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Native Forward Scholarships
Native Forward has empowered over 22,000 students from over 500 Tribes in all 50 states by providing scholarship dollars and support for services for undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Check out this page for more information on scholarships and other services.
Indigenous Speaker Series
The Indigenous Speaker Series materialized in 2015 as an initiative of Dr. Michelle Montgomery at the University of Washington Tacoma through community conversations, and is an expansion of her ongoing community initiatives. The series is a multi-purpose platform that promotes community partnerships, amplifies the voices of Indigenous people, and dialogues about Indigenous People’s cultural and traditional lived experiences.
Center for American Indian & Indigenous Studies
CAIIS is a premier research center for teaching, research, and service in the field of American Indian and Indigenous Studies at the University of Washington. CAIIS offers several funding opportunities throughout the year to support research, teaching, and career development for UW faculty, staff, and students.
SPIPA
SPIPA is an intertribal nonprofit that provides Family & Community Resources, Health & Wellness, Entrepreneurs, and Workforce Development to eligible Native Americans.
UWT Student Resources
Access a full range of academic, financial, and personal support services designed to help UW Tacoma students succeed. From advising and tutoring to wellness and financial aid resources, find the tools you need all in one place.
NICE Project (Native Infrastructure Careers and Education)
The NICE Project, offered through United Indians of All Tribes Foundation's Native Workforce Services Program, prepares Indigenous workers for careers in electrified transportation, public transit, and green energy. Through hands-on training, certifications, and comprehensive case management, NICE helps Native and Indigenous peoples build sustainable, long-term careers in these emerging fields.
Unkitawa
Unkitawa is a 501c3 non-profit serving Indigenous people by offering weekly cultural, healing, and educational events. Its programs support the whole community, including First Foods Access Pantry, Indigenous Wellness, Reentry, Veterans, and Youth Intern initiatives.
