The 2024 Nebraska Native Youth Gathering will be a Hybrid conference, allowing youth from all regions of Nebraska to attend and learn about Native culture and career options to strengthen indigenous leaders.
Designed to engage 8th-12th grade students, who identify as Nebraska American Indian youth, this annual gathering aims to enhance the individual and collective understanding of spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
April 17, 2024 | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm CT
Winnebago, Ne
Registration closes on April 4, 2024
The annual Gathering provides Native youth an opportunity:
- To connect with their peers from across the state of Nebraska;
- To gain traditional Native knowledge, skills, and practices;
- To share personal experiences; and
- To consider future career and college opportunities.
The Nebraska Native Youth Gathering centers on the idea of honoring the Sacred Hoop – body, spirit, heart, and mind.
Sessions address each of these components, emphasizing the importance for youth to examine their higher selves through information, connections, and experiences shared during the Gathering.
Hotel Information
A block of rooms has been reserved with a special conference rate. Please make reservations as soon as possible to secure the group rate. Use the code: Nebraska Department of Education April 2024
Hotel Name: Marriott South Sioux City Riverfront
Street Address: 385 East 4th Street, South Sioux City, NE 68776
Phone: (402) 494-4000
Special Rate: $107.00
*You must call the hotel directly to book and receive the conference room rate. The hotels cannot be responsible for reservations made through any third party. Please note that the website IS via a 3rd party. Rates quoted herein are per room and night and do not include applicable taxes.
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