Agenda

OVW has developed a draft agenda for this year's Consultation based on last year's event. Tribal leaders are encouraged to contact OVW if they have questions, concerns, or recommendations regarding the agenda or the conduct of the 2009 Consultation (See "Contact Us" link for information on how to contact OVW).

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Goal: To engage in a government-to-government dialogue between the United States Government and the leaders from Indian tribal governments on how to best enhance the safety of Alaska Native and American Indian women from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

7:30 am- 8:30 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 am Welcome and Introductions
9:15 am- 9:30am Review of the Day
9:30 am- 10:15 am Testimony and Questions from Tribal Leaders
10:15 am- 10:30 am BREAK
10:30 am- 12:00 pm Continued Testimony and Questions from Tribal Leaders
12:00 pm- 1:30 pm Working Lunch
1:30 pm- 3:00 pm Continued Testimony and Questions from Tribal Leaders
3:00 pm- 3:15 pm BREAK
3:15 pm- 4:15 pm Continued Testimony and Questions from Tribal Leaders
4:15 pm- 5:15pm Government-to-Government Dialogue on Violence Against Indian Women
5:15 pm – 5:30 pm Final Comments
5:30 pm Adjourn