Over the summer, Cherrise Reyes, a senior at WSU from the Upper Skagit tribe, participated in the Native American Political Leadership Program in Washington, D.C. As part of the program she was able to attend the Democratic National Convention, where she was present for Michelle Obama and Senator Bernie Sanders’ speeches. » More …
It all started with an event at Moscow’s Kenworthy Theatre. The showing was the award winning documentary film “Return of the River” which brings to light a successful dam removal project in Washington State on the Elwha River. About a minute into the film, Kay Kay Weso, co-worker at WSU Native American Programs, and I knew we were “in” and registered for the 2nd annual Free the Snake Flotilla! » More …
SPOKANE, Wash. – Native American models will bless the runway for the first time at the Spokane Convention Center on Oct. 15 wearing fashions designed by Native Americans – including several Cougs. » More …
This fall, WSU’s Tribal Nation Building Leadership Program welcomed its largest cohort since the program began in Fall 2013. The WSU Tribal Nation Building Leadership Program provides students with leadership skills and knowledge based on tribal principles and values.
As the activism to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline unrolls across our nation, it brings to mind our forebears who once fought this same good fight. As future leaders and contributors to your tribes and nations, knowing those iconic figures and what they did to pave the way for all who came after them is both respectful and necessary. » More …
Welcome to fall term Cougs!
I hope that your year so far has been exciting, interesting, and fun. If it hasn’t been, you need to get involved in the Native Center, as we have had fun events nearly every week!
On September 27, Washington State University welcomed Dr. Bryan Brayboy to its Pullman campus. Dr. Brayboy was brought to campus by the College of Education to deliver the Suwyn Family Lecture on Native American Education. His visit was also sponsored by Native American Programs and the WSU Graduate School. » More …
I am traveling throughout Washington, Idaho, Montana and Oregon this fall to meet prospective Cougs! If I don’t see you on the road, you are also encouraged to make a campus visit to WSU Pullman. We can help with individual or group visits.
FALL 2016 Native Outreach Calendar:
The WSU application for admission for Fall 2017 is now available at https://admission.wsu.edu/.
Please contact me for help answering admissions questions or scheduling a visit to campus.
GO COUGS!!!
Contact the Native American Outreach Coordinator
Autumn Jones (Blackfeet)
Native American Outreach Coordinator
Office of the Tribal Liaison
PO Box 641046
Pullman, WA 99164-1046
Phone (509) 335-6718
native@wsu.edu
Zachary Bailey, 25, (Klamath) graduated this May with a degree in Zoology. He is currently in Gelnhausen, Germany, working with endangered species at the Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History Museum in their conservation genetic department. » More …
Jorden Dakin-White, 28, graduated from WSU with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a minor in American Indian Studies. » More …