Native American Journalism Career Conference Schedule
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Tuesday, April 18
6:30 p.m.: Opening prayer by Charlie Fast Horse
6:45 p.m.: Dinner
7:30 p.m.: Introduction of staff and mentors and overview of curriculum
Presentation of “Why we are here? Why Journalism?” by George Benge
8:30 p.m. “NewsMania” quiz game
Wednesday, April 19
7:30 a.m.: Breakfast
8:30 a.m.: A conversation and Q&A with Jack Marsh and Al Neuharth
9:15 a.m.: American Indian Journalism Institute orientation video
9:40 a.m.: “Opportunities in journalism: How to pursue a career in journalism” moderated by Shannon Shaw
10:15 a.m.:
Journalism I — An introduction to basics of reporting, interviewing, journalistic writing and photojournalism
Journalism II — A refresher on fundamentals of good reporting, interviewing, journalistic writing and photojournalism
11 a.m.: Mentor groups meet and pursue assignments
11 a.m.: “Advisers Roundtable: What Works,” a panel discussion led by Professor Doris Giago
12:30 p.m.: Lunch
1:15 p.m.: Crazy Horse Memorial film “Dynamite & Dreams”
1:45 p.m.: Mountain blast with countdown by Ruth Ziolkowski and Jack Marsh
1:50 p.m. Trip up the mountain and group photo
2:30 to 3:15: Press conference with Ruth Ziolkowski and Jadwiga Ziolkowski moderated by Jack Marsh
3:30 p.m.: Mentor groups work on assignments
3:30 p.m.: “Using Technology to Teach and Advise” facilitated by Doris Giago
6 p.m. Dinner
6 p.m. Mentor meeting and work on assignments
6:45 p.m.: “Journalism Curriculum Exchange” facilitated by Doris Giago
7:30 p.m.: Dessert and social time
Thursday, April 20
7:45 a.m.: Breakfast
8:30 a.m.: Work by mentor groups
8:30 a.m.: “Conference Critique Session” for teachers and advisers
10 a.m.: “The First Freedom” film
10:30 a.m.: Success stories and role models moderated by Kim Baca
11 a.m.: Presentation of Crazy Horse Memorial Journalism Scholarships by Jadwiga Ziolkowski, Elaine Emery and Jim Emery of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation
11:10 a.m.: “How and Why Indian Journalists Make a Difference” by Mike Kellogg
11:40 a.m.: Lunch and closing program
