Minnesota Indigenous Language Symposium V
May 18th & 19th, 2009
Gekinoo´imaagejig (the ones who teach), Eni–gikendaasoyang (Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Language Revitalization), of the University of Minnesota Duluth, the American Indian Studies Department, of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and the Grotto Foundation are hosting the fifth Minnesota Indigenous Language Symposium at the Northland Inn in Brooklyn Park, MN, May 18th & 19th, 2009.
The symposium will focus on technology, teacher training, teaching methods, community resources, curriculum development models, adult learning, evaluation and assessment. Presentations from key language revitalization programs and initiatives will be featured during this two–day event.
The symposium is geared towards elders, educators, higher education students, and practitioners.
Registration & Location Information
Please use the registration form below and join us at the symposium!
- Location
- Northland Inn, Brooklyn Park Directions to Northland Inn
- Registration Information
- Make reservations now, space is limited! Also, very limited on-site registration is available, see below. Forms can be faxed to the attention of Jennifer Niemi at 218.726.7073
- Registration Form (280kb PDF - Requires Adobe Reader)
- Cost
- $175 per Person; $140 per Elder; $100 per Higher Education Student
- Registration, for all, after May 11th will be $200.00 (registration is non-refundable after May 12, due to guaranteed food count to conference center)
- Agenda (may be modified)
- Tentative Symposium Agenda
Hotel Accommodations:
- Northland Inn, Brooklyn Park
- Reference "Language Symposium" when you call to make reservations
- 7025 Northland Drive
- Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428
- 800-441-6422
- (763) 536-8300
- Fax: (763) 536-8790
- Directions to the Northland Inn
- Rates starting from $119 a night (plus tax)
- Reservation Deadline
- Friday, April 17th 2009 (however after this date if rooms are available the Northland Inn will honor the symposium rate)
Symposium Information Contact:
- Jennifer Niemi
- Email: jehlen@d.umn.edu
- Phone: (218)726-8419
- Beth Brown
- Email: brow0857@umn.edu
- Phone: (612)624-8217
Vendor Information:
- Cindy Gustafson
- Email: cagustaf@d.umn.edu
- Phone: (218)726-8378
- Vendor Registration Form (152kb PDF - Requires Adobe Reader)
- Electrical Service Order Form (112kb PDF - Requires Adobe Reader)
* Please note that pictures will be taken at the symposium for use on our web site and for promotional advertising. If you do not want your picture taken please let symposim staff know and we will honor your request.