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4th Annual Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference, April 3-4, 2012
Red Lion Hotel & Casino, Elko, Nevada
"Captivating the World through Tribal Tourism"
The Nevada Indian Territory in partnership with the Nevada Indian Commission and the Nevada Commission on Tourism is proud to host the fourth annual “Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference.” This year’s conference will feature a spectrum of professionals in the tourism and tribal tourism industries who will provide strategies on how Nevada Tribes can share their rich history and culture with visitors from around the globe!
You are invited to come and experience the full array of events planned for this year’s Tribal Tourism Conference, from the top-notch key note speakers and presenters, to the pristine beauty of the Ruby Valley; home to the Western Shoshone people, and the intriguing account of westward expansion interpreted at the California Trail Center. The 2012 Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference has something to offer everyone!
A limited number of registration only scholarships are available on a first come first serve basis to Nevada Tribes who would like to attend.
Information will be updated regularly. Please check back as event nears.
Who should attend:
• Tribal Economic Development Directors
• Tribal Cultural Resource Directors
• American Indian Artists
• American Indian Arts and Crafts Vendors
• Museum and Cultural Center Staff
• Grant Writers
• Anyone who is interested in Tourism Opportunities!
Hotel Reservations
Red Lion Hotel & Casino
2065 Idaho Street
Elko, NV 89801
• Room Rates: $77.00 + 12% occupancy tax per room
• Website: www.redlionhotelelko.com
• For Hotel Reservations call: 1-800-545-0044 or 775-738-2111
• Rooms Blocked Under Group Code: Ask for “Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference Group” rate
To guarantee special room rate, make reservation by March 19, 2012
Conference Registration:
CLICK HERE to download a 2012 Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference Registration Brochure (619kb.) Download form and send completed form and registration fee to:
Indian Territory, 5366 Snyder Ave., Carson City, NV 89701
For more information, please call Chris Gibbons at 775- 687-8333
or e-mail at cgibbons@nic.nv.gov
Agenda:
| Tuesday, April 3 |
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| 7:30 am |
Registration Opens
Red Lion Hotel & Casino, Humboldt Room |
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| 8:00 am |
Plated Breakfast
Ruby Valley Room |
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| 8:30 am |
Opening Prayer |
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Welcome and General Session
Bryan Cassadore, Chairman, Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone
Claudia Vecchio, Director, Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs
Sherry L. Rupert, Chairwoman, Indian Territory |
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| 8:45 am |
Key Note Address:
State of Tribal Tourism, a National Perspective
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Leslie Kedelty, Executive Director, American Indian Alaska Native
Tourism Association
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Ed Hall, Transportation Specialist, Bureau of Indian Affairs |
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| 10:30 am |
Break |
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| 10:45 am |
Writing a Successful Press Release
Valerie Taliman, West Coast Editor, Indian Country Today (Tentative) |
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| 12:00 pm |
Luncheon
Ruby Valley Room |
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| 1:00 pm |
Small Business Administration Programs and
Services for Native Americans
David A. Leonard, U.S. Small Business Administration |
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| 2:15 pm |
Completing a Tribal Tourism Plan
Susan Guyette, Ph.D.,
Author of Planning for Balanced Development, Santa Fe Planning & Research |
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| 3:30 pm |
Break
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| 3:45 pm |
Income for Tribal Cultural Centers and Museums
Susan Guyette, Ph.D.,
Author of Planning for Balanced Development, Santa Fe Planning & Research |
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| 5:00pm |
Closing Remarks and Recess for the Day |
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| 6-8:00 pm |
Welcome Reception
Western Folklife Center
(Shuttle Transportation Provided) |
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Wednesday, April 4
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| 9:00 am |
Site Visit - Board Tour Buses
Travel by bus
(departing from the Red Lion Hotel & Casino)
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| 9:15 am |
Arrive at California Trail Center
BLM Presentation and Tour of Center
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| 11:30 am |
Board Bus
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| 11:45 pm |
Arrive at Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone
Welcome and Cultural Presentation
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| 12:00 pm |
Lunch Provided
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| 12:30 pm |
Cultural Presentation and Presentation
on Great Basin Indian Archives
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| 1:45 |
Board Bus
Accompanied by Tribal Tour Guide
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| 2:00 pm |
Arrive at Tribal Smokeshop for Snacks & Drinks
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| 2:30 pm |
Board Bus
Accompanied by Tribal Tour Guide
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| 3:15 pm |
Arrive at South Fork
Accompanied by Tribal Tour Guide
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| 3:45 pm |
Board Bus
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| 4:30 pm |
Arrive at Hotel
Dinner on Your Own
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