We are Indigenous People in urban dwellings that currently reside in the Pacific Northwest. We represent and honor those who come before us by reclaiming our language, learning our traditions, and respecting the land on which we reside. Please take time to explore our website and the work our PreK-12 students have done to preserve their identity. You will find lessons, worksheets, and tribal resources for students. Thank you for coming to see what we have done!
Not sure about joining ENAEP but still want to support us, please send us a 506 Form for your students! These forms are part of the Title VI federal program that helps ensure the government is providing quality education for Native students as required by Tribal treaties. Each form increases our funding, helping our Native students get academic support and cultural programming. Please fill out a form for each of your students and send completed forms to lnabahe@lwsd.org.
Penaho ne naniha Lauren Nabahe Kwinawetün nümü Mono Diné tsoo aingabihte’ nukkwinna nikkah baa süüpantün ne noompai nyet et san dyne snunyka
Hello, my name is Lauren Nabahe. I am Paiute-Shoshone, Mono and Diné from the Tachiinii-Red Running into Water Clan on my Paternal Grandparents side. I come from my ancestral lands of Owens Valley in Lone Pine California.
It has been my life’s work to support Native youth in their journey on this earth. I have been blessed to serve Seattle Public Schools for the past 5 years as part of the Native American Education Program as the Re-entry/Intervention Specialist and then as a Special Education teacher at West Seattle High School. During those 5 years I was also a part of the Native American Youth Leadership Academy as a tribal coordinator for the district and then eventually came to be the NAYLA facilitator.
I have spent my entire life in the pursuit of knowledge and have been able to attain a Bachelors in Sports Medicine from Brigham Young University and my Master’s in Special Education from the University of Washington. I have also achieved a teaching certification for the state of Washington and a Language Arts endorsement.
It is my greatest privilege and the highest honor to be able to work with and for, Native youth and families. I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity and will endeavor to my utmost for the Eastside Native American Education Program.
I look forward to continuing the legacy of Native resilience. If you have questions or are in need of any support, please feel free to contact me at 425-900-7494. I would be happy to answer any questions about our program and walk you through the 506-forms.
