Hearts Gathered

Our elementary classroom and carver Frank Marchand built our first dugout canoe, which our children and parents named sp̓ʔaxʷítkʷ (sparkling water). In collaboration with Nature Immersion, we paddled it across sw̓əlck (Omak Lake) this week. It was an epic adventure which brought lots of beautiful experiences, lessons and memories.

Limlmt Colville Tribal Fish & Wildlife for the safety boat, Nature Immersion, all skippers and paddlers, Frank Marchand, Morgan Moomaw, parents and families, and all our staff.

We’re so grateful for this experience. way̓ kʷu kʷukst k̓ʷəl̓ncutən.

We had two great days of smoking sockeye salmon!

Elementary Assistant Temp

Hearts Gathered Waterfall School is hiring for the position of ELEMENTARY ASSISTANT (temp), which supports the teacher in our elementary classroom. This is a temporary job lasting until the end of the 2025-26 school year. It could lead to a permanent position if resources allow.

We are looking for someone passionate about our mission and vision. Colville tribal member or descendant or nslxcin heritage preferred. Subject to background check. Submit your cover letter, resume and three references to [email protected]. Rolling applications until filled.

Our elementary children weaving cattails — p̓axłp. Thanks for supplying the materials and sharing Rob Crandall.

When an older child helps a younger peer, both children gain so much from the experience. iʔ sqilxʷ cwcawtət, our Native ways. 🙌🏽

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Another great article featuring our students from Hearts Gathered, Nespelem school and Nespelem HeadStart.

Tell Clyfford I Said "Hi" Is an Indigenous Reimagining of Clyfford Still's Work Youth from the Colville Confederated Tribes co-curate an exhibition at Denver's Clyfford Still Museum featuring artwork of their ancestors.

We are absolutely bursting with pride to announce that the incredible students from Hearts Gathered's Waterfall School, Nespelem Headstart, and Nespelem School are all featured in this Rocky Mountain PBS article for co-curating the Clyfford Still Museum's exhibition, "Tell Clyfford I Said Hi."

This is proof that when you empower children to lead, they truly redefine what's possible. The voices of our young people from across the community are shaping the national conversation around art and history!

Click the link to read the full article and share this incredible story of our students making history!

New Clyfford Still exhibit features Native American children as co-curators | Rocky Mountain PBS The children of the Colville Confederated Tribes worked with the local museum to curate the latest exhibit, “Tell Clyfford I Said ‘Hi.”