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Presentation Formats
Papers on related topics will be organized into symposia ranging from one to three hours. Individual papers should be no more than 20 minutes.

Panel sessions will provide an opportunity for three or more presenters to speak in a more conversational setting with conference attendees.

Poster sessions will allow attendees to speak with presenters on a one-to-one basis.

Exhibitions and performances will be coordinated individually with conference organizers.

Sessions
These are topics that have already been identified for inclusion and have session organizers. If you are interested in participating in these sessions, please feel free to contact the organizer yourself or we will forward your information to the session organizers for you.

The Stevens Treaties of 1854-1855
Session organizer:
Garry Schalliol, Director of Outreach Services
Washington State Historical Society
(253) 798-5879, gschalliol@wshs.wa.gov

The Boarding School Experience in the Northwest
Session or partial session organizer:
Robbie Paul, Native American Coordinator
WSU College of Nursing
(509) 324-7239, paul@wsu.edu

Research into the Dangers that Military Facilities Pose for Native Americans
Session organizer:
Greg Hooks, Professor and Chair
WSU Department of Sociology
(509) 335-3687, ghooks@wsu.edu

These are other suggested topics:

  • The Role of Media and Mass Communication in Furthering
    Tribal Goals
  • Culture and Health Care Delivery
  • Cultural Resource Protection, Cultural Geography
  • Native Perspectives on Lewis and Clark
  • Sovereignty
  • Plateau Women
  • Language Preservation
  • Culture and Education
  • Other topic area suggestions and proposals are welcome.

Proposal Application Form
Due: April 15, 2004

Institutional Affiliation (if applicable):

Tribal Affiliation (if applicable):

Tribal Collaborators (if applicable):

Lead Presenter Name and Title:

Organization/Institution:

Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Work Phone:
Home Phone:
Fax:
Email: 

Second Presenter Name and Title:

Organization/Institution:

Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Work Phone:
Home Phone:
Fax:
Email:

Presentation Title: (10-word limit)

Brief Description: (40-word limit, to be used in conference program)

Presentation Objectives and Methods: (Highlight your objectives and teaching methods. Be brief but very specific — the Proposal Review Committee considers this section carefully.)

Requested Time Period:

1.5 hour
2.5 hour
3.0 hour

AV needs: Rooms will be equipped with a complimentary computer and PowerPoint projector (CD+3 1/2 disk ONLY), overhead projector, and screen. Presenters may bring their own equipment.

Please Check All That Apply:

Need no equipment
Will use overhead/screen
Will use PowerPoint projector & computer
Need TV/VCR

All submissions will be reviewed by a committee. You will be notified of their decision by May 15, 2004.

Agreement: In submitting this proposal:

  • I will submit my brief (max. 1 page) biography and a (max. 1 page) resume separately to Mary Collins;
  • I understand WSU Extension is not offering to pay for travel, lodging or any other expenses associated with this conference;
  • I agree to present on the date and time assigned during the conference, September 29-30, 2004 on the WSU Pullman Campus.

 

 

          
                         
                         
 

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