Northwest Indian College

MMIP & Trafficking Awareness Coastal Jam and Pow Wow
2022-10-07 19:00 - 2022-10-08 22:00 (America/Vancouver) | Wex’liem, Blackhawk Way, Bellingham, 98226, United States
Lummi Victims of Crime and Northwest Indian College invites you to the MMIP & Trafficking Awareness Coastal Jam and Pow Wow — Healing the sacred, honoring our brothers and sisters
Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8
Location: Wex’liem — 2100 Blackhawk Way, Bellingham, WA 98226
For more information or to RSVP, visit our Facebook Event.
Host Drum: Stronghold
Emcee: Anthony Bluehorse
Arena Director: Merlin Kickingwoman
Schedule & Info
Friday, Oct. 7, 2022
5 p.m. – Coastal Jam
7 p.m. – Grand Entry (jr., teen, golden age exhibition, adult contest)
Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022
9 a.m. – MMIP Memorial 5K
12 p.m. – Grand Entry (Contest all categories)
7 p.m. – Grand Entry (Contest all categories)
Drums: First 5 drums paid, 5 singers min
Specials: Honoring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Men
$1,000 winner take all – wear red
Open to adult categories
Women’s Northern Traditional
Anthony Bluehorse Family Memorial
Dance Contest: Contest dancing all categories
Thank you to our sponsors!
Lummi Victims of Crime
Northwest Indian College
Evergreen Goodwill
White Swan Cougar Den
Western Washington University
Seawolf Runners

Contact: Adrina (360) 595-5644
Vendors Contact: Victoria – vretasket@nwic.edu, (360) 392-4255

*This event is free and all are welcome. COVID-19 safety procedures apply.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2022-10-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Northwest Indian College Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
Oct. 5 at 5 p.m.
Location: Zoom
https://nwic.zoom.us/j/9947555098
*These meeting are open to the public

Native Pride Music Club Meeting
2022-10-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Native Pride Music Club Meeting
Happening TODAY!
Students! if you have any interest in music, podcasting, recording, making music, or any artistic form of expression please join us!
What: Weekly virtual meetings
When: Wednesdays 12noon-1pm
Where: Zoom: Check your NWIC email for the link
Who: You!!!
Why: Because it’s fun!
NWIC Native Pride Music Club meets weekly via zoom so that students at sites can join in the fun.

Group Hike
2022-09-24 10:00 - 13:00 | CSS – Center for Student Success – Bldg 17, 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Join NWIC Activities and the Mountaineering Club in a group hike around Whatcom Falls to ring in the new year! Meet the NWIC Mountaineers for a hike in Whatcom Falls Park. Bring your own water bottle!
Sept. 24 at 10 a.m.
Location: Lummi Campus – Center for Student Success (Building 17)
For transportation, meet at the CSS (building 17) by 2:45 p.m.
Note: Northwest Indian College is unable to provide transportation to minors.
Contact: jbanel@nwic.edu
*All Welcome Week events are free and open to all students. COVID-19 safety procedures apply

Vaccine Event
2022-09-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Log Building, 2522 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
The Lummi Tribal Health Center is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine event at Northwest Indian College.
Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Lummi Campus – Log Building
For more information, visit the Lummi Tribal Health Center webpage.
Contact: Samantha Jefferson – sajefferson@nwic.edu
*COVID vaccines are available from the Lummi Tribal Health Center. You must have a chart at the clinic in order to get a vaccine. Please call the front desk at 360-384-0464 to schedule an appointment. COVID-19 safety procedures apply.

SEB & CSS BBQ
2022-09-23 12:00 - 14:00 | CSS – Center for Student Success – Bldg 17, 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Join the Student Executive Board and Center for Student Success in welcoming new and continuing students over a BBQ lunch!
Sept. 23 at noon to 2 p.m.
Location: Lummi Campus – Center for Student Success (Building 17)
Contact: sperez@nwic.edu
*All Welcome Week events are free and open to all students. COVID-19 safety procedures apply

