Indian Education
The Indian Education Program is committed to connecting families of Native American students with culture, community and education.
Read the 2024 Indian Education Program Newsletter
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Tacoma Public Schools acknowledges that we are on the traditional ancestral and historical lands of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
We honor with gratitude the land itself and the Puyallup Tribe. This acknowledgement serves as a first step in honoring our nearest tribal neighbors and partners who have inhabited this region since time immemorial, and whom we give thanks for allowing us passage to their lands. We shall intentionally create inclusive and respectful partnerships that honor Indigenous cultures, histories, identities, and sociopolitical realities.
Native American Resources
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Vocational and Technical Education, Training, and Apprenticeship Opportunities Guide 2023-2024
- Federally Recognized Tribes List 2017
- BIA Certificate of Degree Of Indian Or Alaska Native Blood Instructions.pdf
- Map of Federally Recognized Tribes of Washington State
- Map of Washington State Tribal Reservations and Draft Treaty Ceded Areas
- WA Tribes Overview (2022)
Upcoming Events and Learning Opportunities
Indian Education Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony
Tuesday, May 21 from 4-7 p.m.
Madison Complex
3101 South 43rd Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
David Syth, M.Ed. (Crow/Blackfeet Nation)
Assistant Director, Indian Education/Title III
253-571-1846
dsyth@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Liz Leines
Indian Education Specialist
Robin Brooks
Indian Education Specialist