State News
Governor Inslee remarks announcing a second special session - June 11, 2013 News Release
Tribal News
Learn how Tribal Government Investments are Benefiting Everyone in Washington
- www.washingtontribes.org
- Washington Tribes: Contributing Now More Than Ever - Community Investment Report 2012
National News
President Obama signs bill to move Quileute Tribe out of Tsunami Zone
Agency Updates
Washington State Gambling Commission – Tribal Contributions Presentation 2011
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)
Current Tribal Leader List (Excel)
Education
The Northwest Indian College, the Evergreen State College, Grays Harbor College, Antioch University-Seattle, and Muckleshoot Tribal College have collaborated on a report detailing how Native Americans are experiencing higher education in the State of Washington.
Scholarship Information
The Washington Student Achievement Council (formerly the Higher Education Coordinating Board) is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES) awards. Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2013. For eligibility requirements and application, please visit www.wsac.wa.gov/PayingForCollege/StateAid/AmericanIndian.
Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA)
Scholarship
The Washington Indian Gaming Association is now
accepting applications for its 2013-2014
scholarship, with up to $60,000 being awarded
for Native American students in Washington
seeking to advance their personal and
professional potential through higher education.
The deadline is March 31, 2013.
If you have any questions, please contact
Rebecca Kaldor at 360-352-3248 or email rebeccakaldor@reachone.com. Applications
may be downloaded at the following link: 2013-2014 WIGA Scholarship.
College Bound Scholarship Program 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 institution rates) not covered by other state financial aid and a small book allowance for income-eligible students who sign up in the 7th or 8th grade, work hard in school, stay out of legal trouble, and successfully apply to a higher education institution when they graduate. The deadline for all applicants is by June 30 at the end of their 8th grade year. For more information, please call 1-888-535-0747 or visit the Washington College Bound Scholarship website.
