List of tribal colleges and universities facts for kids

Have you ever heard of a special kind of college called a tribal college? These colleges are super important because they are built and run by Indigenous communities. They help students learn about their culture, history, and traditions, alongside regular subjects like math and science.

Tribal colleges are different from other universities. They focus on the needs of their specific Indigenous community. This means they often teach subjects that are important to their local area. They also help keep traditional languages and knowledge alive for future generations.

This article lists tribal colleges and universities around the world. Some universities have always served a large Indigenous population. However, they are not on this list if they are not directly linked to a specific tribe or Indigenous group.

Colleges in Canada

Canada has many colleges that serve its Indigenous communities. These schools help students get a good education close to home. They also help preserve the unique cultures of Canada's First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

Alberta

• Maskwachees Cultural College
• Old Sun Community College, located in Siksika 146
• Red Crow Community College, found near Cardston
• University nuhelot’įne thaiyots’į nistameyimâkanak Blue Quills, in St. Paul
• Yellowhead Tribal College, located in Edmonton

British Columbia

• Native Education Centre, in Vancouver
• Nicola Valley Institute of Technology, found in Merritt

Manitoba

• University College of the North
• Yellowquill College, located in Winnipeg

Nunavut

• Akitsiraq Law School
• Nunavut Arctic College

Ontario

• Anishinabek Education Institute
• First Nations Technical Institute, in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
• Kenjgewin Teg Educational Institute
• Iohahi:io Akwesasne Adult Education Centre
• Negahneewin College, located in Thunder Bay
• Ogwehoweh Skills and Trades Training Centre
• Oshki-Pimache-O-Win Education & Training Institute
• Seven Generations Education Institute
• Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig
• Six Nations Polytechnic

Saskatchewan

• First Nations University of Canada
• Gabriel Dumont Institute
• Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies

Québec

• Nunavik Sivunitsavut

Colleges in Malaysia

Malaysia also has institutions that support specific groups. These colleges help students from certain communities get a good education.

• Universiti Teknologi MARA
• MARA Junior Science College

Colleges in New Zealand

In New Zealand, these special colleges are called Wānanga. They focus on Māori culture and knowledge. They are very important for keeping Māori traditions strong.

Te Awamutu

• Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Ōtaki

• Te Wānanga o Raukawa

Whakatane

• Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Colleges in The Philippines

The Philippines has schools that support its many Indigenous groups. These schools help preserve their unique cultures and languages.

Davao

• Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples

Colleges in the United States

The United States has many tribal colleges and universities. These schools are often called TCUs. They are run by Native American tribes. They provide education that respects Native American cultures and histories.