by participating in an event coordinated by Lummi Natural Resources, Nooksack Salmon Enhancement, Washington Conservation Corps, and the college’s Indigenous Service Learning Office.

Dr. King once said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: 'What are you doing for others?'"

On Jan. 23, two days after the official MLK Jr. Day, 16 NWIC students gave a clear response to King’s question. Through their diligent efforts, they were able to plant 200 trees at Kwina Sough to restore salmon habitat.

Student’s love of traditional medicine inspires educational pursuits

Jessica Harshman, Lummi, is 19 years old. She started out as a running start student at Northwest Indian College (NWIC) and is less than a year away from receiving her direct transfer associate degree from the college. Jessica has dreams to take her education towhich will guide the work of the department in the Lummi Community. Each member will provide new insight and fresh ideas that will allow the department to better meet the needs of the community.

Committee members were invited to join the group based on their knowledge and commitment to the Lummi Community and their familiarity with the families or students the department serves. The invitation was created by Edna Jefferson and Sunny Guillory.

Gail Julius, a Lummi Tribal member and Northwest Indian College Traditional Plants & Foods Program Assistant (part of the Cooperative Extension Office), has committed to providing the community with a healthy recipe each month.

This month she is giving readers a modern recipe that uses a traditional food: nettles. She has also provided some tips for harvesting the