7th Annual Wyoming Native American Education Conference

Please join us at this year's conference to:

• Acquire tools for engaging and improving achievement of your students.
• Learn successes in reaching at-risk or traumatized children and unique needs of American Indian students.
• Understand what drives myths about Native American history and learn about Indian Education for All efforts in Montana and South Dakota.
• Gain knowledge on the history, culture and traditions of Wyoming's two main tribes; the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho, and of the Wind River Reservation.
• Students in grades 8-12 and college are invited to attend special activities all day Aug. 11.

Not just for educators - Community members are invited, too. Something for everyone! Admission is free for Fremont County residents and all students. Non-residents fee is $50.

The conference is brought to you by Fremont County school districts, the Wyoming Tribal Children's Triad, the Wind River Hotel & Casino and the Wyoming Department of Education.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Supaman is an Apsaalooke (Crow) Nation hip-hop artist, inspirational speaker and recipient of the Aboriginal Peoples Music Choice Award, Native American Music Award and North American Indigenous Music Award and is a 7-time Tuney Award winner. He recently was named MTV's Artist of the Week. Supaman, who is proud to be a drug-free and alcohol-free performer, has a message of "Know Who You Are and Be Proud of Who You Are."

Ronalda Warito, a  National Indian Education  Association Parent of the  Year, will focus on parental  involvement. There are  many facets to engaging  parents, but first we have  to listen to what the  barriers are and then take  the initiative to correct the problems. Ms. Warito, Navajo, will help you to  understand the Native  parent’s perspective and  possibly build a new  understanding to collaboration, partnerships and goal-setting.           

Craig Lemley, Cherokee, has been rated as one of the top motivational speakers in America. He has spoken at over 10,000 school assemblies in the past 15 years and is dedicated to reaching today’s youth with a non-judgmental approach. He uses feats of strength such as blowing up a hot water bottle until it explodes, snapping baseball bats, driving 16-penny nails through boards with his bare hands and much more to captivate his audience.

His presentation is based on the foundation of positive choices and that all individuals faced with circumstances in their life will rise up and be the person they were made to be. Life is not about being born a winner or a loser, it's about being a chooser, and making the right choices determines the outcome and character of an individual.

Dr. James Loewen, is a sociologist and author of "Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong." American history is full of fantastic and important stories. These stories have the power to spellbind audiences, even audiences of difficult seventh graders. Yet they sleep through the classes that present it. What has gone wrong? Dr. Loewen will discuss the fascinating history that U.S. textbooks leave out and will correct myths about American Indian history. RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF ONE OF DR. LOEWEN'S BOOKS simply by attending the conference.

Victor Woods rebelled against authority and it landed him in prison twice, including nine months in solitary confinement. After the latter experience, Victor fully realized the weight of his circumstances.  Subsequently, he began to give motivational speeches to inmates encouraging them not to succumb to the vicious cycle that entraps so many of our nation’s young men and women.  He has now dedicated his life to working with men, women and youth who aspire to beat all the odds and dare to be the star of their own destiny. "It's not how you start, it's how you finish!"

Many local and regional presenters will round out the agenda, presenting on a variety of topics related to Native American students and educational best practices.

Free admission for Fremont County residents and all students. Non-Fremont County residents will be charged $50.00 that can be paid by check or at the door. All attendees must register in advance.

PTSB and UW credit will be available.

Exhibitor booths are available: $50 for non-profit organizations and $100 charged to for-profit organizations. To apply to be an exhibitor or for more information, email rob.black1@wyo.gov.

EXHIBITORS

7 Generation Games

Darrah J. Perez

Eastern Shoshone Recovery HONOR Project

Legal Aid of Wyoming

Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources Program

Northwest Indian College

NxGenLearning.net

REL Central

Southern Poverty Law Center

University of Wyoming

Wind River Native Advocacy Center

Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources

Wyoming Institute of Population Health

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Schedule At A Glance

A block of rooms has been set aside for attendees at $90/night at the Wind River Hotel & Casino

If you arrive on Tuesday, Aug. 9, be sure to enjoy the Native American dancing exhibition that evening at the hotel.