{"id":6863,"date":"2024-03-04T17:36:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T01:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/?page_id=6863"},"modified":"2026-04-27T15:05:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T23:05:36","slug":"native-graduation-celebration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ecc\/graduation-celebrations\/native-graduation-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Native Graduation Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>\u0161\u01ddq\u01ddd tii\u026b sl\u01dd\u0294ib\u01dd\u0161 (Honor The Journey)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The ASUW American Indian Student Commission (AISC) and Graduation Celebration Committee, along with its partners, are proud to announce this year\u2019s \u0161\u01ddq\u01ddd tii\u026b sl\u01dd\u0294ib\u01dd\u0161. The event honors the accomplishments of American Indian and Alaska Native graduating students and peers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><center><strong>2026 \u0161\u01ddq\u01ddd tii\u026b sl\u01dd\u0294ib\u01dd\u0161<\/strong><\/center><center><strong>Friday, June 12, 2026<\/strong><\/center><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Registration<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us in honoring your accomplishments at the University of Washington along with your family and friends. The graduation celebration includes a cultural entry, the presentation of this year&#8217;s print, music, and a slideshow. Registration is open through June 10, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>About \u0161\u01ddq\u01ddd tii\u026b sl\u01dd\u0294ib\u01dd\u0161<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>\u0161\u01ddq\u01ddd tii\u026b sl\u01dd\u0294ib\u01dd\u0161 (Honor The Journey), formerly known as Ravensfeast, is held annually with sponsorship from campus partners including the Office of Minority Affairs &amp; Diversity, the Center for American Indian &amp; Indigenous Studies (CAIIS), the American Indian Studies Department, w\u01dd\u026b\u01ddb\u0294altx\u02b7 \u2013 Intellectual House, and the UW Alumni Association Multicultural Alumni Partnership.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/b><\/h2>\n<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-text\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">When and where is the 2026 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u0161\u01ddq\u01ddd tii\u026b sl\u01dd\u0294ib\u01dd\u0161<\/span>?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>This year it will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Who can participate?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Any UW student (undergraduate or graduate\/doctoral candidate) completing a degree in Spring 2025, Summer 2025 or Fall 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Where do I park?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Guests are encouraged to park in Central Garage or Padelford parking garage, visit here for more <a href=\"https:\/\/transportation.uw.edu\/park\/visitor\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visitor parking<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">How much does it cost to participate?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Participation is FREE, for graduating students and their families, but there is limited seating so sign up as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">How do I register?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Registration is closed!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">How early do I need to check-in for \u0161\u01ddq\u01ddd tii\u026b sl\u01dd\u0294ib\u01dd\u0161?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Check-in time will begin approximately 1 hour before the event. You must be present at least 30 minutes before the event begins in order to participate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Is this ceremony accessible to attendees with disabilities?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider chv chw c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t chx chy w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in our services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office at least 10 days in advance of the appointment at (206) 543-6450 (voice), (206) 543-6452 (TTY), (206) 685-7264 (FAX), or <a class=\"fui-Link ___1qmgydl f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1hu3pq6 f11qmguv f19f4twv f1tyq0we f1g0x7ka fhxju0i f1qch9an f1cnd47f fqv5qza f1vmzxwi f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh ftqa4ok f2hkw1w fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1h8hb77 f1x7u7e9 f10aw75t fsle3fq\" title=\"mailto:dso@uw.edu\" href=\"mailto:dso@uw.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link dso@uw.edu\">dso@uw.edu<\/a> (email).<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For interpreting, captioning, amplification services, and TTYs, contact the Coordinator of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services at 206-543-1415 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), or <a href=\"mailto:dhhreq@uw.edu\">dhhreq@uw.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What do I wear?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider bua bub buc bud bue buf bug buh bui buj buk bul bum bun buo bup buq bur bus but buu buv buw bux buy buz bva bvb bvc bvd bve bvf bvg bvh bvi\" dir=\"ltr\">Whatever you are comfortable wearing, including cultural regalia or academic regalia<\/span> (cap &amp; gown) for this event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">How do I get a celebration gift?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>The celebration gift is from the graduation celebration committee to the participating students who have registered for the 2025 \u0161\u01ddq\u01ddd tii\u026b sl\u01dd\u0294ib\u01dd\u0161. You must be present for the celebration to receive the gift.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">What happens if I don\u2019t register in time?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>We have limited seating, therefore we encourage you to register as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Who plans the graduation?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>The graduation celebration is planned by a committee of students, staff and faculty across campus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Can I attend \u0161\u01ddq\u01ddd tii\u026b sl\u01dd\u0294ib\u01dd\u0161 AND my own school\u2019s graduation?<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>Absolutely, As long as it is not happening at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Special Thanks<\/h3>\n<p>UW Alumni Association<\/p>\n<p>UW Alumni Association Multicultural Alumni Partnership<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:ecc@uw.edu\">Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>If your questions or concerns have not been addressed after reading the FAQ, feel free to email w\u01dd\u026b\u01ddb\u0294altx\u02b7 &#8211; Intellectual House at <\/b><a href=\"mailto:welebalt@uw.edu\"><b>welebalt@uw.edu<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u0161\u01ddq\u01ddd tii\u026b sl\u01dd\u0294ib\u01dd\u0161 (Honor The Journey) The ASUW American Indian Student Commission (AISC) and Graduation Celebration Committee, along with its partners, are proud to announce this year\u2019s \u0161\u01ddq\u01ddd tii\u026b sl\u01dd\u0294ib\u01dd\u0161. The event honors the accomplishments of American Indian and Alaska Native graduating students and peers. 2026 \u0161\u01ddq\u01ddd tii\u026b sl\u01dd\u0294ib\u01dd\u0161Friday, June 12, 2026 Registration Join us in honoring your accomplishments at the University of Washington along with your family and friends. 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