To preserve our homelands, defend rights of the Indian Treaties with the United States, speak in a unified voice, offer support to our people, offer a forum in which to consult each other and enlighten each other about our peoples, and to otherwise promote the common welfare of all of the Indian Peoples of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho.
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39th Annual Virtual Protecting Our Children National American Indian Conference
April 11, 2021 @ 12:00 am - April 14, 2021 @ 12:00 am
Register for the 2021 Annual Conference
With less than a week away, we are making the finishing touches to our upcoming 39th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference. The conference will run from Monday to Wednesday of next week and include four general sessions, 50 workshops, a virtual exhibitor hall, annual membership meeting, sweepstakes, and more! We are excited to be able to partner with so many wonderful sponsors, presenters, and communities to put it together.
Our registration numbers have topped 1,000 attendees, and the numbers are still coming in. This three-day conference has become the premier national event addressing tribal child welfare and well-being. Keynote speakers range from tribes sharing best practices and lessons learned to youth with lived experience in child welfare systems.
Exciting new elements to look forward to this year:
• Recorded sessions for post-conference viewing
• Sweepstakes with two grand prizes
• Virtual exhibitor booths
• Newly designed conference schedule
Participants will be able to attend from the comfort of their own home or office. All attendees will need internet access or a phone for call-in options.
Webcams are encouraged for networking activities. Please be sure to register each person individually as they will be given a unique login.
Remember! We have integrated our member discounts into our online registration software. If you are a current member, when registering online, be sure to use the email address connected to your membership to automatically receive your member discount. All others registering at the attendee rate will automatically purchase a year-long Abalone membership.
It’s not too late to register—click the button below to join us!