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| Title | National Association for Multicultural Education 2006 Conference |
| Body | From http://www.nameorg.org/conferences/2006/phoenix2006.htm Phoenix2006 16th Annual International Conference Theme: Honoring Multicultural Communities, Stories and Struggles in a Contested Land. Wyndham Hotel, Phoenix, Arizona Nov. 8-12, 2006 Conference Theme The theme of NAMEs 2006 conference emanates from the historical connections to the stories and struggles in the contested homelands of the Indigenous peoples in the southwest of the United States and worldwide. The media depiction of Indigenous people often paints a romantic image of noble, passive people situated outside contemporary lifestyle and technology. In the southwest there is the image of a painted desert against the red rocks of the golden sunset, when in truth marginalized communities struggle to survive in the stolen lands of the original inhabits. Moreover, the Indigenous people struggle to re-defi ne the misplaced borders, negotiate their cultural identities, and speak their fi rst languages. The theme calls upon presenters to tell the many stories of struggle that validate and honor multicultural communities, diverse worldviews and perspectives. While we chose the contested homeland as the site for our conference, we welcome the story of all people, worldwide who struggle for equity and justice. Presentations will provide participants an opportunity to share their cultural stories and develop collective strategies for achieving social justice. The goals of honoring multicultural communities, stories and struggles in a contested land, are truly at the heart of power, resistance, and survival for multicultural citizens worldwide. Consistent with NAMEs mission, presentations will present signifi cant research and/or share promising practices relative to issues of race ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, language, gender, age, disability, immigrant status, religion and sexual orientation. All levels of education--from early childhood through higher education--and community activism will be included. For more information, visit http://www.nameorg.org/conferences/2006/phoenix2006.htm . |
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| Inputdate | 2006-09-08 20:02:00 |
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| Publishdate | 2006-09-11 00:00:00 |
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