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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 Registration
Registration will be open soon!
There is no on-site registration
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Conference Workshop Proposals
Exciting news! We’re on the hunt for dynamic sessions that celebrate this year’s conference theme: Honoring Our Languages. Are you passionate about language or culture preservation, Indigenous Peoples education, or Act 31? This is your chance to inspire and empower a diverse audience, including educators, parents, students, educational administrators, and community members who are eager to learn, share, and connect.
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Draft Conference Agenda
This is a draft agenda and is subject to change
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K-12 Student Recognition
Do you know of a K-12 student who is excelling in Indian education?
K-12 Students who are nominated for recognition will be recognized by name on the WIEA websites as well as on conference media.
All students nominated for recognition will be recognized. This is different than in past years where only one student was chosen from each category.
Attendance at the Annual Conference Banquet is not required for students recognized in the K-12 categories.
Nominations for recognition are due on March 1st.
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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.
Available soon!
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Vendors
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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.
A photo of the artwork must be submittedAvailable soon!
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2025 WIEA Digital Conference Booklet with Agenda
Coming soon!
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Youth Day Draft Agenda
Coming soon!
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Silent Auction Information Coming Soon!
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Youth Day
More information coming soon!
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WIEA Higher Education Conference Registration Scholarship Application