Monday, April 14, 2008

Datebook -- This Week

Around Indian Country

April 15-16, The Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Great Plains Regional office hosts the 10th Annual Great Plains Tribal Economic Development Summit in Sioux Falls, S.D. The theme for this year’s summit, “Contemporary Economic Resources for Great Plains Tribes,” reflects a renewed commitment to the Bureau’s overall emphasis on modernization.

April 18, the Sixth Annual American Indian Health Research Conference begins at the University of North Dakota Memorial Union. Organized by the Center for Rural Health at UND, this free event will feature nationally known speakers in the area of American Indian health research.

April 20-23, The National Indian Gaming Association convenes its Annual Trade Show and Convention in San Diego.

In Congress

April 14, 12 Noon, The American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Indian Child Welfare Association hold briefing on "Native American Child Welfare" in HC-6, U.S. Capitol.

April 16, 2 p.m., The House Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on Water and Power, led by Rep. Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA), will hold an oversight hearing on "Indian Water Rights Settlements."

April 17, 10:30 a.m. EST, The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds oversight hearings on the National Indian Gaming Commission.

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