Barbara Aston's Retirement Party
2019-01-09 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
After 31 years of dedication to WSU’s Native American community, Barbara Aston is retiring from the university. Please join us as we honor her career and celebrate her next adventure! Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided starting at 3:30pm. Program starts at 4.
RSVPs appreciated.

Native Youth Sports Summit & Native American Appreciation Basketball Game
2019-01-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Bohler Gym, Pullman, WA
Native American Programs and WSU Cougar Athletics are combining powers once again to bring Native middle and high school students to campus for a college basketball game and an informative conversation on sports opportunities at Washington State University.
9-11am Sports Summit
11-11:45am Lunch
12pm Game on! WSU Cougar Women’s Basketball Native American Appreciation game vs. Oregon State.

Dr. Evan Adams
2019-02-08 17:30 - 18:30 | spokane convention center, 334 WEST SPOKANE FALLS BLVD., spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Please join us to hear from Dr. Evan Adams, Chief Medical Officer of the First Nations Health Authority and a trailblazer within the healthcare system for his presentation “Nothing About Us Without Us—Transforming Systems, Transforming Ourselves.” Reception to follow.
Dr. Evan Adams is a Coast Salish actor and physician from the Tla’amin First Nation near Powell River, BC, Canada, known for his role as Thomas Builds-The-Fire in the film SMOKE SIGNALS.
In addition to his career in the arts, Adams completed his Medical Doctorate from the University of Calgary in 2002, and his residency in the Aboriginal Family Practice program at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Dr. Adams also has a Masters of Public Health (2009) from Johns Hopkins University. He is currently the Chief Medical Officer of the First Nations Health Authority. (Photo by Nadya Kwandibens)

Sponsored by: WSU Native American Programs, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, WSU Spokane

Pah-Loots-Puu Powwow
2019-03-22 - 2019-03-23 | Beasley Coliseum
Everyone is invited to the 42nd Annual Pah-Loots-Puu Powwow at WSU Beasley Coliseum March 22-23, 2019. Visit the Ku-ah-mah Student Organization’s facebook event page for up to date information.

Mom's Weekend Brunch
2019-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Asian Pacific American Culture House, 905 C. Street, pullman, WA, 99163, United States
Bring your mom and family over for a free waffle brunch with all the toppings! It’s free and delicious!

Native American Recognition Night
2019-04-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center, 405 SE Spokane Street, Pullman, WA, 99163, United States
WSU’s annual Native American Recognition Night celebrates the achievements of graduates, students, faculty and staff in WSU’s Native community. Join us for a celebration of the class of 2019, a reception and awards ceremony in the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center. GRADUATES, please RSVP!

Native Youth Exploring Higher Education Camp
2019-07-15 - 2019-07-19 | WSU
Native Youth Exploring Higher Education (NYEHE) is a summer camp for Native American high school students interested in exploring opportunities a college education offers. Participants stay in the residence halls at WSU, attend hands-on workshops on a variety of majors, and hear from Native students and tribal professionals on the benefits and possibilities of pursuing higher education.
AGE: Students entering grades 9-10 in Fall
WHEN: July 15-19, 2019
COST: FREE!
LOCATION: Olympia Residence Hall, 1620 Olympia Ave.
Washington State University, Pullman, WA
More info and registration at: https://native.wsu.edu/nyehe/

2019 Welcome Back BBQ
2019-08-28 16:30 - 19:00 | Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center, 405 SE Spokane Street, Pullman, WA, 99163, United States
Join us for dinner, DJ Exodus, and a performance by renowned Absaaloke musician/rap artist, Supaman! All FREE!

September First Friday Feed
2019-09-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Native American Student Center, 220 SE Idaho St., Pullman, WA, 99164
Bring your A-game and join us in the Native Center for a lunch of pizza and board games. Cards Against Colonialism! Wazzuopoly! 5-Second Rule!

