An educational conference designed to inspire and engage 7th-12th grade Indigenous students.
September 24-25, 2024
Desert Willow Conference Center
4340 E Cotton Center Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85040
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Students will learn about the art of being their best selves, whether they are artists in the conventional sense or have a passion to develop to find the“Artist” in them.
Early Bird Registration
| $420.00
(Valid January 24th through May 24th)
General Registration
| $460.00
10 or more from the same school/district.
Late Registration
| $500.00
(Valid September 14th through 20th)
Registration includes conference bag, conference t-shirt, and breakfast/lunch for both days.
Featured Speakers
Tomás Karmelo Amaya
Born for the A:shiwi, Rarámuli, and Yoeme tribes, is a Creative Director, Film Director, Writer and Visual Artist born, raised, and currently based in the ancestral homelands of The O’odham in Phoenix, AZ. He is co-owner of KANION, an Emmy nominated Indigenous creative agency and production company, as well as a former creative director for Indian Country Today.
His work has been published with Vogue, The New York Times, Apple, Nike, Patagonia, Sundance, CNN, Google, The Guardian, and Outside Magazine among several others. His recent keynotes include a presentation at Princeton’s Carl A. Fields Center for Equality + Cultural Understanding on kinship, community, and healing through stories.
In 2022 he became one of fourteen Adobe Lightroom global ambassadors and delivered a luminary speaker at Adobe MAX that same year. In December 2022 he had a solo exhibition, Embracing Our Sovereignty, in DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY in partnership with Instagram (Meta) and the New York based non-profit Photoville.
Jessie Taken Alive-Rencountre
After 15 years as a school counselor, she became an author and was named the Great Plains Emerging Tribal Writer’s Award winner for her 1st children’s book, “Pet’a Shows Misun the Light.” Five books later, Jessie was invited to be a guest speaker for Facebook and Instagram in 2021. That same year, she was named a Future Legacy Leader by the Spirit Aligned Leadership Program, an international organization. Jessie is a Lakota Jingle Dress dancer and loves to educate others about Lakota culture by combining storytelling with traditional song and dance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do we need student names to register?
No. Simply enter "Student 1" and so on for each attendee. You will be sent a follow-up email requesting student information closer to the event.
Do attendees need to be artists to attend?
No. This is an educational event designed to inspire and engage Indigenous students in 7-12 grade to find the "artist" in them.
If someone can’t make the 2nd day, can we bring an alternate?
Yes, alternates are allowed. However, conference materials may not be available to the alternate.
What meals are included in my conference ticket?
Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks are included for both days. Dinner is on your own.
Is there a group rate?
Yes! $435 each for groups of 10 or more. Choose the Group Tickets tab after clicking on the Purchase Tickets button above.
Can I purchase a ticket to attend only one (1) day?
No. Tickets are a set price which includes 2 days. If you choose to attend one day, you will not receive a refund for the missed sessions.
What should students bring to the conference?
Devices such as phones and tablets are welcome, so participants can access the online agenda. Phones may also be needed in some workshops.
Students are encouraged to bring an item that represents their culture, or who they are for the opportunity to share and connect with others. However, this is not a requirement.
Can adults attend without students?
Yes. While the agenda is designed for students, adults can learn a lot, too.
What is the chaperon/student ratio?
We prefer a 1:5 ratio. However, this may determined by your school district guidelines.
Do chaperons need to pay for registration?
Yes. Registration covers conference materials and meals they will receive.
Are the workshops recorded?
No, but photographs may be taken for promotional purposes. Attendees may decline having their photo taken.
What is the refund policy?
No refunds; however, substitutes are welcome. If you choose to attend one day, you will not receive a refund for the missed sessions.
Group Registration
| $435.00
(Valid May 25th through September 13th)
(Valid May 25th through September 13th)
Can we pay using a purchase order?
Yes. Register on-line, providing all pertinent information. Then, submit your purchase order to nadine@sunclanconsulting.com. You will receive an invoice to process payment via check made payable to Sun Clan Consulting LLC.