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tl’aneq’ “Gathering For a Celebration” 2024

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tl’aneq’ (tlah-nook) is Northwest Indian College’s premier fundraising Native American art auction and gala. tl’aneq’ raises funds to support NWIC’s mission of increasing higher education in Native communities.

We’re excited to host this year’s tl’aneq’ Native Art Auction and Gala on April 13th at the brand new Muckleshoot Casino and Resort. This year, we are also excited to celebrate the College’s 40th anniversary!

This benefit dinner is the Northwest Indian College Foundation’s premier fundraising event rooted in promoting Native American art to support Northwest Indian College and its students. This event will feature top regional and national Native American artists. Proceeds from this event support the Northwest Indian College Foundation to provide student scholarships and student support programs at the College.

This fabulous event includes a reception, silent auction, plated meal, cultural demonstrations, and one of the region’s largest Native American live art auctions! We can’t wait to see the many artists, community members, Tribal leaders, legislators, and corporate friends come together to help in the good work.

Our vision for education at NWIC is based on deeply held beliefs about identity, relationships, and stewardship.

The Lummi value of “lengesot” means we take care of ourselves, watch out for ourselves and love and take care of one another. It is a good way to describe the NWIC Foundation. We aim to provide financial resources to our students in order to help them reach their educational goals.

tl’aneq’ Live Art Auction

Event attendees will receive a paddle upon registration clearly labeled with a bid number. You may use this number in the silent auction and the live auction. During the silent auction, write your bid number on the form by the art piece. In the live auction, raise your paddle to bid on a particular item when the auctioneer calls for an initial bid. Listen to hear whether someone raises your bid. Bidding moves in standard increments. The auctioneer will close each bidding and announce the winning bid number.

tl'aneq' Gathering For A Celebration 2023

Art Value

Note about estimated value: In general, artists’ and individuals’ contributions have estimated values. To view the estimated fair market value, please ask to see the item’s certificate before the auction. Your auction bid may be tax-deductible above the listed estimate. Please check with your tax advisor.

Accomodations

Book your stay at Silver Reef Hotel Casino Resort!
The link to book your room for the NWIC tl’aneq’ 2025 for the dates of ARRIVING: Saturday April 12, 2025 and DEPARTING: Sunday April 13, 2025
Book Your Stay Online Now! Your Offer Code is 6299
Enter your Offer Code and click Search, then Select for your Offer Code under Available Offers and enter your stay dates for your group.  Guests can also call the hotel Toll Free at (866) 383-0777  to book your room and ask for the NWIC tl’aneq’ 2025 (Booking ID: 6299 along with the date(s) you would like to book at the group rate.  Please make your reservations before the deadline date of: March 28, 2025
Hotel Check in time is 4pm and check is 11am. The hotel must receive cancellations before 24 hours prior to check in day to avoid incurring any penalties.
Silver Reef Casino Resort offers a fun and safe gaming and entertainment experience. With 206 guest rooms & suites, golf at the Loomis Trail Golf Course, beautiful Mt. Baker views, oversize bathrooms,  free Wi-Fi, in-room coffee makers, irons, hairdryers. Book a tee time at Loomis Trail Golf Course or a relaxing massage at The Spa or dine at one of our specialty restaurant options. Find out what other special events or promotions are happening on the website at https://www.silverreefcasino.com/
tl'aneq' Gathering For A Celebration 2024

tl'aneq' Gathering for a Celebration 2025

Event Program

  • 4:30 Registration Opens, Cocktail Reception, Games, and Silent Art Auction 
  • 5:50 Pre-program Games Close
  • 6:00 Program Start
  • 8:00 Silent Auction Closes
  • 8:30 Program Ends, Auction Item Pickup

Please contact Barbara Lewis, Executive Director for more information.

tl’aneq’ 2025 – Gathering For a Celebration

Register Here For Your tl’aneq’ Seat!

Hy’shqe (Thank You) to Our Sponsors

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
HOST SPONSOR
Tulip Tribes
LENGESOT SPONSOR
Lummi Nation
XEPY SPONSOR
Snoqualmie Tribe
SKWETO SPONSOR
Swinomish Tribal Community
SHEQWELH SPONSOR
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
SHEQWELH SPONSOR

NWIC BoT & President's Office

Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
SHEQWELH SPONSORS
The Suquamish Tribe
SHEQWELH SPONSOR
Snoqualmie Tribe
SQEMEL SPONSOR
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
SQEMEL SPONSOR
SQEMEL SPONSOR
SQEMEL SPONSOR
The Suquamish Tribe
SQEMEL SPONSOR

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