November is Native Heritage Month. Thanksgiving is often referred to as a time when Indian people came together with the Pilgrims, however, it was commonplace among Indian nations and communities before the Pilgrims arrived. It is possible that the Pilgrims’ celebration coincided with an Indian second harvest known as “Indian Summer,” which usually occurs during a period of warmth after a frost. A thanksgiving ceremony usually followed.
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Native American Journalism Association Celebrates 25 Years
Fund staffers Dina Horwedel and Jonas Greene had the opportunity to present information to the Native American Journalists Association about the Think Indian campaign and how an advertisement can tell a story. As part of the program, they discussed how using social media such as Twitter, blogs, and Facebook can move a story forward.
Native Colleges: America’s Best Kept Secret
Check out this excellent article about tribal colleges and the disparity in funding between them and HBCUs which appeared on the Huffington post blog.
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Tomorrow marks the beginning of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. We celebrate the contributions that American Indians and Alaska and Hawaii Natives have made in American culture in the past, but especially in the present.
Native American Heritage Day
The American Indian College Fund supports Senate Bill S. 1852, “the Native American Heritage Day Act of 2007,” which would designate the Friday after Thanksgiving to honor our Indian nations across the country and help highlight the contributions they have made to American history.
American Indian College Fund Launches National Campaign in Recognition of Tribal College Faculty
The American Indian College Fund (College Fund) has launched “Because of You,” a national campaign to recognize and honor the more than 1,600 tribal college and university (TCU) faculty.
Save the Pell Grant
Any shortfalls or reductions to the Pell Grant awards will create unnecessary barriers to achieving a higher education for low-income students, especially American Indian and Alaska Natives. Educating the next generation of all Americans is not only a fundamental right, but is also critical to our nation’s future.
TCU Faculty Jobs
TEACH WHERE TRADITION MEETS TOMORROW.JOIN US AND GUIDE THE NEXT GENERATION.If you feel called to embark on a fulfilling career and guide the next generation, apply to teach at a tribal college or university. Together, we can help Native students create a better future...
