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
The College Fund and Tribal Colleges in the News: COVID 19 and Its Impact
Check out these news stories examining how COVID 19 is impacting Native students, our institutions, and Native American communities.
American Indian College Fund Honors 35 Tribal College Students of the Year
American Indian College Fund Honors 35 Tribal College Students of the Year Students Awarded $1,200 Scholarship Funded by Adolph Coors Foundation Denver, Colo., March 23, 2020— The American Indian College Fund honored 35 tribal college and university students named...
Join Us to Learn More About Our Work During Quarantine
While you’re at home looking for ways to stay close to the people and things you care about, join us for Facebook Live broadcasts for informative and interactive updates from staff, students and friends.
Tribal College Journal Launch Native Reflections Special Edition Journal for 400th Anniversary of Mayflower Arrival
Tribal College Journal Launch Native Reflections Special Edition Journal for 400th Anniversary of Mayflower Arrival American Indian College Fund, Tribal College Journal Launch Native Reflections Special Edition Journal for 400th Anniversary of Mayflower Arrival April...
Well-Founded Faith in GED Students
By Hannah Gonzales, American Indian College Fund Program Assistant Note: This blog post was intended to be published before we found ourselves amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Much of the GED/HSE programming at TCUs that we support has halted as a result of societal and...
Sinte Gleska University Offers GED Tutoring at Adult Correctional Facility
By Sherman Marshall, SGU Adult Basic Education Director Editor’s Note: This blog post was submitted before the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic ensued. The pandemic’s ramifications have halted much of GED programming and testing at TCUs, though project directors and GED...
The American Indian College Fund Honors 36 Native American Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars
The American Indian College Fund Honors 36 Native American Coca-Cola First Generation Scholars Scholars celebrating at last year's banquet. Because of COVID-19, this year's banquet was cancelled to protect scholars and their communities. Students Awarded $5,000...
American Indian College Fund Publishes Report on Ways for Tribal Colleges and Education Institutions to Increase Graduates in Health Fields
College Fund publishes report on results gleaned from roundtable with tribal colleges, education organization leaders.
The American Indian College Fund Introduces Special Edition Water Blanket
The Sinte Gleska University Adult Basic Education/GED department provides free GED tutoring and testing services to approximately 120 adult learners annually on the Rosebud Reservation and surrounding counties in south central South Dakota.
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