Honoring the relationship between North Idaho College and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe
A commitment to partnership
In 1997, North Idaho College and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe signed the Nine-Point Agreement. The document established a framework for working together on projects of mutual benefit while making NIC a more welcoming and supportive environment for Native American students.
The agreement addresses nine areas of partnership, including cultural awareness, Native American resources, student success, recruitment, academics and the presentation of Coeur d’Alene history throughout campus.
The agreement was revised in 2018 to reflect the continuing work of NIC and the Tribe.
In 2026, NIC completed the construction of a new American Indian Student Resource Center.
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Nine-Point Agreement overview
Point One
Provide resources so that the NIC Molstead Library has the most expansive Native American collection in the region.
Point Two
Represent the Coeur d’Alene tribe through architecture and the eventual building of a cultural center.
Point Three
Represent the Coeur d’Alene tribe by naming buildings, streets, and gathering places with both an English name and a Coeur d’Alene name.
Point Four
Raise awareness of historical and current issues as they pertain to native peoples, including issues surrounding economics, politics, culture, etc.
Point Five
Present the history of the Coeur d'Alene tribe throughout the campus.
Point Six
Promote tribal student success.
Point Seven
Continue to support the recruitment of native peoples.
Point Eight
Maintain an active and current American Indian Studies Program.
Point Nine
Support all aspects of distance learning in the delivery of educational programs to the Coeur d'Alene Tribe.
Continuing the partnership
The Nine-Point Agreement established a framework for partnership between North Idaho College and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. More than 25 years later, that work continues through student support, academic courses, cultural awareness and the American Indian Student Center.