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American Indian College Fund Launches Student Voting Initiative as Part of Its Reclaim Native Democracy Campaign

The College Fund is asking Native students at TCUs and current Full Circle scholars to share their thoughts on voting, democracy, and the future of Native communities. Full guidelines can be found on our site. Whether a tribal college student, a tribal community member, or an ally, the College Fund encourages all Americans to exercise their right to vote.

American Indian College Fund’s 12th Annual Tribal College and University Faculty Convening Celebrates Culturally Responsive Education

American Indian College Fund’s 12th Annual Tribal College and University Faculty Convening Celebrates Culturally Responsive Education

The annual TCU Faculty Convening offers faculty the rare opportunity to share research and best practices that advance the dual mission of their institutions. A record number of attendees participated in culturally grounded sessions that will help them prepare their students to lead in their tribal communities and careers.

Funding for Tribal Colleges and Indian Health Services Essential for Native Health

Funding for Tribal Colleges and Indian Health Services Essential for Native Health

American Indian College Fund President and CEO Cheryl Crazy Bull advocates for increased federal funding to tribal colleges and the Indian Health Service to address healthcare disparities in Native American communities by expanding education programs that train healthcare professionals and improving healthcare infrastructure and services, emphasizing Congress’s treaty obligations to support these efforts for better health outcomes among Native populations.

Never Let Them Forget Who We Are: The Importance of Sovereignty Day and TCUs

Never Let Them Forget Who We Are: The Importance of Sovereignty Day and TCUs

The Muscogee Creek Nation celebrates Sovereignty Day on July 9 in honor of the 2020 McGirt V. Oklahoma ruling by SCOTUS. While this case upheld tribal sovereignty in the court system, tribal colleges and universities, like the College of the Muscogee Nation, exemplify sovereignty in higher education. Learn about the importance of Sovereignty Day and how it intersects with the teachings and values of CMN.