Partnership Conversations Concludes: August 25, 2022

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Join us for our closing remarks and our last partnership conversation this Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 11:00am MST(1:00pm EST).  

Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate: Best Practices of Multi-Agency Coordination Supporting a Sovereign Nation

This panel discussion will highlight the COVID-19 response within the sovereign nation of Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate and the critical partnerships that helped to support it. Join this conversation to learn about the unique challenges the pandemic brought to the Lake Traverse Reservation, and how developing and leveraging relationships can strengthen the capabilities tribal nations and others around the country.

Featuring:

  • Jim Pearson, Emergency Manager for Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate
  • Rafael Tapia, Vice President of Programs at Partnership with Native Americans
  • Marisa Muma, Disaster Relief Director at Baby 2 Baby
  • Dave Miller, Brookings, SD Chapter President at Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

 

Date/Time: August 25rd, 2022  | 11:00-12:00 MST

Location: Zoom | Passcode: FEMA | Click to download calendar invite: Outlook | Google

Please note, this event is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis. There may be limited availability to attend.


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