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2025 National Conference
October 2-4, 2025 - Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Annual AISES National Conference is a unique, three-day event focusing on educational, professional, and workforce development for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.
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Oceti Sakowin Living Languages Summit
Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (MT)
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Indigenous Food Sovereignty- The Science of Food in Connection to our Mental Health
April 30, 2025 - 6 PM CST - Online Webinar
| | EVENTS & WEBINARS TO CHECK OUT | | Native American Grads: Get Ready to Rock Your Grad Walk Mocs! | | | Graduates, post photos of you proudly rocking your moccasins and your graduation regalia to show Native students are here, we achieve, and we are fulfilling our dreams of the dreams of our ancestors. Be sure to tag your social media posts using the hashtags #NativePathways and #EducationIsTheAnswer. | | |
The GA6 Conference will be held April 24-25, 2025 at Duke University.
‘Geoscience and Environmental Justice in Indigenous Communities’.
| | | You can find more information about the conference, draft agenda, opportunity to submit proposals to lead workshops, and registration and travel scholarship application forms on the conference website: https://geosciencealliance.org/ga-6-conference/. | | |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
| | | | Measureable and Meaningful: Toward Indigenous FEWS at NICC | Through traditional gardening, renewable energy, environmental monitoring, and landscape restoration, NICC is making impressive gains in devising solutions to FEWS challenges. | | | | Maybe Publishing Isn't For You | “You will try to hold out your culture as a shield, until they excavate what little you offer in the landscape of your hands.” | | |
Did you know 11 Tribal Colleges and Universities have hosted an Open Education introductory workshop with Program Director Amy Chen?
If your TCU hasn't hosted one yet, please contact achen@aihec.org
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Native American Agriculture Fund: Notice of Funding Opportunity
The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) is accepting grant applications for two grant opportunities: 2025 RFA Process – General and 2025 RFA Process – Youth. Eligible projects must be used to provide services important to Native farmers and ranchers, including those seeking to become farmers and ranchers, to support and promote their continued engagement in agriculture. Funds may be used for project support, re-grants, scholarships, re-lending, or capital expenditures.
NAAF seeks applications that align with a variety of programmatic areas such as, (1) General Focus: Business Assistance, Agricultural Education, Technical Support and Advocacy Services; (2) General Focus: Loan Capital, Re-granting Capital & Technical Assistance/Business Assistance (CDFIs only); and (3) Special Focus: Infrastructure and Climate Resilience (All Eligible Entities)
The deadline for applications is May 1, 2025. For more information and the grant application, please visit the NAAF website.
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Department of Education:
Correction Notices of Funding Opportunities
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Correction Notice: Demonstration Grants for Indian Children and Youth Program – Native Youth Community Projects
On January 17, 2025, ED published in the Federal Register a Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) for the FY 2025 Demonstration Grants for Native Youth Community Projects (NYCP) program competition. On April 3, 2025, ED is provided correction language in the NIA by amending the Background information, editing Table 1, revising a requirement to reflect the precise statutory language, and amending certain selection criteria. In addition, we are updating the dates of the pre-application webinars and extending the deadline date for the transmittal of applications together with the intergovernmental review deadline. All other information in the NIA remains the same.
Applicants who have already submitted an application under the NYCP Demonstration program must submit an updated application on or before the extended application deadline of May 8, 2025, for the application to be reviewed.
Program staff will endeavor to notify applicants who have already submitted an application of the requirement to submit an updated application.
Tribal Colleges and Universities are eligible to apply for this grant opportunity. Further, the program does not require a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
For more on the correction notice, please visit the Federal Register posting.
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Correction Notice: Indian Education Discretionary Grant Program; Professional Development Program – Native American Teacher Retention Initiative
On January 17, 2025, ED published in the Federal Register a Notice Inviting Applications for FY 2025 Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs; Professional Development Program—Native American Teacher Retention Initiative competition (NATRI)(90 FR 5863). On April 3, 2025, ED corrected the NIA by changing the date of the pre-application webinar; extending the deadline for transmittal of applications, together with the intergovernmental review deadline; amending the Background information; changing the header of a requirement; adjusting certain selection criteria and point values; and editing the performance measure. All other information in the NIA remains the same.
