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Wisconsin Indian Education Association Inc

The Wisconsin Indian Education Association empowers Native American students and communities through culturally relevant education, fostering identity and innovation. They promote collaboration among educators to enhance educational outcomes and cultural preservation.

&ldquo;Balancing Our Cultural Evolution&rdquo; invites us to explore how tradition and innovation can move together in harmony. This year&rsquo;s conference highlights the ways cultural identity grounds us while education and technology propel us forward. From revitalizing language and community practices to integrating digital tools like gaming, 3D imaging, and new teaching methods, we will examine how balance creates strength. Rooted in the wisdom of our cultures and open to the opportunities of change, this gathering is a space for educators, leaders, and learners of all ages to connect, share, and envision a future where culture and technology evolve side by side. The conference offers an opportunity to bring together community members, educators (both Indian and non-Indian), businesses, and organizations who are interested in Indian education. WIEA is the only state conference that specifically addresses Native American educational issues.

2026 WIEA Annual Conference

Register as a vendor for the 2026 WIEA Annual Conference and connect with educators, families, and community partners committed to the success of Native American students. Please complete this form to reserve your space and complete your registration. Your space includes one table with two chairs. Meals on Thursday and Friday for two people are included. Dinner on Thursday is not included, as that is a ticketed awards banquet.&nbsp;

2026 WIEA Annual Conference - Vendor Registration

Becoming Students of Fire What is your relationship with fire? What stories, experiences, and histories shape it?&nbsp;How have the long, interwoven histories of people and fire shaped one another&mdash;and the land itself? In what ways might working with fire support healing for ourselves, our relatives, and the environments we call home? What does it truly mean to become a student of fire? Join us for an interactive workshop that begins with an exploration of the resurgence of Indigenous Fire Stewardship across Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region. From this foundation, we will collaboratively consider how thoughtful engagement with fire can&nbsp;enrich the lives of students, strengthen schools, and support communities. Participants will leave with practical ideas for learning from the wisdom of traditional fire-tending practices and for embracing stewardship and reciprocity as living&nbsp;responsibilities that sustain our lands and relatives in a dynamic, ever-changing world. Pre-Conference Presenter: Dr. Evan Larson Evan Larson is a father, husband, teacher, and scientist who celebrates learning with heart and mind. Of European ancestry, Evan&rsquo;s childhood took place in the woods of central Minnesota, helping his parents tend 80 acres of mixed hardwood forests. Drawn by mountains, oceans, and forests, his formal education includes an Environmental Science bachelor&rsquo;s degree from Willamette University, and graduate degrees in geography from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville (M.S.) and the University of Minnesota (PhD). Less formally, Evan&#39;s philosophy of life has been informed by significant doses of reflection, books, chainsaws, and firewood. As a Professor and Chair in the Department of Environmental Sciences &amp; Society at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, the work that is currently at the center of Evan&#39;s thoughts and energy is fueled by the enthusiasm of amazing Indigenous and non-Indigenous collaborators who are together working to re-story the interwoven relationships among people, fire, and pine in Great Lakes Forests. You can read more about their collective work at www.ishkode.org. A Pre-Conference Social will follow from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in the Upper Atrium.&nbsp;

Wisconsin Indian Education Association Inc

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2026 WIEA Annual Conference

2026 WIEA Annual Conference - Vendor Registration

WIEA 2026 Pre-Conference: Becoming Students of Fire

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