal college movement. 

How Does the Department of Education Impact Higher Education?

How Does the Department of Education Impact Higher Education?

Mar 4, 2025 | , ,

Many organizations like the American Indian College Fund, in addition to those who challenged the Executive Order in court, reaffirmed their values which are grounded in the belief that we all contribute to the common good through education. Here at the College Fund we believe all Native people who desire an education deserve the opportunity to ensure their participation in a strong, economically thriving, democratic nation.

Share Your Voice: Preserve Programs Benefitting Diverse Students in Education

Share Your Voice: Preserve Programs Benefitting Diverse Students in Education

Feb 25, 2025 | , , ,

Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Department of Education Craig Trainor declared race-based scholarships, cultural centers and even graduation ceremonies illegal in a “Dear Colleague” letter. A federal judge issued an injunction. Share your comments with the Department to help preserve programming for our nation’s students at OCR@ed.gov or write to Office for Civil Rights, U.S Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202.