Meet & Greet Breakfast with the President
2022-09-22 09:00 - 11:00 | NWIC Cafeteria, 2522 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Join Northwest Indian College President Justin Guillory in celebrating the new school year and welcoming new and continuing students.
Sept. 22 at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: Lummi Campus – NWIC Cafeteria
Contact: sperez@nwic.edu
*This event is limited to the first 30 student. COVID-19 safety procedures apply

Resource Fair
2022-09-21 12:00 - 14:00 | Log Building, 2522 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Check out the NWIC Resource Fair to connect with services on-campus and locally.
Sept. 21 at noon to 2 p.m.
Location: Lummi Campus – Log Building and Cultural Arts Center
Contact: sperez@nwic.edu
*All Welcome Week events are free and open to all students. COVID-19 safety procedures apply

Self-Care Make & Take
2022-09-20 12:00 - 14:00 | Outdoor Learning Pavilion (North)
Join the Wellness Advocates in making a self care kit with Traditional Plants and Foods Coordinator Laura Boome.
Sept. 20 at noon to 2 p.m.
Location: Outdoor Learning Pavilion (North)
Contact: sperez@nwic.edu
*All Welcome Week events are free and open to all students. COVID-19 safety procedures apply

Cultural Tour & Demonstrations
2022-09-19 14:00 - 17:00 | CSS – Center for Student Success – Bldg 17, 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Join the Wellness Advocates in a cultural tour around the Lummi Nation Reservation with demonstrations and conversations with local leaders and traditional knowledge keepers.
Sept. 19 at 2 p.m.
Location: Lummi Nation
Tour leaves the Center for Student Success (Building 17) at 2 p.m.
Contact: sperez@nwic.edu
*All Welcome Week events are free and open to all students. COVID-19 safety procedures apply

Welcome Week
2022-09-19 08:00 - 2022-09-24 17:00 | Northwest Indian College, 2522 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Northwest Indian College welcomes students back for the Fall 2022 quarter! Join us in a week’s worth of events.
Sept. 19 at 2 p.m.
Contact: sperez@nwic.edu
*All Welcome Week events are free and open to all students. COVID-19 safety procedures apply

First Day of Fall Quarter
2022-09-19 | Northwest Indian College, 2522 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Northwest Indian College welcomes new and continuing students to Fall Quarter 2022 and the start of the 2022 – 2023 school year!

12th Annual tl'aneq' Native Art Auction & Gala
2022-09-17 17:00 - 23:00 | Silver Reef
The Northwest Indian College Foundation invites you to the 12th annual tl’aneq’ — a premiere Native Art Auction, Gala and benefit dinner to support student success at Northwest Indian College. To register or for more information, visit the Northwest Indian College Foundation.
tl’aneq’ (pronounced; ta-lah-nook) means “Gathering for a Celebration.”
Sept. 17 at 5 p.m.
Location: Silver Reef Casino and Resort
Contact: foundation@nwic.edu

Fall 2022 New Student Orientation
2022-09-16 | Zoom
NWIC Advising welcomes new students to learn all about Northwest Indian College at Fall New Student Orientation.
Sept. 2, Sept. 9 and Sept. 16
Set up an account – 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Orientation Day – noon to 1 p.m.
Checking in with Financial Aid – 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Ordering textbooks – 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Technology success – 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Orientation Evening – 5 to 6 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Contact: sperez@nwic.edu to register

NWIC Summer Camp
2022-08-08 - 2022-08-19
High School Seniors & Juniors
Freshman College Students
Interested in learning more about college, science, or engineering? There is a great camp opportunity for students. Space is limited, so please reach out ASAP!
1st Camp: July 18th-29th
2nd Camp: August 8th – 19th
Location: Northwest Indian College
$200 Stipends for students
Contact: lmredsteer@nwic.edu

Summer Quarter Begins
2022-07-05

Summer New Student Orientation
2022-07-01 10:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
New Student Orientation – Summer 2022
New Student Orientation is the first step in discovering the experience at Northwest Indian College! Through meeting our community, making connections, and learning about a wide variety of choices, orientation will help transition you into life at Northwest Indian College. Welcome to your second home! Check our our New Student Orientation page to learn more!
New Student Orientation will take place Friday, July 1.

