The American Indian College Fund staff employed creative and adaptive practices to serve our students’ needs during the 2020-21 academic year, even as the pandemic impacted Native communities at disproportionate levels. Unable to see and connect with our students and tribal college partners in person, we found ways to engage virtually on topics specific to the Native student experience. There were noticeable increases in engagement around our self-care and wellness sessions. These offerings provided safe spaces for students to process and ground themselves during the containing challenges of the school year.
