Connecting Native Circles

The wisdom and wellness conference will be opened by Vincent Craig (Navajo), the Court Administrator for the White Mountain Apache Tribe and Mariddie J. Craig, a White Mountain Apache Tribal Council Member, in District IV.

The event is being held June 5th through the 7th at the Hon-Dah Resort & Casino in Pinetop, Arizona.

Dennis Alley, founder of the "Indian Wisdom Dancers" will open the conference with Honor Songs. "Restored Spirits", a Native American multi-cultural Therapeutic Theater Troupe will also be performing.

Men and women's sweat ceremonies will be available.

The conference will be followed by the "Pow-Wow in the Pines" on June 8 and 9th.

The conference offers workshops to strengthen the spirit and create harmonious relationships in families, communities and in the workplace. The classes focus on personal and professional development, personal wellness, spirituality, and strengthening communication and leadership skills. An entrepreneur panel will discuss "How to Start Your Own Business on the Rez".
Prominent teachers, artists and business leaders from Native communities in Arizona will lead more than 25 workshops. A few of the workshop presenters are:

Dennis L. Alley (Otoe/Omaha/Missouria) a Native American storyteller, speaker, singer and entertainer.

Waunta Lonewolf, a television and radio personality, and a published author on Native American culture and spiritual lifestyles.

April Lynn Mafi (Apache/Mayan), a Latin aerobic and dance movement instructor, head choreographer and performer with the group Restored Spirits, and the former Miss Indian Phoenix and Missy Apache.


Wendy L. McCord, Ph.D., MFT, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Child Psychologist.

Dr. Claralynn Merino (Apache), a Transpersonal Psychologist in Native American Art and Science, screenwriter, composer of plays and stage productions, and a teacher of Apache Healing Arts and Native American Sign Language.

Francisco L. Merino (Apache/Mayan), an artist, children's book illustrator, native flutist, cultural choreographer and performer with the group "Restored Spirits".

Mario L. West (Apache/Pueblo), owner of the Internet business West International, a poet, actor and performer of the traditional Pueblo Eagle Dance.

"I can't stop praising how wonderful this retreat was and how I know it will help everyone in our office work together and understand each other better".
                   
Jane Correa-Narcia
Education Director, Ak-Chin Indian Community

Company History

AIM (Attitude, Insight, Motivation) Motivational Seminars provides training through the use of seminars, retreats, workshops and conferences for adults and youth that are tailored to the specific needs of each Native American Indian Organization.

Ann McCommas is founder and director of AIM (Attitude, Insight, Motivation) Seminars and Retreats, an organization that reaches Native Americans across the nation. She is author of the book A Busy Woman's Guide to Empowering Time, Mind, Body and Spirit. She founded and has led AIM Seminars for more than 22 years. Ann serves as a facilitator of women's retreats and seminars for community building and renewal in Arizona, California, and Hawaii.

Upcoming seminars:

Denise Alley will present the "Confidence & Teambuilding" workshop on July 11-13, 2002.

Candace Rosen will present the "What To Do When Your Worlds Fall Apart" workshop on August 15-17, 2002.

For additional information, group rates or to make reservations contact: Ann McCommas at AIM Seminars (480) 730-0165 or aimsemam@netscape.net.






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