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American Indian College Fund Announces First Post-Baccalaureate Fellow, Taylor Lucero

In keeping with its mission to positively impact the lives of American Indians by supporting their higher education and career goals and to support Native-led research, the American Indian College Fund launched a post-baccalaureate fellowship program within its Research and Evaluation Department to explore the impact of its programming, research, and work enhancing the capacities of tribal colleges and universities (TCUs). Taylor Lucero (Laguna Pueblo) was selected to serve as the College Fund’s first Post-Baccalaureate Fellow in the program.

College Readiness Grant Partner Resources

College Readiness Grant Partner ResourcesWe’re here to help you, our partners, to cultivate college readiness for students and families. This resource page will serve as a central hub for our grant applications, reports and announcements. It will also provide...

Pendleton Woolen Mills Opens New Store Downtown Denver

Pendleton Woolen Mills Opens New Store Downtown Denver

PORTLAND, Ore. (November 1, 2022) – Pendleton Woolen Mills, a global lifestyle brand headquartered in Portland, Oregon, announces the grand opening of the Pendleton Denver store on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Located in the heart of the RiNo district at 2650 Walnut...

Back-to-School

Back-to-School

Cheryl Crazy Bull, CEO and President of the American Indian College Fund shares how important tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) are and how critical it is for mainstream institutions to have support readily available for Native students.

Culture is Not a Costume

Culture is Not a Costume

A guest post from Heidi K. Brandow (Diné, Kanaka Maoli), Communications Manager at First Peoples Fund. As the fall season conjures memories of vivid colors, pumpkin-spiced lattes, and celebrations such as Halloween, we ask the public to refrain from participating in racist and inaccurate portrayals of Indigenous people through “Native American” themed costumes. These practices in no way honor Indigenous people but rather reinforce false narratives and dehumanize Indigenous people into caricatures.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Every Day 

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Every Day 

Monday marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day, thanks to the tireless work of Indigenous advocates and allies who have worked to secure its recognition by municipalities, states, and the nation (although still not a federal holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a federally recognized holiday). Native Peoples were always here—at the time of contact—and now, thanks to the tenacity and resilience of our ancestors and the advocacy of our people today. When we celebrate Native heritage, cultures, traditions, and people today, we remember our ancestors’ many sacrifices and soberly reflect on the impact colonialism had on our people and our ways of living. 

Honoring Those Who Hold Us: An Elder Story Series

Honoring Those Who Hold Us: An Elder Story SeriesThe American Indian College Fund would like to introduce Honoring Those Who Hold Us: An Elder Story Series. The series will highlight Indigenous voices through moments and memories shared by TCU students, faculty/staff,...

American Indian College Fund Invests in Tribal College Faculty Development

American Indian College Fund Invests in Tribal College Faculty Development

Faculty are essential to creating a thriving academic and cultural environment at tribal colleges and universities (TCUs). They teach and advise students, develop culturally relevant curricula, and take on administrative duties. Yet faculty often are unable to learn from one another or foster relationships in the research arena to focus on research activities and further learning for themselves.