Sask. chiefs OK university funding plan
(SASKATCHEWAN) -- A plan that would see troubled First Nations University of Canada give up control of its finances and receive money through another university has been approved by Saskatchewan chiefs.
Scholarship fund almost gone, FNUC says
(SASKATCHEWAN) -- The First Nations University of Canada says its scholarship fund — a fund that's supposed be worth around $400,000 — has been used "inappropriately" and is nearly empty.
Red Cloud principal takes Nebraska job
(SOUTH DAKOTA) -- Nick Dressel, Red Cloud Indian School high school principal, has announced that he will leave the position in June to become principal at Chadron Middle School in Nebraska.
Aboriginal recognition urged for schools
(VANCOUVER) -- The BC Teachers' Federation is urging school districts in the Province to start all major school events with an "aboriginal recognition." BCTF delegates green-lighted the recommendation at the Union's Annual General Meeting in downtown Vancouver.
Women of Influence series to welcome Seneca Nation member
(NEW YORK) -- The Alfred University Women’s Leadership Center will host Dr. Lori Quigley, member of the Seneca Nation (Wolf Clan) and associate dean of the School of Education at Buffalo State College, at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 in Nevins Theater, Powell Campus Center.
Student success doesn't come easy
(ARIZONA) -- Recently, Lee Sakiestewa of Tuba City - salutatorian of his graduating class of 2009 - sat down to talk about his struggles and successes during his journey through college.
American Indian College Fund appoints experienced fundraiser
(COLORADO) -- The American Indian College Fund appointed Eric Anderson to the position of vice president for resource development. Anderson will oversee the fund’s fundraising operations in its Denver, Colo. headquarters to increase its annual award of an average of 6,000 Native student scholarships at more than $4 million and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
Saving Salish
(WASHINGTON) -- For the first time in a couple generations, young people are speaking ancient words of hope for Native Americans on the brink of losing the first language of the Inland Northwest.
ND woman's quilts honor deceased Indian students
(NORTH DAKOTA) -- Six and a half years ago, Jamestown resident Ellen Pfeiffer began her mission, a quilting quest to recognize children who had died away from their families at a boarding school for Native American children.
South Dakota not a 'Race to the Top' finalist
(SOUTH DAKOTA) -- South Dakota is not one of the 16 finalists for a federal grant that would have helped the state build a residential school designed to improve academic achievement among Native American students.
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