12:00 PM – 4:00 PM  BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS (Event Center Lobby)

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM                   WORKSHOP SESSION II

The New Native American Spirituality Returns to the Old (Roy Lake Room)
When white settlers occupied native land they brought a foreign culture and spirit to America then and now. They did not understand nor respect native people and felt the natives needed to be eliminated or be converted to their way of life. The MIEA has led the battle to bring this old spirituality back to life.
Presenter: Dr. Brice J. Wilkinson – Professor Emeritus, Winona State University

Language Immersion Using Cultural Activities (Naytahwaush Room)
In this session we will discuss language immersion using cultural activities. Language immersion activities include verb and noun language tables, tenses with ‘aniin’ and ‘ina,’ everyday conversation/questions, greeting/closing phone dialogue, and cooking with foods.
Presenter: Collins Oakgrove – Ojibwe Language Teacher, Red Lake Reservation

Meth in Native Country (Callaway Room)
This presentation is a Leech Lake Meth Initiative and White Earth Meth Initiative collaborative effort to bring Meth awareness to communities.  The first half of this presentation will be the viewing of a documentary on Meth and the effects of this drug on the White Earth Reservation.  The second half of the presentation will be a break down of what Meth is, the cycle of a Meth user and the effects of this drug, not only on the individual but the loved ones around them.
Presenters: Keenan Goodfellow – Leech Lake Meth Initiative, Leech Lake Tribal Police 
David McArthur – White Earth Meth Initiative, White Earth Tribal Police

Homeless in Minnesota (Rice Lake Room)
This presentation will include: statistics on the homeless in Minnesota, viewing of the DVD “Homeless in Minnesota,” an activity, available resources, and time for questions/answers.
Presenter: Linda Scheet – Homeless Liaison, Moorhead Public School District

College for FREE: Dual Enrollment Options for High School Students (White Earth Room)
Join me for a session where you will learn about Post Secondary and Dual Enrollment Programs (PSEO, IB, AP, etc). Learn about these options and how to get more students to take advantage of these “College for FREE” options. This session will provide information on a variety of programs that allow high school students to earn free or low-cost college credits, while at the same time, preparing them academically for postsecondary training and education. These programs are available throughout the state and most are at little or no cost to the student and the family. Learn about innovative partnerships that are providing pathways to postsecondary success.
Presenter: Jessica Rowe - MN Department of Education

Hand Games – Level I (Waubun/Ogema Rooms)
There will be a brief discussion on the history of Hand Games and use among the Plains tribes and the American Indian Higher Education Consortium. The remainder of the time will be spent on teaching the game on a team basis. Rules, hand signal, guesser and hider positions will be taught.
Presenters: Bruce Carlson – Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
                   Jaimie Snowden – Warroad Public Schools
        Steve Briggs – Rainy River Community College

2:30 PM – 3:45 PM                                 WORKSHOP SESSION III

The Lies of History in America (Roy Lake Room)
The lies of history have caused many of us to question our own identity, and many have also been made to put shame where self-esteem should be. Simply put, it is good to be Indian.
Presenter: David Larsen – Minnesota State University Mankato

Diversity in the Workplace (Naytahwaush Room)
This session explores some of the frequently asked questions about diversity, what it means, its benefits and how to succeed working across differences. It will provide a more in-depth analysis of what diversity means beyond race and gender issues. It examines if there are any benefits and impact from focusing on diversity, which some critics claim is a waste of time and resources. Participants will learn from this highly interactive session the ideas and skills to be culturally competent in working across differences.
Presenter: Yoke Sim Gunaratne – Executive Director, Cultural Diversity Resources, Cass County, ND & Clay County, MN

Sacred Water and Women’s Water Song (Callaway Room)
It is believed by the Anishinaabe that the spirit of the water is feminine and that this water spirit within our water is considered sacred. The water spirit assists through the healing properties it contains when it is used in many sacred ceremonies by the Anishinaabe to heal and purify. In the teachings of the Anishinaabe it is stated that the women are the protectors of the water.
Presenter: Gladyce Nahbenayash – Emerita Professor of First Nation Studies, Dept. of Human Behavior and Diversity, University of Wisconsin-Superior

MnKnows: Online Resources for Minnesotan’s (Rice Lake Room)
Did you know you can access five information tools, created specifically for Minnesota residents, at one easy place, online at http://www.mnknows.org? In this session, a Minitex Reference Librarian will take you through the amazing resources you can access through the MnKnows portal. This includes a place to search and get Minnesota library materials via the MnLINK Gateway. The resources in ELM (Electronic Library for Minnesota) give you access to on-line articles on a vast array of topics. You can search historic images and documents from Minnesota’s past via Minnesota Reflections. Get real-time answers from a librarian 24/7 at AskMN. And, plan a research project with the Research Project Calculator.
Presenters: Beth Staats, Jennifer Hootman, Matt Lee and Carla Pfahl – Minitex, Minneapolis, MN

