Workshop Descriptions Continued
Wednesday July 30
Workshop Session V
9:00am - 11:00am
Protecting Your Indigenous Self While Working in a Space that “Eats your spirit”: Lessons I’ve Learned In the Governor’s Office Patina Parker Executive Director, Tribal State Relations
Agave
John Trudell famously said, “Protect your spirit, because you are in the place where spirits get eaten.” Today there are more Native people working in non-Tribal governments and systems than ever before and we know why “Representation Matters” in systems that are making decisions that impact the lives of our families. But as an Indigenous woman working in those systems, how do you protect yourself from losing your Identity and voice as a Native person? Since March 2020, Patina Park has served in the office of Governor Walz and Lt. Governor Flanagan, leading Tribal-State Relations for Minnesota. Patina will share lessons she’s learned to protect her spirit working in the highest office in the state system and give tips on how we can all show up proudly in our full Indigenous selves, serving our communities, and making our ancestors proud.
Indigenized Women’s Wellness
Cholla
Celina Mahinalani Garza
Advocate & Practitioner of Wellness / Motivational Facilitator, Native Lifeway / The Strong Heart Study
Wellness and Self-Care is our whole self – Mind/Body/Spirit/Emotions. This fun, interactive retreat style workshop is my personal invitation to your very own Indigenized Self-Care Retreat. This Retreat is a Women’s Wellness Collective created with our Whole-listic (whole person/realistic approach) to health, healing and happiness in mind. Hear ways to take self-back to balance and deeply nourish the Mind, Body, Spirit and Emotions. Workshop includes Movement is our Medicine with restorative movement from a seated position from the comfort of our chairs, learning ways to slow, gentle movements, and controlled mindful breathing. You do not need experience in yoga or Tai chi — just an open heart and mind. (All adaptions welcomed). In closing, participants will journey through a relaxing meditation and explore healing, gratitude, and inner peace giving the mind and body a much- needed break.
Healing Through Heritage: Equine Assisted Services
Willow
Elizabeth Brando Founder/CEO, CHARIS Native Equine CHARIS Native Equine, a start-up fiscal project of Americans for Indian Opportunity, partners with tribal nations to integrate equine-assisted services into Native communities, enhancing health outcomes through the strength, healing, and independence that comes from the bond between horses and humans. Our vision is to empower tribal nations to build self-sustaining health systems—rooted in cultural traditions and community driven solutions—by using horses as a powerful tool for healing and health equity. These efforts support economic and workforce development as well as improve health care outcomes among Indigenous peoples. This project is not just about horses; it’s about rediscovering a deep, ancestral connection that fosters wellness across generations. This listening session invites participants to discuss how this could work in their community. Your Story, Your Strength: Resumes & LinkedIn for the Whole You Yucca Amanda Clark Commercial Banking Relationship Manager, Wells Fargo Commercial Banking Bonnee Terrio Commercial Banking Relationship Manager, Wells Fargo Commercial Banking Harlie Mitchell ERN Program Consultant, Employee Engagement & Strategic Enablement Michelle Curley Sr. Data Management Analyst, Corporate Risk Data Management & Governance Focus: Building resumes and LinkedIn profiles that reflect more than just skills. Highlights:
• How to craft a resume that tells your true story-not just your job history. • Writing a LinkedIn summary that reflects your values, passions and purpose. • Aligning your professional image with who you are at heart and soul.
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