Applicants who have already applied to the NATRI program must submit an updated application on or before the extended application deadline of May 13, 2025, for the application to be reviewed.
Program staff will notify applicants who have already submitted an application of the requirement to submit an updated application.
Tribal Colleges and Universities are eligible applicants and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this program. For more information on the correction notice, please visit the Federal Register posting.
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Correction Notice: Indian Education Discretionary Grants Program; Professional Development Program – Training Grants
On January 17, 2025, ED published in the Federal Register a Notice Inviting Applications for FY 2025 Indian Education Discretionary Grants Programs; Professional Development Program (PD)—Training Grants competition. On April 3, 2025, ED corrected the NIA by changing the date of the pre-application webinar; extending the deadline date for the transmittal of applications, together with the intergovernmental review deadline; amending the Background information; changing the heading of a requirement; and adjusting certain selection criteria and point values. All other information in the NIA remains the same.
Applicants that have already applied to the Professional Development—Training Grants program must submit an updated application on or before the extended application deadline of May 13, 2025, for the application to be reviewed.
Program staff will endeavor to notify applicants that have already submitted an application of the requirement to submit an updated application.
Tribal Colleges and Universities are eligible applicants and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this program. For more information on the correction notice, please visit the Federal Register posting.
| | Tribal Colleges Fear for Their Federal Funding | | AIHEC President & CEO Ahniwake Rose provided testimony today before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Oversight Hearing entitled “Native American Education – Examining Federal Programs at the U.S. Department of Education" | | ACE, MSI Data Project Release Report Highlighting Critical Role of HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs | | | Longtime Tribal College Leader Ron His Horse Is Thunder Walks On | | “Ron His Horse Is Thunder has helped pave the way for future generations in so many aspects of his life, from his dedication to the Tribal College Movement to his activism and his leadership,” said Ahniwake Rose, American Indian Higher Education Consortium, President and CEO. | | Aaniiih Nakoda College Featured in The College Tour – Now Streaming Online, Premiering on Amazon Prime This May | | | |
Aaniiih Nakoda College (ANC) is proud to announce its feature in the latest season of The College Tour, a groundbreaking series that showcases colleges and universities across the country. The episode is now available for streaming on ANC’s website at thecollegetour and will go live on The College Tour website on March 18. The episode will also make its highly anticipated debut on Amazon Prime on May 27, 2025.
Filmed on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, the episode highlights the transformative impact of ANC’s unique approach to education, blending Indigenous knowledge with Western academics. Through the voices of ten students and alumni, viewers will gain firsthand insight into the college’s deep sense of community, hands-on learning experiences, and the support systems that help students succeed.
“As Indian people we experienced substandard education which is deeply tied to our historical trauma. ANC is a tool to rectify hundreds of years of that, rebuild our communities and ensure a brighter future for our next generations by providing quality, post-secondary education and community rooted in cultural revitalization,"said sophomore Tylanna Adams during her segment.
Founded in 1983 to serve the Aaniinen and Nakoda Nations, ANC welcomes all students who seek a meaningful and culturally rich education. With small class sizes, dedicated faculty, and a commitment to student success, ANC prepares graduates for careers that strengthen their communities and beyond.
Don't miss the chance to experience ANC’s story—watch the episode today and mark your calendars for the Amazon Prime premiere on May 27!
For more information, visit thecollegetour.
| | Grant Opportunity for Colleges and Universities: Truth Initiative’s Tobacco/Nicotine-Free College Program is offering up to $20,000 in grants to support the adoption or enforcement and implementation of a 100% tobacco/nicotine-free policy and promote quitting on campus. Grantees receive guidance through webinars, in-person training, and one-on-one consultations. Apply by April 24th, 2025! Learn more and apply here: https://truthinitiative.org/tobacco-vape-free-college-program | | | | |