Native American Student Retreat
2019-09-14 07:00 - 2019-09-15 12:00 | Heyburn State Park, 57 Chatcolet Lower Rd, Plummer, ID, 83851, United States
New and returning students are invited for a weekend of hiking, stand-up paddle-boarding, and camping at Heyburn State Park on Lake Coeur d’Alene. RSVP required. Email Joelle or add your name to the sign-up sheet in the Native Center.
Native Programs staff and students paddle in Salishan Sturgeon-Nose canoes on Lake Coeur d’Alene in summer 2017.

Study Abroad Presentation
2019-09-19 13:20 - 14:20 | Cleveland 21A
Interested in traveling the world? Hear how you can go abroad from our current student Jaissa (went to Spain last summer) and First-Gen Abroad (going to Rome in summer 2020)!

October First Friday Feed
2019-10-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Native American Student Center, 220 SE Idaho St., Pullman, WA, 99164
Lunch collaboration with the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Student Center & we’ll be getting a stick game lesson from WSU Native American Health Sciences staffer, Evanlene Melting Tallow!

Indigenous Peoples' Day
2019-10-14 | WSU
Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Mary Jo Gonzales presents student leaders with the Indigenous Peoples’ Day proclamation signed by President Schulz during events October 2018.
Washington State University will celebrate it’s 2nd annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 14, 2019. Everyone is welcome to attend the Indigenous Peoples’ Day festivities and learn a little something about the local Tribes and the WSU Native community!
8:15 am – Tipi setup, Todd Steps
9 am – Tabling on Todd Steps (til 3:30pm) by WSU Native American Programs
11 am – Indigenous Foods lunch at Hillside Café (served til 1:30pm)
12:00 noon – Welcome from Miss Pah-Loots-Puu Jaissa Grunlose, Todd Steps
12:10 – Rounddancing (til 1pm) on the Terrell Mall
3:30pm – Tipi takedown
4pm – Done!

How to Register for Classes
2019-10-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Cleveland 21A
“How to Register for Classes” featuring James Bledsoe, senior career advisor/coach from the Academic Success and Career Center. He will walk students through step-by-step on how to register for classes and show them tips and tricks to make the process easier. This is great for students who need a refresher.

First Friday Feed
2019-11-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Native American Student Center, 220 SE Idaho St., Pullman, WA, 99164
Our November First Friday Feed will help us kick off Native American Heritage month with some indigenous foods! Menu TBD!

Film Showing: The Blackfeet Flood
2019-11-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Goertzen Hall 21, Pullman, WA
This film recaps the disaster of the June 1964 flood, when heavy rains and two dams collapsed in northwestern Montana, which resulted in deaths of many and relocation of hundreds on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The film goes on to track the lives of two families struggling to reconcile with the flood’s lasting trauma. There will be a film screening of “The Blackfeet Flood” and a Q&A with producers to follow.
Film producers:

Ben Shors, clinical associate professor at Murrow College of Communication,
Lailani Upham (Blackfeet/Sisseton Wahpeton/Gros Ventre),
& Torsten Kjellstrand, Professor of Practice in School of Journalism & Communication at UO.

Sponsors: Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Native American Programs, and Natives in Media

Powwow Sweat
2019-11-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Chinook 20 Fitness Studio, Pullman, WA
Bring your friends for a fun workout while busting some powwow moves! We will be streaming a video of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe’s “Powwow Sweat” series that will lead participants through a series of dance styles. No experience necessary! Come prepared to laugh, have fun, and work up a sweat!

Film Screening: Reel Injun
2019-11-13 17:00 - 18:30 | College Hall Room 125, Pullman, WA
Join the Department of Anthropology for a screening of the film, “Reel Injun” – the film explores the portrayal of Native Americans through cinema and how the myth of “the Injun” has influenced the world’s understanding and misunderstanding of Native Americans. Native Programs Retention Specialist Joelle Berg will help lead a discussion following the movie!

Rock Your Mocs!
2019-11-15 12:00 - 12:30 | Native American Student Center, 220 SE Idaho St., Pullman, WA, 99164
Celebrate Indigenous culture and wear your moccasins all day at WSU! Take a photo or video and use the hashtags #RockYourMocs and #RockYourMocs2019 on social media. Stop by the NASC at noon for a group photo of the WSU community proudly rocking our mocs! Represent!

