The South Carolina Commission For Minority Affairs

SC Commission for Minority Affairs 2009 Statewide Minority Conference Series

2nd Bi-Annual Native American Affairs State Conference:

Paths for the Generations:
Building Ourselves and Our Communities

November 5th-7th, 2009
Russell House Union
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC

Purpose:

To conduct an action-initiating conference that will unite Native American Indians and non-Indians with the common goal of improving collaboration, resources, and services in Native American Communities to continue to address the Education, Health, Economic, Social, and Cultural needs of our people; thus, resulting in capacity building initiatives and specific strategies to alleviate disparities and improve identified needs.

Objectives:

To encourage harmony and unity among Indian communities and individuals
To address social needs, with special emphasis on "health disparities" among Indian people
To address Indian housing as it relates to identifying and meeting the needs of the people and communities
To encourage schools in SC to include an Indian culturally sensitive Curriculum
To address Indian economic development including the creation of jobs and increased employment and training opportunities
To acknowledge, recognized and teach Indian history and contributions of Indian people in the State and Nation
To showcase and honor our Native American Indian Elders and Youth for their contributions and continued work to improve the lives of South Carolina Indians
To showcase Native American Indian Artists and Business owners to create collaboration and networking opportunities to increase their visibility in the State and Nation
To showcase Native American Indian Cultural Events, heritage, history and art while creating opportunities for the public to engage and learn about Indians in this State

Events:

November 1st-7th, 2009

Native American Heritage Week
Sponsored by University of South Carolina-Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
Events, Locations and Times-TBA

12th Annual Native American Film and Video Festival
Sponsored by the Eastern Cherokee, Souther Iroquois and United Tribes of South Carolina, Inc.
Events, Locations and Times-TBA

November 5th, 2009

12:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

Native American Film Festival
Campus Tours
Art Show
Business Exhibitors
Opening Reception
Native American Performance: 2009 NAMA winner Jana Mashonee
Awards Presentations

November 6th, 2009

8:00a.m.-9:00p.m.

Guest Speakers, Panelist, Performances by 2003 NAMA winner Michael Jacobs, and more...
Workshops:

Community and Economic Development
Health
Education
Youth
Housing
Elders
Culture

Professional, Youth and Cultural Tracks
Business and Informational Exhibitors
Native American Film Festival

November 7th, 2009

9:00a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Guest Speakers, Performers, and more...
Awards Presentations
Business and Informational Exhibitors
Health Screenings and Information
Cultural Events and Exhibits
Adjournment

1:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Native American Film Festival

For directions and map, click here!

Registration is required.
Exhibitors and vendors must fill out the Exhibitor/Vendor Form to participate by no later than October 20,2009.

Conference Flyer

Registration Form

Artist Entry Forms

Exhibitor/Vendor Form

Hotel Information

Sponsors:

For additional information on the conference or sponsorship, please contact Ms. Marcy L. Hayden, Native American Affairs Coordinator at the SC Commission for Minority Affairs at 6904 N. Main Street Suite 107 Columbia, SC 29203 or (803) 333-9621 Ext. 23 or (803) 333-9627 Fax or Email at mhayden@cfma.state.sc.us.

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