Cankdeska Cikana Community College

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Active In Achieving the Dream:

2017 - Present
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“Being part of ATD will strengthen and enhance CCCCs understanding and management of data toward the goal of institutionalization of good practice that is appropriate for a rural, tribal, community college.”
–Cynthia Lindquist, PhD, President, Śuñka Wakañ Wicahpi Wiñ, Cankdeska Cikana Community College

Who We Are

Cankdeska Cikana (Little Hoop) Community College (CCCC) is one of 36 tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) in the United States that were established in response to the failure of Native students at mainstream institutions. It was was chartered by the Spirit Lake Tribal Council in 1975 and has graduated over 600 students. CCCC provides opportunities that lead to student independence and self-sufficiency through academic achievement and continuation of the Spirit Lake Dakota language and culture. CCCC builds a strong and viable Dakota community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. 

College Characteristics

  • Tribal: Yes

Percent of total enrollment that are...

  • American Indian or Alaska Native: 91%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Black or African American: 1%
  • White: 7%
  • Hispanic/Latino: 1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 1%
  • Women: 57%
  • Two or more races: 0%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown: 0%
  • Pell Recipients : 59%

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