The forum will provide platforms to discuss issues of vital interest to Indian Country and offer opportunities to:
- Showcase tribal science through cutting-edge research and case studies
- Promote Native Science and highlight progress being made in environmental and health programs on tribal lands
- Share tribal science success stories through presentations, exhibits and poster session
- Obtain technical training in high priority areas identified by tribal governments and members of the Tribal Science Council
- Network and share knowledge among Native scientists and environmental professionals from throughout Indian Country
- Interact with Native students and hear their environmental voices via a native youth poetry contest and other activities.
2010 Theme
The Forum theme "Mother Earth: Indigenous Knowledge and Science to Promote Positive Change" will be explored in the following tracks: Air, Water, Earth, Community Health and Cross-Theme Issues.
Key Dates
| Event | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Call for Papers | September 22, 2009 | |
| Deadline for Abstract Submission | November 23, 2009 | |
| Notification of Abstract Acceptance | December 21, 2009 | |
| Online Registration Opens | January 31, 2010 | |
| Room Block Cut-Off | May 7, 2010 | |
| Forum Dates | June 6-10, 2010 |
Additional Information
Visit the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians website at www.gtbindians.org
