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Celebrating Native American Voices: Native Youth – Our Future, Our InspirationNovember 19, 2012, Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Aspen Institute Headquarters
Washington, D.C.
Abstract: This event will feature inspirational stories of the youngest First Americans and feature a dialogue about the importance of portraying Native children in a positive light and sharing positive stories in Indian Country. The Center's founder, former Senator Byron Dorgan will announce the creation of a new and exciting national program a White House spin-off - called "Champions for Change" created to identify and encourage young Native Americans who are making positive change in Indian country and urban communities.
Contact: (202)736-5800
Sponsor: Senator Byron Dorgan and the Center for Native American Youth
Website: http://www.cnay.org
Ninth Annual American Indian Symposium
"Improving American Indian Wellness in the 21st Century"
November 7, 2012, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Kauffman Conference Center
Kansas City, MO
Abstract: This annual event will provide an opportunity for attendees to share strategies, models and tools with individuals and organizations that provide services to urban American Indians, such as health, mental health, education, and legal services within the Greater Kansas City area. The purpose of the Symposium is to create effective partnerships to deliver culturally sensitive care for American Indians in the urban community setting and to broaden access to the resources needed to create programs benefiting all American Indian populations.
Contact: Jan Wrolstad - Mid-America ATTC at (816) 235-5056 or wrolstadj@umkc.edu
Sponsor: American Indian Council
Website: http://www.attcnetwork.org/regcenters/EventDetails.asp?rcID=5&eventID=9840
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