What is the FIRE Summit?
The FIRE Summit is a daylong experience designed to ignite Native youth, giving them a place to start dreaming while exploring their future academic possibilities. Middle school and high school students get to create and build relationships with college staff, faculty, and other Native students while learning about possible career pathways.
The FIRE Summit started as an annual event ten years ago. It has grown into a partnership between South Puget Sound Community College and the four surrounding tribes:
- Nisqually Indian Tribe
- Squaxin Island Tribe
- Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation
- Skokomish Tribe
If you have questions related to the event, you can contact Jeanette Lindstrom in the Office of Diversity & Equity.