College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) School of Social Sciences and Public Affairs, School of Arts and Humanities, Campus Community Support and Success Committee, and Office of Student Engagement are proud to host a celebration honoring the cultures, histories, and resilience of Indigenous peoples. 

Join CWI on Monday, Oct. 13, for an evening highlighting the history and culture of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley. 

CWI students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to enjoy an Indigenous-inspired dinner and a presentation led by members of the Indigenous community, followed by an interactive and thoughtful discussion. 

About the Speaker  

Jade Roubideaux is a descendant of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Duck Valley, an Indian Reservation which straddles the border of southwest Idaho and northwest Nevada.  

After growing up at Duck Valley, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from the University of Idaho and was subsequently hired by the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, where she now serves as Cultural Preservation Director.  

Roubideaux is currently pursuing her graduate certificate in GIS & Cartography and is due to graduate at the end of the quarter. Roubideaux will share insights on her Tribes’ history and culture during CWI’s Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration. 

Monday, Oct. 13 
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.  
Nampa Campus Academic Building [2] (NCAB), Room 122  

For those with questions or in need of more information, please contact Professor Nikki Gorrell at nikkigorrell [3]@cwi.edu [3].