Tribal College Journal

17/08/2026

College Fund Awarded $1.3 Million for Environmental Stewardship Program

This environmental stewardship program builds on previous funding to strengthen the capacity of environmental science and natural resource programs, land-based research, and community engagement and collaboration at tribal colleges and universities (TCUs).

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The American Indian College Fund (College Fund) was awarded $1.3 million by Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies for the Ma’koce O’gluspa (Embracing the Land) Program.

13/08/2026

Stephen Wall on the Trust Responsibility
What is the trust responsibility? Learn more on the Tribal College Journal's latest edition of Current Reflections!

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Stephen Wall, legal scholar, author, and IAIA provost, explains the origins of the trust responsibility and how it pertains to tribal colleges.

12/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to KBOCC student Cody Campioni, who placed third in the 2026 American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) Poetry Slam!

Cody represented KBOCC with his powerful poetry and addressed MMIWR and issues surrounding addiction.

🎥 Watch Cody read his poems at the 8:40 and 28:25 marks:
https://tcjstudent.org/the-2026-aihec-poetry-slam/

Miigwech (thank you), Cody, for sharing your words, bringing attention to important societal issues and helping to create change with your unique voice.

06/08/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Class of the AILC's Pre-Law Summer Institute for American Indians and Alaska Natives!

Best of luck in law school and all of your future endeavors!

05/08/2026

The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) is urging Senators to support inclusion of two bipartisan, no-cost priorities that would provide TCU ...

03/08/2026

AIHEC Call to Action!

Ask Your Senators to Support Key No-Cost Priorities for Tribal Colleges and Universities in 2026 Farm Bill

The Senate Agriculture Committee will mark up its 2026 Farm Bill Reauthorization on August 6, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET, creating a critical opportunity to advance long-overdue, no-cost improvements that strengthen and level the playing field for Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) (also known as 1994 land-grant institutions) within the land-grant system.

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Email from AIHEC Ask Your Senators to Support Key No-Cost Priorities for Tribal Colleges and Universities in 2026 Farm Bill! AIHEC CALL TO ACTION! Ask Your Senators to Support Key No-Cost Priorities f

31/07/2026

The American Indian College Fund has launched its Reclaim Native Democracy Voting Initiative competition for students, asking Native students at tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) and current Full Circle Scholars to share their thoughts on voting, democracy, and the future of Native communities.

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The American Indian College Fund has launched its Reclaim Native Democracy Voting Initiative competition for students.

28/07/2026

23/07/2026

When they ask what you did this summer, tell them you read some great new books! Check these out!

Summary of recently published books by or about Native Americans that explore contemporary topics.