Q'orianka Kilcher, a 19 year old Native American actress and Indigenous rights and environmental activist will be on campus March 3-4, 2009.  She will talk about "The Struggle for Indigenous Rights in the Amazon." Miss Kilcher - perhaps best known for her widely acclaimed and award winning role as Pocahontas in the movie The New World - is of Quechuan-Huachipaeri descent.  Her first name means "Golden Eagle" in the Quechan language.  Q'orianka has used her celebrity status to speak out against the exploitation of Native people in the Amazon by corporate interests, especially Occidental Petroleum.  

TL'aneq' pronounced TL' an-uh-ck, means gathering for a celebration in the Lummi language.  Northwest Indian College and the Northwest Indian College Foundation is hosting the TL'aneq' 25th Anniversary Benefit Dinner and Auction on March 21st at the Hotel Bellwether Ballroom.  For more information regarding ticket sales or table sponsorship please contact Lisa Santana at 360-392-4211 or by email at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .For more information about the Hotel Bellwether and accommodations, click on the following link:  http://www.hotelbellwether.com

We are pleased to announce an exceptional vocational training program as part of the Computer, Information Technology & Robotics Department at Northwest Indian College. The twenty week Digital Media & Web Technology Program offers intensive training in graphic design, print publication, video production and web development, followed by opportunities for practical application. For more information, please contact Carl Symons at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it   or click on the following web link or Read more:Digital Media & Web Technology Web Site

The Tribal Casino Executive Training (TCET) program is well underway. The class started with 6 students and continues to grow each month. Students can complete this 21 credit certification program in 13 months with continuous enrollment. The program is the first of its kind to offer Executive Leadership Management for Tribal Casinos. The program offers topics such as Cultural Diversity and Marketing and Organizational Development in the Tribal Gaming Environment.   For more information contact: Nadeen Jimmy, training coordinator by phone at (360) 392-4230 or by email at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

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. Aaron Thomas (shown right), NWIC Foundation Board Member, represented NWIC at the presentation of the award. To read full article click on read more.