Consortium Connection Jan. 2026
WWNAEC News and Notifications
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
- 12/16 Holiday Luncheon (See flyer below for details)
- 1/15
- Swift Water Elementary address.
10811 Harbor Hill Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Attendees should park on south side of school (main lot, obvious parking lot) - there is parking on north side of school but don't want to park there
To get in building you will have to be buzzed in by main office
Once you come through those first doors take an immediate left and the conference room will be in front of you
- 3/19 Renton
- 5/21 North Kitsap
- 6/4 End of Year Luncheon
WWNAEC CONFERENCE IS LIVE!!!! Click below to Registerš
Hotel Room Block information will be posted next week!!!!
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Screening on 2/26 at 5pm
Also, we will be offering a screening of The Snake and Whale a short investigative journalism that reveals propaganda maintaining the status quo; 4 federal dams on the Lower snake River driving Idaho Salmon and Southern Resident Orcas extinctions.
This is a free event, a donation may be made at the registration table but is not required to attend.
OSPI Updates and Information
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!
Scholarship Opportunities and Internship Opportunities
UW Native Education Opportunities
$10,000 scholarship for TELL-MEd at UW Tacoma
haŹÉ¬ slÉxĢil Wonderful Relatives and Friends,
OPPORTUNITYāOur 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.
COHORTSāWe 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
SHAREāPlease share this opportunity with your contacts or forward this to anyone who may be interested.
Å„igŹ·icidā (Thank you),
Dawn
dawnes@uw.edu
DAWN HARDISON-STEVENS, PHD (Omushkeg Cree-Metis/āAnishinabek Ojibway/Cowlitz/Steilacoomā)
Assistant Professor | Native American Education | School of Education | University of Washington-Tacoma / tÉqŹ·uŹmÉŹ
Washington State Native American Education Advisory Committee (WSNAEAC)
2024 Higher Education Native Teacher of the Year
American Indian Endowed Scholarship (AIES)
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$10,000 scholarship for TELL-MEd at UW Tacoma
haŹÉ¬ slÉxĢil Wonderful Relatives and Friends,
OPPORTUNITYāOur 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.
COHORTSāWe 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
SHAREāPlease share this opportunity with your contacts or forward this to anyone who may be interested.
Å„igŹ·icidā (Thank you),
Dawn
dawnes@uw.edu
DAWN HARDISON-STEVENS, PHD (Omushkeg Cree-Metis/āAnishinabek Ojibway/Cowlitz/Steilacoomā)
Assistant Professor | Native American Education | School of Education | University of Washington-Tacoma / tÉqŹ·uŹmÉŹ
Washington State Native American Education Advisory Committee (WSNAEAC)
2024 Higher Education Native Teacher of the Year
Resources to Consider Check Back Laterš
Meeting Speaker Notes and Resources when Availableš
Upcoming Conferences and Professional Development
Merit Award Nomination Forms
Merit Award Nomination Forms:
Call for Presenters
Job Postings Check Back Laterš
Upcoming Pow Wows or Events
SAVE THE DATE:
June 18, 2026 ā World Cup Coastal Protocol
June 19-21, 2026 ā World Cup Powwow
June 26-28, 2026 ā World Cup Stick Game Tournament
June & July 2026 (multiple dates) ā Viewing Parties
WWNAEC Info
Native American Youth Leadership Academy
If your district is interested in joining NAYLA reach out wwnaec@gmail.com
WWNAEC
Email: wwnaec@gmail.com
Website: www.wwnaec.org
Location: PO Box 494 Puyallup WA 98371