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Consortium Connection Nov. 2025

WWNAEC News and Notifications

ConsortiumConnection Nov. 2025WWNAEC News and Notifications
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U.S. Senate: Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

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National Native American Veterans Memorial - Native Veterans Procession and Dedication Ceremony | National Museum of the American Indian

The NMAI fosters a richer shared human experience through a more informed understanding of Native peoples.

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2025-2026 Meeting Dates and Hosting Districts 2025-2026 Meeting Dates and Hosting Districts

For all meeting dates and lunches- exact locations will be sent at a later date

  • 9/25 Bethel (This is a location change!!!)
  • 11/20 Seattle

Host- Seattle School District Title VI

Host: Georgina Badoni, Shana Brown


  • Robert Eagle Staff Middle School

    1330 N. 90th Street

    Seattle, WA 98103

    ROOM 158. Check in with the front office first.

    PARKING: Large and small lots will have plenty of parking. Our location is the western most wing of the building closest to the small parking lot.

    *Allow for congested downtown Seattle traffic.



  • 12/16 Holiday Luncheon
  • 1/15 Gig Harbor
  • 3/19 Renton
  • 5/21 North Kitsap
  • 6/4 End of Year Luncheon
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Click Here to view our updated Bylaws

WWNAEC What is Native Education.mp4

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Meeting Speaker Contacts and Presentations when Available Meeting Speaker Contacts and Presentations when Available

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Email Ho'o Brown thecreativeboost@gmail.com

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OSPI Updates and Information OSPI Updates and Information

Native Education

The Office of Native Education (ONE) provides assistance to school districts in meeting the educational needs of American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) students. ONE serves as a liaison between OSPI and school districts, tribal governments, State-Tribal Education Compact schools (STECs), tribal schools, Native communities, parents/guardians of Native children, and other groups and individuals.

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OSPI ONE October Newsletter

Want to Nominate Someone for the Native Student Success Spotlight?

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!

Native Student Learner Identification Training | ONE | OSPI

Scholarship Opportunities and Internship Opportunities Scholarship Opportunities and Internship Opportunities

John A. Kusler Scholarship
American Indian Scholarship Fund
Cobell Scholarship
Kurt Grinnell Scholarship
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Native Pathways A College Guidebook
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Resources to Consider Resources to Consider

WWNAEC Icebreaker/Engagement Activity -"Honoring how we work together"

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

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First Indigenous NAKIA Academy

NAKIA Academy

Nakia Academy is a mentoring and leadership academy by people of color and open to people of color. The training covers Mentor Academy 101 and Mentor Academy 201 content that is specific for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) educators and can be taken in place of Mentor Academy 101 and Mentor Academy 201. The purpose of Nakia Academy, named for a fictional unsung hero and a humanitarian whose philosophy includes lifting others up, is a community that is in continuous growth and support. Educators (teachers and ESAs) in Nakia Academy come together to lead, organize and create equitable spaces in education. The academy brings educators together in four cohort groups over a four-month period focused on thinking, learning, interacting, skill-building, and fun. Participants who attend this event can earn up to 24 equity clock hours. BEST remains in partnership with WEA for three cohorts of Nakia Academy and is excited to announce a new partnership with Washington School Counselor Association (WSCA) to offer a specialized learning community within Nakia Academy for School Counselors.

If you'd like to learn more about Nakia Academy or if you are considering applying, please visit the WEA - NAKIA Academy Page

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Upcoming Conferences Upcoming Conferences

NCAI Information
NCAI Conference Information
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Job Postings Job Postings

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Tribal Cultural Affairs Grant and Engagement Officer (TCA Cultural Affairs Program Specialist 4)

Schedule:  A flexible/hybrid work schedule may be requested, subject to supervisory approval.  Standard business hours are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but you may be expected to adjust your work schedule to meet business needs. Who we are:ArtsWA is the Washington State Arts Commission. Our mission is to be a catalyst for the arts, advancing the role of the arts and the creative economy in the lives of individuals and communities throughout the state. We are a vibrant, busy agency with a friendly, knowledgeable staff, serving diverse populations and striving to increase equity and access in the arts for all Washingtonians.We encourage you to visit www.arts.wa.gov to gain insight into our mission and strategic plan.The Opportunity:Tribal Cultural Affairs (TCA) is a vital and relatively new ArtsWA program. Its purpose is to directly support Tribal communities and their arts and cultural vision, helping them expand community-directed access to both economic and creative opportunities.As the TCA Grant & Engagement Officer, you will be instrumental in nurturing this program, ensuring it appreciates, respects, and deeply supports Tribal culture, arts, education, and history across the state.You will report to and work closely with the TCA Program Manager. This position plays an important role in making sure the TCA grant programs are easy to access and respectful of different Tribal cultures. Your main responsibilities will include helping design, manage, and execute the grant programs. You will also provide technical support and help connect with communities to grow the program. Working with the TCA Program Manager, you will support the Tribal creative economy and help raise awareness about the important role of Indigenous arts and culture.If you are passionate about the power of Indigenous arts and have a deep understanding of Washington’s sovereign Tribal Nations, we encourage you to apply.

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Upcoming Pow Wows or Events Upcoming Pow Wows or Events

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United Indians Native Art Market » United Indians of All Tribes Foundation - Daybreak Star

Join us at our Native Art Market, where Native American artists will be selling and showcasing handmade authentic arts and crafts. Beautiful work by Native American Artists.  Many styles and tribes represented.  Clothing, jewelry, woodworking, drums, art prints, and so much more. Affordable, unique and fun.

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Indigenous Ways of Knowing in Community

Join us for an evening of celebration, community connection and cultural education in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

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Indigenous Film: FISH WAR

Roxy Theatre honors Native American Heritage Month with 3 free docs + talks highlighting Indigenous voices & leadership.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Puyallup Tribe

Seattle and the Puyallup Tribe Indians to host the FIFA World Cup 26â„¢. The FIFA World Cup 26â„¢ is the first tournament to feature 48 teams and three host countries: Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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SAVE THE DATE:

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

To Volunteer Click Here!

WWNAEC Info WWNAEC Info

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Raffle

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!!

Native American Youth Leadership Academy

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

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WWNAEC

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

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