Laurie Sun Child

Laurie, a cultural knowledge keeper, invites attendees to learn about Native perspectives on raising children, supporting youth, navigating social challenges, strengthening families, and carrying forward traditions that sustain communities for generations through stories, lived experience, and cultural teachings.

 

Sunday, October 18th

  • Travel day to MSU Billings
  • After arrival β€” Rest and settle in.

Monday, October 19th

  • 8:30 – 9:10 AM Class discussion Language Arts Building Room 436
  • 9:20–10:20 AM β€” Break
  • 10:30 – 11:40 AM NAAC
  • 11:45 AM- 1:30 PM Lunch with Students in the Cafeteria
  • 2:00 – 3:00 PM Break
  • 3:00 – 4:00 PM NAAC
  • 6:00 PM – Dinner with All Nations & AI Dorm Students

Tuesday, October 20th

  • 10:00 AM – NAAC Office Hours
  • 11:30 – 12:50 PM – Lunch with Students
  • 1:00 - 1:40 PM – Class discussion
  • 1:40–1:50 PM β€” Transition break before student activities.
  • 1:50–4:00 PM – Student activities

Wednesday, October 21st

  • 11:00 AM – NAAC Office Hours
  • 11:40 AM–12:20 PM – Class discussion LA room 302
  • 12:30 – 1:50 PM NAAC Potluck & Talking Circle with Students
  • 1:50 PM β€” Break, if the gathering ends in time. H
  • 2:00–4:00 PM – NAAC Office Hours
  • 6:00 PM – Dinner with All Nations & AI Dorm Students

Thursday, October 22nd

  • 11:00–11:30 AM – NAAC
  • 11:40 AM-12:50 PM β€” Lunch with students in the cafeteria.
  • 1:00 – 1:40 Class discussion COE room 333
  • 1:40–2:00 PM β€” Transition and water break.
  • 2:00–3:00 PM – NAAC Office Hours
  • 3:00 – 4:00 PM Faculty and Staff Presentation (Liberal Arts Building RM 205)

Friday, October 23rd

  • 10:00–11:00 AM – Feedback & Reflection Discussion
  • 11:00 AM–1:00 PM – Lunch at NAAC & Gift Presentation
  • 1:00 PM Travel Thank You, Laurie!