LEAD MT Conference

Location: Ballroom area

*For registered students, teachers, staff.*

Location: Workshop Room

State Director - Jobs for Montana's Graduates (JMG)

Location: Workshop Room

Presenter: Mike Jetty

Traditional Blackfeet and Dakota values such as ““ika’kimaat” and “wowacintanka” persist into contemporary times.  This session will provide a Blackfeet and Dakota perspective regarding how these traditional values and practices can be incorporated in your daily life.

“ika’kimaat” (to try hard, to persevere) – Blackfeet  “wowacintanka” (persistence) – Dakota

Location: Workshop Room

Visit and learn more about the opportunities offered by our vendor guests

Location: Hallway & Workshop Room

Location: Ballroom

Students will be joined by teachers and table captains for a plated lunch.  Followed by a Keynote speech and a welcome from the Mayor of Helena.

Awards ceremony will showcase the Student Logo Winner and the four NSLA Essay Student winners going to Washington D.C. in December.

Presenter: JMG State Director and JMG Student Co-Chairs.

Location: Workshop Room

NSLA Student Essay Winners will meet with JMG State Staff and JMG Teachers to discuss their trip to the NSLA Conference in Washington D.C.

Presenter: JMG State Director