Orientation Sessions
10-11AM – Set up your Student Account
12-1PM – New Student Orientation (Day Session)
1-2PM – Checking in with Financial Aid
2-3PM – Ordering Textbooks
3-4pm – Technology Success
5-6PM – New Student Orientation (Evening Session)
Register Here
Questions?
Contact Shoshaunee Perez

2022 NWIC Commencement
2022-06-17 14:00 - 17:00
2022 Commencement Ceremony
The Commencement Committee would like to welcome NWIC graduates, families, staff, and faculty to an outdoor gathering with a full ceremony program in celebration of the 2022 Commencement.
Friday, June 17, 2022
2:00 PM
Lummi Stommish Grounds
2295 Lummi View Dr., Bellingham, WA 98226

Graduation and Commencement are Separate
Graduation is the process you go through to have your degree posted to your transcript. Commencement is an annual ceremony (held in June) where we honor your academic accomplishments. If you are completing Northwest Indian College degrees and/or certificates, you may participate in the commencement ceremony.

Participation in Commencement
April 6-May 20: Apply for Commencement. You should apply as soon as possible! Application available in the menu to the right.

Graduates Meeting

2022 Graduates Meeting

Click Here to Watch

Fees & Care Package
$25 fee must be received and processed in order to receive the Care Package. To process this fee, you can either:

Fill out the Credit Card Form and submit to studentaccounts@nwic.edu
Email studentaccounts@nwic.edu with your phone number and a staff member will contact you when in office to process your credit card over the phone.

COVID-19 Safety
COVID Safety measures will be taken, including sanitation stations and safety booth. If you have had known contact with a person to have COVID-19 within the last 14 days or have any symptoms or feel sick in any way, please stay home. While the event will be outdoors, masks will be required per Lummi Public Health Team requirements.
A change may occur to the ceremony to ensure safety.

Tickets & Seating
No tickets are required for guests for the Commencement. Socially distanced seating for Graduates, Faculty, Elders, and limited community & family members will be provided. We encourage you to bring your own chairs to the Stommish grounds to sit with your family. Please prepare for the weather.
Honors Reception
11:00 AM – NWIC Log Building (7a) – 2522 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA 98226
Program Colors
BSNES – Forrest Green
TGBM – Purple
NSL – Turquoise
CARE – Royal Blue
2 Year Programs – Red & White

Photography & Livestream
A professional photographer will be at Commencement, so we kindly ask no family approach the stage. Photos of individual participants will be available shortly following the ceremony. An official photo booth will be available to graduates and their families before and after the ceremony for group photos.
The goal of the committee is to have the ceremony streamed live for those who are not able to attend in person. Please check the event page for updates.

Questions

Email: GraduationCommittee@nwic.edu

Share a Story Podcast Workshop: Music & Structure
2022-05-24 13:00 - 14:30

Vine Deloria Jr. Indigenous Studies Symposium
2022-05-19 - 2022-05-20

Share a Story Podcast Workshop: Editing with Audacity
2022-05-17 13:00 - 14:30

Share a Story Podcast Workshop: Narration & Interviewing
2022-05-10 13:00 - 14:30

Spring 2022 President's Meeting with Site Students
2022-05-04 12:00 - 13:00

Share a Story Podcast Workshop: Storytelling & Identity
2022-05-03 13:00 - 14:30

Spring 2022 President's Meeting with SEB and Lummi Campus Students
2022-05-03 12:00 - 13:00

Earth Day - Everything is Art
2022-04-22

Aromatherapy Immune Booster Spritzer or Perfume Oil
2022-04-19 08:00 - 17:00
Traditional Plants and Foods program is offering 5 (five) mini-sessions on “Aromatherapy- The Arts of Essential Oils.”
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
“Aromatherapy Immune Booster Spritzer or Perfume Oil”
1:00-2:15pm
Cooperative Extension Kitchen Bldg. #20: Classes are offered at Cooperative Extension Bldg. on NWIC Lummi Campus only.
Please pre-register, as space is limited .
Questions? Contact:
Lora Boome
Traditional Plants and Foods Coordinator
360-392-4248
Email: lboome@nwic.edu

Aromatherapy - Headache & Sinus Congestion Oil
2022-04-12 13:00 - 14:15

Spring New Student Orientation
2022-04-08 10:00 - 17:30
