University of Idaho Native American Roadpiece 2020

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Discover what’s next.

KW Pete had a hunch plants would be in his future. Growing up on the Duck Valley Reservation in southern Idaho, he watched local farmers work the land and imagined doing the same one day.

But a class trip to Hawaii put him on an unexpected path.

While at University of Idaho, KW spent a spring break with his ecology class in the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge on the Big Island of Hawaii, where they explored native plants and their importance to the island’s ecosystem.

His passion for native plants sprouted during that experience. Today, KW is a horticulturist for the Bureau of Land Management — and grows native sagebrush plants as part of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribe greenhouse project on his home reservation.

As greenhouse manager, KW grows annually over 100,000 sagebrush seedlings used by BLM to restore Idaho rangelands that have been devastated by wildfire. His work also impacts his local community.

The greenhouses create jobs, grow fresh vegetables, contribute to the economy and give young students hands-on learning opportunities.

At U of I, KW had a BREAKTHROUGH to new possibilities for his future. And you will, too.

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The reservation is where I grew up and what I know the most.

I’ve always wanted to come back to help in any way I could. I’m happy to serve the tribe while contributing to the restoration of our rangelands.

KW Pete CLASS OF ’13 ’17 AGRIBUSINESS, ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE DUCK VALLEY RESERVATION, IDAHO

DREW NASH/TIMES-NEWS, COPYRIGHT 2017

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LIFE

CAMPUS LIFE At U of I, you’ll create a family away from home with other Native students, faculty, staff and alumni.

You’ll discover new opportunities and surprising things about yourself, while staying firmly grounded in your tribal identity and cultural heritage.

Here, you’ll experience the best of college life, and living on our beautiful residential campus will put you at the center of it all. Get active in clubs, meet up with friends and mentors, and take part in campus events and leadership activities. On a campus and in a community with so much to offer, you’ll be surrounded by a network of support and tradition that will help you thrive.

Discover more about opportunities for Native students at U of I: uidaho.edu/native-resources

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Connect to Your U of I Community Native American Student Center (NASC) NASC is the heart of Native student life, with tribal networking and social events, leadership and professional development programs, peer mentoring and cultural activities.

You’ll connect with mentors, friends, staff and faculty who will help you adjust and make the most of your college experience.

Get Involved

Indigenous Nations Scholars Training for Excellence Program (INSTEP) INSTEP is an effective student retention and tribal leadership program, implemented by the Native American Student Center. Through INSTEP, you’ll go beyond your degree program by incorporating your cultural knowledge and skills into your U of I experience as you prepare for leadership in your tribal community.

Cultural Events

Native American Student Association (NASA)

Native American Heritage Month

Through the NASA student club, you’ll get involved in social activities and campus-wide events focused on preserving cultural heritage and identity among Native American students.

Celebrate tradition with education programs, music, art and other cultural activities throughout the month of November.

American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Are you majoring in science, technology, engineering or math?

AISES will help you explore your career path and connect with other students and professionals nationwide. Plus, you’ll have special access to scholarships, internships, national conferences and networking opportunities.

Tutxinmepu Powwow Join our Native American students in a celebration of culture in the Kibbie Dome. The annual, studentfacilitated Tutxinmepu Powwow has been going for the last twenty years and gathers dancers, drummers and visitors the first weekend of April.

Vandal Nation Singers Participate in weekly drum practice or attend a performance by this all Native American student drum group.

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VALUE VALUE We want to help make a quality education affordable. That’s why we award more than $30 million in scholarships each year, including unique opportunities for Native American students.

Submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and application for admission to be automatically considered for scholarships and other financial aid. No separate application is required.

Learn more about scholarships available to Native American students at uidaho.edu/your-scholarships.

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Tribal Excellence Scholarship Get In-State Tuition If you live outside of Idaho, you may qualify to save big on tuition through the Tribal Excellence Scholarship Program.

This program waives out-of-state tuition for full-time undergraduate students who are members of tribes that hold a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with U of I. The renewable award is also available to students transferring to U of I from an accredited tribal college or university.

Interested? Follow these steps: 1. Indicate your enrolled tribe on your U of I application 2. Submit your tribal enrollment card to the Native American Student Center If you take part in the Native American Student Center INSTEP program and funds are available, you will receive an out-of-state tuition waiver, paying only the in-state tuition rate.

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Ready to get started?

Send us the following information to be automatically considered for scholarships and other financial aid:

How can we help?

n Application for admission (no fee for Idaho resident students)

n Official high school transcript n Previous college academic records (transfer students)

What are you waiting for?

Visit uidaho.edu/get-started today.

Memorandum of Understanding Tribes:

Sydel Samuels Director Native American Student Center Call: 208-885-2332 ssamuels@uidaho.edu

n The Coeur d'Alene Tribe n The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

n The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

n The Kalispel Tribe of Indians n The Kootenai Tribe of Idaho n Nez Perce Tribe n Shoshone-Bannock Tribes n Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation

n Spokane Tribe of Indians n Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation

n The Confederated Tribes of the

Warm Springs Reservation in Oregon

Yolanda Bisbee Chief Diversity Officer and Executive Director of Tribal Relations Call: 208-885-2468 yobiz@uidaho.edu

Office of Admissions futurevandals@uidaho.edu 1-88-88-UIDAHO (toll-free) 208-885-6163

uidaho.edu/for-the-tradition