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Landmark - 1st International Conference


First International Conference on Traditional Native Games Salish Kootenai College Campus Pablo, MT June 26,27,28,2013 Click Here for Conference Schedule To Register as a Conference Attendee CLICK HERE >> $325 per Adult Early Registration After June 1, 2013 $375 $125 per Youth Early Registration After June 1, 2013 $175 If you prefer to download and mail in the Conference Attendee Registration Form, please click here to download To Register a TEAM to participate at the Games Click Here >> $125 per TEAM Registration To Register for INDIVIDUAL Games Click Here >> $20 per INDIVIDUAL Game Registration Click Here for Conference Schedule HISTORY An agreement to host the first American Indian games conference was planned by Dr. Luane Ross, President of Salish Kootenai College in Pablo, Montana, and the ITGS executive committee of CEO Craig Falcon White Clay/ Blackfeet, DeeAnna Leader - Board Member and Ti Shalene Stalnaker - Blackfeet. WE, modern people, are the last hominids standing because of biochemical adaptations and because our ancestors had kinship/community systems that helped individuals survive through cooperation and its rewards. Those systems of indigenous people supported physical, mental/emotional, social, and spiritual survival in bands clans, and villages. Mankind’s future survival depends on the ability to look back at what sustained health and well being, to check current problems (physical and social/spiritual), and to change and adapt to the future. For more details - please read this article by DeeAnna Leader in Native Montana Magazine (PDF File - Opens in a new window) The keynote speaker for the conference will be Dr. Gregory Cajete, University of New Mexico and author of "Spirit of the Games." North American Native games expert and Iris Pretty Paint, PhD, Indian education authority. You can read Dr. Cajete's BIO Here >> (PDF File - Opens in a new window) Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) We are delighted to be able to offer continuing education units and renewal units from Salish Kootenai College and continuing education credits (2) through Montana State University-Northern. The CEU's and Renewal unit requirements will be found at the conference registration area. Registration for MSU-Northern 2 credits will be available at the International Traditional Games Society table. CALL FOR PRESENTERS Please Click Here >> To submit your request to be a presenter at the 2013 International Conference on Traditional Native Games The conference sessions will focus on values and purposes of Dog Day and Horse culture educational practices, connections with the environment, and social/spiritual teachings. The conference is set for June 26,27,28, 2013 on the SKC campus. LODGING AND AREA INFORMATION North Western Montana Area Information Click Here >> Our Lodging Partner There are special room rates at the beautiful KwaTaqNuk Lodge on Flathead Lake at Polson, Montana on the land of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes. Be sure to mention that you are attending the 2013 International Traditional Games Conference when you register. RESOURCES Download the Conference Poster Click Here >> (PDF File - Opens in a new window) Choose a link below to download our latest Press Release MS Word Format (Microsoft Word File - Opens in a new window) PDF Format (PDF File - Opens in a new window) REGISTRATION POLICY Limited to 500 attendees. Reservation Confirmed by payment. Prepayment by June 1 - $325.00 - After June 1 - $375.00. Youth Pricing available Sorry - no refunds or cancellations - you may sell your spot to someone or donate it for our scholarship program. To Register as a Conference Attendee CLICK HERE >> $325 per Adult Early Registration After June 1, 2013 $375 $125 per Youth Early Registration After June 1, 2013 $175 To Register a TEAM to participate at the Games Click Here >> $125 per TEAM Registration To Register for INDIVIDUAL Games Click Here >> $20 per INDIVIDUAL Game Registration If you prefer to download and mail in the Conference Registration Form, please click here to download Many of our documents require the free Adobe Reader. Click here to download Click Here for Conference Schedule MAP AND DIRECTIONS For directions, please click here>> For a map of the conference location, please click here>> Please Note: The schedule above represents June 26,27 and 28, 2013 daily schedule. The last day of the conference will be combined themes, panels of the speakers doing “round table” discussions, and youth competitions. Audiences are welcome. A special schedule for the day will be available.

Honoring & Teaching Traditional Native Games
A Means For The Survival Of First Nation People's Culture