Shelby Leighton, 21, Nez Perce, maintains a busy schedule as a senior at Washington State University, mentor for the Native American Student Center and chair of Ku-ah-mah student organization. » More …
The WSU student chapter of the Society of Indian Psychologists will be hosting its 3rdAnnual Indigenous Research Conference on April 1, 2017. They are currently accepting proposals from potential presenters. » More …
Spring term is in full effect and we have been very engaged in activities, learning, and sharing food. Our first event in January was to help students get scholarship ready with our Essay Extravaganza. Faith taught insider tips and tricks to getting your scholarship essay noticed and our event included brainstorming and writing time to help everyone get a good start on their statements. » More …
WSU Native American Programs is hosting the Native Youth Exploring Higher Education (NY’EHE) summer camp July 17-21. Forty Native American students entering ninth and tenth grade in the fall of 2017 will attend a five-day camp held on the WSU Pullman campus. This camp is made possible by support from the Bonneville Power Administration. » More …
On January 21 and February 1, Asst. Director Dr. Ken Lokensgard led discussions on collaborative, ethical, and effective research with Indigenous communities and students. Plateau Center Research Fellow and Educational Psychology faculty member, Dr. Zoe Higheagle Strong (Nez Perce) addressed Indigenous Research Methods. Nakia Williamson and Josiah Pinkham, of the Nez Perce Tribe Cultural Resources Program, opened the meetings, discussed tribal research protocols, and offered important insights throughout the workshops. » More …
October 21, 2016, President Kirk Schulz hosted his first meeting with the WSU Native American Advisory Board on the Pullman Campus. One of the highlights of the meeting was the formal signing by the Quinault Nation of the Memorandum of Understanding between Washington State University and regional tribes. » More …
Dr. Robbie Paul (Nez Perce) retired on October 1, 2016 after 21 years of service to WSU. Paul was the director of WSU’s Native American Health Sciences program in Spokane. » More …
The Ku-ah-mah Native American Student Association will be wrapping up Native American Heritage month’s activities with a rounddance Saturday December 3.
Anthony Choke, 23, Nisqually tribal member, took time out of his busy class schedule to teach others how to weave cedar, a Native American tradition that has been taught in his family for generations. » More …
The 5th Annual WSU women’s basketball Native American Appreciation Day basketball game on November 20 featured Native WSU students throughout the event. » More …