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Pre-Conference Event: Building Bridges: Partnering with Indigenous Communities

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CT
Lunch is included
Room: 220-221

$99 for SAME Members / $129 for Non-Members

This Pre-Conference Event is Full.

Description: 

From the perspectives of Indigenous people working within or affected by the architectural, engineering, and construction industries, join us for a round table panel discussion on Partnering with Indigenous Communities. Partnering with Indigenous communities is incredibly important to small business contractors. Being educated can help ensure that relationship building is a positive experience for everyone. These discussions aim to bridge gaps between small businesses, federal contractors, and Indigenous peoples. 

Topics to be discussed:

  • Cultural Awareness: Understanding, acknowledging, and respecting cultural differences and beliefs.
  • Incorporating Indigenous Knowledge: Understanding that Indigenous people hold a deep ecological understanding for the world around them, and how those partnerships can create beneficial outcomes.
  • Understanding and Respecting Indigenous Values and Beliefs: The significance of Indigenous values, how to be respectful, and the ways that this can enhance your project and general understanding.
  • Federal Contracting: Discuss the laws, regulations, and history behind Indigenous people and the federal government, as well as how to repair the damage done.  
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Jeannine Finton at jfinton@same.org. If you have questions about or issues with your Registration, please contact registration@same.org.
 

Support for STEM Pathways for Indigenous Youth provided by the United Engineering Foundation
and the SAME Foundation.

UEF & SSAME Foundation