[Beyond Survival]: Expanding Horizons- A Western Native Voice Youth Conference 

March 25-26, 2024. Bozeman, Montana.

Best Western Plus GranTree Inn 

Day 1: March 25

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration and Welcome Breakfast

• Registration desk open
• Breakfast and networking

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Opening Ceremony

• Welcome by organizers
• Overview of the conference theme: Beyond Survival
• Introduction to keynote speaker- Chris Romulo

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Keynote Address by Chris Romulo

• Topic: “Overcoming Challenges and Going Beyond Survival”
• Q&A session with Chris Romulo

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Morning Break

• Refreshments and networking

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Guest Speaker Sessions (Choose from options)

• Session A: Mindfulness Workshop with Chris Romulo
• Session B: Barriers to Becoming a Fashion Creative with Rebekah Jarvey

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch

• Informal networking session
• Opportunity for students to connect with guest speakers

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Breakout Sessions (Choose from options)

• Session C: Job Corps Opportunities
• Session D: Montana Youth Academy Programs
• Session E: Montana State’s Indian Council Introduction

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Afternoon Break

• Snacks and networking

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Evening Fashion Show by Rebekah Jarvey

• Creative insights into the world of fashion
• Showcasing unique styles
• Audience participation and Q&A with Rebekah Jarvey

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: General Session: Expanding Horizons

• Discussion on the direction of expanding horizons
• Ideas for increasing student participation
• Planning for the student board selection in the fall of 2024

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks for the Day

• Recap of key takeaways
• Preview of next day’s schedule

Day 2: March 26

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Energizer Activity

• Interactive activity to start the day

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Guest Speaker Sessions (Choose from options)

• Session F: From Fort Peck to PT School with Mary Clark
• Session G: Hopa Mountain Initiatives
• Session H: Processing Grief with Emcimbini Wellness

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Morning Break

• Refreshments and networking

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Breakout Sessions (Choose from options)

• Session I: Job Corps Opportunities (Repeat)
• Session J: Montana Youth Academy Programs (Repeat)
• Session K: Processing Grief (Repeat)

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Networking Lunch

• Informal networking session
• Opportunity for students to connect with speakers

1:30 PM – 2:45 PM: General Session: Student Initiatives

• Sharing insights and ideas from breakout sessions
• Brainstorming for future student-led initiatives

2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Afternoon Break

• Snacks and networking

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Closing Ceremony and Awards

• Recognition of outstanding student contributions
• Closing remarks and thank you notes
• Traditional closing ceremony

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Networking and Farewell

• Exchange contacts, connect on social media
• Farewell and closing thoughts