About Us

Our Annual Native American Critical Issues Conference serves as an opportunity for a broad range of constituents to hear about serious issues impacting Indian people and tribes in Michigan, as well as learning about best practices from professionals in various fields in a wholistic manner.

MIEC has a limited budget based on conference registration and donations. Our continued ability to provide an annual conference is largely dependent on donations we receive from external sources. MIEC is committed to continuing to host a space for critical issues in Indian Education. With your support we can continue to support this important effort.

About the Conference

The conference attracts a broad range of people interested in Indian education issues in Michigan, including teachers, policy makers, Indian Education Act programs, tribal schools, tribal colleges, tribal education departments, and Native American studies programs. It also includes a professional and youth track.

Participants at NACIC have experienced a transformative process and connection to our culture and histories. MIECs goal is to continue to have a lasting impact in correlation to our theme every year so that this work can be sustainably continued seven generations into the future.

Types of Sponsorships

General Sponsorship - any amount

An individual or organization may sponsor the Critical Issues Conference in any amount without designating the funding toward any specific purpose. Sponsors who donate $500 or more may request that their logo be included in the conference program booklet. All sponsors will be included in the list of sponsors also included in the program booklet.

Scholarships Sponsorship - $1000 or more

An individual or organization may sponsor scholarships for students to attend the Critical Issues Conference in any amount. Sponsors who donate $1000 or more to support scholarships may request that their logo be included in the conference program booklet. All scholarship sponsors will be included in the list of sponsors also included in the program booklet.

Reception Sponsorship - $1500

An individual or organization may sponsor the Critical Issues Conference reception with a donation of $1500. The individual or organization will be listed in the program booklet as the exclusive sponsor of the reception and they may request that their logo be included in the program booklet as well. Their donation will also be announced at the reception which is held on Thursday evening.

Keynote Presenter Sponsorship - $3000

An individual or organization may sponsor the Critical Issues Conference keynote presentation with a donation of $3000. The individual or organization will be listed in the program booklet as the exclusive sponsor of the keynote presenter and they may request that their logo be included in the program booklet as well. Their donation will also be announced at the keynote presentation which is held on Friday morning.

Luncheon Sponsorship - $3500

An individual or organization may sponsor the Critical Issues Conference luncheon with a donation of $3500. The individual or organization will be listed in the program booklet as the exclusive sponsor of the luncheon and they may request that their logo be included in the program booklet as well. Their donation will also be announced at the luncheon which is the last session on Saturday.

Prepaid Registrations

Any individual or organization may also prepay for a specific number of registrations for the conference. All prepaid registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Prepaid registrations must be accompanied by a list of all registrants.

Vendor Registration

Any individual or organization that has otherwise sponsored the current year’s conference may also request a vendor booth space for the conference. All vendor registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Vendor registration requests must be in writing and submitted along with sponsorship funding.

Michigan Indian Education Council Conference

By Michigan Indian Education Council

Michigan Indian Education Council Conference