This conference is of special interest to Indians for a couple of reasons.
-There will be a Special Session called Moccassins and Tennis Shoes:
Families, Social Justice, and the Native American Culture. Friday,
Nov.11, 2pm - 3:30pm. "A panel discussion about Justice as a cultural
value, and as it is institutionalized in the indigenous family behaviors
and community structures from the viewpoint of American Indian cultures,
specifically Minnesota. An offical American Indian welcome to NCFR
conference attendees will be extended."
Panelists:
"Jack Weatherford, (I know some people have problems with
Weatherford, but these folks are trying.) professor of anthropology,
Macalaster College, St. Paul. MN, and author of several award-winning
books including; Native Roots and Indian Givers.
Ada Alden, Director, Eden Prairie Family Center, MN, MN Council
on Family Relations President, and local columnist.
Denise Lynn Wakefield, an Ojibwe, who holds a degree in American
Indian and Chemical Health Studies from the Univ. of Minnesota; author of
Seven Medicine Wheels, a book for Native American women in recover from
alcoholism.
Debby Stark, a Cree, artist, works with paretns at Eden Prairie
Family Center MN. Assist her own children in bridging the American
Indian with that of the white European-American culture."
-There will be a symposium on "Schools on the Wind River
Reservation:Unique Challenges"
-Even I will give a poster "Parental Involvment and Marital Satisfaction
in American Indian and Non-Indian families". From my Master's Thesis
based on data conducted with the assistance of the Confederated Tribes of
Siletz.
-There will be many other opportunities for information and networking
with the movers and shakers in family policy, education, and research.
I am the Ethnic Minority section student / new prof. representative.
If you want to talk to me, write to kawamotw@ucs.orst.edu
If you want to talk directly to the NCFR office, write to Kathy
(ncfr3989@aol.com)