Morning Agenda
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
Mid-Morning & Lunch Agenda
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