Dad's Weekend Tailgate
2019-11-16 | Native American Student Center, 220 SE Idaho St., Pullman, WA, 99164
Native students and their families are invited to tailgate with us! The event will start three hours prior to WSU Football taking on the Stanford Cardinals! Join us for a yummy meal and pre-game hype!

Sealaska Internship Info Session
2019-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Cleveland 21A
Representatives from Sealaska will be visiting the WSU Native Center to recruit students for summer internships! These are internships in areas like land stewardship, environment, business, engineering, technology, culture and community. Internships are full-time positions, 40 hours/week, June-August. Intern positions are available at our businesses located in Alaska, Colorado, Washington, New Mexico or California. Application timeline: We encourage students to apply early as we accept applications on a rolling basis. The summer 2020 internship opportunities are open until filled or the application close date of January 15, 2020. Learn more about internships with Sealaska at: https://www.sealaska.com/careers/summer-internships/.
The internships are targeted for Sealaska shareholders and descendants of Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian! If that’s you, come on over and learn more from reps and past interns from WSU! Lunch will be provided, so RSVP to joelle.berg@wsu.edu so we know how much food to order.

Thanksgiving Dinner
2019-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Native American Student Center, 220 SE Idaho St., Pullman, WA, 99164
Join your WSU Native Coug Family for a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings! This year it will be held at the Native Student Center in Cleveland 21B!

Scholarship Workshop
2020-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Native American Student Center, 220 SE Idaho St., Pullman, WA, 99164
The general WSU scholarship application is due Jan. 31st. Join Faith & Joelle for a workshop on how to write that perfect essay.

WSU Health Science Program Presentation
2020-02-04 16:00 - 18:00 | Cleveland 21A
Learn about WSU Spokane campus & their offerings in health science fields. Speak with current students, recruiters, and admissions folks. Snacks, beverages, & prizes for participants!

First Friday Feed
2020-02-07 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-03-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Native American Student Center, 220 SE Idaho St., Pullman, WA, 99164
Join us for lunch!

Nez Perce Tribal Enterprises Internships
2020-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Cleveland 21A
Representative will be coming to discuss opportunities for internships and jobs within the tribe

Valentine’s Day Cookie Decorating
2020-02-14 11:00 - 16:00 | Native American Student Center, 220 SE Idaho St., Pullman, WA, 99164
Decorate cookies, while supplies last!

Native Youth Sports Summit and Native American Appreciation Day Basketball Game
2020-02-23 11:30 - 16:00 | Beasley Coliseum
Save the date! On February 23rd , 2020, all sixth through twelfth-grade students are invited to WSU’s Native American Appreciation Basketball Game and Sports Summit!
Native American Programs and WSU Cougar Athletics are excited to bring Native middle and high school students to campus for the women’s WSU Vs USC game, followed by the Native Youth Sports Summit! Former Seahawk Mack Strong will be the keynote speaker at the Sports Summit. Then join in on the discussion with a panel of current WSU student athletes. Be sure to bring lots of questions, and get the lowdown on the skills – and grades – it takes to get a college athletic scholarship, along with tips on how to be a successful college student athlete. All students attending the Native Youth Sports Summit will receive a t-shirt and complimentary admission to the WSU vs. USC women’s basketball game.
11:30am WSU vs USC @ Beasley Coliseum
1:30pm Lunch @ Bohler gym
2:30-4pm Sports Summit @ Bohler gym
4pm Optional campus tours
The event is open to students in grades 6-12. Family is welcome too! Pre-register for the event here: https://native.wsu.edu/sports-summit/

Stickgame Tournament
2020-03-06 16:00 - 19:00
WSU vs. IIMOU schools (LCSC, U of I, WSU Spokane, NWIC, and NIC) for an evening of competitive stick game. Dinner and transportation provided, sign-up required.
