“I love this conference and I am happy it is still happening. I will miss the Powwow and the dancers but looking forward to next year.”
— Ali Guarneros, NASA
“Remember that you are the first people of this sacred land who hold the knowledge of science.”
— Dr. Henrietta Mann, Council of Elders
“Take care of yourselves culturally, spiritually, and traditionally as you have been taught.”
— Rose Darden, Council of Elders
“I just want to say Maacigiraac (thank you) to Sarah and the entire AISES staff. You all are nothing short of amazing. This conference has been put together so well and hopefully next year we will all see each other. Love you guys and proud to be a part of AISES.”
— AISES Board Secretary Amber Finley
“You can have support. You can have every single person cheering you on. But if you don’t believe in yourself, it doesn’t matter. Believe in yourself and take care of yourself.”
— Elizabeth Stroud, “What I Wish I Knew Before Going to College” session
“Intel and AISES have collaborated for over 25 years. Intel donated $50,000 to the T3 Fund. We believe innovation starts with acknowledging the power of the entire workforce, where we have seen a record 60 percent growth in the Native workforce since 2016.”
— Ruben Miller, Intel Corporation
“Hi, this has been a great conference! Makes us feel Alone Together professionally :)”
— Melanie Kirby, AISES general conference chat
“Such a happy feeling to see so many successful people in this community. This is my first year attending AISES, so thank you very much for such a warm welcome. Go AISES!”
— Gabriel Blaco, joining in the chat as a new conference-goer
“I really missed not being able to attend in person and getting to hug my brothers and sisters, so I broke out my ‘AISES’ blanket, made from AISES Conference T-shirts from the past 24 years of my attendance.”
— John Callaway, SBC Global