WSU has a new Native student organization – Natives in Media. Weekly club meetings involve discussing topics surrounding Native Americans in the media, such as podcasts, articles, short documentaries, movies, and video games. » More …
Tribe: Cowlitz Tribe
Hometown: Puyallup, WA
Degree(s) received from WSU, and major and/or minor: Journalism & Media Production major, Tribal Nation Building Leadership student » More …
Tribe: Nez Perce Tribe (Niimipuu)
Hometown: Lapwai, Idaho
Degree(s) received from WSU, and major and/or minor: Communication and Society major, and Tribal Nation Building Leadership student » More …
Tribe: Narragansett Indian Tribe, RI
Hometown: Washington DC
Degree(s) received from WSU, and major and/or minor: Bachelors of Social Sciences with my primary concentration being Anthropology and my secondary concentration History » More …
Tribe: Tlingit
Hometown: Othello, WA
Degree(s) received from WSU, and major and/or minor: Animal Science
Shouts of “Go Cougs!” echoed across Lake Coeur d’Alene as seventeen students on stand-up paddle boards glided across the water during the first annual Native Student Retreat September 14th and 15th.
“It was a lot of fun!” said sophomore Kamapolani Garcia (Tohono O’odham/White Mountain Apache). “It was a good bonding experience, too.” » More …
Twenty five years ago at UNC-Chapel Hill, the country’s first Native American-based Greek letter organization formed with the intent to generate a much-needed sisterhood for Indigenous women at a university level.
As the organization reached it’s silver anniversary, the WSU Provisional Chapter of Alpha Pi Omega Sorority, Inc (formerly WSU Expansion Chapter) brought the celebration to the Palouse with Foundations Week, a week dedicated to honoring the organization and all it has done for its membership. » More …
May 2019 graduate Patty Bumgarner shares insights into her WSU experience…
Patty Bumgarner
Major/minors: Anthropology
Tribal Affiliation: Cherokee tribe/Colville Confederated Tribes
Hometown: Entiat, Washington » More …
May 2019 graduate Kelly McCracken opens up about her time at WSU…
Kelly McCracken
Major/minors: Athletic training with a minor in psychology
Tribal Affiliation: Afognak Native Corporation
Hometown: Fall City, Washington » More …
The 42nd annual Pah-Loots-Puu Powwow is scheduled for March 22 & 23rd at WSU’s Beasley Coliseum!
The ASWSU Ku-ah-mah Native student organization has been working hard for months to organize their largest event of the year, the Pah-Loots-Puu powwow. Dancers and singers from around the region will be in attendance. The powwow is free and open to the public. » More …