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.