Register now for the 23rd Annual Centennial Accord Meeting
Register now for the 23rd Annual Centennial Accord Meeting on June 7, 2012 from 9am to 3pm at the Suquamish Tribe’s House of Awakened Culture.
House of Awakened Culture –
Map
7235 NE Parkway
Suquamish, WA 98392
Parking Info: There is a parking lot adjacent to the
House of Awakened Culture and a gravel parking lot
across the street, as well as limited street parking
in the immediate area. Please plan accordingly and
give yourself plenty of time.
Host Hotel:
Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort -
Driving Directions
15347 Suquamish Way NE
Suquamish, WA 98392
For Hotel Reservations call: 866-609-8700 and
reference “Centennial Accord Meeting”
Overflow Hotels:
Poulsbo Inn – (360) 779-3921
Best Western on Bainbridge Island – (206) 855-9666
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
State News
Governor Gregoire proclaims September 30, 2011 as Native American Indian Day
American Indian Heritage Month Proclamation, November 2011
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
Washington Indian Gaming Association
The Washington Indian Gaming Association is now
accepting applications for its 2012-2013
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, 2012.
American Indian Endowed Scholarship
Program
The Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB)
is now accepting applications for the 2012-13
American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES)
awards. Applications must be postmarked by
February 1, 2012. Please visit website for
application and eligibility requirements –
http://www.hecb.wa.gov/PayingForCollege/StateAid/AmerricanIndian.
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.
Calendar of Events
May 23, 2012
12th Annual Tribal Mental Health Conference
Skagit Resort
Bow, WA
For more info:
www.nsmha.org or (360) 416-7013
July - August 2012
Canoe Journey 2012 hosted by the Squaxin Island
Tribe
Final Landing: July 29th, Olympia
Potlatch Protocol: July 30 – August 5th, Squaxin
Island Reservation
For more info:
http://paddletosquaxin2012.org
August 11, 2012 – 10am to 7pm
In The Spirit: Northwest Native Arts Market &
Festival
Washington State History Museum Plaza
1911 Pacific Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
For more info:
www.WashingtonHistory.org
October 21-26, 2012
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
Annual Convention
Sacramento, CA
For more info:
www.ncai.org or (202) 466-7767