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NWIC Proudly Presents Albert White Hat, Sr. |
 Albert White Hat, Sr. is scheduled to speak on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the Log Building. His presentation is open to the public and is entitled "Restoring Spirituality." Albert is a Sicangu Lakota from the Rosebud reservation. He is the Director of the Lakota Language Program at Sinte Gleska University. He is also the author of two books "Lakota Ceremonial Songs" and "Reading and Writing the Lakota Language." In 1999, Albert White Hat, Sr. received his highest honor by being designated as a traditional chief by the Sicangu Lakota people. As a grandson of Lakota Chief Hollow Horn Bear, he continues to promote education and awareness for his people in the 21st century while maintaining a traditional way of life. Albert will also be addressing the Philosophy 140 classes on Monday @ 1:00 pm in room CAC, and on Tuesday May 20, at 10:00 a.m. in room Kwina 113. The topic is "Lakota Sacred Views of Water." For more information please contact Steve Pavlik, Native Science Faculty at (360) 392-4307.
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Northwest Indian College Proudly announces the 2008 Annual Golf Scramble. Proceeds from this event benefit the NWIC Athletic Department. The Golf Scramble is scheduled at the Sudden Valley Golf and Country Club May 23rd, 2008. The fee is $200.00 per person. Included at this price is the: greens fee, driving range and cart fee (2 carts per team of 4). There will be an 8 AM shotgun start, a putting contest, traditional salmon Dinner and Silent Auction. Mark you calendars and in the spirit of giving join us for a day of fun and golf. For more information contact: Jamie Sluys at (360) 392-4329
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or Reatha Tom at (360) 392-4238
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Honoring Billy Frank, Jr. |
 In honor of Billy Frank, Jr., the Northwest Indian College Foundation established: The Billy Frank, Jr. Natural Resources and Tribal Sovereignty Endowment. The NWICF scheduled three events in conjunction with the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Mid-Year Conference in Reno, NV on June 1st 2008 to raise money for the Endowment. The events start with a 7 a.m.shotgun start golf scramble called "Frankly Golfing" at The Lakes at Red Hawk Golf Course, a Climate Change Solutions Training at the John Ascuaga's Nugget from 1-5 p.m. and a very special Dinner at the Grand Sierra Resort to close the evening from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Your attendance at these events will pay tribute to Billy and raise money to support Native students, faculty and programming through the Billy Frank, Jr. Endowment. For more information about these events click here or contact Reatha Tom, Donor Relations/Events Coordinator at the Northwest Indian College Development Office-direct line: 360.392.4238 toll free: 1.866.676.2772 ext. 4238 or email at
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NWIC Offering Summer Internships |
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Northwest Indian College is Offering Summer Science Internships. The Internships are up to 40 hours per week and paid at $12/hour. Students must be full time during previous school year and have satisfactory academic progress as defined by the Financial Aid Office with a minimum Grade point average of 2.0. Application forms are available from Michael Cochrane or, for extended site students through the Site Managers. For more information and to submit an application please contact: Michael Cochrane, Director of Research at(360)-392-4299 toll free 1-866-676-2772 ext 4299 or by email at
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Fax: (360)738-0136. Deadline for application: June 6, 2008. Please note this application is not a guarantee of placement.
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Third Annual Vine Deloria Jr. Symposium |
 Northwest Indian College is hosting the Third Annual Vine Deloria Jr.
Indigenous Studies Symposium July 24-26, 2008. We are proud to announce guest lecturer Hank Adams (shown left) to present at the symposium. The purpose of this
symposium is to bring together Native and non-native scholars and
tribal elders who are interested in honoring the life and work of our
friend, colleague and mentor, Vine Deloria Jr. and in presenting new
ideas and expanding knowledge in several key areas that Vine devoted
his life to.
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