Indigenous Leadership Academy

Calling all Indigenous Writers!

Voices of the River is now accepting submissions for its 5th annual journal—Sacred Waters.

This special edition, created in partnership with Oregon State University, centers the meaning of water to Indigenous peoples across the region. From hot springs and rapids to riffles and waterfalls, these places hold deep cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance—and carry histories of protection, use, and ongoing struggle.

We’re inviting Indigenous creators and researchers to share work that reflects these relationships.

We’re seeking:
• Indigenous-authored research on Columbia River systems and regional watersheds
• Art, poetry, essays, oral history analysis, and fiction rooted in water and place

Deadline: June 1, 2026 at 11:50 PM PST
Selected contributors will be published and compensated.

Submit at https://buff.ly/F46zcrD

This is an opportunity to uplift Indigenous knowledge, creativity, and connection to water.

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📣Higher education and college completion opportunity for Puyallup Tribal Members!📣

This opportunity allows Tribal Members a platform to discuss educational needs and how to incorporate culture and traditions into higher education.

Wednesday, April 29, 6 p.m. at Winners Gym.

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📢 NOW HIRING: Cultural Sovereignty Director

We are seeking a strong leader and experienced expert to help guide and expand our Cultural Sovereignty work. This role is critical to protecting Native Nations sacred places and ecosystems, supporting repatriation efforts, and advancing federal acknowledgment.

If you are passionate about this work and ready to lead meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.

🗓️ Application Deadline: May 15, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.indian-affairs.org/jobs

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Carving out space for canoe culture in the center of Seattle The first Northwest Native Canoe Center building is on track for completion this fall.

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Native LaX Players!

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Introducing the Native Youth Advisory Council.

For the first time in our organization’s history, we’re opening 10 seats for Native youth ages 14–18 to sit at the table and help shape the direction of PNW Native Lacrosse.

Your voice will influence real decisions about how we show up for Native communities across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

As a council member, you will:
• Advise on programming
• Represent your community
• Help shape new ideas before they launch
• Hold us accountable to our values

Four quarterly meetings plus orientation. Nine hours across the year. Real work with real impact.

And in return:
• $500 honorarium
• Official council swag
• Recognition on our platforms
• Letter of service for school, scholarships, and jobs
• Direct access to our leadership and network

These 10 seats are designed to reflect who we serve. All Native travel team players, community program participants, Native girls and young women, Tribal and rural communities, and at-large applicants from all Tribes and all genders.

You must be Native and a current or former or future participant.

Applications open now through April 30
Selections announced May 8
First meeting May 17

The work you do here will matter. Not someday, this year.

Apply at the link in our bio.

Native Youth Conference April 1st-3rd

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Know a young person in the 47th Legislative District curious about state government?

The Senate Page Program is accepting applications for 2026! Open to students 14–16, this paid, week-long experience includes Page School, assisting legislators, and learning the legislative process. Scholarships and host family housing are available!

Learn more and apply: https://leg.wa.gov/learn-and-participate/civic-education-programs/page-program