State News
November is American Indian Heritage Month
- Governor's Proclamation
- President meets with Tribal Officials from around the nation for the first annual White House Tribal Nations Conference
Community Energy Efficiency Pilot Grant
The Washington State University (WSU) Extension Energy Program was directed by the Washington State Legislature to identify, solicit, and fund grant recipients who will develop and implement pilot programs providing community-wide urban, residential and commercial energy efficiency upgrades.
Please visit their website to download the RFP and learn about this funding opportunity.
Centennial Accord Action Plans from 6/22/09 workgroup sessions
- Natural Resources
- Regulatory and Governance
- Transportation and Traffic Safety
- Education and Early Learning
- Health and Social Services
- 1989 Pact Keeps State and Tribes Talking
From Where the Sun Rises - Addressing the Educational Achievement of Native Americans in Washington State:
- Snapshot Executive Summary
- Extended Executive Summary
- Completed Report
- Achievement Gap Study news in Indian Country Today: "Washington State University report measures Native students progress, offers solutions"
- Native achievement gap study marks milestone in Tribal History Project
- Watch and listen to the Native American Education Panel testify to the House Education Committee on 1/19/09 on the achievement studies and Indian education.
State, Federal and Tribal Recovery Websites:
- State Recovery Site
- Federal Recovery Site
- Tribal - National Congress of American Indians Recovery Site
Washington State Racial Disproportionality Advisory Committee - SHB 1472
College Bound Scholarship offers the promise of tuition and books to qualifying 7th and 8th graders in Washington State. This scholarship covers the amount of tuition (at public college rates) not covered by other state financial aid, plus $500 for books! For more information, please call 1-888-535-0747 or visit the Washington College Bound Scholarship website.
Tribal Directory
We are happy to announce the Washington State Tribal Directory is now available online.
To be added to the directory or to update your information, contact us.
Washington State Tribal Directory (PDF)
Tribal Chairpersons with mailing addresses
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Tribal News
Washington Indian Gaming Association Scholarship Program for 2009 - $30,000 available - Applications due March 31st - Scholarship website.
Calendar of Events
Upcoming events - All current year events
November 1-25, 2009
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month -
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Department of Natural Resources and DSHS Office
Building 2 (OB-2) Buildings, Olympia, WA
November 8, 15, 22, 29, December 20, 2009
Indian Art Mart at Discovery Park, Seattle, WA -
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