Description

The Iowa Department of Transportation will host the Iowa Tribal Summit on Cultural Preservation and Transportation May 31-June 2, 2017, in Tama, Iowa. The goal of this event is to bring together representatives of Native American tribes and nations with transportation officials and preservationists to discuss and develop effective project consultation.

The previous Iowa Tribal Summit on Cultural Preservation and Transportation was held in 2014. For more information about this event and its outcomes, see the 2014 proceedings.

Typical Workshop Agenda

To suggest ideas on additional topics to include in future workshops, please contact Brennan Dolan at 515-239-1795 or brennan.dolan@iowadot.us.

Wednesday

12:00 pm
Registration/Summit opening
Welcome/Prayer
Introductions and remembrances (group)
Overviews (consultation summaries)
Survey for discussion topics
Nation-to-nation consultation
Possible reception at the Meskwaki Museum and Cultural Center

4:00 pm
Adjourn

Thursday

8:30 am
Welcome/Prayer
Discussion topics (morning)
Tribal caucus/Agency caucus (afternoon)
Possible reception at the Red Earth Gardens

4:00 pm
Adjourn

Friday

8:00 am
Welcome/Prayer
Review caucus discussion topics
Forum on better consultation

12:00 pm
Adjourn

Hotel and Lodging

The FHWA and Iowa DOT are offering to provide reimbursement of the lodging for two designated representatives from each tribe/nation. See the invitation flyer mailed to you.

Dietary Restrictions

If you need any special dietary accommodations for meals, please contact Brennan Dolan at 515-239-1795 or brennan.dolan@iowadot.us.

For More Information

For an invitation or questions about meeting subject matter, please contact Brennan Dolan at 515-239-1795 or brennan.dolan@iowadot.us.

For questions about reimbursement, dietary restrictions, or the website, please contact Judy Thomas at 515-294-1866 or jathomas@iastate.edu.