Category: Community

Are you an indigenous woman that is looking to start a business? Are you ready to build and develop your business roadmap that will lead to creating a business plan? If so, then join us virtually for this class! The business planning process includes diagnosing the business internal strengths and weaknesses, improving its efficiency, working out how it will compete against other competitors, and setting milestones for progress so they can be measured.
WNM 2022 Brown Bag Training Special - Female Entrepreneurship: Why Gender Matters Facilitated by WESST Farmington Women's Business Center Topic: Managing a Business According to the World Bank, female entrepreneurs make significant contributions to economic growth and to poverty reduction around the world. In the United States, for example, women-owned firms are growing at more than double the rate of all other firms, contribute nearly $3 trillion to the economy and are directly responsible for 23 million jobs.
Facilitated by WESST Rio Rancho Women's Business Center Topic: Customer Relations Your Ability To Handle Difficult People And Situations Is Critical You need tools and techniques to support you in resolving conflicts of any kind. During this 90 minute workshop, participants will:
This panel will discuss the positive contributions African American men make in their families, businesses and communities. Connect and engage with those who share a passion for professional and leadership excellence in every field of endeavor. Attendees will experience impactful speakers and practical information while providing greater opportunities to discuss championing support for black men.
What To Expect This nation-to-nation roundtable discussion between tribal leaders, Secretary Granholm, and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) senior leadership will explore how tribes can harness clean energy to enhance energy sovereignty, addresses climate resilience, and build stronger economies. Participants will also learn more about key DOE programs and funding, and engage with senior DOE leaders on:
An Indian In The Room: Microagressions Toward Culturally Relevant Pedagogy John Gonzalez, White Earth Ojibwe, PhD, Department of Psychology, Bemidji State University  Session Sponsor: Spirit of Sovereignty – Indian Gaming Association     
Online Workshop: Tools for Engaging Communities and Incorporating Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion Practices
Dr. Trilce Estrada, an associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at UNM and a faculty member of the NM SMART Grid Center Decision Support research team, has been selected as one of the New Mexico Technology Council's 2022 Women in Tech.
Monte Randall, Muscogee Creek, EdD, President, College of the Muscogee Nation Session Sponsor: Bald Eagle Erectors
“INDIGENOUS LEADERSHIP MY GRANDPARENTS TAUGHT US” Laurie Harper, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwekwe, Director of Education, LLBO Leech Lake Leadership Program: https://vimeo.com/672004164 Session Sponsor: Walksback.com