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San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Donates $2.5 M to Northwest Indian College |
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Northwest Indian College received a contribution of $2.5 million from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians of Highlands, CA. Cheryl Crazy Bull, President of NWIC, stated that “The gift from the San Manuel people demonstrates their commitment to tribal education and to the future of generations of indigenous students. The San Manuel Tribe is a leader in the recognition of the importance of reservation based higher education and we deeply appreciate their generosity and support”. NWIC was selected as a recipient of the Forging Visions program and was presented with a check for $2.5 million on January 6, 2009 at a special luncheon hosted by the Tribe. To read full article click on read more.
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Whatcom County Road Closures |
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For a list of roads closures click on the link below:
Whatcom County Road Closures List
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NWIC Snow and Adverse Weather Procedures |
Emergency Closure Information
Snow and Icy road condition closures may occur before the work day
begins. The College Administration (President and Vice-Presidents)
and/or Crisis Management Team will declare closures for snow and icy
road conditions.WHERE TO FIND OUT: Generally after 6:30 a.m. employees and students
may tune in to the following radio stations, television stations or
websites:
KAFE 104.3 FM
KGMI 790 AM
KISM 92.9 FM
KPUG 1170 AM
OR
KIRO 7 (Seattle)
KOMO 4 (Seattle)
KING 5 (Seattle)
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www.nwic.edu
www.bellinghamherald.com
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Winter Workshops Offered at NWIC |
 The following workshops are offered and facilitated by Wendy Davis. To register, call 392-4252: Jan.13-15,Feb. 17-19, and the Tues-Thurs of Spring Break; from 8:30-4:30 ea.day. Room TBA. Getting Ahead in a Just Gettin' by World: January 19th - April 8th, Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00-12:00. Brain Building and Vision Screening: January 5 - March 27th; Tues, Thurs. & Friday, 1:30-3:00. Open Enrollment. The following classes are taught by Steve Waschke. To register, call 392-4281. Basic Carpentry, Electrical,and Plumbing for Home Repair and Maintenance; January 5-March 27th, Mon-Fri, 9:00-12:00.
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Cultural Arts Endowment Fundraiser a Success! |
 The NWIC Development Office is pleased to announce that the 2008 Northwest Indian College Foundation Cultural Arts Endowment Benefit Dinner and Auction was a success. With the help of our donors, volunteers and various supporters we raised $46,000.00 (gross) towards the Cultural Arts Endowment in the name of Fran “Chetopie” and Bill “Tsi’lixw” James. The endowment is in recognition of the lifelong commitment of Fran and Bill James and in support of future generations.
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