The TCUs’ core mission is to sustain tribal cultures, traditions, and languages, while bringing education, social, and economic opportunities to American Indians. Every initiative the TCUs pursue is in harmony with this core mission and all TCU programs and activities weave together to strengthen sovereign nations through excellence in tribal higher education.
According to the 2010 US Census, approximately 5.2 million self-identified American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/ANs) live in the U.S., of whom 2 million qualify for federal services.
“With the resurgence and revitalization of my culture, these ideals and movements are imperative and can potentially resolve the graduation and dropout crisis that exists among Alaska Natives and American Indians.”