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When
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., April 11, 2026
Where
We Are Our Ancestors’ Future: Learning Our Strengths, Choosing Our Paths
The national summit highlights voices of Indigenous youth with disabilities and focuses on aspects of Indigenous life, history, culture and heritage that addresses today's challenges.
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Presented By
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Kimberly Yellow Robe at Kimberly.YellowRobe@bannerhealth.com or
Rosa Rojas Franco at rojasfranco@arizona.edu
Jim E. Warne Tribal Youth Leadership Award
The Jim E. Warne American Indian Youth Leadership Award will also be announced during the summit. The award is given to American Indian youth who demonstrate leadership qualities and personal strengths that help them overcome adversity in their community. If you know someone in your community who show the qualities of this award, we encourage you to nominate this individual here by March 20, 2026.
Jim E. Warne, is a member of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) Nation. He is president of Warrior Society Development, LLC and consults for various government agencies, organizations and Tribal Nations. He is currently a consultant for the University of Arizona Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities and is an impassioned motivational speaker and Native advocate.