EVENT: Native American group planning leadership conference at SWOSU
DATE: Feb. 29-March 1
The Oklahoma Native American Students in Higher Education (ONASHE) planning committee is hosting a conference Feb. 29 and March 1 that is expected to attract students from three states.
The conference will be held at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford.
The mission of ONASHE is to provide students opportunities to develop and strengthen their leadership skills by interacting with current tribal leaders, participate in workshops relevant to contemporary student and leadership issues, and fellowship with other students.
Richard Subia said there will also be keynote speakers who have positively impacted the status of Native Americans in the United States and the State of Oklahoma, including State Rep. Shane Jett and Dr. Henrietta Mann, president of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Tribal College.
“Our hope is that students will leave this conference with a stronger sense of themselves, their community and a connection to students on campuses across the state,” Subia said.
There will be a designated time for student fellowship through a “Rock the Native Vote” campaign kick-off, a hand game exhibition and sports events.
Subia said organizers also would like to see professionals who work with Native students benefit from this conference so they have incorporated a professional workshop track and will ensure time to talk and network with others.
The early registration fee before Feb. 15 is $25. The fee for the conference after Feb. 15 is $40.
At the end of the conference, conference participants will be able to attend the students in higher education celebration pow-wow in the SWOSU Wellness Center. It begins at 4 p.m. on March 1 and the public is invited to attend.
For further information, contact Subia at (580) 774-7183 or richard.subia@swosu.edu or Robin Williams at (405) 744-0401 or robin.starr.williams@okstate.edu. Additional information also is available at the conference Web site at www.swosu.edu/administration/acus/onashe.asp.