Northwest Indian College is a non-profit educational institution chartered by the Lummi Nation. Its primary goal is to serve the educational and training needs of the Pacific Northwest tribes and their people. Its main branch is on the Lummi Reservation near Bellingham, Washington with sites and learning centers situated throughout the service area.
The educational philosophy of Northwest Indian College is based upon the acknowledgment that tribal values and beliefs are the foundation of education and must include a study of Native American culture, language and history within the tribal community. The extended campus sites participate by identifying the values and beliefs that underlie the educational approach appropriate to their communities’ needs. The
following is an example of the values and beliefs identified by the Strategic Planning Committee for NWIC, Lummi Campus.
Programs
American Studies, Chemical, Computer Support Technology, Early Childhood Education, Education, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Office Technology, Science, Sciences, Technology, Web Page Design
Campus type
Online
Carnegie
Tribal Colleges
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Address:
2522 Kwina Road
WA 98226 Bellingham
Washington
United States
Phone: (360) 676-2772
http://www.nwic.edu/
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