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Recap Sessions A s described previously, Summit interns guided attendees through summaries of the group discussions. These recaps took place right before breaking for lunch and at the end of the day on Day One (April 4) and at the end of the Summit on Day Two (April 5). Because the discussions were rich, and out of respect for the hard work of the interns, we are offering both downloadable audio recordings and transcription files of these summaries in their entirety. The Summit recap sessions include feedback and closing comments from participants. Summit Audio Files: adai.uw.edu/tribal/healthsummit Summit Recap Session Transcripts: adai.uw.edu/tribal/SummitRecaps.pdf   General Summit Information SUMMIT VENUE The Summit planning committee is committed to holding American Indian/Alaska Native conferences and summits in AIAN/Urban Indian venues. Not only does this support and respect the efforts of our community partners, but also insures that attendees feel comfortable. The 1½ day Summit was held at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights, located 10 minutes from downtown Spokane, Washington. The Resort is owned by the Kalispel Tribe, who opened the first phase of Northern Quest Casino in January of 2000. The Resort opened on December 31, 2009 and features 250 hotel rooms and 22,000 square feet of event space. The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is committed to promoting a bright future that respects traditions, education, nurturing environments for its children and successful enterprises. The Kalispel Tribe employs around 2,000 people through Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Kalispel tribal Economic Authority, tribal government and health and human services. On average, the Kalispel Tribe donates more than $800,000 annually back to the community and spends approximately $9.6 million each year on goods and services in the Spokane area. The tribe has over 400 members; approximately 54 percent of current membership is under age 18 and the smallest percentage of members is tribal Elders. The Kalispel Indian Reservation is located in Usk, Washington in Pend Oreille County, 55 miles north of Spokane along 10 miles of the Pend Oreille River and 40 acres of trust land in Airway Heights. SUMMIT ATTENDEES Two representatives from each of Washington State's 29 federally recognized tribes and 6 Recognized American Indian Organizations (RAIOs) were invited to attend. This invitation policy allowed the focus of the Summit to be responsive to the tribes and Native organizations in Washington State. After the cut-off date for registration by invitees we opened registration for non-Native allies. We were able to waive registration for all attendees and cover hotel costs for representatives from the 29 tribes and 6 RAIOs, as well as for student interns, planning team members and support staff. There were 51 attendees with representation from 17 tribes and 4 RAIOs. Attendees included Tribal Council members, tribal leaders, tribal and RAIO/Urban Indian employees, Native Elders, Native community members and youth. Many worked for tribal wellness programs in tribal communities across Washington State. FORMAT AND AGENDA The planning committee decided to organize the Summit around the concept of following the health priorities and concerns of a Native child from birth through adulthood. This resulted in the "Cradleboard to Career" theme. The following is the short description that was included with Summit invitational letters sent to Washington State's recognized tribes and RAIOs: The Washington Tribes and Recognized American Indian Organizations (RAIO) Health Priorities Summit entitled "From Cradleboard to Career" will bring leaders from the 29 federally recognized tribes and the 6 RAIOs in Washington State together for one and one-half days to work collaboratively to identify and document: 1) health priorities or issues of greatest concern in tribal and American Indian/ Alaska Native urban communities, 2) promising practices that are in place or in development in these communities, and 3) gaps in health services and strategies for addressing these shortcomings. The agenda will focus on the physical, emotional, mental, cultural, spiritual and educational health needs of a Native child across the developmental trajectory from maternal/infant health through successful post-secondary careers. We will also identify strengths and resources that exist in our communities to support health, and will highlight promising programs developed and implemented in our communities. These dialogues will result in a report that prioritizes health needs, resources and gaps in regards to the health of AIAN people in Washington State, in order to make recommendations and guide policy. In addition, the report can serve to develop a health research agenda driven by tribes and RAIOs. Summary Report: April 4-5, 2012 27

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