June 29 - July 1, 2012Contemporary Native American Social Justice Issues: A Roundtable Dialogue and Implications for the United Methodist Church - Considered novel and practical, this event is designed to bring together national Native leaders and United Methodist leaders for dialogue and discourse to address social justice issues that Native communities are facing and how these concerns and matters impact The United Methodist Church. Such issues include racism, tribal sovereignty, socio-economic status, federal recognition, lack of representation of Native people in key positions and mascots.
Time will include plenary sessions, a focus on means of advocacy and greater support, increased awareness of gifts Native people offer The Church, and possible hands-on, concrete solutions for increased opportunities for inclusivity in leadership positions.
For more information, contact:
Catherine Nelson, 828-454-6724
Anne Bridges, 828-454-6697