The Collective Spirit and Unifying Voice of our Nation's Tribal Colleges and Universities | | TCU Presidents Testify at the USDA Tribal Advisory Committee | | |
At this week’s USDA Tribal Advisory Committee meeting President Monte Randall (College of the Muscogee Nation) testified on behalf of AIHEC and emphasized the need for increased funding for facilities, research, and extension at Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), while also noting the negative impacts of current federal actions. “1994 institutions support job creation, poverty reduction, and prosperity in Tribal communities,” stated President Randall.
Additional TCU presidents provided testimony on behalf of their respective institutions. President Brad Hall highlighted Blackfeet Community College’s new meat processing program and its importance to the Tribes food sovereignty initiatives. Further, President Elmer Guy of Navajo Technical University raised concerns about funding cuts affecting youth, internship, and veterinary programs on campus.
AIHEC requests that the Secretary of Agriculture visit our nation’s Tribal Colleges and Universities and see firsthand the great work our 1994 Land-grant institutions are doing and the services they provide to their communities.
| | Tribal leaders: Register today for the Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty Tribal Caucus for DOI Workforce Consultations Webinar next Friday, May 15! Prepare for upcoming federal workforce consultations & make your voice heard. Register: https://bit.ly/CTSDOITribalCaucus | | Supporting the Work - Funding & Partners Tuesday May 13, 2025 | | EVENTS & WEBINARS TO CHECK OUT | | | | Tribal Scholars for Health & Sustainability (TSHS) Program | | |
We’re excited to share that our Tribal Scholars for Health & Sustainability (TSHS) Program is officially up and running!
TSHS is a virtual educational opportunity designed for current students and recent graduates who are passionate about public health and ready to make a real impact in Tribal communities. Through this program, Scholars will gain hands-on experience in public health and policy, working side by side with professionals dedicated to improving health outcomes across Indian Country.
Whether your interests lie in environmental health, infectious diseases, maternal and child health, public health infrastructure, federal relations, or other vital areas—TSHS offers tailored project experiences that align with your passions. This is more than a learning opportunity—it's a chance to grow your skills, expand your professional network, and contribute to meaningful change in Tribal public health.
Highlights of the program include:
- Virtual format for flexible participation
- A $3,600 educational award for all selected Scholars
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Travel support to attend an in-person training in Washington, D.C.
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Open to all eligible applicants, including students enrolled in Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) and recent graduates
We believe in creating space for the next generation of leaders in public health—especially those who may not typically have access to these types of opportunities.
Please help us spread the word, and if you know students or recent grads who may be interested, encourage them to apply!
For more information and application details, visit: https://www.nihb.org/tshs/
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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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ANNOUNCEMENTS
| | | | Cultural Memory, Resistance, and Identity: Arts and Humanities in Tribal College Settings | The arts and humanities can enable us to resist the outcomes-driven criteria and technological preoccupation that dominate today’s educational arena. | | | | The Killing Wound: For the Unknown Gladiators | “The killing wound was easy to spot—the point of an incisor dipped into the hollow scoop of a bite…” | | Accredited Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) Soar in Student Success and Excellence | | | AIHEC 2025: Scenes from Rapid City | | |
Department of Education:
Correction Notices of Funding Opportunities
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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.
| | ACE, MSI Data Project Release Report Highlighting Critical Role of HBCUs, TCUs, and MSIs | | | 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.
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