Storytelling & Snacks with Swil Kanim
2025-04-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Lummi Library
6 pm – 8 pm — Storytelling & Snacks with Swil Kanim (In-Person: Lummi Library). Dates: Oct. 8, Nov 12, Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, April 8, May 13, June 10. Come to one or all!

Community Food Pantry
2025-04-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-17 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Lummi Campus, Building 13
The Community Food Pantry is back and open to all on all Thursdays that NWIC is open! Find us in Bldg. 13 (by the Eagle’s Market) at the Lummi Main Campus – 2522 Kwina Rd. in Bellingham, WA.
New Times: 1 to 3 pm. Bring your own reusable bag! For questions or donations, contact Patrick Doran at pjdoran@nwic.edu

AISES May Day Clean-Up
2025-05-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Eagle’s Market

Our Sacred Obligation: Global Youth Summit
2025-08-08 - 2025-08-09 | Log Building, 2522 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Join us for the Global Youth Summit to interact with youth around the world in discussion on climate change with keynote speakers Jay Julius and special guests Ua Aloha Maji, Thomas Lopez Jr. and DJ Yuwamala.

Gathering at Meltona
2025-08-20 11:30 - 14:00
Join us at Meltona (Legoe Bay) at the site of the Lummi Indian School of Aquaculture (LISA) on Sm’mi’yek (Lummi Island), bringing NWIC, Lummi Natural Resources and the Lummi Community together to honor the original workers and teachers of LISA. Seasonal Lunch Provided by SeaWolf Surf & Turf. Gathering sponsored by NWIC Native Environmental Science Dept.

Presidential Inauguration
2025-09-11 16:30 - 18:00 | Health and Wellness Center
Northwest Indian College Students, Staff and Community are cordially invited to the Presidential Inauguration of Dr. Lexie Tom on Thurs. Sept. 11, 2025! The ceremony begins at 4:30 pm in the NWIC Health & Wellness Center Gym followed by a dinner.

NWIC Halloween Bash - Open to the Community!
2025-10-24 15:00 - 17:00 | CSS – Center for Student Success – Bldg 17, 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Get ready for a spook-tacular time! Northwest Indian College invites you, your friends, and your families to join us for our NWIC Halloween Bash Party – a festive and family-friendly event celebrating the spirit of Halloween and our community.
🗓 Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Locations: Cafeteria, Library, CSS Bldg 17 (Campus Map)
🎟 Entry Fee:
Instead of a traditional fee, we ask that each attendee bring dry food goods or hygiene supplies.
All collected items will be donated to the NWIC RLC Dorms to support students and reduce the stress of meeting everyday needs.
This is more than a party—it’s a chance for us to come together as a community to celebrate, support one another, and make some unforgettable memories. Whether you’re dancing in costume, playing games, or simply enjoying time with friends and family, there’s something for everyone.

Table-top Games with AnnaMaria
2025-11-09 13:00 - 15:00
Roll for Adventure with game designer, AnnaMaria Phelps of Violet Daisy Games. She’ll introduce us to the best table-top party games in Lummi Library. Come ready to play! No experience necessary. All are welcome.

Aromatherapy - Protect Thyself
2026-02-04 13:30 - 14:30 | Cooperative Extension, 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Join the Cooperative Extension’s Traditional Plants & Foods Coordinator Lora Boome and learn how to make your own essential oils roll-ons! There are four classes spread throughout February, with each class making a different essential oil. Please see the flyer below & attached to this email for more information.

Feb. 4: Protect Thyself

Made with essential oil blend of eucalyptus, clary sage, clove, tea tree, rosemary in jojoba oil base for protection against colds and influenza

Feb. 11: Cold Buster

Made with essential oil blend of lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree, peppermint and fractionated coconut oil to help relieve chest congestion

Feb. 18: Headache & Sinus Congestion

Made with essential oil blend of tea tree, lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus in fractionated coconut oil to help relieve aches and sinus congestion

Feb. 25: Thieves

Made with essential oil blend of eucalyptus, cinnamon, rosemary, clove, lemon in fractionated coconut oil for congestion relief, focus and energy

Aromatherapy - Cold Buster
2026-02-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Cooperative Extension, 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States

Valentine's Day Make & Take
2026-02-12 13:30 - 16:00 | Cooperative Extension, 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Join the Cooperative Extension’s Traditional Plants & Foods Coordinator Lora Boome for a Valentine’s Day Make & Take event!

What: Searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your loved one? How about making your own? Learn how to make & create your own cedar rose/heart, aromatherapy bath salt/spritzers and candles.

When: Feb. 12, 2026 from 1:30 – 4 p.m.

Where: Cooperative Extension Kitchen (Building 20), Lummi Campus

More Details: Please pre-register for this event by emailing Lora Boome at lboome@nwic.edu

Aromatherapy - Headache & Sinus Congestion
2026-02-18 13:30 - 14:30 | Cooperative Extension, 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States

Aromatherapy - Thieves
2026-02-25 13:30 - 14:30 | Cooperative Extension, 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States

NWIC SEB Honoring Traditions Coastal Jam & Pow Wow
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-18 | Health and Wellness Center
### NWIC Pow Wow 2026 Event Details
Honoring Traditions Pow Wow & Coastal Jam – April 17–18, 2026
The NWIC Pow Wow 2026 – Honoring Traditions Pow Wow and Coastal Jam will be held April 17–18, 2026 at Northwest Indian College in Bellingham, Washington.
Northwest Indian College invites the community to join us for the Honoring Traditions Pow Wow and Coastal Jam, taking place April 17–18, 2026 at the NWIC Health & Wellness Center, Bellingham, WA. This annual gathering celebrates culture, community, and tradition through singing, dancing, and shared connection.
All are welcome to attend.
Location
NWIC Health & Wellness Center2522 Kwina RoadBellingham, WA 98226
Event Schedule
Friday, April 17, 2026Coastal Jam — 6:00 PM
Saturday, April 18, 2026Pow WowGrand Entry — 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Host Drum: The NorthmenArena Director: Antone GeorgeMC: Michael Vendiola
Singing Contest
1st $4,000 | 2nd $3,000 | 3rd $2,000 | 2 Consolations $500
Dance Categories
Men’s Golden Age (55+)Women’s Golden Age (55+)1st $400 | 2nd $300 | 3rd $200
Adult Categories (18–54)Fancy, Jingle, Grass, Traditional1st $400 | 2nd $300 | 3rd $200
Teen Categories (13–17)Fancy, Jingle, Grass, Traditional1st $300 | 2nd $200 | 3rd $100
Junior Categories (7–12)Fancy, Jingle, Grass, Traditional1st $200 | 2nd $100 | 3rd $75
Tiny Tots
More Information
Email: nwicpowwow@nwic.edu
Vendor Information
Email: vretasket@nwic.edu
About the Event
The Honoring Traditions Pow Wow and Coastal Jam brings together singers, dancers, students, families, and community members to celebrate Indigenous traditions and the strength of our cultures. This event is hosted by Northwest Indian College and reflects our commitment to honoring our ancestors while supporting the next generation.
We encourage community members, alumni, students, and visitors to join us for this special gathering.

For more information about Northwest Indian College visit https://www.nwic.edu
