SAVE THE DATE!
The 15th annual Native American Education Conference is Aug. 6-8, 2024, at Central Wyoming College in Riverton.
Registration opens in April 2024. Cost is only $35.00.
We are seeking presenters under the conference theme of, Community Wisdom and Engagement: Teaching Resilience to Our Indigenous Youth. Presentation proposals must be aligned with one or more of the below. Proposals must be submitted by April 1. Learn more.
- Enhancing the health of Indigenous youth and supporting the emotional needs of students.
- Unifying schools and communities.
- Supporting the instructional and learning needs of Native American students, including teaching to the Wyoming education standards.
- Empowering youth and supporting the social and emotional needs of Native American students.
- Building relationships between the schools, families, tribes, and communities.
- Strengthening resilience and perseverance.
For more information about the conference, call Rob Black at (307) 777-3747 or email rob.black1@wyo.gov.
History of the Native American Education Conference
2023 YOUTH PACESETTER AWARD WINNERS
These Native American high school students were recognized at the 2023 conference for their leadership, academics, attendance, and community service. Congratulations!
Arapaho Charter High School
Lorena Juarez
Ayden Spoonhunter
Big Horn High School
Dawson Richards
Cody High School
Emilia Medina
Isabelle Paddock
Expedition Academy in Green River
Yvonne Camacho
Fort Washakie High School
Amanda Phillips
Jami Savage
Frontier Academy in Riverton
Hayden Blumenshine
Lander Valley High School
Darian Bell
Brae’don Lincoln
Meeteetse High School
Kayla Horsen
Newcastle High School
Jacob Prell
Pathfinder High School in Lander
Kei Serawop
Powell High School
Jhett Schwahn
Riverton High School
Jaslyn Cowboy-Whatley
Tristan Moss
Swift Creek High School in Afton
Tehya Bagaso
Kerrigan Dana
Tongue River High School
Alberto Spotted
Wind River High School
Angela Spoonhunter
Allison Tidzump
Wyoming Indian High School
Darrius Boyer
Layla C’Bearing