29th Annual California Conference on
American Indian Education
April 13-15, 2006
Full Circle:
Embracing Our Traditions
and Values in Education
General Registration: $185 per person (by 2/16/06)
$205 per person (by 3/31/06)
Students and Elders: $110 per person (by 2/16/06)
$130 per person (by 3/31/06)
Radisson Hotel and Conference Center
2233 Ventura Street Fresno, CA 93721
559-268-1000; Radisson website
Hotel Rate: $109 single; $114 double (by 3/22/06);
$5 per additional person
"Full Circle: Embracing Our Traditions and Values in Education"
On behalf of the Osa Center for Indian Education, it is an honor to
invite you to attend the 29th Annual California Conference on
American Indian Education, to be held April 13-15, 2006 at the
Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Fresno, California.
The conference theme this year is "Full Circle: Embracing Our
Traditions and Values in Education” and will honor the knowledge
that Indian traditions are once again being made a priority in Indian
communities. The conference will also showcase 30 years of the
success and growth of American Indian education, and acknowledge the
impact education has made from a cultural standpoint on American
Indian communities in California.
The conference begins on Thursday evening with an open handgame
competition. Adult and youth teams are welcome to come and share in
traditional gambling exchanges. We realize more youth are learning
their languages, songs, and traditions and welcome them to attend to
participate in this age-old tradition. All others are welcome to
watch and learn. In addition, there will be hands-on workshops
offered Thursday evening to learn basketry skills and other
traditional arts of Indian people throughout California.
Youth participants are invited to a 2-hour session Thursday from
afternoon on proper protocol and respect while attending functions
such as the conference, where we honor Elders and educational
leaders. Youth will learn how to gain the best educational
experience and benefit from opportunities such as Indian and other
leadership conferences.
The conference will end on Saturday night with a “Big Time,” a
celebration of California Indian culture and dance and serves as an
example of the rich culture and traditions in California that are
reawakening our knowledge as Indian people.
Finally, we offer this conference in memory of one of our great
leaders in the Central Valley, Phil Hunter, Tule River Tribal Council
Member, who passed on earlier this year. He represented California
with distinction on a statewide and national level and always made
education and the needs of Indian youth a priority.
Please join us this year in Fresno. We will be proud to show you our
beautiful city and guarantee a great time for all who attend!
Wah do,
Virginia Holloway
CCAIE 2006 Conference Chairperson
Conference registration questions can be directed to 559-252-8659 – 559-252-3824 fax
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Last updated on February 15, 2006