Enduring Legacies Native Cases Summer Institute

The Evergreen State College

June 18-19, 2019 at Little Creek Resort Hotel Shelton, Washington

and

Optional Half Day Pre-Conference Field Trip Sponsored by the Squaxin Island Tribe

June 17, 2019

The Summer Institute of the Enduring Legacies Native Cases Initiative will build on more than thirteen years of
work developing interdisciplinary teaching case studies on significant issues in Indian Country and offering
workshops for educators to network and learn how to use the cases in their classes and staff development. Our
interdisciplinary collection of cases covers a wide range of topics applicable to all academic fields. Problem-based
learning, place-based learning, and collaborative learning are the cornerstones of our approach. Cases promote
student engagement and critical thinking in the context of complex and pressing real world issues. They are a
terrific way of promoting diversity. At this institute, we will practice working through cases collaboratively to learn
how to facilitate case analysis and discussion. The Institute will feature a number of new cases on the cutting edge
of current issues in Indian Country. Craig Bill, Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs, will
deliver a keynote.

Native Cases Summer Institute Particulars: The Institute is located on the reservation of the Squaxin Island
Tribe. The summer institute will run from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Breakfast is at 8 a. m. with the program
starting at 9 a.m. Pre-reading and homework are required each evening. Campuses and organizations are invited to
bring teams or attend the institute as individuals. Space is limited and registration is first come, first served. The
registration fee for the two-day institute is $100/ per person which includes breakfast and lunch each day.

Half -day Field Trip Sponsored by Squaxin Island Tribe: This optional pre-conference field trip will give
participants an in-depth introduction to the Squaxin Island Tribe—its history, culture, and tribal administration.
The $40 registration fee for the field trip includes entrance fee to the Museum, supplies, and lunch. The field trip is
from 9 am to 1 pm.

Little Creek Resort Hotel Rooms are available at the rate of $104.00 per night with a cut-off date of May 18.
Contact Little Creek Resort Hotel directly at 800-667-7711 to reserve rooms and say you are with the Evergreen
State College Native Cases Institute. Conference registration forms and information are on the next pages.

This conference is generously supported by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

Conference contact Barbara Leigh Smith
360.765.3084 or smithb@evergreen.edu

More information about Native Cases Project
http://nativecases.evergreen.edu/