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The Past, The Future… And The Present

Happy Native American Heritage Month to you!
As we once again take the time to look back and honor our ancestors while at the same time keeping a watchful eye on the future, I find my thoughts drawn to the present.

Tribal Colleges and Universities

Tribal Colleges and Universities

Tribal colleges and universities provide dynamic higher education opportunities, most on or near reservations, throughout Indian Country. These accredited institutions offer vocational, degree and cultural learning opportunities. TCUs are known for remarkable programs, culturally supportive classes, and familial student care.

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About UsOur Mission The American Indian College Fund invests in Native students and tribal college education to transform lives and communities.Our Vision The vision of the American Indian College Fund is for healthy, self-sufficient, and educated American Indian and...

American Indian College Fund Staff Publish Article on Role of Place and Ecology in Tribal Colleges and Universities

Cheryl Crazy Bull, President and CEO of the American Indian College Fund, with Emily White Hat, Director, Strategy and National Outreach of the College Fund, have published a scholarly paper exploring how tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) incorporate tribal values and knowledge of land sustainability and ecology into their institutions, making them substantially different from other academic institutions.

Money Management — Making Common Cents

Money Management — Making Common Cents

When tasked with the responsibility of clothing and feeding family, paying bills, keeping the car fueled and running, and paying for an education, you may feel overwhelmed. You are not alone. Understanding credit and debt management allows you to make fiscally responsible decisions. Financial literacy ranges from understanding how a checking account works to understanding your credit score.

KBOCC: Building the Bridge

KBOCC: Building the Bridge

Tribal elders are an integral part of the Restorative Teachings program, serving as an important link from past to future, and Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community College’s program is no different (KBOCC). When the tribal elder who serves as the program’s cultural consultant was interviewed for the position, honesty, integrity, and respect emanated from him as he looked at each of the program’s employees in the eyes and told the stories of the Ojibwe past.