Wellness Wednesdays Beading
2023-04-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Vancouver) | Lummi Campus, Building 6
Join Wellness for beading every Wednesday noon to 1 pm in Lummi campus, building 6

Indigenous Storying: Theoretical and Methodological Entanglements
2023-04-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, United States
Indigenous Storying: Theoretical and Methodological Entanglements
Frameworks for Human Learning, Development and Wellbeing
Wednesday April 19 from 4-5 p.m. offered via Zoom and in-person at Western Washington University’s Academic West, Room 210
Brought to you by Center for Cross-Cultural Research and Speaker Series, Psychology Department and WWU Alumni Association

With Dr. Emma Elliott, PhD, MSW
Dr. Elliott (Cowichan Tribes) is an assistant professor in the Department of Learning Sciences and Human Development in the College of Education at the University of Washington. The interdisciplinary intersections of her research include culture, learning, and human development; land-based and Indigenous methodologies; and trauma, prevention, and recovery among Indigenous children and youth. Her research centers ethical frameworks generated by Indigenous and land-based knowledges and practices to create process-centered approaches that illuminate Indigenous pathways toward collective livelihood.
This event is free and open to the public

Student Connections: Willpower Wednesday
2023-04-19 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-04-26 17:00 - 18:00, 2023-05-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Come chat and connect with Student Peer Connectors as they share tips and ideas on time management, self-care, and easy healthy recipes every Wednesday at 5-6 pm.
Join via Zoom.

Student Connections: Coffee and Conversations
2023-04-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-04-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-05-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Come and join us for Coffee and Conversations visit with your NWIC Family and make some new friends every Thursday at 11am to noon via Zoom. Share your thoughts on the day’s topic or anything else that is on your mind.

We provide the conversation and you provide the coffee, tea, or whatever you like to sip on while you visit with friends and family. All are welcome to our virtual conversation.

Community Food Pantry Distribution
2023-04-20 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-04-27 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-05-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Lummi Campus, Building 13
NWIC has a community food pantry distribution ever Thursday, open to all. There is a weekly recipe, fresh fruits and vegetables and some household goods.
Pick up near the Eagles Market (Lummi campus) from noon to 3 p.m.
For donations or questions, contact Patrick Doran, at pjdoran@nwic.edu. Appointments for pickup on other days can be made with Kathy Humphreys, at khumphreys@nwic.edu.

AIBL Club Meetings
2023-04-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Join the American Indigenous Business Leaders in their weekly club meetings every Friday at 4 pm via Zoom.

Medicine Making Workshop
2023-04-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Cooperative Extension Kitchen
Medicine Making Workshop
Mon. April 17 and 24 from 2-3:30 pm
Cooperative Extension Kitchen, Lummi building 20

April 17 – Healing Salves / Rescue Balm and Lip Balm
April 24 – Healing Salve / Infused Oil and Lip Balm

Native Pride Music Club Meeting
2023-04-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Native Pride Music Club has their weekly meetings on Tuesdays noon to 1 pm.
Join via Zoom: https://nwic.zoom.us/j/9207801817

Native Pride Music Club Wellness Jam
2023-04-25 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-05-02 13:00 - 14:00 | Building 5, Annex
Native Pride Music Club is happy to announce that our first weekly Wellness Jam will be tomorrow, Tuesday, from 1-2pm on Lummi Campus in the Annex of building 5.

We have a drum kit, bass and electric guitars, keyboard and other musical instruments available for students, faculty, and staff play. Come and share an organic musical experience with us. Let it out and feel good! Anyone, and all skill levels are encouraged to come hang and make some noise! This is a free form “jam” and what we play depends entirely on who shows up.

Hope to see you there,
Rock on!

Sla Hal: Stick Game Club
2023-04-26 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-03 17:00 - 19:00 | NWIC Student Union Bldg (#14), 2522 Kwina Rd, Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Come join in on Sla Hal / Hand Game / Stick Game Club on Wednesdays from 5-7 pm. Snacks and drinks provided.

