I just wanted to express my appreciation to the Planning Committee for organizing the 33rd annual California Conference on American Indian Education. Conference Co-Chairs Irma Amaro and Rachel McBride did a great job in brining the Planning Committee together and ensuring we had another wonderful event that helped share valuable information that will improve the programs that serve American Indian students and families. A special thank you goes out to the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe and the Santa Clara American Indian community for hosting the event and working cooperatively with the Planning Committee to provide so many resources and ideas. From the Cultural sharing and hand game tournament the first day to the first General Session to the Pow Wow that conclude the conference everything ran smoothly which is a testament to the hard work of the Planning Committee and our many volunteers.
I look forward to working with the Planning Committee again on the next conference. Don't forget NIEA's convention is being held this year in San Diego October 7-10. You can get more information atwww.niea.org