AUGUST 5-8, 2018
TRIBAL PLANNING AND WESTERN PLANNER CONFERENCE
FORT HALL, IDAHO

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The theme for the 2018 Tribal Planning and Western Planner Conference is “Building Partnerships through Understanding, Cooperation and Consultation.” There are many partnerships to be developed in planning efforts. Often, Indian Tribal Governments are misunderstood in planning for regional solutions, for example, involving coordinating tribal projects with local and state government transportation improvements can be a daunting task. Regional planning efforts, such as a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, or comprehensive planning processes, involve creation of regional steering committees to conduct Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) analyses, or contribute to the discussion of what socio-economic development is needed for a region and/or state. A shared understanding of tribal, but also rural, small town planning is often missing from these conversations. Partnerships between tribes, rural/small communities and their regional, state and federal partners, including collective evaluation of needs and opportunities, are critical to improving quality of life in our communities. At the August conference, we anticipate a dialogue that provides much needed alternative to urban/big city planning, including the legal, political and social frameworks of planning on and off Indian Reservations.

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First joint Western Planner conference held on tribal lands

The first joint Western Planner conference held on tribal lands kicked off this week at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel & Event Center in Fort Hall, Idaho. The Tribal Planning and Indigenous Interest Group of APA teamed up with The Western Planner on this year's conference that focuses on rural and tribal planning. A special thanks to FFKR Architect for being the title sponsor of the conference and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes for having us in their community.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 2018 TRIBAL PLANNING AND WP CONFERENCE

The Tribal Planning Interest Group of APA, the American Planning Association, and the Western Planning Resources/The Western Planner are co-hosting this conference being held Aug. 5-8 in Fort Hall, Idaho. The theme is “Building Partnerships through Understanding, Cooperation and Consultation.”

Early bird registration of $300 has been extended $300 to July 15.

Sponsors of the 2018 Conference

A special thanks to our sponsors!

AGENDA FOR 2018 CONFERENCE

This year's conference boasts over 50 tribal and rural planning experts. Tribal Planning and Indigenous Interest Group of APA has teamed with the WPR on the theme of tribal, rural and small town planning and the relationship to local, regional, state and federal planning. NOTE: All sessions are continuing maintenance (CM) credits for AICP.

SEEKING SPONSORS AT 2018 CONFERENCE

Sponsorship comes with several benefits, detailed on the Sponsorship Form, such as recognition at the conference and on conference materials and digital media, as well as free event registration.

LODGING & TRANSPORTATION

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center (SBHEC) at a group rate of $89.00 per room, per night, single or double occupancy.

SPECIAL EVENTS & OTHER ACTIVITIES

As an added bonus, we are holding this conference in conjunction with the 2018 Shoshone-Bannock Festival, Rodeo, Pow-Wow and Indian Relays scheduled on August 9-12, 2018.

CONFERENCE CONTACTS

Please contact us if you have any questions. The Tribal Planning Interest Group of APA, The American Planning Association, and the Western Planning Resources/The Western Planner are hosting this conference

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AUGUST 5-8, 2018
TRIBAL PLANNING AND WESTERN PLANNER CONFERENCE
FORT HALL, IDAHO