2010-2012 Youth Commissioners 

 Quintin Lopez, Co-President Randi Ashley Begaye, Co-President 

 Tohono O’odham Nation Pueblo of San Ildefonso 

 

 Tyson Johnston, Co-Vice President J’Shon Lee, Co-Vice President 

 Quinault Indian Nation White Mountain Apache Tribe 

 

 Heather Farver, Treasurer Jalea Walker, Secretary 

 Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians Smith River Rancheria 

Members-at-Large 

 Trenton Little George Chad Martinez 

 Ho-Chunk Nation Tohono O’odham 

 

 Taylor Thomas Danee Walker 

 Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Ho-Chunk Nation 

 

Agenda-at-a-Glance 

Sunday, October 21 

8:30-5:00: Pre-Meetings-See main Agenda for details 

11:00: NCAI Embassy Golf Tournament 

6:00-8:00: Welcome Reception 

 

Monday, October 22 

7:00-8:00: National Prayer Breakfast [ticket purchase] 

8:30-12:00: First General Assembly – Ballroom B 

12:00-1:30: Lunch on your own 

1:30-4:30: Second General Assembly 

4:30-6:00: Youth Commission Daily Wrap-Up Session-Room 302 

 NCAI Overview, 

 Jacqueline Pata, NCAI Executive Director, Invited 

NCAI Constitutional Convention, 

 John Dossett, NCAI General Counsel 

 Center for Native American Youth of the Aspen Institute 

 Erin Bailey, Director 

 

Tuesday, October 23 

7:30-8:30: Area Caucus Meetings 

8:30-12:00: Third General Assembly 

12:00-1:00: Youth Honoring Luncheon [ticket purchase] 

 Special Appearance by Billy Mills, 1964 Gold Medalist 

 Presentation of the Ernie Stevens, Jr. Youth Leadership Award 

1:30-4:00: Concurrent Breakout Sessions 

4:00-6:00: Youth Commission Daily Wrap-Up Session-Room 302 

 Native Future Farmers of America and 4-H youth 

 US Department of Agriculture Team 

 Big Brothers Big Sisters, 

Ivy Wright-Bryan 

 Corporation for National and Community Service, 

Ronald Lessard, Strategic Advisor for Native American Affairs 

Society of American Indian Government Employees, 

 Shana Barehand, Treasurer 

 Health Walk Preparations 

 


6:00-9:00: Cultural Event 

 

Wednesday, October 24 

7:00-8:00: Area Caucus Meetings 

8:00-9:00: Healthy Lifestyles Walk, Run and Rally 

9:15:12:00: Fourth General Assembly 

12:00-1:00: Trade Show Reception/Lunch on your own 

1:30-4:00: Concurrent Breakout Sessions 

4:00-6:00: Youth Commission Daily Wrap-Up Session-Room 302 

5 Minute Video – Native Wellness Initiative for Suicide Prevention among Urban Native Youth 

Katherine Lewis, ASW – Native American Health Center 

 National Indian Child Welfare Association - youth violence and victimization study Presentation 

 Terry Cross, Executive Director 

Youth Commission Candidate Speeches 

 

Thursday, October 25 

7:30-8:30: Area Caucus Meetings [Check with Your Regional Vice President] 

8:30-12:00: Fifth General Assembly 

8:40-8:50: Youth Commission Report [General Assembly] 

9:00-12:00: Constitutional Convention 

*must be a convention registrant and an individual Indian Member to vote 

12:00-1:00: Elder’s Honoring Luncheon [ticket purchase] 

*Youth are asked to participate in Elder Honoring 

1:30-4:00: Sixth General Assembly 

4:00-6:00: Youth Commission Elections-Room 302 

7:00-10:00: Gala Banquet [ticket required] 

 

Friday, October 26 

8:30-12:00: Seventh General Assembly 

Swearing in newly-elect Commissioners 

12:00: Adjourn 69th Annual Convention