Northwest Indian College is hosting a public educational forum next week featuring internationally renowned Native scholar David Eugene Wilkins.
Wilkins, one of the country’s leading experts on Native American law and policy, returns to NWIC after a three-year hiatus to deliver “American Indian Legal Universe.” In this open discussion session Wilkins will share his research from his upcoming book, “The Legal Universe,” which he co-authored with the late Vine Deloria Jr. His work provides insight and perspective into current and ongoing legal and political issues facing indigenous peoples of the United States. Wilkins will address tribal sovereignty, environmental rights, reclaiming and exercising tribal governance, and the U.S. Supreme Courts’ consistently inconsistent support for minority groups’ rights.
The public is invited to attend the forum. It will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Feb. 11, in the CAC building on NWIC’s campus, located at 2522 Kwina Rd. on the Lummi Reservation near Bellingham. The presentation is part of a speaker series of the Native Science Program. This series invites influential Native American leaders to discuss Indian affairs, culture and issues.
The Northwest Indian College And the NWIC Foundation announce the 2nd Annual TL'aneq' "Gathering for a Celebration" Benefit Dinner and Auction. This year the event will be held on Saturday, April 24th, 2010 at the Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, Washington. The evening includes a pre-event reception, a deliciously prepared dinner, and a live and silent auction of cultural arts and experiences. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend. We are seeking table captains, table sponsors, and ticket sales. We are also seeking artists who wish to donate art for the live or silent auction. For more information contact: Jamie Foode, Donor Relations/Event Coordinator at 360-392-4238 or 
Scholar Dr. Barbara Perry will be speaking on campus about hate crimes against Native Americans on Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.