Squaxin Island Museum Library and Culture Center

10/12/2026

Six Native students have been selected to serve on the Bureau of Indian Education’s first-ever Student Advisory Board for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Announced October 5, 2026, the inaugural board will give students a direct opportunity to share their perspectives with BIE leadership and help inform decisions affecting Native education.

The six representatives are Shya Reynolds of Riverside Indian School, Adrianna Martinez-Pablo of Navajo Preparatory School, Cameron Atwell of Sequoyah High School, Caleb Secatero of Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, J’Den Nichols of Haskell Indian Nations University and Thurman Lynch of Tohono O’odham Community College.

Their advisory work will focus on student wellness, educational quality, college and career preparation, community partnerships and learning environments that respect Native identity.

The board brings together high school and college students, creating a formal channel for their experiences and ideas to reach federal education leadership.

What should these six student representatives prioritize to improve Native education?


Sources:
• Bureau of Indian Education — Official announcement
• Bureau of Indian Education — Student Advisory Board responsibilities
• Native News Online

10/09/2026

The remains of an Alaska Native student who died while attending the Carlisle boarding school finally made it home to Shishmaref more than 100 years later

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Voting concerns central theme at Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians annual convention

10/05/2026

It's !

To kick things off, we’re sharing our voter resources with information to help Native voters understand their voting rights, registration, voting access, and more.

Throughout the week, we’ll be highlighting resources and information for Native voters.

10/05/2026

GOOD NEWS: Today, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge involving the Indian Child Welfare Act, upholding protections for Native children and Tribal sovereignty.

This comes just three years after NARF successfully defended ICWA before the Court against a sweeping challenge in Haaland v. Brackeen.

Today’s decision leaves these vital protections intact. NARF continues to defend ICWA so Native children can grow up with the family ties, cultural connections, and sense of belonging they deserve.

10/02/2026

Tis the season is nearly upon us

Visit us on the first Friday & Saturday of November for your holiday shopping needs!

09/16/2026

We're getting excited for the opportunity to strengthen community connections at our upcoming gala this Saturday!

There's still time to join us:
https://simlrc.ejoinme.org/2026GalaRegistration

08/28/2026

Our Squaxin Museum team joined an indigenous representational opportunity on Wednesday for Seattle Storm’s Native American Heritage night. It was a wonderful opportunity to create connections with regional communities and fellow indigenous organizations

Visit the link below to join our hosted community strengthening event the Water Sounds Art Gala on Sept 19 @ the Little Creek Casino’s Skookum Creek Events Center

https://squaxinislandmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Water-Sounds-Gala-Sponsorship-Sheet.pdf

05/30/2026

Squaxin Island Tribe‘s cultural representatives joined the Mason County Forest Festival Paul Bunyan Parade as part of our Squaxin Museum & Culture Center’s cultural programming in service to our Squaxin People

ʔəsbutbutlačibitubuɫəd čəɫ
[We raise our hands to you folks]