55th Annual Native American Critical Issues Conference – Mount Pleasant, MI

Welcome to the 55th Annual Native American Critical Issues Conference!

Date: March 6-8, 2024 (START TIME PENDING)

Location: Mid Michigan College

Cost: $150 (plus Eventbrite fees)

Join us for 3 conference tracks, including

• General Tracks, for the general public and professionals
• Youth Track, for young students who might be involved in NASO
• 3 Plenary sessions
• 21 Breakout sessions
• Vendor Booths
• Networking and some meals for time to connect with other attendees

Join us as we gather in-person in Mt. Pleasant, homelands of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, to celebrate and revitalize our cultural identities as centered in our traditional teachings about ogimaawiwin (leadership) through creative expression.

Prepaid Registrations

Organizations may prepay for a specific number of registrations for the conference. All prepaid registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Prepaid registrations will receive a promo code to apply at registration and each attendee’s information must be submitted through the registration system. Contact mieconference@gmail.com to coordinate with us.

Vendor Registration

To become an approved vendor, you must first complete this year’s application. Approved vendors will be contacted, at which time the $200 vendor fee is due.

Sponsorship

Please consider sponsoring our conference. Visit our donation platform, Givebutter, or submit a check by mail. Contact miecconference@gmail.com with questions and materials.