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2019 ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Due to Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic, all in-person conferences were cancelled and training is conducted virtually until further notice.
This free and informal 2019 Annual Conference offers Education, Strategies, and Solutions for addressing Montana's crisis social challenges for Native women: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women.
The pre-conference is for Tribal Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, Judges, Court Personnel and the topics offered will focus upon issues specific to them.
The general conference gives a voice to representatives from all sectors of the community- grass roots remote communities to the law enforcement, courts and prosecutors.
Please join us and participate in changing what needs to be changed, supporting what needs to be supported, and identifying what has been overlooked!
Please note: A limited number of scholarships for transportation or lodging are available- one per tribe. Download the registration form and there will be a space to request a scholarship if needed.
AGENDA May 14-16 2019
8:30 - 4:45 Daily
Please check back occasionally for updated schedule.
May 14 – Preconference*
7:30 – 8:45 On-site Registration
9:00 – 9:30 Administering of Narcon to Overdose Victims by First Responders
Jadi Jo Longmire, trainer
9:30 – 12:00 Dynamics of Domestic Violence, Investigation of DV, Interviewing Traumatized DV Victims and Witnesses, Effective Use of Advocates
Renee Bourque, presenter
Robert Lafountain, presenter
Linda Bearcrane-Couture, presenter
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 – 4:30 Cont'd. Dynamics of Domestic Violence, Investigation of DV, Interviewing Traumatized DV Victims and Witnesses, Effective Use of Advocates
Renee Bourque, presenter
Robert Lafountain, presenter
Linda Bearcrane-Couture, presenter
4:30 – 4:45 Evaluations and Closing
* * The focus of the preconference will be upon the training needs for tribal law enforcement officers/administrators, tribal prosecutors, and tribal court members. The general public is also invited.
May 15 – Conference Day One
7:30 – 8:45 On-site Registration
9:00 – 10:00 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Missouri Room-
Mistress of Ceremonies – Martina Dia
Prayer – Rev. Mike Mulberry and Walter RunsAbove, First Congregational Church
Welcome – Meredith McConnell, Chairwoman, Board of Directors
Office of US Sen. John Tester
Federal Legislative Updates Regarding Domestic and Sexual Violence in Indian County, Including Efforts Toward Responding To The Murdered And Missing Indian Women/Girls Crises
Michael LaValley, State-Tribal Liaison for Sen. Tester
10:15 – 11:45 BREAKOUT SESSION ONE
Gallatin Room– History of Domestic Violence, Coordinated Response, and Public Campaign
Carmen O’Leary, presenter
Bitterroot Room – Domestic Violence Later in Life – Elderly Abuse and Other Exploitation
Denise Smart, presenter
Sheryl Smart, presenter
Big Horn Room – Trauma Informed Leadership in the Workplace – Employer Efforts to Assist Victims of Domestic Violence
Deborah Russell, presenter
Stillwater Room- "7 Minutes", a True Story of an Attempted Abduction and Discussion on Prevention
Marilyn Poitras, film maker/author, presenter
Maria Campbell, presenter
Yellowstone Room – Created to be Loved; Understanding Women’s Dignity
Dr. Jennifer Miller, presenter, author
Lewis & Clark Room -
Film by Dr. Rebecca Campbell on the Traumatized Brain as Experienced by Victims and Witnessed by Others
11:45 – 1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 – 2:30 BREAKOUT SESSION TWO
Gallatin Room – Cont. History of Domestic Violence, Coordinated Response, and Public Campaign
Carmen O’Leary, presenter
Bitterroot Room – Understanding Domestic Violence and the Dynamics of the Abuser and Abused
Renee Bourque, presenter
Yellowstone Room – Healing from Trauma and Accompanying Film by White Bison Inc.
