“Native Education”

Deborah Parker - George, reporter Tulalip

Washington State Representative and Tulalip Tribal member, John McCoy sponsored Washington State House Bill 1495 entitled; “Encouraging Tribal history to be included in the common school curriculum.” The bill was signed into law April 28th, 2005 by Governor Christine Gregoire and is now in effect at the beginning of the 2005/06 school year. N.W.I.N. takes a look at the importance of relevant curriculum to the success of Native Students N.W.I.N. travels to Taholah and Port Angeles School Districts to discuss relevant curriculum with students and teachers there.

“Around Indian Country”

Sherry Guydelkon, reporter, Tulalip

N.W.I. N. reports on the National Network of Grantmakers 25th Anniversary Conference at Semiamoo Resort, The  March To The Peace Arch event hosted by the American Indian Movement and the 10th Anniversary of the Evergreen State College Longhouse near Olympia, Washington.

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N.W.I.N. takes a look at Makah Tourism. Makah Storyteller, Maria Pascua, continues telling the traditional Makah Whale story.