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 Publishes Tribal College and University Research Journal Volume 7
American Indian College Fund Publishes Tribal College and University Research Journal Volume 7 Focus is Student Support, Academic Outcomes and Diné Educational Philosophy Denver, Colo., July 16, 2024 —The American Indian College Fund has published Volume 7 of the...
Still Time to Apply for Federal Financial Aid!
There is still time this summer to submit your application for federal financial aid. Students can receive up to $7,395 for their education per year through the Pell Grant program! Combining scholarships and federal financial aid makes good economic sense. Don’t leave...
Veteran Student Uses Fellowship to Lead Mental Health Awareness Efforts
"Leadership is the capacity to translate a vision into reality" - Warren Bennis By Tori Primeaux On October 30, 2023, I heard about an opportunity through the American Indian College Fund for a fellowship for Native students who are veterans to grow as leaders as they...
Native Student Veteran Works to Prevent Diabetes in Her Community
By Cynthia Jean Jones Yaateeh. I am of the Salt Clan and born for Two Who Came to the Water Clan, my maternal clan are of the Two Who Came to the Water Clan, and my Paternal Clan are the Chiricahua Apache Clan. I come from a beautiful place called Adaahozhoni in...
American Indian College Fund Earns Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator
The American Indian College Fund is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency have earned it a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates the College Fund as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating it is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria.
