Founded in 1989, The American
Indian College Fund serves the educational needs of students in 32
tribal colleges -- all founded by Indians to fight high rates of
poverty, educational failure and cultural loss. Each year, the
College Fund distributes scholarship funds to benefit more than 6,000
students.
In an effort to educate the
public, the College fund introduced a limited edition of Pendleton
blankets through its Hope
Series, and through its Spirit
Series.
Each blanket was
designed by a highly respected Native American artist and was produced
by Pendleton Woolen Mills, the foremost manufacturer of Indian trade
blankets.
While the beautiful items in
this collection are less costly than the original limited editions, a
major portion of the proceeds goes directly into the fund for the
further education of Native American students.
