Our ancestors have passed down spiritual traditions, rituals, and teachings that are place-based and reflect Native peoples' understanding of creation. As Indigenous institutions, tribal colleges embody and sustain that knowledge for subsequent generations.

Since its founding, Chief Dull Knife College has sought to ground itself in Cheyenne culture, language, and spirituality. In this day and age, that grounding is more important than ever.

Alaska Pacific University, founded by an Aleut educator in 1957 as a Methodist college, is seeking to transform into a tribally controlled institution to serve Alaska's Native population.

The founding president of College of Menominee Nation discusses her religious training and the place of spirituality at TCUs.

The tribal college movement was founded on a prayer, but it remains the challenge of each TCU to ensure the incorporation of spirituality into its college culture.

Indigenous ceremonies contain centuries of wisdom and knowledge. We should be mindful of their power and how they may impact our emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being.