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Tuesday September 15

10–10:55 a.m. General Session: CEO & President’s Report
W H E RE BEG I N Sherry L. Rupert, CEO, AIANTA
Emerson Vallo, Board President, AIANTA

AIANTA CEO Sherry L. Rupert and Board President Emerson Vallo present highlights of
AIANTA’s activities during FY2019 and FY2020 and share tips on how indigenous communities
can join AIANTA in marketing Indian Country tourism.

11–11:55 a.m. Breakout Session 3

Session 3a: The Basics of Grant Writing

Anne Ketz, CEO & Services Director, 106 Group
Gail E. Chehak, Membership & Outreach Coordinator, AIANTA

Successful grant writing involves so much more than simply filling out a form. In this session,
learn how grant applications are reviewed and scored, and what practical steps are needed for
navigating the grant writing process. Presenters will offer guidance on how to develop strong
writing skills that can increase the chances of a successful grant application. Also learn how
to present a clear scope and vision of how your desired grant fits in with your organization’s
broader program and how to find funding sources that are a good organizational fit. The
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Session 3b: Tribal Tourism Development through Native Design:
How Indigenous Architectural Design Invites and Engages Visitors

Naomi Torres, Superintendent, Juan Bautista de Anza Historic Trail, National Park Service
Johnpaul Jones, Partner, Jones and Jones

While much has been written about European expansion into Western North America, far
less has been chronicled about the Native American communities that continuously inhabited
California and Arizona long before the route became known as the Juan Bautista de Anza
National Historic Trail. Naomi Torres, Superintendent for the Anza National Historic Trail will
share the unique partnership project underway with AIANTA which will result in educational
webinars for tribes, a print/online guidebook reflecting past and present-day tribal attractions
at key spots along the trail, and a first-of-its kind map, that will translate key locations along
the trail back in the original native languages.
Guest speaker Johnpaul Jones (Oklahoma Choctaw/Cherokee), Architect and Founding Partner
of Jones & Jones will share his indigenous design approach and philosophy to building Native
Values into modern design. This session will explore past and current projects that exemplify
Native Values in design ranging from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American
Indian on the Mall in Washington, D.C. to the Santa Ynez Chumash Cultural Center and
Museum.
12–12:55 p.m. Networking Break: Meet the Artisans
Join fellow AITC delegates in watching lively local performances and artisan demonstrations
and enjoy more networking opportunities.

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