BLANDING, Utah — Utah State College Blanding will host the second annual Weaving Our Stories Convention. The three-day convention will incorporate the theme “Constructing Neighborhood Throughout Turbulent Occasions” all through the shows and actions.
The convention might be held Sept. 23-25 on the Blanding Arts & Occasion Middle on the USU Blanding campus.
The purpose of the convention is to convey collectively college students, school, employees and group members to assist, rejoice, and productively interact with Native American college students and communities all through the USU system and past.
The convention will present contributors with sensible instruments, contemporary concepts, new views, and significant connections they’ll use to positively impression their studying, educating, relationships, and communities — each personally and collectively.
“As Utah’s solely land-grant college, Utah State College holds a singular accountability to supply schooling, analysis, and repair not solely to college students on the Logan campus but in addition to communities all through the state,” mentioned Shannon Peterson, director of International Studying within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and government committee chair. “In gentle of accelerating challenges — together with funds constraints and program reductions at each state and federal ranges — the significance of strengthening and renewing group networks is extra crucial than ever. That is very true in our efforts to assist Native college students, each on campus and throughout Utah, guaranteeing they continue to be related, empowered, and well-served by the college’s mission.”
Meals might be supplied on all days of the convention for many who register prematurely. The convention is sponsored by the Native American Serving Nontribal Establishments (NASNTI) program and USU Blanding.
“This convention serves as a significant discussion board—a full of life, collaborative area—that brings collectively Native and non-Native American students, assist employees, school, college students, and group leaders from numerous tutorial and group backgrounds,” mentioned Joao Bueno, NASNTI II Grant Director and member of the chief committee. “Right here, amid turbulent and difficult occasions, we deliberately collect to weave our private and shared experiences, take heed to consultants, and develop stronger, extra related pathways for our college students. Our goal isn’t solely to assist college students navigate the complexities they face but in addition to empower them to thrive and lead with resilience.”
On the primary day, choose convention contributors will take a tour of Monument Valley to be taught extra about Native American tradition and historical past because it pertains to Native American college students. The subsequent two days will encompass shows, cultural leisure and a Native American psychological well being discussion board.
The purpose of this convention is to encourage and empower,” Peterson mentioned. “We wish each attendee — college students, school, employees, and group members — to depart with a deeper appreciation for the wealthy and numerous cultural heritage of our state, area, and nation.”
For extra data on the Weaving Our Tales Convention, tips on how to register and tips on how to apply for the scholarship to attend, go to statewide.usu.edu/blanding/nasnti/conference.
