On Friday, October 14, 2011, the NSC Board, in conjunction with Navajo Technical College, hosted the second leadership symposium in Crownpoint, NM. About 100 participants enjoyed numerous panel discussions, presentations, and inspirational conversations related to Navajo leadership.

To begin the 1-day event, Jean Whitehorse provided a beautiful presentation on a "sense of place" for the symposium. By using the historical development of Crownpoint, NM, she interlaced cultural descriptors and teachings into the meaning of place and how important that defines each of our presence.

Later on, during the Advocacy Leadership panel, there was substantial discussion on environmental justice for Navajo people. More specifically, ENDAUM (Leona Morgan) presented thought-provoking information on advocating on behalf of the Navajo people against potential uranium contamination of groundwater in Crownpoint and Churchrock, two Navajo communities where traditional people still make a living. NTC (Jason Arviso) provided a very informative presentation on "Internet to the Hogan" project. Later, Bonnie Yazzie provided a very interesting presentation on textiles and commerce with Crownpoint being well-known for rug auctions and Navajo weavers.

In the afternoon, more very interesting presentations and dialogue had participants engaged in different topics. At the Navajo Leadership panel, several presenters provided information about their work and how that relates to leadership. A very inspiring discussion was presented by Dine' Policy Institute from Dine' College-Tsaile on traditional concepts of leadership for Navajo leadership.

The Board thanks Navajo Technical Collage (Dr. Elmer Guy, Dr. Wesley Thomas, staff, student volunteers), as well as all the presenters, for making the symposium a success! The Board will present another 1-day symposium on another topic in 2013 at a chapter house or local facility in the southern part of the Navajo Nation, as a tribute to the traditional clockwise path of a journey.

Navajo Studies Conference, Inc, in collaboration with Navajo Technical College, present the next Leadership Symposium in Crownpoint, New Mexico on October 14, 2011, Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.

Event:            Leadership Symposium

Date:             October 14, 2011, Friday

Time:             9 am - 4 pm

Location:        Navajo Technical College, Crownpoint, NM

There will be various speakers on Navajo Leadership (Practice, Theory), Visionary Leadership, Community Engagement, and Navajo Nation Governance Protocol. There will also be a student film festival hosted by NTC Students.

The event is open to the public at no cost. There will be no registration fee. Please join us in working together to explore ideas on how to better the Navajo Nation from a leadership perspective.

NEW!!! 2011 Leadership Symposium Program - Click here to download program.

NEW!!! 2012 19th NSC Call For Papers - Click here to download flyer.

Registration Form - Click here to download Form. Please fill out and present at time of registration.

Vendor Form - Click here to download Form. Please use this form if you are going to sell items like arts & crafts.

Feedback Form - Click here to download Form. Please provide feedback on the symposium using this form. Thank you.

Contact for the event: Dr. Lloyd Lee, NSCI President, at (505) 277-1822. Or email NSC at navajostudies@gmail.com or dine.studies@gmail.com. You may also contact Dr. Wesley Thomas at (505) 786-4100 at Navajo Technical College.

Or click poster here (jpg) or here (pdf).

Thank you for your support!

September 3, 2010

• Adults $20
• Students $10
• Elders (55 and older) $10
• Schools $50 (10 students or less); No fee for Schools (more than 10 students)

• Space $30

NSC ANNOUNCES EXCITING LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM WITH RENOWN SPEAKERS

Conference on Navajo Leadership, Decolonization, Community, and Former Leaders

April 2, 2010

The Navajo Studies Conference, Inc. Board of Directors (NSCI), in collaboration with the Navajo Nation Museum (NNM), is pleased to announce a one-day symposium on Navajo Leadership, Friday, September 3, 2010. NSCI will facilitate and coordinate the symposium at the Navajo Nation Museum, Window Rock, Arizona, from 8 am to 8 pm. The theme of the symposium is "The Meaningfulness of Navajo Leadership: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow".

"This event reflects the mission of Navajo Studies Conference, Inc. which is to embrace and uphold Diné culture and language; to promote and facilitate ethical and responsible research; to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and to inspire critical reflection on Diné life," said Lloyd Lee, NSCI President. "Moreover, this event has the potential to establish a very distinct dialogue on the direction of Diné life and what kind of Navajo Nation the Diné people want in the coming decades."

NSCI and NNM are organizing this informative event to coincide with the premiere of the museum’s display of "The Navajo Leader Manuelito". The symposium will feature interesting speakers including Larry Emerson, Marie Salt, Waziyatawin, Rena Martin, Leonard Perry, Wahleah Johns, and Wyndsor Yazzie. Symposium Events: The symposium is tentatively scheduled to feature panels, speakers, community discussion, reception, and entertainment.

• 8:30 am Welcome, Introductions, & Opening Prayer (Lloyd Lee, NSCI President
• 8:45 am Panel on Symposium & Defining Leadership
• 9:30 am Decolonization Panel (Larry Emerson, Marie Salt, Waziyatawin)
• 11:30 am Lunch
• 1:00 pm "Taking the Lead" Panel (Wahleah Johns, Wyndsor Yazzie, Rena Martin, Leonard Perry)
• 3:00 pm Former Navajo Leader Panel (Former Chairmen, Leaders)
• 5:00 pm Community Discussion on Leadership (Fac: Larry Emerson)
• 6:00 pm Reception & Entertainment

In the morning, NSCI will facilitate a panel discussion on Navajo Leadership and Decolonization, followed by another panel highlighting how community leaders are "Taking the Lead". A community discussion on leadership is also planned for the afternoon. Lastly, the Navajo Nation Museum will facilitate a fascinating panel of former Navajo leaders discussing Navajo leadership and current challenges.

Vendors will also showcase their arts & crafts, as well as other items for sale such as books, CDs, and DVDs. There is a limit of up to 8 vendors on a "first come, first serve" basis. To raise funds, NSCI will also coordinate a silent auction of arts & crafts, books, journals.

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If you’d like more information on the symposium, or to schedule an interview with Dr. Lloyd Lee, please call (505) 277-1822 or e-mail Dr. Lee at triplel@unm.edu. More information is also available at www.navajostudies.org or email request to navajostudies@gmail.com.

Address: Navajo Studies Conference, Inc., P.O. Box 40476, Albuquerque, NM 87196

In the near future, NSC pictures and other multi-media will be posted in this area (including a slideshow and documents) that can be downloaded.

Shiprock, Navajo Nation (NM)

Window Rock, Navajo Nation (AZ)