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SUMMARY:56th Annual Native American Critical Issues Conference (MIEC)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 56th Annual Native American Critical Issues Conference\,\nhosted by the Michigan Indian Education Council (MIEC) at\nFireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek\, Michigan. \nThis gathering brings together Native educators\, students\, families\, community leaders\, and allies\nto address the most pressing issues in Native education in Michigan and beyond.\nOver three days\, we will learn from one another\, share strategies\, and advocate for strong\,\nculturally grounded education for future generations. \nConference Details\n\nDates: March 5–7\, 2026\nLocation: FireKeepers Casino Hotel\, 11177 East Michigan Avenue\, Battle Creek\, MI 49014\nCost: $150 (plus Eventbrite fees)\nFormat: In-person\, multi-track conference\n\nWe are honored to convene in Battle Creek\, on the homeland of the\nNottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP)\, and to gather in a way that\nsends a strong\, hopeful message to future generations. \nConference Tracks & Highlights\n\nGeneral Tracks – for community members\, educators\, administrators\, and professionals\nengaged in Native education and advocacy.\nYouth Track – designed for young students\, including those involved in\nNative American Student Organizations (NASO) and emerging leaders.\nPlenary Sessions – keynote conversations on critical issues in Native education.\nBreakout Sessions – focused discussions and workshops on programs\, policies\, and best practices.\nVendor Booths – resources\, organizations\, and vendors supporting Native students\, schools\, and communities.\nPre-conference Event & Reception – opportunities to connect before the conference formally begins.\nNetworking & Meals – dedicated time for relationship-building and collaboration.\n\nPrepaid Registrations\nOrganizations may prepay for a specific number of registrations for the conference.\nPlease note: \n\nAll prepaid registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.\nPrepaid registrations will receive a promo code to apply at registration.\nEach attendee’s information must be submitted through the registration system.\n\nTo coordinate prepaid registrations\, please contact:\nmiecconference@gmail.com \nVendor Registration\nTo become an approved vendor\, you must first complete the current year’s vendor application and be approved. \nVendor Application:\n\nComplete the Vendor Application Form\n \nApproved vendors will be contacted. At that time\, the $200 vendor fee will be due. \nSponsorship Opportunities\nPlease consider sponsoring the 56th Annual Native American Critical Issues Conference.\nYour support helps us strengthen programs\, provide youth opportunities\, and expand the impact of Native education across Michigan. \nYou can donate through our Givebutter platform or by submitting a check by mail. \n\nOnline giving:\n\nhttps://givebutter.com/miec\n\nFor sponsorship questions and materials\, please contact:\nmiecconference@gmail.com\n\nOrganized by the Michigan Indian Education Council.
URL:https://nativeamericanstoday.com/event/56th-annual-native-american-critical-issues-conference-miec/
LOCATION:FireKeepers Casino Hotel\, 11177 East Michigan Avenue\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49014\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Indian Education Council":MAILTO:miecconference@gmail.com
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