Out of the Shadows of Lewis and Clark

1st Annual Nebraska Native American Family Violence Coalition Conference.

October 6-7, 2003Marina Inn 4th & B Street, S. Sioux City, Nebraska

AGENDA

DAY ONE October 6, Monday

7:30-8:30

REGISTRATION

8:30-9:00

OPENING

Welcome and Introductions - Marlene White-Forrest,

Conference Committee Chair, Vice Chair of NAFVC, Santee Sioux Nation

Recognition and Introduction of Nebraska Tribes and Council Chairmen

Tribal Nations Flags Displayed - Ceremony

Prayer - Mr. Roger Trudell, Santee Sioux Nation, Tribal Chairman

Presentation of Artwork - James Starkey, Artist

9:00-10:30

GENERAL SESSION:

Family Violence in the Native American Culture - Cecelia Firethunder

10:30-10:45

BREAK

1045-12:00

WORKSHOPS

A. Spiritual Abuse and Intimate Partner Violence - Jo Hally, David Hally, Ila Hoptowit

B. Batterer's Services - Barry Skye

C. Family Violence & Children - James Starkey Artist and Writer

D. Elder Abuse, to be announced

12:00-1:30

LUNCH ( included in registration fee)

Prayer - Gene Thin Elk

1:30-3:30

WORKSHOPS

A. Traditional Interventions - Gene Thin Elk

B. Law Enforcement in Family Violence - Elaine Deck and Alex Graves

C. Stalking - Jo Hally

D. Federal and Tribal Law - Richard Lundy, Family Violence Intervention, Macy, NE and Tara Muir, Legal Director, Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition

3:45-4:45

GENERAL SESSION

Innovative Approaches:

Prevention, Intervention and Treatment

Panel presentation:

Terry Thompson - Nebraska Justice Center

Connie Bear King - Nebraska Justice Center,

Jo Hally - Native American Circle, Ltd.

Tara Muir - Nebraska Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition

DAY TWO October 7, Tuesday

8:30-9:00

GENERAL SESSION

Welcome - Marlene White-Forrest

Prayer - Donald Grant, Omaha Nation, Tribal Chairman

ISSUES AND CONCERNS IN NEBRASKA TRIBAL COMMUNITIES: A facilitated session asking community leaders and participants to highlight critical issues surrounding family violence in their communities.

9:00-10:15

FACILITATED BREAKOUT GROUPS

Participants will breakout by Tribe. Non-tribal participants please join with a group of your choice. Please focus on possible solutions to issues.

TRIBE - FACILITATOR

Omaha Nation - Jo Hally

Ponca Tribe - Elaine Deck

Santee Sioux Nation - Cecelia Firethunder

Winnebago Nation - Terry Thompson

10:15-10:30

BREAK

10:30- 12 noon

GENERAL SESSION AND CLOSING

REPORT-OUT from morning sessions - Facilitation and Wrap-up - Cecelia Firethunder

CLOSING AND PRAYER

Elizabeth White, Chair, NAFVC, Winnebago Domestic Violence Coordinator

Out of the Shadows of Lewis and Clark

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