Alumni
The Sapsik’ʷałá Alumni Network consists of teachers, administrators, researchers, and community members representing 49 federally recognized tribes across Indian Country. Since 2002, Sapsik’ʷałá and University of Oregon’s College of Education have invested in tribal communities by training highly qualified licensed Indigenous teachers that serve the educational needs of American Indian/Alaska Native youth. The stories, experiences, and achievements of our alumni testifies to their day-to-day commitment to strengthening tribal peoples and communities through education. 116 Sapsik’ʷałá alumni are serving in tribal communities today. Visit our Alumni in News page to learn more about their stories and impacts.
Pictured: 2023 Alumni Summit – Family photo of Sapsik’ʷałá alumni and staff
Alumni Award Recipients
Sapsik’ʷałá Outstanding Educator Award:
- 2023 – Belinda Toyama (2005)
- 2022 – Nicole Barney (2010) (2022)
- 2021 – Nicole Butler-Hooten (2006)
Sapsik’ʷałá Outstanding Community Service Award:
- 2023 – Jacinthia Stanley (2009)
- 2022 – Sunny Day Real Bird (2010) & Roshelle Weiser-Nieto (2010)
- 2021- Shawndine Jones (Begay) (2010)