OIEA 2023 Annual Conference

310 Southwest Lincoln Street,Portland OR 97201

27 April, 2023

Description

ThemeThe theme of this year’s conference is ‘Resurgence’. Indigenous resurgence represents revitalization of various aspects of our cultures and identities (e.g. music, literature, art) in spaces that have been historically used to take those aspects away, such as education, and the reclaiming of those spaces to teach and promote Indigenous ways of knowing. Indigenous resurgence isn’t just something that takes place in the classroom though, and we engage in acts of resurgence every day. This includes small, daily actions like learning and practicing our languages in the home or cooking traditional foods, as well as major acts of resistance and social change to protect our environments and homelands. Learn more about Indigenous Resurgence locally and around the world: Indigenous Resurgence: Decolonization and movements for environmental justice, book by Jaskiran Dhillon (Ed.)Colonization, fire suppression, and Indigenous resurgence in the face of climate change, article by Kari Marie NorgaardTheorizing Indigenous student resistance, radical resurgence, and reclaiming spiritual teachings about tma’áakni (respect), article by Michelle Jacob, Kelly Gonzales, Chris Finley, and Stephany RunningHawk JohnsonDecolonize, then Indigenize: Critical insights on decolonizing education and Indigenous resurgence in Canada, article by Christopher T. George Indigenous resurgence and co-resistance, article by Leanne Betasamosake SimpsonCall for Presenters!The OIEA 2023 Conference committee welcomes proposals for presentations on all topics pertaining to AI/AN/NH education efforts and our theme of “Resurgence”. This includes but is not limited to: Indigenous Knowledge & Teaching Culture/Language Revitalization ‘Tribal History, Shared History’ Curriculum in the Classroom Educational Support of Indigenous Youth & Families (pre-Kindergarten thru Post-secondary) Decolonizing Curriculum & Culturally Relevant Content Stories, Literature, Media & Oral TraditionAt this time, we anticipate that sessions will be scheduled for 60-75 minutes. Proposals received by March 13 will receive priority consideration. All selected presentations will receive a discount code for registration. Submit your proposal now!: shorturl.at/ioqrU Priority consideration will be given to proposals submitted by March 13th. All proposals must be received by March 31st. RegistrationThe following is included in the full conference registration: OIEA membership & voting privileges (w/ full conference registration)Access to additional OIEA-sponsored professional development and cultural events throughout the year.Lunch and refreshments are providedConference materialsAll OIEA members are granted voting privileges in board elections and in any proposed changes to the OIEA bylaws. All OIEA members who identify at AI/AN/NH are eligible to be nominated, and to serve on the OIEA board in any vacant position that they're eligible for. Tribal board appointments must be approved by the respective tribes. We are continuing to subsidize conference costs for elders and students who may benefit. If you are a student or elder who is interested in attending this year's conference, but cost is a concern, please contact the OIEA Treasurer at [email protected] to receive a discount code. Vendor & Membership Only TicketsOIEA has secured limited vendor spaces for the conference. The vendor fee is $50 and covers both days of the conference. Chairs and a 6' table will be provided by UPlace. Please be aware that vendor registration does not include entry to the conference or OIEA membership. Want to join OIEA but are unable to make it to the conference? This year we are offering membership-only tickets to help with our own Resurgence! In addition to the benefits and privileges above, OIEA memberships help us fund many things including our student scholarships, teacher awards, professional development, and conferences. Preliminary ScheduleThursday:OIEA Quarterly Board MeetingPre-Conference SocialFriday:Conference OpeningKeynoteEducational events/WorkshopsSaturday:KeynoteEducational events/Workshops