Consortium Connection Dec. 2025

• 9/25 Bethel (This is a location change!!!)

• 11/20 Seattle

• 12/16 Holiday Luncheon (See flyer below for details)

• 1/15 Gig Harbor

• 3/19 Renton

• 5/21 North Kitsap

• 6/4 End of Year Luncheon

Please Note that the address is linked to 2 sites, the OLD Nahces sites on the corner of 158th and Waller, if you get to the new building you have gone to the wrong site.

Do you know a student, educator, program, or community member doing something amazing to support Native Student Success?

I would love to feature them in an upcoming newsletter!

To submit a spotlight, simply email Bawaajigekwe Boulley with the following:

• Your name
• School, district, or organization
• Who you are nominating (name + role)
• A few sentences about what they are doing and why it matters

Photos, links, or student-created work are always welcome!

$10,000 scholarship for TELL-MEd at UW Tacoma

haʔɬ sləx̌il Wonderful Relatives and Friends,

OPPORTUNITY—Our team at the School of Education at the UW Tacoma has received a last-minute continuation of a federal grant for multilingual teacher development. We are offering thirty $10,000 scholarships for our 36-credit program, which is 95% online. Qualified state employees can enjoy a further tuition exemption for four core courses. This Master's program will also lead to a WA English language endorsement. Due to the time constraints of this continuation federal grant, teachers need to apply now and begin taking courses in January 2026.

COHORTS—We are interested in learning hubs that work together to offer distance learning opportunities, where small cohorts collaborate with a stipend for a liaison lead in your area. We want to further the expertise at your location.

Check out our flyer and program for more information. Please do not hesitate to contact our excellent Dr. Belinda Louie and our fantastic Student Advisor Lead, Ashley Walker, M.Ed., if you have any questions. JOIN US!

CONTACT

Belinda Louie, Ph.D.
Professor, School of Education
Director of the Master of Education (MEd) for Practicing Educators Program
Director of Project TELL-PD and Project TELL-EQUITY
University of Washington Tacoma
1900 Commerce St
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-692-4434
blouie@uw.edu

Ashley Walker, M.Ed.
Advising Lead, School of Education
University of Washington Tacoma
1900 Commerce St | West Coast Grocery (WCG) 324
Tacoma, WA 98402
253-692-4367
aew7@uw.edu

SHARE—Please share this opportunity with your contacts or forward this to anyone who may be interested.

ťigʷicid​ (Thank you),

Dawn
dawnes@uw.edu

DAWN HARDISON-STEVENS, PHD (Omushkeg Cree-Metis/​Anishinabek Ojibway/Cowlitz/Steilacoom​)
Assistant Professor | Native American Education | School of Education | University of Washington-Tacoma / təqʷuʔməʔ
Washington State Native American Education Advisory Committee (WSNAEAC)
2024 Higher Education Native Teacher of the Year

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How does this concept show up in your work with Native students or with community?

Unkitawa uses traditional art, culture, and ceremony to assist and support Indigenous communities in South King County, Washington State, and beyond to protect and heal the Earth for the benefit of all.

United Indians of All Tribes Foundation provides educational, cultural and social services that reconnect Indigenous people in the Puget Sound region to their heritage by strengthening their sense of belonging and significance as Native people.

Urban Native Education Alliance (UNEA) was founded in 2008 to engage generations of Native youth through education, culture, and tradition.

Mother Nation is a non-profit organization that delivers social and cultural healing services for Native women that nurture, create stability, and inspire growth through sisterhood.

Chief Seattle Club is a Native-led agency providing housing and human services, guided by Native values to end homelessness and nurture the spirit of urban Native people.

The NATIVE Project provides services that promote wellness and balance of mind, body, and spirit for individuals, staff, families, and communities.

American Indian Community Center provides social and economic development services while preserving the culture and traditions of Native people in the Spokane area.

Həłmxiłp Indigenous Birth Justice is an indigenous-led movement empowering community members through culturally rooted care across life stages—from pregnancy to menopause—while addressing systemic inequalities in health.

Native Action Network is a nonprofit advancing Native women’s leadership and representation across all levels of government while affirming Native identities and fostering community-driven justice.

Na'ah Illahee Fund is an Indigenous-led intermediary advancing climate justice, food sovereignty, and self-determination by moving resources to grassroots leaders and strengthening Indigenous communities across the Pacific Northwest.

Outdoor Learning School & Store is a nonprofit rooted in Indigenous knowledge, building authentic relationships with diverse Indigenous communities to elevate their voices through outdoor education.

Course: Indian Country 101 is an online tribal engagement training series designed with Natural resource practitioners in mind and is built from the premise that you can’t work with tribes in the United States without first outlining the long and complicated history of tribes and governments.

Pacific Northwest Native Lacrosse empowers Native youth through culturally rooted lacrosse programs that honor the Creator’s Game, foster leadership, and strengthen tribal community connections.

Children of the Setting Sun is a nonprofit that shares stories rooted in Indigenous heritage to foster gratitude, honor ancestral responsibilities, and inspire a more connected and hopeful future.

Is Washington’s high school diploma preparing students with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world?

Join the Washington State Board of Education and the League of Education Voters for a webinar on December 18, 12:15–1:30 p.m., to learn how the Board is exploring this question through FutureReady, a statewide effort to modernize high school graduation requirements.

During the webinar, members of the Board and FutureReady partners will share what they’ve learned over the past year from students, families, educators, and community organizations across Washington. They will discuss:

• How FutureReady is identifying the academic knowledge and real-world skills students need to succeed in today’s world.

• Where Washington’s current graduation framework falls short in meeting students’ needs, and how it can be made easier to navigate and more meaningful for every student.

• The work ahead as the Board develops its proposal for the legislature’s 2027 session.

• How the public can engage in the process and provide input.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how Washington is working to ensure every student graduates ready for life after high school.

Click here to register for the event

June 18, 2026 – World Cup Coastal Protocol

June 19-21, 2026 – World Cup Powwow

June 26-28, 2026 – World Cup Stick Game Tournament

June & July 2026 (multiple dates) – Viewing Parties

We are looking for donations for this years Scholarship Raffle which supports our Merit Award. If you have items you would like to donate please bring them to a WWNAEC meeting.

Examples of Items might include:

Gift Cards

Beaded Items

Traditional Medicines

Books

Art Work

Movie Basket

Canned Goods

*these are just some examples, all donations are greatly appreciated!!

If your district is interested in joining NAYLA reach out wwnaec@gmail.com

Email: wwnaec@gmail.com
Website: www.wwnaec.org
Location: PO Box 494 Puyallup WA 98371