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Shared Horizons: Navigating Tribal Co-Stewardship and Co-Management Opportunities Conference

Tribal and federal employees and representatives are invited to attend a national co-learning event, centered on trainings, sharing of ideas and work, and networking opportunities to grow the field of tribal co-stewardship and co-management, co-hosted by First Nations Development Institute and the Native American Rights Fund.

November 19 and 20, 2024
Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass
5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd.
Chandler, Arizona 85226

Attention Tribes: Travel scholarships are available for tribal representatives or employees. See registration form to apply!

Click Here to Register

For general inquiries or questions about conference eligibility, please contact:

Kenaba Hatathlie, Program Assistant, First Nations 
khatathlie@firstnations.org
(505) 312-8641

For technical support with the registration form, please contact:

Ariana Gloria-Martinez, Program and Operations Officer, First Nations
amartinez@firstnations.org
(303) 867-8057

Conference At-a-Glance

Monday – November 18, 2024

Registration Open 5 to 7 pm
Welcome Reception 5:30 to 7 pm
Dinner on your own

Tuesday – November 19, 2024

Registration Opens 7:30 am
Breakfast Served 7:30 to  8:30 am
Welcoming, Prayer, and Opening 8:30 am
Plenary 9 to 10 am
Break 10 to 10:15 am
Breakout Session (Training and Presentations) 10:15 am to  12:30 pm

Lunch Served 12:30 to 1:30 pm

Breakout Session 1:30 – 3 pm (Trainings, Presentations, and Discussion Groups)
Networking Break 3 to 3:30 pm
Breakout Session 3:30 to 5 pm (Trainings, Presentations, and Discussion Groups)
Adjourn

Dinner Served 6 to 7 pm

Wednesday – November 20, 2024

Registration Open 7:30 am
Breakfast Served 7:30 to 8:30 am
Breakout Sessions (Trainings, Presentations, Discussion Group) 8:30 am to 12 pm
Networking Break at 10:15-11:45

Lunch Served 12 to 1 pm

Breakout Sessions (Trainings, Presentations, Discussion Group) 1 to 3 pm

Networking Break 3 to 3:30 pm

Discussion Groups 3:30 – 4 pm
Closing and Prayer 4 pm

Leveraging Co-Stewardship and Co-Management Opportunities

This conference is part of First Nations' Leveraging Co-Stewardship and Co-Management project, created to develop a national platform for tribal co-stewardship and co-management resources that builds upon past experiences, best practices, and models to inspire innovation for future opportunities.

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