Native American Education

Upcoming Events:

Seattle Parks and Recreation Summer Programs are Open
Register online or call your local community center
Registration Dates are April 19, May 10, and May 24

End of Year Celebration
We will be having our first celebration since the Corona Virus-Covid 19, pandemic. We will be celebrating our Native American/ Alaskan Native students here in Seattle Public Schools.
We will be giving paddle necklaces and certificates to all SPSSeattle Public Schools students and hand drums to our seniors. We will serve hamburgers and hotdogs, fruit, and cake! This will be a two hour event, see details below.

If you plan on attending RSVP to Gail Morris gtmorris@seattleschools.org with
Your Name (family/guardian)
Your child/ children’s names
Their school/schools and grade/grades
Total Number in family attending this event

End of Year Celebration
Daybreak Star
5011 Bernie Whitebear Way Seattle, WA 98199
June 8, 2022
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

COVID-19 Rental Assistance

Please call ahead for Rental Assistance to see if the organization continues to have funds available.

Up-to-date information: 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number to connect with services that can help with rental assistance, shelter, legal referrals, housing assistance, transportation, food, and other needs.  

Red Eagle Soaring
King County area Native families who have been impacted by COVID-19 with a loss of income.

For Rental or Food Assistance, please email Nicole Suyama (Program Manager): nicole@redeaglesoaring.org

Homeless Prevention Offered at Mother Nation 
Provides case management and housing search assistance for Native Americans and their families.

• Address: 4250 South Mead Street, Seattle 98118
• Phone: 206-722-2321
• Website: https://www.mothernation.org
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. 

United Indians of all Tribes Homelessness Prevention Program
Serves families and young adults (under 24 years old) who are at imminent risk of eviction.

• For inquiries and eligibility assessments, please call: 206-475-4521 or 206-561-3301
• Website: https://ww.unitedindians.org/services/homelessness-prevention/

Chief Seattle Club Homeless Prevention
Call in advance to see if you qualify for assistance:
Tina Berkley, Homeless Prevention 206-473-7770.

UNEAUrban Native Education Alliance Community Outreach/Rent Assistance
We are now able to provide limited assistance with rent to qualifying King County families. If you are interested, please email markseattl3@aol.com.

Due to funding limitations, our Community Outreach program is only able to serve Seattle families, with youth and/or Elders in the household.

Financial Assistance offered by St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle King County
Provides financial assistance for needs such as rent, bus passes, utility bills and other needs through local neighborhood chapters.

• Phone: 206-767-6449
• Website: http://svdpseattle.org/request-help/
• Help Line Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m-3:00 p.m.

Rental Assistance offered by Salvation Army’s Social Services Department in White Center
Message states weekly availability.

• Address: 9050 16th Ave SW Seattle WA, 98106, US
• Phone: 206-767-3150
• Website: http://seattlewhitecenter.salvationarmy.org/
• Hours: Monday, 8:30 a.m. until all appointments are filled

Rental Assistance offered at United Churches Emergency Fund
Provides rent assistance to North Seattle residents in zip codes 98105, 98115, 98125 and 98103. Eviction notice not required. Move-in assistance may be available for people moving into or within the area served. 

• Address: 4515 16th Avenue NE, Seattle 98105
• Phone: 206-524-7885
• Website: https://www.ucef-seattle.org/
• Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Project Self Sufficiency offered by YWCA Seattle King Snohomish The Willows
Provides case management and financial assistance for rent and utilities to those within Seattle city limits. Call to leave a message.**Eviction notice / shut-off required**

• Address: The Willows, 3800 South Myrtle Street, Seattle 98118
• Phone: 206-209-5677 
• Website: https://www.ywcaworks.org/programs/project-self-sufficiency
• Hours: Call, voicemail only

Utility Bill Relief

If you would like support to pay a utility bill (water sewer garbage, Seattle City Light, or PSE) please contact Gail Morris, gtmorris@seattleschools.org, telephone 206-252-0948.

You will need these items: lease/rental agreement, current bill, and student must have a 506 Form on file with us and be Native American/Alaska Native.
Has your income changed? See if you qualify for the City of Seattle Utility Discount Program.

Remote Learning Resources

For information about SPS’s remote learning during COVID-19, updates and resources, please visit these webpages: 

• SPS Resources for Families & Students, including:
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Online Educational Tools
  • Meals for Students
  • Child Care
  • Updates
• American Indian Studies: Since Time Immemorial—continuous learning lesson plans and resources

Technology Support

Technology Supports for Families

Please call 206-252-0100 or email laptops@seattleschools.org for student and family technology support. Technology support includes:

• Laptop and SPSSeattle Public Schools device support
• Internet WiFi hot spots support
• Support with remote learning software (e.g., Seesaw, Schoology) and other educational resources
• General technology resource information and support
• Support with the following translation software:
  • Microsoft translator
  • Talking Points
  • Linguistica
• Additional English Language instructional support

Learn more:

• How to Get Tech Support (pdf)
• Technology Resources for Families (help with logging in, Schoology, The Source, Clever, Seesaw, Student & Family Portals, Online Resources, etc.)
• Student Email & Meeting Tools
• Free WiFi Locations in Seattle

If your student needs help getting a laptop, please contact their principal, teacher or email Gail Morris: gtmorris@seattleschools.org.

Family Resources

Need support with food, housing, child care, Internet access and other services? Get help at the Crisis Connection.

Not quite sure what resources are available? Search the King County 2-1-1 Database. You can also dial 2-1-1 to speak with someone.

See if you qualify for free or low-cost Internet Resources for Seattle residents.

As part of a collaboration between the Western Washington Native American Education Consortium (WWNAEC) and Seattle Public Schools, we invite SPSSeattle Public Schools Native American student(s) in grades 8 – 12 to apply to the Native American Youth Leadership Academy (NAYLA.).

This wonderful opportunity brings together over one hundred 8-12th grade Native American Youth from across Western Washington to take part in activities that support and promote positive academic outcomes, meaningful leadership development and cultural identity. Students will come together throughout the academic year, connect, build positive relations with other Native American students and adults, participate in a variety of culturally responsive leadership development, and engage in personal as well as academic activities that promote continual constructive progression.

The first cross-district NAYLA session for the 2021-2022 school year will be October 7, 2021.  

Transportation to and from each NAYLA session will be provided by SPSSeattle Public Schools Native American Education Huchoosedah Program.

Applications are due by Wednesday, September 29 at 3:00 pm, and invited participants will be notified by October 1. All applicants must have a valid 506 form on file with SPSSeattle Public Schools Native American Education to be considered.

Contact SPSSeattle Public Schools NAYLA Coordinator and Native American Education Re-entry / Intervention Student Specialist Lauren Nabahe for more information: lmfonoimoana@seattleschools.org