Kathleen Little Leaf, presenter
Stillwater Room – Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), Adult and Pediatric Strangulation
Tiffany Deaver, presenter
Cynthia Brewer, presenter
Big Horn Room– Tactics of Power and Control of Domestic Violence Abusers
Karen Artichoker, presenter
Lewis & Clark Room – Film by Dr. Rebecca Campbell on the Traumatized Brain as Experienced by Victims and Witnessed by Others
2:45 – 4:15 Breakout Session Three
Missouri Room – Human Trafficking Task Force, Yellowstone County Area
Penny Ronning, presenter
Bitterroot Room – Cont'd. Understanding Domestic Violence and the Dynamics of the Abuser and Abused; Tribal Resource Tool Information
Renee Bourque, presenter
Yellowstone Room – YWCA and Shelter Services
Rian St. Pierre, presenter
Stillwater Room – Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), Adult and Pediatric Strangulation
Tiffany Deaver, presenter
Cynthia Brewer, presenter
Big Horn Room – The Trauma Informed Response
Karen Artichoker, presenter
Rm. 6 – Film by Dr. Rebecca Campbell on the Traumatized Brain as Experienced by Victims and Witnessed by Others
May 16 – CONFERENCE DAY TWO
7:30 – 8:45 On-site Registration
9:00 – 10:00 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Missouri Room
Mistress of Ceremonies – Martina Dia
Prayer – Rev. Lisa Harmon and Walter RunsAbove, First Congregational Church
Welcome – Kim McKeehan, Member, Board of Directors
The History of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women in Canada and Personal Perspectives
Maria Campbell, author, activist, and cofounder of the Canadian MMIW movement
Marilyn Poitras, originating member, Canadian MMIW Commission
10:15 – 11:45 BREAKOUT SESSION ONE
Missouri Room – Grass Root Efforts to Arrive at Creation of Canadian Commission for MMIW
Maria Campbell, author, presenter
Marilyn Poitras, presenter
Gallatin Room– Domestic Abuse Later in Life, Other Exploitation of the Elderly, the Impacts and Prevention
Sheryl Smart, presenter
Big Horn Room– Trauma Informed Leadership in the Workplace and Suggested Policies for Employers
Deborah Russell, presenter
Stillwater Room– Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
Karen Artichoker, presenter
Bitterroot Room – MMIW Panel
Charlene Sleeper, panelist
Melinda Harris Limberhand, panelist
Paula Castro-Stops, panelist
11:45 – 1:00 Lunch on your own
1:00 – 2:30 BREAKOUT SESSION TWO
Missouri Room – Activities of Canadian MMIW Commission, Reflections of Commission Activities, Next Steps
Maria Campbell, author, presenter
Marilyn Poitras, presenter
Stillwater Room – Human Trafficking in Indian Country
Renee Bourque, presenter
Bitterroot Room– Healing from Trauma and film by White Bison Inc.
Kathleen Little Leaf, presenter
Gallatin Room– "When They Were Here, Stories of the MMIW of Montana"
Ivan McDonald, presenter
Ivy McDonald, presenter
Big Horn Room - Joint Efforts by Public Schools and Domestic Violence Advocates
Stephanie Iron Shooter, presenter
Lewis & Clark Room– Film by Dr. Rebecca Campbell on the Traumatized Brain as Experienced by Victims and Witnessed by Others
2:45 – 4:15 BREAKOUT SESSION THREE
Missouri Room – Human Trafficking Task Force, Yellowstone County
Penny Ronning, presenter
Stillwater Room – Understanding Domestic Violence and the Dynamics of the Abuser and Abused; Tribal Resource Tool Information
Renee Bourque, presenter
Yellowstone Room – The Importance of the Role of Advocates for Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, and the Court
Robert LaFountain, presenter
Big Horn Room – Native American Fatality Review by the State of Montana
Georgette Boggio, presenter
Lewis & Clark Room – Film by Dr. Rebecca Campbell on the Traumatized Brain as Experienced by Victims and Witnessed by Others
4:30 - 4:45 Missouri Room - Announcements, Door Prize and Raffle Drawings (must be present), and Conclusion