Copyright © 2004 NLThomas
All Rights Reserved

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Purpose of the Conference: The 27th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education, “Self-Determination Through Education”, offers the opportunity to share traditional and academic teaching and learning. This conference honors the commitment of the family and all those who have contributed to the advancement of American Indian Education in California. This year’s event is scheduled for April 22-24th, 2004, at the LAX Westin Hotel, in Los Angeles California.

The Conference goals are to advocate academic excellence and educational opportunities for American Indian families, educators, tribal leaders and board members; To provide opportunities for networking among American Indian families, elders, tribal leaders, students and educators; To recognize achievements of distinguished educators, parents and students; To honor our elders, our most revered teachers.

Featured Speakers:
Keynote-Tim Giago, Founder Indian Country Today, 2004 Candidate for US Senate (South Dakota), Publisher Lakota and Pueblo Journals

Performances by—Arigon Starr, Floyd Red Crow Westerman, Joy Harjo, Carolyn Dunn, Gregg Sarris

The conference will feature Native American vendors and educational booths and finally culminate with a Pow Wow on Saturday, April 24, 2004.

If you have questions or would like clarification please contact Conference co-Chairpersons, Irma Amaro-Davis, phone: 530-275-1513 or Gary Donnelly, phone: 760-876-5394.

Sponsored By: The 27th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education Planning Committee. The California Department of Education-American Indian Education Office California Indian Education Association.