Tue, Sep 10
|Embassy Suites Downtown Portland
Roots and Wings: Cultivating Courage and Uplifting Tribal Child Care (2024 NICCA Conference)
NICCA's 2024 National Conference will bring together experts and professionals from all around the country to share knowledge, grow our leaders, and promote networking. Join us as we work towards building a better future for our children and families.
Time & Location
Sep 10, 2024, 8:30 AM – Sep 12, 2024, 12:30 PM
Embassy Suites Downtown Portland, 319 SW Pine St, Portland, OR 97204, USA
About the Event
Join us for our 2024 Biannual Conference bringing Tribal child care programs from around the country together to network, share, learn, and grow.
Our trainings recognize the vital role Tribal child care professionals play in cultivating courage and fostering resilience in our youth. Throughout this conference, we will explore innovative strategies for honoring our roots while nurturing the wings of our children. From dynamic workshops led by experts from the field to insightful panel discussions with thought leaders in Tribal child care, participants will gain invaluable insights and practical tools to enhance their practices.
Join us as we embark on a transformative journey of healing, growth, and empowerment. Together, let us cultivate courage, uplift our communities, and guide our children towards a future filled with promise and possibility. With roots firmly planted and wings outstretched, anything is possible.
Save the date for the Roots and Wings Conference, where tradition meets innovation, and the spirit of resilience ignites a brighter tomorrow. We can't wait to soar with you!
Event details
Dates: September 10-12, 2024
Pre-Conference Sessions: September 9, 2024
Location: Embassy Suites Downtown Portland, 319 SW Pine St, Portland, OR 97204, USA
Registration Information
Thru July 12: $665*
Thru August 18: $775*
After August 18 (on-site): $875
*NICCA members receive 5% off registration through August 18.
About the Conference Theme
Our theme draws on the powerful imagery of "roots," symbolizing the deep cultural and ancestral foundations that Native American communities are built upon, and "wings," representing the empowerment, growth, and future aspirations of children under your care. It underscores the importance of nurturing a strong cultural identity while providing the tools and opportunities for the next generation to soar. The theme also implicitly touches on the holistic approach to wellness and healing, suggesting a journey that is grounded in tradition yet forward-looking.