DAY 2 – SATURDAY, APRIL 24th, 2010

Hilton Garden Inn, 1400 Welton Street, Downtown Denver

7:30am        Registration

7:30-8:30   Continental Breakfast

8:30a          Plenary: Overview of Day: Social Justice in Native & Asian Communities

Greetings from Native Americans in Philanthropy 

Welcome by Alice Ito, Program Officer, Marguerite Casey Foundation

8:45a          Plenary Panel: Social Change in Native Communities: Stories of emerging leaders

 from four directions

         This plenary will spotlight changemakers (emerging leaders) from all parts of the nation, showcasing their voice around key questions such as balancing tradition and change in Native communities. Panelists likely will represent Colorado, Hopi, Cherokee, Northwest and Midwest.

10:00a        Describe process of nominating open-space topics for small-table discussions

The opening presentation will set a context for small-table discussions, and topics will be nominated through an open space process. Nominators will host a conversation at each table, and attendees can then self-select the topic of their choice.

10:15a         Break

10:30a         Plenary Discussion – Attendees join conversations of their choice at small tables

11-6            Lobby/foyer: Exhibitor space open

11:30a         Plenary Lunch

With Asian Americans-Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy stakeholders joining during the day, lunch will provide an opportunity to specifically discuss the NAP-AAPIP partnership for a joint site session to southeast Colorado on April 28. The session will include visits to the Sand Creek National Historic Site and the nearby site of the Granada War Relocation Center, a World War II Japanese-American internment camp. (Note: The site session is a stand-alone event which requires separate registration.)

 Presenters: Joy Persall, NAP Executive Director

                   Joe Lucero, AAPIP Director of Communications

                   Descendant/internee representatives of Sand Creek and Camp Amache

1:30p        Lobby/foyer: Exhibitor/innovator showcase

2:00p        Afternoon Breakout Sessions I

USING A TALKING CIRCLE TO EXPLORE HISTORICAL TRAUMA, HEALING & RECONCILIATION –

Session attendees will participate in a Native American talking circle as the vehicle to explore issues of historical trauma and racial injustice and to consider ways to move forward through reconciliation and healing.

PROMOTING RISK TAKING BY TRIBAL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS & SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS - There are common strategies in Native communities for supporting innovators and risk-takers, whether they use either a for-profit or a non-profit focus. The First Peoples Fund has developed a framework for helping grassroots Native artists become entrepreneurial so they can make a living from their art. Other examples will focus on the application to Native entrepreneurs working on social issues.

Presenter: Lori Pourier, First Peoples Fund

TALKING LGBTQ INCLUSION IN ETHNIC COMMUNITIES –

Gender issues -- especially those in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer community -- are increasingly part of broader societal discussions about diversity and inclusion. As part of its community organizing work, the Western States Center of Portland has developed a new tool on how to talk LGBTQ inclusion in ethnic communities. This session will center on a historical timeline charting racial justice and equality issues. 

Presenters: Kalpana Krishnamurthy, Western States Center, and Hannabah Blue, National Native American AIDS Prevention Center

3:30p             Break

3:45p             Afternoon Breakout Sessions II

YOUTH AS LEADERS –

Innovative social change programs in Indian Country are promoting positive youth development and greater youth voice in community decisionmaking.

Moderator: Susan Beaulieu, University of Minnesota 4-H Extension Educator

Presenters: Nick Tilsen, Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation, and McClellan Hall, National Indian Youth Leadership Project 

BUILDING ON CULTURE TO PROMOTE ORGANIZATIONAL & COMMUNITY CHANGE –

To support organizational development of 12 Asian-led nonprofit organizations that also are focused on community-building, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy is designing strategies fundamentally on cultural assets rather than on mainstream models. Focused on culturally based leadership development, community organizing, policy and communication strategies, the initiative has lessons that apply to Native and other ethnic communities.

Presenter: Bo Thao, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy

REFLECTIONS ON MENTORSHIP & TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP–
As part of Native Americans in Philanthropy’s Circle of Leaders program introducing Native participants to formal philanthropy, Shelley Means established a mentorship with the CEO of The Russell Family Foundation (TRFF), Richard Woo. With an interest in TRFF’s environmental work, Shelley began attending foundation meetings and shadowing the CEO, but the experience became something deeper. At this session, Richard and Shelley will discuss their approach to making the mentorship work.  They will candidly share their views about co-learning, culture clash and resonance, and intentional strategies to build their relationship. Shelley and Richard mentor each other but that requires structure, time and support.  This session will include interactive conversations promising insights to benefit any leadership development program. Presenters: Shelley Means, Independent Consultant, and Richard Woo, The Russell Family Foundation
 

5:30p           Foyer: Closing Reception: Speakers: NAP and AAPIP Board representatives

7:00p           Dinner on your own

7:30p           NAP-AAPIP Board & Staff Dinner