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Agenda (after the jump):
The overarching goal of the NAHM Conference is to spotlight Native American voices and economic advancement. The theme is Reaffirming the Essential Role of Native Voices in Shaping a More Impactful Business Landscape. This year’s conference will provide a platform for professional connection, thought leadership, and cultural recognition, creating space for attendees to pursue business in a personally meaningful way. Key elements include:
- Thinking on the Future: By fostering conversations across industries, identities, and career stages, the NAHM Conference reaffirms the essential role of Native voices in shaping a more inclusive and impactful business landscape.
- Networking Opportunity: Attend an in-person networking session where Native American professionals from leading companies connect with students to discuss their career journeys, open roles, company culture, and the impact of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
- Keynote Address: Learn how tribally owned enterprises are reshaping industries and what industry leaders can learn from their success.
- Multidisciplinary Action Project (MAP) Preview: Hear directly from a previous MAP sponsor, a tribal holdings company, as they discuss their experience as a sponsor and highlight the powerful role business can play in supporting tribal sovereignty and prosperity.
- Fostering Personal Connection: Intentional spaces for connection will be disbursed throughout the day for guests. For example, the day will begin with cultural recognition, a traditional blessing, and opening remarks from current leaders within the Ross community, offering space for reflection, community, and celebration.
We invite you to attend, engage, and invest—helping to build a future where Indigenous perspectives are not peripheral to business, but a driving force across sectors.
Conference Agenda:
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM: Breakfast with Dean Matusik | Board Room
For Guest Presenters and Committee Members.
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Welcome and Cultural Overview – Forrest Cox | Blau Colloquium
Smudging (Paul Dearhouse) and Eagle Staff Ceremony (Tom Church)
Performance Asiginaak Negamojig (welcome song) – Rebecca Irvine
Opening Message – Andrea Wilkerson
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: Keynote Address | Blau Colloquium
11:45 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch | Blau Colloquium
MAP Sponsor Preview Session (12-12:30 PM) – Little River Holdings LLC
01:00 PM – 01:45 PM: Ross Alumni Fireside Chat – Forrest Cox, Sean-Michael | Blau Colloquium
Highlights the conference theme of reaffirming the essential role of Native voices in
shaping a more impactful business landscape, moderated by Professor Matthew Fletcher
01:45 PM – 02:00 PM: Closing Traveling Song (Paul Dear House), Closing Remarks | Blau
Colloquium
02:15 PM – 03:30 PM: Networking Hour | Board Room
Turtle Talk 
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