SAVE THE DATE: April 1-3, 2026
LOCATION: TBD
Thank you to all of our educators, speakers, presenters, and vendors for making the 40th Annual WSIEA Conference in April 2025 such a success!
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2026 Conference
The Washington State Indian Education Association (WSIEA) proudly recognizes outstanding Native individuals each year during its annual conference, honoring those who have made significant contributions to Native education as well as exceptional Native students.
Award categories include:
Indian Educator of the Year
Indian Elder of the Year
Indian Parent of the Year
Higher Education Indian Student of the Year
High School Indian Student of the Year
WSIEA awards one high school senior and one higher education student with monetary merit awards of $800 and $1,000 respectively, with recipients announced at the WSIEA Awards Banquet during the 41st Annual WSIEA Conference, held April 1–3, 2025.
Nominations are required for the Indian Educator, Indian Elder, and Indian Parent of the Year awards, while applications for both student merit awards and all other nominations must be received by March 3rd.
For more information, please contact Rachael Barger at rbarger@bethelsd.org
Merit Awards:
