Winds of Change National Conference Wrap-Up 2021Conference Buzz continued

Conference BuzzContinuedContinue Ruleimg1Student Representatives McKalee Steen and Celeste Groux were on hand to answer questions at the AISES College and Career Fair booth.Black Quote Rule► QUOTABLE AISES“I am so thankful to see AISES grow with new traditions in mind.”—Madison Anderson, University of Minnesota Twin Cities“I can’t help but think about all the talent and capability in this room and in Indigenous communities.”—Rick Stephens, 2021 Ely S. Parker Award WinnerBlue Quote Rule► Conference App All-Starsimg2IRA ALANIZWINNEBAGO TRIBE OF NEBRASKA/COMPUTER ENGINEERING SOPHOMORE AT FORT LEWIS COLLEGE/U.S. NAVY COMBAT VETERANIs there anything Ira didn’t do or see at the Conference this year?I mean, come on!img3Powwow Portraits!img4Thanks for sharing your eye with all of us, Ira!Thicker RuleBlack Quote Rule-1635516206► QUOTABLE AISES“It’s amazing to be in an environment with so many similar-minded Indigenous people. Working with youth, it’s been wonderful to see the older attendees paving the way for our youth and opening doors for them.”—Shelby Chappose, American Indian Services Prep (Utah)“We are our ancestors’ wildest dreams come true. Education is such a privilege.”—Adrian Riives, Senior U.S. National Student RepresentativeBlue Quote Rule-1635516209Thicker Rule-1635516273img5AISES Senior Director of Marketing Montoya Whiteman captured the amazing Sage Cornelius slaying during sound check and graciously posing with Winds of Change staffers Kristen Goodfriend and Meghan Little.Black Quote Rule-1635516314► QUOTABLE AISES“I absolutely love this conference of Indigenous people who look like me and people who don’t. Everyone is so friendly.”—Evie Clarke, University of Colorado BoulderBlue Quote Rule-1635516330img6The Boeing Company AISES team with Professional of the Year Blazing Flame Award winner Leona AndersonBlack Quote Rule-1635516376► QUOTABLE AISES/CANDIDATE FOR #AISESNC BEST DRESSEDimg7“You will always go in the direction your moccasins are pointed.”—Earl TulleyBlue Quote Rule-1635516379img8Ronda Denton (left) of Cherokee High School and some of her students pose with the Moon Habitat they made during Boeing STEM Day.Black Quote Rule-1635516431► QUOTABLE AISESimg9“Shout-out to all the hard-working people who serve in silences all around us. Thank you for your selflessness. May God and the Great Spirit bless you and your family and the sacrifices you made to be here for us. The AISES family recognizes you as a blessing to our time here in Phoenix, Arizona.”—Ira Alaniz, student at Fort Lewis CollegeBlue Quote Rule-1635516434img10Nate Raynor, high school teacher at Mescalero Apache School, worked with students during the Computer Science/Engineering Design Process workshop.Thicker Rule-1635516531Black Quote Rule-1635516534► QUOTABLE AISESimg11“Being here and hearing all the stories gets me excited and thinking about how we can evolve as a company.”—Danielle Wood, NordstromBlue Quote Rule-1635516539img12There’s always time for some shopping at the Native Artisans Market!Thicker Rule-1635516624Black Quote Rule-1635516627► QUOTABLE AISES“There’s so much information at this conference from the Elders and leaders — whoever you are talking to. So take the time to step back and let it sink in.”—McKalee Steen, Junior U.S. National Student RepresentativeBlue Quote Rule-1635516630img13Conference attendees chat — and rest — between sessions.CoverWelcome from AISESMastheadCeremonies and CelebrationsCeremonies and CelebrationsMeet the Award WinnersCollege and Career FairCollege and Career Fair continuedCollege and Career Fair continuedCollege and Career Fair continuedCollege and Career Fair continuedCollege and Career Fair continuedKnowledge and Insight Were Easy to Find at the National ConferenceSessions continuedConference BuzzConference Buzz continuedConference Buzz continuedSee You in Palm SpringsGemstone SponsorsAdvertiser IndexArchives