Time

Activity

7:00pm-8:30pm

Early Registration and Conference Reception

Time

Activity

8:00am-9:00am

Registration

9:00am-10:00am

Opening Prayer & Welcome

10:00am-11:30am

General Session

11:30am-11:45am

Break

11:45am-1:15pm

 Banquet Luncheon

1:15pm-1:30pm

Break

3:00pm-4:15pm

Concurent Workshops

Time

Activity

9:00am-10:15am

Concurrent Workshops

10:15am-10:30am

Break

10:30am-12pm

Concurrent Workshops

12pm-1:30pm

Lunch (On Your Own)

1:30 pm-3:30pm

College Day

1:30pm-2:45pm

Concurrent Workshops

2:45pm-3pm

Break

3pm-4:15pm

Concurrent Workshops

Time

Activity

9:45am-11:30am

Closing Ceremonies

11:30am-8pm

Off Site Activity

Stopping Violence

It is time to take a step toward community healing by setting policies that violent crimes in the home will not be tolerated.  This workshop examines the facts behind the alarming rates of spousal and child abuse and neglect in our communities and how violence can be prevented.

ICWA, Foster Care & Social Services

A networking workshop for individuals diligently working to place Indian children in loving homes.  This workshop examines case law, proposed ICWA amendments, and intergovernmental conflicts.  State and tribal officials must understand and appreciate the goals of ICWA.

California Indian Storytellers

The storytelling tradition is an important means of conveying family values to each generation.  Take some time to listen, learn and laugh with two wonderful CA Indian Storytellers.  Enter a traditional method of communication that can bring family values to the modern world.

California Indian
Basketweavers

California Indians are famous for their basket weaving techniques. Learn about the history of California Indian basket weaving. Also, learn about the gathering, preparing, and drying methods used by traditional basket makers.

 Dealing With Delinquency and Gang Violence

In mainstream America youth violence is decreasing, yet in Indian Country it is on the rise. This workshop will focus on building systems to combat youth violence within Indian communities. It provides tools to enable tribes to create their own solutions to this emerging problem.

Critical Issues of Tribal Sovereignty

Introduction to Federal Indian Law. We must all know the practical definition of tribal sovereignty in American jurisprudence, including the impact of laws such as P.L. 280 on Indian families. This law set in motion a jurisdictional vacuum that has proven detrimental to Indian families.  This workshop fully examines tribal sovereignty

Evaluation & Assessment: Tools for Tribal Community Programs

Tribal programs that depend on state and federal funding must evaluate their program operations if they want to maintain future funding.  This workshop will discuss the nuts and bolts of effectively evaluating tribal programs.

Disproportionate Confinement of Native Youth

Native youth make up less than 1% of the total population of the U.S. but in some states they make up 74% of youth in custody at the Federal Bureau of Prisons.  Learn what you can do in your community to stop this loss of tribal youth to the prison system.

CA Tribal Courts: Fact or Fiction?

Can CA tribes develop and administer tribal courts?  Can justice be administered in small communities where relationships and rivalries prevail.  This workshop will explore the requirements for effectively developing a tribal court in CA.

Facing The Health Crisis

Indian communities are often plagued by health problems that do not exist anywhere else in the nation. We must develop our own solutions to the health issues we face. This workshop will focus on prevention and maintenance of such health problems as: diabetes, nutrition, cancer, alcohol related birth defects and suicide.

Improving Transportation Safety in Indian Communities

We often look to the state to manage transportation issues in tribal communities.  There is more that we can do to reduce automobile collisions and injuries to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians occurring on Indian country roads.

Dealing With Crime in HUD Housing

There is a chronic housing shortage in Indian country. HUD projects cause people to move in next to people they may hate, causing hostility which sometimes turns to crime. Learn how to use programs available through HUD to improve the conditions of our housing programs.

Solid Waste Management and Other Environmental Issues

Tribal communities have been plagued by illegal dumping and failure to manage solid waste and other hazards such as "meth" labs.  This workshop will explore the resources and tools that tribal communities need to achieve healthy environments for children, families and cultural practices .

Tribal Governments: Serving Tribal Communities

CA tribal governments have endured, rebuilt, and prospered.  Yet, we are still in need of programs to meet the needs of community members.  This workshop will focus on the legal requirements, the structures of and issues facing CA tribal governments and the people they serve.
 

ICWA, ASFA, & Title IV-E

This workshop will provide an overview of the challenges in developing tribal-state agreements for Title IV-E funding for foster care expenses, competing ICWA and AFSA timelines, and judicial requirements triggering Title IV-E eligibility.

Financial Literacy

American Indians have suffered from economic disparity.  Today, tribal members are faced with a variety of financial circumstances.  Whether your resources are big or small, the elements of financial literacy must be learned.  This workshop will provide a basic understanding of money management, saving, investing and credit.

FAS Awareness and Education

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) occurs at alarmingly high rates within Indian Country yet it is a totally preventable disease. This workshop will focus on creating a multi-disciplinary approach toward preventing FAS and FAE. It will also address the issues of caring for individuals with FAS/FAE and how to access local, state and federal resources.

Creating and Enhancing Cultural Preservation Programs

This workshop will explore the development of tribal cultural preservation and enhancement programs including tribal language preservation and repository programs, distance learning and tribal cultural field trips.

Youth Forum: Let Your Voice Be Heard

We need your help!  Tribal youth face many challenges: stereotypes, gang violence, drug and alcohol abuse.  How can tribal communities help reduce the impacts of these challenges on tribal youth?  Come and participate in a youth forum on these issues.  Let your voice be heard!

Song, Rhythms, and Melodies

Tribal communities have rich and diverse songs, rhythms, and melodies.  Music is used for a variety of purposes in tribal communities.  This workshop will share information about songs, instruments, and music in tribal communities.

Developing Youth Resources For Your Community

Girls and Boys Clubs, computer labs, cultural centers and many other youth resources and programs may help tribal youth to achieve greater stability in their personal, academic and professional lives.  This workshop will explore strategies for developing more local youth resources in tribal communities.

Language Revitalization

Historically, federal and state policies have sought to destroy Native cultures, languages, and religions.  The preservation and revitalization of our tribal languages is essential to the maintenance of our cultural identities and world views.  Participants will learn a variety of tools and strategies used by youth and adults engaged in language preservation work.

Street-Smart Law for Youth

This workshop will answer questions such as What are Miranda rights?, When can an officer search me or my car? and What impact does an arrest have on my future?

Oral History Documentation
This workshop will provide youth the tools to undertake their own oral and video history documentation projects. Participants will learn how to use audio/visual equipment, conduct interviews, and editing techniques.

How To Start Your Own Business

Starting a business on tribal lands or under state law is a detailed process but it is not impossible.  Do you have a great idea for a business, service, product, logo or marketing strategy?  Let's talk about how you can make it a reality.  This workshop will provide an overview of the necessary steps to start a business in CA.

Fourth Annual College Day

Meet College Outreach Personnel and get answers to your questions about going to, staying in and paying for college.  We encourage youth and adults to attend.  A group of Native American professionals will interact with students and discuss their academic experiences and career paths.