CONVENTION AT A GLANCE Go back to the main Convention Page Only Until the 40th Annual Convention! 'Shaping Our Future Wisdom Keepers,' is the theme chosen for the 40th Annual Convention. The theme represents a passionate goal to protect our future as native peoples by ensuring that the current and coming generations will become our wisdom keepers. The theme recognizes that each and every one of us: from elder to adult to teen to child, has a duty as students to learn, and will one day fill the role as educator, to pass on our indigenous ways and languages. Throughout our journey over the four hills of life, we strive to maintain our connections to our original teachings, and to learn new ways to help our communities. Thus, and certainly, through education we shape our future. By Laws and Resolutions, click below for the form. BY LAWS/RESOLUTIONS All Convention Forms, click below for the form ALL CONVENTION FORMS (CTC 26 page pdf) Welcome from the Milwaukee Local Planning Committee Boozhoo, Aho, Posoh, Shekoli, Nawowagomen, Bozho. Greetings from Native Wisconsin! As educators, we are inspired by the four decades of leadership and dedication the National Indian Education Association has shown. The Local Planning Committee (LPC) is thrilled, honored, and eager to welcome you to Milwaukee to mark the 40th Annual NIEA Convention! Our theme, “Shaping Our Future Wisdom Keepers,” acknowledges our elders and the youth, but also recognizes the role that we each play in making sure that our values and indigenous ways are carried on through the generations to come. We are excited for you to come to know better the native peoples east of the Mississippi in the Great Lakes region. Wisconsin is home to eleven federally recognized tribes and one state recognized nation; and Milwaukee is home to approximately 10,000 of the state’s American Indians. The spirit of our tribal cultures and communities will be showcased at the cultural night and we invite you to a great time experiencing the American Indian cultures of the Great Lakes. The LPC will offer you an opportunity to hear our songs and languages, to dance with us! Craft from our regions will be on display, lacrosse and the moccasin games will be demonstrated, foods important to us will be shared and we will share how culture is included in our classrooms. You will be introduced to our thriving community by visiting the state of the art, Indian Community School. We are looking forward to the energy and enthusiasm that you bring, and to dynamic discussions and interactions that will spark ideas for you to impact your community back home. After all, we are responsible for “Shaping Our Future Wisdom Keepers.” Please come and gather with us on the shores of Lake Michigan to help us make this 40th NIEA Convention one of the best ever! LPC CO-CHAIR Jenelle Klumb, White Earth Chippewa LPC CO-CHAIR Celeste Clark, Lumbee LPC CO-Chair Diane Amour, Prairie Band Potawatomi NIEA CONVENTION Convention Agenda