2026 Conference

HONORING THE PAST, SHAPING THE FUTURE

Resilience, Response, Action

DATES: April 1-3, 2026

LOCATION: Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel

$250.00
Pre-registration (postmarked on or before 3/20/2026)

$275.00
On-site registration (postmarked or received after 3/20/26)

$150.00
Native Elders (65 years +)

$175.00
Students Attending WSIEA Youth Days 4/1-2 (grades 9-12)

3% Cover the Fee

Registration fees include WSIEA membership and voting privileges, conference information packets, workshop materials, a breakfast each morning, and the WSIEA Awards Banquet. *No refunds can be made for cancellations after 3/24/26.* Extra meal tickets for the April 2 Award Dinner will be available for purchase onsite at the registration desk.

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2026 WSIEA Conference Theme Logo Contest

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:

High School Merit Award

Higher Ed Merit Award

Recognitions Parent/Elder/Educator