20th Annual Centennial Accord Meeting
Note: new start time for Centennial Accord Meeting - 8:30 a.m. The 20th Annual Centennial Accord Meeting will be held on June 22nd & 23rd, 2009 at Little Creek Events Center in Shelton, WA. The annual meeting will be held on June 23rd from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will also be workgroup/agency breakout sessions on June 22nd.
State News
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.
November is American Indian Heritage Month
Governor's Proclamation
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
(Excel)
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
June 22-23, 2009
20th Annual Centennial Accord Meeting -
Meeting
Information
Little Creek Event Center, Shelton, WA