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Albuquerque, NM | Jun 11-13

Best Practices for Indigenous Peoples and their Communities:
Sharing a Vision for Thriving Children and Youth

Best Practices for Indigenous Peoples and their Communities:
Sharing a Vision for Thriving Children and Youth

Connected Leadership

A global network of Kellogg Fellows supporting racial equity & healing, community engagement, and collective action on behalf of children

Kellogg Fellows and Friends, 

I’m excited to welcome you to our new online publication: Connected Leadership. It’s a space for stories of bold leadership from Kellogg Fellows — leadership that connects us, builds thriving, equitable communities, and calls us to action.

This also signals a new chapter for the Kellogg Fellows Leadership Alliance.

Fifteen years after we convened this space for connection, reflection and collective action — we begin an era of renewal and clarity of purpose, funded by a 3-year grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

With the support of WKKF, we’re embarking on an ambitious partnership to support the global Kellogg Fellows network to act to improve the conditions that enable children and working families to thrive in equitable communities.

We know that the factors underlying disparities in our communities are multi-dimensional, intersectional, and defy simple solutions. Building a better future requires leadership that is connected. Connected in local, national, and global systems; connected across differences and diversity; connected across sectors and professions.

We believe that Kellogg Fellows can come together, leverage connections and expertise, and make lasting change for thriving, equitable communities. Your partnership is more vital and impactful than ever in enacting this vision.

Exciting announcements are coming your way soon — from local chapters to global gatherings — and in the meantime here are ways you can get more involved with this dynamic network right away: 

  • Immigration Community of Practice.
    A monthly Fellow-led group for discussion & collaboration. Sign up »
  • Leadership Matters.
    Our new series engages Fellow-experts on top leadership issues. Up next: June 20: Race, Healing, Equity and Justice with James Bell & Manuel Pastor. Join this online discussion »
  • Mink’a.
    A Kellogg Fellows’ talent exchange. Connect your project to brain power, fresh ideas, and in-depth knowledge from the Kellogg Fellows’ network. Find out more »
  • Question of the week.
    Help us find out more about the Kellogg Fellows network and connect you to more relevant opportunities. This week we’re asking: “What languages do you speak?” Let us know »

In the spirit of connection,

Martha Lee
Executive Director

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Agenda

Saturday, June 11th

2:00PM    Arrival

3:00PM    Welcome and prayer by local indigenous person

3:30PM    Creation of Sacred Space & Personal Introductions

6:00PM    Dinner

7:00PM    *5-Minute Project Presentations (IGNITE format)

Sunday, June 12th

7:00AM    Breakfast

8:00AM    Healing Practice

9:00AM     Remaining Project Presentations

12:00PM    Lunch

2:00PM    Review and refine list of best practices, values, and elements

6:00PM    Dinner

Monday, June 13th

7:00AM    Breakfast

8:30AM    Departure to Sandia Pueblo

8:30AM    Feast Day celebration/activities

4:00PM    Departure to Tamaya Resort and Spa

6:00PM    Dinner and debrief

9:00PM    Closing Ceremony

Highlights

This invitational event was a working gathering of tribal leaders aimed at promoting the well-being of young people that gave Fellows the opportunity to:

  • Exchange your community's best practicies during engaging, IGNITE-style presentations*
  • Create a sacred space and share culturally/spiritually meaningful items
  • Observe local traditions led by a member of the indigenous community
  • Participate in ceremonies, such as the Sandia Pueblo Feast Day

*All participants were required to present at least one best practice used in their community

“ I hope we can create a sacred space that honors our ancestors and reminds us of our responsibilities to future generations. ”

-Debra Harry, Chair of Design Team

Goals

Goals of this event, in support of KFLA's 2016 initiative to improve the lives of youth and children from all backgrounds, included:

  • Forming mutually benefitial relationships with the Native American Fellows in our network (ie. National, Health and Food Fellows)
  • Sharing and exchanging dialogue with them on best practices in Fellows’ communities that provide children and youth with the ability to thrive

Registration

Registration for this event was free and included:

  • Economy class airfare/transportation to Albuquerque, NM
  • Double occupancy lodging for four days at a resort
  • All meals at the resort