Native American Student Support

At Spokane Falls Community College, we are committed with the recruitment, admissions process, retention and support for Native American and First Nation students from the United States and Canada. SFCC strives to establish and maintain a rapport with all federally recognized tribes in the US and Canada, to include the various tribal organizations that can assist students and their families while pursuing their higher education at SFCC. 

SFCC is on the historical ancestorial territories of the Spokane and Coeur D’ Alene Tribes. We proudly serve the Colville Confederated Tribes, Kalispel Tribe, and Nez Perce Nation who are listed in the Land Acknowledgment.

The Red Nations Club is open to all students whether they are enrolled, First Line Descendent, or Non-Native that would like to participate in the numerous events the Red Nations Club hosts in the fall, winter, and spring quarters. Non-Natives are called friends or allies. Please visit the Red Nations Club page for more information about when they meet.

Community Resources

AICC

Free. Provides GED, re-entry to high school classes, food bank for those in zip code 99202 and American Indians with tribal identification, ECEAP Preschool site, senior nutrition program, employment and training program (W.I.A.), Indian child welfare, protective payee program, and family services.Visit aiccinc.org to learn more.

American Indian College Fund (AICF)

The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native college students who are enrolled in certificate, undergraduate, or graduate programs at tribal colleges and universities, or nonprofit, accredited schools. Visit the American Indian College Fund website to learn more.

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Bureau of Indian Affairs provides financial assistance to federally recognized Indians living in the Pend Oreille, Spokane, Lincoln and Stevens’ counties. Visit bia.gov/bia to learn more.

Camas Path

Through partnerships with the community, Camas Path is determined to promote education, employment, health and wellness of native people and non-native people. The Camas Education Program provides educational opportunities for Kalispel Tribal members, Native Americans and the community at large.

Elk Soup

Elk Soup is a Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Native families and communities. We believe in the strength and resilience of our people and are committed to fostering self-reliance through our comprehensive workshops, classes, and programs. Visit Elk Soup website to learn more.

Native Project

Native Project is a full-service clinic which provides primary and preventive care for all ages, sports physicals, well-child checks and immunizations, women’s and men’s health care, health education, chronic illness management, treatment of minor diseases, case management community outreach, and mental health. They assist in securing medical coverage. They accept Medicare, medical coupons, private insurance, and have a sliding fee scale. Visit nativeproject.org to learn more.

Salish School of Spokane

Salish School of Spokane is grassroots, non-profit organization working to preserve and revitalize Southern Interior Salish languages, the first languages of the Spokane region.

Spokane School District 81 Indian Education Title VI. Visit the Salish School of Spokane website to learn more. 

Spokane Tribal TANF/477

Spokane Tribal 477 is a tribally operated department with sites in Wellpinit, West End, Ford, and Spokane. 477 offers an array of services. The service area includes Spokane, Stevens, Lincoln, Pend Orielle, Whitman, and Adams Counties, the service population is any needy, tribally enrolled family (the exception, at the request of the Kalispel Tribe, is a household of only Kalispel Tribal Members). This means that an individual who meets income guidelines and is enrolled in any federally recognized tribe could receive services with the Spokane Tribe’s 477 programs. Visit the Spokane Tribal TANF/477 website to learn more.