Pilchuck Glass School Indigenous Student Retreat
2023-04-28 - 2023-04-30
For questions, contact Julia Orloff at jorloff@nwic.edu

Hanford Site Conversation
2023-04-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
A Conversation with the Hanford Site
Fri. April 28 @ 9 am via Zoom
Zoom: bit.ly/NWIC_Hanford Password: [REDACTED]

Join us to learn more about opportunities at the Department of Energy Hanford Site for Northwest Indian College students.

History of Tribes at Hanford – Warren Hurley, Hanford Cultural Resources Manager
Dept. of Energy Office of Env. Management Overview – Jill Conrad, EM-HQ Tribal Program Manager
Hanford Cleanup Overview – Brian Stickney, Hanford Deputy Site Manager
Jobs and Opportunities at Hanford – Sydney Nachbaur, Hanford Human Resources
Question and Answer Time

Native Connections: Stories of Indigenous Resilience
2023-04-28 16:00 - 18:00 | Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, United States
Featuring films from award-winning Indigenous filmmakers and storytellers, join panelists Kyle Bell, Lakota Beatty, Isabella James and NWIC Center for Health’s Charene Alexander.
For details and registration, visit:
https://win.wwu.edu/event/9050705

Community Resilience and Climate Protection Open House & Reception
2023-04-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Squalicum Boathouse
You’re invited!
Learn about participants’ shared experiences and takeaways from the Fall 2022 COurban Community Resilience and Climate Protection Study Tour in Scandinavia and the Pacific Northwest and give feedback on local climate resilience projects impacted by this program.
Registration is required. Register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-community-resilience-ideas-to-inspire-local-action-open-house-tickets-617494581917

Weavers Teaching Weavers Gathering
2023-05-03 - 2023-05-04 | Silver Reef Casino Events Center, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, WA, 98248, United States
Northwest Indian College Cooperative Extension Department is hosting the 17th Annual Weavers Teaching Weavers Gathering May 3-4, 2023 at the Silver Reef Casino Event Center.
To register for please send an email to CooperativeExtension@nwic.edu or 360-392-4343.
Registration Fee is $125.00 per person & $ 75.00 for Elders

Register here

President's Meeting with Students (Extended Campus Sites and Virtual Learners)
2023-05-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Log Building, 2522 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Extended Campus Site Students and Virtual Learners, join Northwest Indian College President Justin Guillory in a conversation about your NWIC experience. This meeting is a space to meet President Guillory and address any concerns.
Join us via Zoom (link sent to your NWIC email).

AIBL Club Meetings
2023-05-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
Join the American Indigenous Business Leaders in their weekly club meetings every Wednesday and Friday at 4 pm. This is a hybrid event: Join at the Lummi campus building 6 or via Zoom.

President's Meeting with Students (Lummi Campus)
2023-05-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Log Building, 2522 Kwina Rd., Bellingham, WA, 98226, United States
Lummi Campus Students, join Northwest Indian College President Justin Guillory in a conversation about your NWIC experience. This meeting is a space to meet President Guillory and address any concerns.
Join us via Zoom (link sent to your NWIC email).

Western Washington University Spring Powwow and Coastal Jam
2023-05-05 - 2023-05-06 | Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA, United States
May 5 at 3:30 – 10 pm — Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Honor Walk & Coastal Jam
May 6 at 11 am – 10 pm — Spring Powwow
NWIC Students! Contact Student Activities Coordinator Fiafia Lamositele at fel@nwic.edu to arrange transportation from the Lummi campus. Note: Due to policy, NWIC cannot transport minors, 18+ only.

Note: This is a WWU event. Please visit their event website for a schedule of events, more information and direct all questions to WWU – contact NasuatWWU@gmail.com or (360) 650-3827. Thank you!