Summer Research on Invasive Species at the University of Minnesota (White Earth Room)
The University of Minnesota recruits 4-5 undergraduate students each summer for a rewarding research program on introduced species and genotypes. Students receive a stipend of $4,500 plus assistance for housing on campus and travel to the Twin Cities. This program may be of particular interest to American Indian students interested in the environment.
Presenter: Susan Solarz – University of Minnesota

Hand Games – II (Waubun/Ogema Rooms)
The entire session will be spent on practice and teaching Hand Game strategies.
Presenters: Bruce Carlson – Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
                   Jaimie Snowden – Warroad Public Schools
        Steve Briggs – Rainy River Community College

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM HAND GAMES COMPETITION (Waubun/Ogema Rooms)
Please join as a participant or spectator.

5:00 PM DINNER ON YOUR OWN

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM POW-WOW (Ebro/Pine Bend/Richwood Rooms)

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM CONFERENCE REGISTRATION (Event Center Lobby)

8:00 AM – 11:30 AM BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS (Event Center Lobby)

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM NORTHLAND COLLEGE OF COSMETOLOGY (Waubun/Ogema Rooms)
The Northland College of Cosmetology students will offer the following services by appointment only: Mini Manicuring (care of the hands), Mini Pedicuring (care of the feet), Facial Make-up application and Hairstyling (Up dos and braiding).

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM                          WORKSHOP SESSION IV

Discovering the Little Brothers (Pine Point Room)
This presentation will be a showcase of an Anishinaabeg children’s book called “Discovering the Little Brothers” which is intended for use by children and adults alike to learn some basic Ojibwe and traditional teaching through a fun filled journey of a young son bird.
Presenter: Chelsea Annette – Ojibwe Language and Culture Education, St. Scholastica College, Duluth, MN

Electronic Library for Minnesota (Roy Lake Room)
Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM) is an online virtual library available at no cost to all residents of Minnesota. It includes magazine, newspaper, journal articles, reference articles, reference sources, Spanish-language resources, electronic books, and research and homework tools. Students and teachers can access ELM at school, from home, or from their public library. Minitex librarians will introduce you to the reliable, accurate and authoritative information resources conveniently available through ELM.
Presenters: Beth Staats, Jennifer Hootman, Matt Lee and Carla Pfahl – Minitex, Minneapolis, MN

Anishinabe and/or Lakota (Naytahwaush Room)
Anishinabe and/or Lakota curriculum materials will be presented. Audience will be actively engaged in workshop through questions, comments, and answer dialogue. This presentation is for educators, students, language/culture teachers, counselors, parents, guardians, or extended family looking for a variety of curriculum materials to use with students, families, or a group setting. Curriculum materials may be purchased or ordered on site.
Presenter: JT Shining Oneside – Ojibwe Consulting, Dunseith, ND

Native Youth Advisory Council (Callaway Room)
Join the Statewide Native Youth Advisory Team to hear about and join the emerging work to support Native youth across MN.  Hear about and share ideas for development of local and statewide Native Youth Leadership Councils, strategies for reducing bullying towards Native young people, and the development of an Indigenous Research and Development Center focused on MN Tribes and our relationship to states and other nations.
Presenter: Gary Charwood and youth representatives – Leech Lake, Tim Reiplinger – White Earth, LaMoine LaPoint – Healthy Nations

Indibendaagozimin Gaye Gidizhitwaawininaaning - We Belong in Our Culture Too (Rice Lake Room)
Students who identify as GLBTQ face bullying and harassment based on their sexual orientation and gender identification at rates far greater than their counterparts. Research has found that feeling unsafe or uncomfortable in school negatively affects academic performance especially, if students avoid classes or skip school. As educators, issues relating to ensuring safe and effective learning environments for ALL students is of the highest importance. This workshop will review: the historical meaning of two-spirits within indigenous communities; homophobia and discrimination; provide resources that improves the inclusiveness of curricula for GLBTQ students; explore current policies in place throughout schools about harassment or support of GLBTQ students, (Minnesota is one of 11 states in the US to have Anti-Bullying Laws that protect ALL students.); why students don’t report incidents of harassment or assault; and provide resources to help educators be supportive.
Presenters: Clinton Alexander - Sacred Spirits and Leah Prussia, MSW, LICSW - White Earth Tribal and Community College

Roundtable Discussion: Dropout Prevention/Graduation Rates (White Earth Room)
Participants will have an opportunity to discuss drop out prevention, graduation rates, and share strategies.
Facilitator: LuAnn Frazier – Cass Lake/Bena Schools and MIEA Board of Directors Member

10:30 AM – 11:45 AM                            WORKSHOP SESSION V

Shared Leadership Strategy among Youth and Community Programs (Pine Point Room)
Shared Leadership strategies that work with youth in the classroom and community. Ideas for creating shared vision and healing for our future.
Presenter: Mary Ringhand -

Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program (Roy Lake Room)
An overview of the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program including: updates, questions and answers, tips and information for students regarding the financial aid process.
Presenter: Lara Gerhardson – Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program

The Lies of History in America (Naytahwaush Room)
The lies of history has caused many of us to question our own identity, and many have also been made to put shame where self-esteem should be. Simply put, it is good to be Indian.
Presenter: David Larsen – Minnesota State University Mankato

Diabetes Education in Tribal Schools – DETS (Callaway Room)
The DETS curriculum includes culturally relevant, K-12 multidisciplinary units with lessons that are designed to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the problems of diabetes in American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities, to empower students to make healthy lifestyle choices, and to stimulate general student interest in diabetes-based science careers. The curriculum is based on national education standards for the respective subject area, along with Native American cultural content.
Presenter: Juanita Wiley Reopelle – Leech Lake Tribal College, Cass Lake, MN

The New Native American Spirituality Returns to the Old (Rice Lake Room)
When white settlers occupied native land they brought a foreign culture and spirit to America then and now. They did not understand nor respect native people and felt the natives needed to be eliminated or be converted to their way of life. The MIEA has led the battle to bring this old spirituality back to life.
Presenter: Dr. Brice J. Wilkinson – Professor Emeritus, Winona State University

Roundtable Discussion: Values, Language, Culture and History (White Earth Room)
Participants will have an opportunity to discuss values, language, culture and history.
Facilitator: Dan Jones – MIEA Board of Directors Member

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM LUNCHEON (Event Center)
Lifetime Achievement Awards – Billie Jo Annette, MIEA Board Member

1:45 PM – 3:00 PM                             WORKSHOP SESSION VI

JOM, Title VII and No Child Left Behind (Pine Point Room)
Presenter: Virginia Thomas – President, National Johnson O’Malley Association

Finding health information for American Indians (Roy Lake Room)
This presentation introduces the American Indian Health (AIH) Web site http://americanindianhealth.nlm.nih.gov/.  It is a free information resource dedicated to issues affecting the health and well-being of American Indians. The site was created by the National Library of Medicine (NLM), NIH, and is appropriate for student use as well as a site to look for reliable unbiased health information.
Presenter:  Judith L. Rieke, Ph.D., MLS, Coordinator of the American Indian Health User Group National Library of Medicine.  Formerly Assistant Director, University of North Dakota Health Sciences Library 

Discovering the Little Brothers (Naytahwaush Room)
This presentation will be a showcase of an Anishinaabeg children’s book called “Discovering the Little Brothers” which is intended for use by children and adults alike to learn some basic Ojibwe and traditional teaching through a fun filled journey of a young son bird.
Presenter: Chelsea Annette – Ojibwe Language and Culture Education, St. Scholastica College, Duluth, MN

Language Immersion Using Cultural Activities (Callaway Room)
In this session we will discuss language immersion using cultural activities. Language immersion activities include verb and noun language tables, tenses with ‘aniin’ and ‘ina,’ everyday conversation/questions, greeting/closing phone dialogue, and cooking with foods.
Presenter: Collins Oakgrove – Ojibwe Language Teacher, Red Lake Reservation

Aviation 101 (Rice Lake Room)
General Aviation information for the beginner. This workshop is a must for anyone with an interest in aviation. Presentation will include information on what it takes to secure a private pilot rating and potential career paths to choose from there.
Presenter: David Isham – Access and Opportunity Specialist, MN State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Office of the Chancellor

Roundtable Discussion: Minnesota Indian Education Association (White Earth Room)
Facilitators: Teri Malbraaten and Barbara Kent – MIEA Board of Directors Members

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM AWARDS BANQUET (Events Center)
Welcome/Master of Ceremonies – Bernice Belgarde, MIEA Chairperson

Keynote: Virginia Thomas, President
    National Johnson O’Malley (JOM) Association

Quiz Bowl Recognition of winners and participants

Outstanding Awards – Billie Jo Annette and Dan Jones, MIEA Board Members
• Outstanding Elder
• Outstanding Student Athlete – Female
• Outstanding Student Athlete – Male
• Outstanding Secondary Counselor/Liaison
• Outstanding Post-Secondary Counselor/Liaison
• Outstanding Parent
• Outstanding Secondary Student
• Outstanding Post-Secondary School Student
• Outstanding Elementary School Teacher/Assistant
• Outstanding Secondary School Teacher
• Outstanding Tribal Official
• Outstanding Administrator

Jerry Staples Scholarship Award – Bernice Belgarde, MIEA Chairperson

Introduction of 2009-10 MIEA Board of Directors – Bernice Belgarde, MIEA Chairperson

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2009 • 8:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
MIEA Board of Directors Meeting
(Sales Conference Room – 2nd floor)