OCTOBER, 2024
NDiSTEM is the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity conference in the country, SACNAS' premier conference is a gathering which serves to equip, empower, and energize participants for their academic and professional paths in STEM. Over the course of the event, college-level through professional attendees are immersed in cutting-edge STEM research, professional development sessions, motivational keynote speakers, and the Academic & Career Expo, as well as multicultural celebrations and traditions, and an inclusive and welcoming community of peers, mentors, and role models. Simply put, the NDiSTEM Conference is a broadly inclusive space where you are encouraged and empowered to bring your whole self to STEM. https://www.sacnas.org/conference
NOVEMBER, 2024
Launch of mural project inspired by the traditional buffalo migration path from Canada to Northern Mexico.
Screening of the film from 4:00 - 6:00 PM with a panel discussion and complimentary food/drinks.
A presentation on Indigenous Studies and Community-Based Research by Dr. Jennifer Nez Denetdale
Sponsored by WyACT.
Quilling session by Philip White Plume and Rope Beading session by Candace Toledo Dine.
Presentation by Dr. T.J. Reed of the Oneida Nation.
The theme of the 2024 annual South Dakota Indian Education Summit is Woksape nahan Wookannige Ptaya Najin Au [Knowledge and Understanding brings Unity]. This summit is focused on education, health and well-being of youth through embracing and teaching the history and culture of the Oceti Sakowin Oyate. Additional seminars involve development of mental, social, and spiritual growth. This year’s summit will consist of one day with multiple breakout sessions in the afternoon. Presenters will offer tools and resources for use to ensure that today’s youth can achieve success both in school and in society. https://www.southdakotaies.com/
Tribal and federal employees and representatives are invited to attend a national co-learning event, centered on trainings, sharing of ideas and work, and networking opportunities to grow the field of tribal co-stewardship and co-management, co-hosted by First Nations Development Institute and the Native American Rights Fund. https://www.firstnations.org/projects/shared-horizons/
February, 2025
The SD STEM Ed Conference gathers educators from around the state of South Dakota to collaborate and learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics! https://sites.google.com/view/sd-stem-ed-conference
March, 2025
RES 2025 is the Summit to attend for those looking for high caliber networking, winning teaming opportunities, business development sessions, one-on-one consulting, all centered around American Indian Enterprise.
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) is embracing Beyond Boundaries for the 2025 Reservation Economic Summit. The event features tribal leaders, members of Congress, federal agency representatives, state and local officials, and top CEOs on a national platform. https://res.ncaied.org/
April, 2025
May, 2025
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Central Wyoming College Health and Science Center, Room 100, 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton WY 82501. For information, contact Peyton Loss, ploss@uwyo.edu
June, 2024
