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Agenda for the 2023
California Tribal Nations Conference
February 6, 2023
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Each panel is an interactive armchair discussion dedicated to high-level communication and consultation with the Governor and Secretaries within the overarching themes listed below. Agenda details are subject to change and will be updated as the event nears, so please be sure to check this page for more information. A copy of the agenda is available here.
NOTE: This event is closed to press and will not be recorded–we ask that participants do not record in order to preserve the integrity of discussions. Tribal and State leaders are welcome to share engagement and outcomes via social media platforms after the CTNC’s conclusion at 6:00pm on Monday February 6, 2023.
AGENDA
8:00AM REGISTRATION OPENS
Coffee reception hosted on the second floor by California Natural Resources Agency’s Nature Based Solutions Program.
9:00AM OPENING REMARKS & BLESSING
Wilton Rancheria
Chairman Mazzetti, California Tribal Chairpersons Association
9:15AM ENVISIONING THE NEXT FOUR YEARS: TRIBAL-STATE DIALOGUE
Cabinet Secretaries and All Tribes
10:30AM REVITALIZING LOCAL ECONOMIES THROUGH CULTURE
Chairman Alejandre, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
Chairman James, Yurok Tribe
Chairman Milanovich, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Director Quintero, California State Parks
President Beteta, Visit California
12:00PM WORKING LUNCH – INFRASTRUCTURE
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Infrastructure Advisor to the State of California
Lunch provided.
1:00PM DEVELOPING A TRIBAL WORKFORCE FOR A SELF-DETERMINED FUTURE
Chairman Davis, Hoopa Valley Tribe
Chairman Mazzetti, Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians
Secretary Tong, Government Operations Agency
Director Fryday, California Volunteers
2:30PM RESTORING BALANCE TO ANCESTRAL ECOSYSTEMS
Chairman Smokey, Washoe Tribe
Secretary Crowfoot, California Natural Resources Agency
Secretary Garcia Gonzalez, California Environmental Protection Agency
Director Bonham, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
4:00PM NURTURING TRIBAL FAMILIES
Moderator: First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Chairperson Picard, Bishop Paiute Tribe
Councilmember Zendejas, Fort Bidwell Indian Community (Invited)
Director Goodpasture, Acorns to Oak Trees
5:30PM CLOSING REMARKS
6:00PM RECEPTION
Please join us for a reception generously hosted by the California Tribal Chairpersons Association at the Stanford Mansion located at 800 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 following the conclusion of the event.