2023

STATEMENT OF AIHEC IN RESPONSE TOTHE U.S. SUPREME COURT'S EFFORTTO STRENGTHEN AN UNEQUALSYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATIONJune 29, 2023 As we reflect on the U.S. Supreme Court's attempt to slam doors of higher education shut to many across the country, we rise to say some doors will never be closed. As the first peoples of this land, American Indians and Alaska Natives have always had and continue to have our own ways of educating our people, based on our own ways of knowing and being. We were here before affirmative action, and we will be here -- strong, resilient, and sovereign [...]

Leech Lake Tribal College's Jarell Jacobs prepares for new adventures on and off the basketball court. LLTC's graduation ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, at the Northern Lights Casino in Walker. CASS LAKE — Basketball has always played a role in Jarell Jacobs’ life. Once he graduates from Leech Lake Tribal College on May 21, Jacobs plans to attend Bacone College in Oklahoma to pursue law enforcement and make a return to the hardwood. “I’m pretty excited for that,” Jacobs said. “I didn’t play (basketball) this year because Leech Lake didn’t have a team, so [...]

Representative Heather Keeler News Release Minnesota House of Representatives.  May 11, 2023 Rep. Keeler secures new Tribal College investments in Higher Education conference committee report SAINT PAUL, Minn. – A proposal authored by Rep. Heather Keeler (DFL – Moorhead) to invest an additional $3.15 million annually in Minnesota’s Tribal Colleges has been included in the conference committee report of the 2023 Higher Education Budget Bill. The Minnesota House and Senate have passed the report, which reflects a compromise between the two chambers. It now awaits Governor Walz’s anticipated signature. “Tribal Colleges play a vital role in providing [...]

Empowering tribal colleges: The urgent need for Minnesota House Bill 750 This legislation sets a powerful example for other states and highlights the potential for societal growth when we invest in post-secondary education in tribal nations. By Helen Zaikina-Montgomery, Leech Lake Tribal College April 08, 2023 Minnesota House Bill 750 is crucial to providing much-needed financial resources to tribal colleges in our state, opening doors for countless students who might otherwise be unable to pursue their academic dreams. As president of Leech Lake Tribal College, I am proud to support the mission of our institution and the intent of all [...]

New Bill in State Legislature Would Guarantee $6 Million in New Funding for Minnesota Tribal Colleges By Kayla Duoos Last updated Feb 14, 2023 ST PAUL- A new bill has been introduced in the Minnesota legislative session that would provide $6 million in funding for the next two years to Tribal Colleges in the state. The bill, HF-750, is being carried by Representatives Keeler, Becker-Finn, Kozlowski, Frazier, Gomez, Curran, Hanson, and Hollins. If passed, the bill would require the state to designate money for grants to fund the Leech Lake Tribal College, White Earth Tribal College, and Red Lake Nation [...]