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CENTER FOR INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE AND LANGUAGE
REVITALIZATION
Eni-gikendaasoyang "Moving
Towards Knowledge Together"
Minnesota
Indigenous Language Symposium IV
DATE:
May 12th & 13th, 2008
LOCATION:
125 Bohannon Hall, 1207 Ordean
Court, Duluth, MN 55812
GekinooŽimaagejig
(the ones who teach), Eni-gikendaasoyang (Center for
Indigenous Knowledge and Language Revitalization), of the
University of Minnesota Duluth, and the Grotto Foundation
are hosting the fourth Minnesota Indigenous Language
Symposium at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in beautiful
downtown Duluth, MN, May 12th & 13th, 2008.
This years symposium
will focus on technology, teacher training, community
resources, curriculum development models, adult learning,
and evaluation. Presentations from key language
revitalization programs and initiatives will be featured
during this two-day event. The symposium is geared towards
elders, educators, higher education students, and
practitioners.
REGISTRATION:
Register early for the symposium, as space is limited!
$175.00 (USD) per person
$75.00 (USD) per Higher Ed. student
(Late registration of $200.00 (USD) after May 2nd)
Also, on-site registration is
available, see below.
http://www.d.umn.edu/enigikendaasoyang/language_symposium/index.html
RESERVATIONS:
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Downtown Duluth Google map
Directions to Holiday Inn. Make reservations on-line now,
space is limited.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Downtown, Duluth
200 W. 1st Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Reference "Language Symposium" when you call to make
reservations
(218)722-1202 (you must call the hotel directly to receive
the discounted rate)
Rates starting from $79 a night (plus tax)
Reservation Deadline: Friday, April 11th 2008
SYMPOSIUM INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Niemi
Email:
jehlen@d.umn.edu
Phone: (218)726-8419
VENDOR INFORMATION:
Cindy Gustafson
Email:
cagustaf@d.umn.edu
Phone: (218)726-8378
* Please note that
pictures will be taken at the symposium for use on our web
site and for promotional advertising.
NORTHWEST AREA FOUNDATION GRASSROOTS & GROUNDWORKS
Sharing What Works to Reduce Poverty and Grow Community
Prosperity
DATE:
May 28-30, 2008
LOCATION: Sheraton
Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South
7800 Normandale Blvd. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439
Phone: (952) 835-7800; Fax: (952) 893-8419
CONFERENCE BROCHURE PDF
WEB SITE:
http://www.grassrootsandgroundwork.org/
FIRST NATIONS CHILD AND FAMILY CARING SOCIETY OF CANADA
Caring Across the Boundaries: Bridging Knowledge Gaps,
Services and Policies to Support First Peoples Child
Welfare and Health
DATE:
May 28-30, 2008
LOCATION: Radison
Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba
WEB SITE: http://www.fncfcs.com/cab-conference/
CENTERS FOR THE APPLICATION OF
PREVENTION TECHNOLOGIES
9th Annual Native American
Prevention Program Sharing Conference: Joining Voices
DATE:
July 22-24, 2008
LOCATION: Mystic
Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, MN
WEB SITE: http://captus.samhsa.gov/central/NAConference.cfm
WHITE
EARTH CHILD CARE PROGRAM
8th
Annual Brain Development Conference at Mahnomen, MN
DATE:
August 12th, 13th & 14th, 2008
LOCATION:
Shooting Star Casino &
Event Center, Mahnomen, MN
ST. LOUIS COUNTY,
MINNESOTA
2008
Health & Human Service Conference
DATE:
Thursday and Friday
October 23 - 24
LOCATION: DECC, Duluth, MN
WEB SITE:
http://www.co.st-louis.mn.us/slcportal/Default.aspx?tabid=1184
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