SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2008
"The Mind, Body, and Spirit Connection"
Ageless wisdom teaches us that personal health is a balance between three parts: 1) mind, 2) body, and 3) spirit, and that the whole (often expressed in the form of a circle) is greater than the sum of these parts. In truth, human condition is not compartmentalized. These components mesh to complete a seamless, dynamic package.
Integrated wellness is the theme for first-day sessions. In large and small groups, the presenters will raise important issues and provoke meaningful discussion on topics that pertain to women’s health as an intersection of the mind, body, and spirit/emotions.
This day promises to be energizing, enlightening, and entertaining. Dress for comfort and movement!
Women's Honor Ceremony
The seven women of honor are all recognized for a lifetime of service. They not only have performed a job; these women have gone "beyond the call of Duty." They have been a catalyst for new visions, understanding and positive change in an Indian community. They have developed and implemented innovative strategies and solutions to meet community needs. They are expected to continue to work and speak for Native people in an ever-broadening spectrum to build strong, vibrant, economically sound and peaceful communities.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2008
“Best Practices in American Indian Education"
The focus of day two turns to the education of Indian students in North Carolina. Several inspiring educators will discuss their visions of student achievement and ways to attain rigorous goals through: 1) school-wide and systematic student assessment, 2) exposure to the arts, 3) tribal-based initiatives, and 4) counseling and student support.
Along with the main strand, day two also includes an entrepreneurship strand (“Indian Women Minding Their Own Businesses”) and youth strand (“Building Tomorrow Today”).
Children's Honor Ceremony
The children's honor ceremony will be held from 1:30 until 3 p.m.. We are asking each tribe and tribal organization to sponsor children from their area and arrange for them to attend.
We plan to have three different generations take part in the ceremony, the children will dance and we will have young adults, professionals and college students to represent where we are today.
We are also inviting elders who have had a part in paving the road that brought us to where we are today, and made an impact on the life of Indian people in their communities and across the state and nation.
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Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2008