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Have questions about the conference? Contact us at: wieaquestions@gmail.com
The conference offers an opportunity to bring together community members, educators (both Indian and non-Indian), businesses, and organizations who are interested in Indian education. WIEA is the only state conference that specifically addresses Native American educational issues.
WIEA is a non-profit organization that was established in 1985 by a group of concerned Indian educators to promote educational opportunities for Indian people in Wisconsin. With a unified effort by both Indian and non-Indian members, it has evolved into a proactive organization that continually works on the issues that affect Indian education. WIEA works with Wisconsin’s state legislators and annually addresses the state’s governing bodies at the capitol.
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2025 Conference Lodging
Host Hotel:
Menominee Casino and Resort
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Conference and Pre-Conference Registration
Early Bird prices end March 7th.
Registration ends at 5:00 pm on March 30th.
No on-site registration.
No refunds or changes to registrations after 5:00 pm on March 30th.
No cash or checks are accepted. No invoices will be issued.
All registrations must be done through the link below.
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Advertise in our Digital Conference Booklet!
You are cordially invited to advertise your school, business, organization, or service in the 2025 WIEA Digital Conference Booklet. It will provide you with visibility, specific audience impact, and effective communication to the people who will attend the conference. Your information will reach educators, students, and parents all across Wisconsin. The digital conference booklet is the attendee’s constant reference guide listing all meetings and social functions and is also a source of referral after our event.
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Pre-Conference Informational Flier
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Youth Day Draft Agenda
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Youth Day- Registration
Youth Day is open to 6th- 12th-grade students. Students must be accompanied by a chaperone.
If you have questions, please contact Tasha Komanekin at Takomanekin@mitw.org
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Registration Prices - Early Bird and Regular
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Draft Conference Agenda
This is a draft agenda and is subject to change
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2025 WIEA Education Awards
Student of the Year
· Pre K through 3rd Grades
· 4th through 7th Grades
· 8th through 10th Grades
· 11th through 12th Grades
· 2 Year Voc./Technical
· 4 Year Undergraduate
· Graduate/Post Graduate
Indian Elder of the Year
Indian Educator of the Year
Friend of Indian Education
Indian Parent(s) of the Year
Outstanding Tribal Language Program
Nominations for recognition are due on March 1st.
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WIEA Academic Scholarship Application
In keeping with its continued commitment to higher education, the Wisconsin Indian Education Association is pleased to provide scholarship assistance to American Indian students attending institutions of higher education.
This scholarship is achievement-based, not based on financial need. Applicants must be Wisconsin residents. -
Youth Art Display
WIEA Youth Art Display
Eligibility:
The art display is open to all American Indian and Alaskan Native students in the State of Wisconsin grades K-12.
Art Display Rules and Guidelines
Student artists are asked to submit a photo of a piece of artwork that reflects the theme of this year's WIEA Conference: Fostering Teamwork and CommunicationArtwork will be displayed via slideshow and other media during the 2024 Annual WIEA Conference
The submitted artwork can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional, what you will be submitting is a photo of your artwork.
Each piece of artwork must be submitted with an official Application and Release Form.
One submission per student.
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2025 WIEA Digital Conference Booklet with Agenda
Coming soon!
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Silent Auction Information Coming Soon!
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Conference Workshop Proposals
Our workshop schedule is complete. Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal
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Vendors
We are excited that you are interested in setting up a vendor spot at our conference! Please fill out the form below and we will contact you about vending.
All vendor spots are full. We are no longer taking names for the waitlist.