30th Annual Heritage Language Conference

Native Youth Leadership Conference

USU Blanding Campus

September 28&29, 2023

Connor Chee

Keynote Presenter

Pax Harvey

Motivational Speaker/Consultant

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SJSD Native Youth Leadership Conference

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Heritage Language Conference 

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Connor Chee

Keynote Presenter

Connor Chee

Presentation

James Junes

Motivational Speaker/Comedian

Jack Cantsee Jr.

Ute Traditional Leader

Martin Sisters 

Native Performers

Brenda Whitehorse, SJSD Heritage Language Director, sharing the theme of the conference  , Celebrating 30 years of Heritage Language. 

Jack Cantsee Jr., White Mesa Ute Bear Dance Chief, shares the cultural significance of the Ute Bear Dance. 

Brenda Whitehorse and JoAnna Bethea, sharing a photo opportunity with our keynote speaker Conner Chee and presenter James Junes.

Conner Chee capturing the attention of all our participants. Such an incredible opportunity to have him be our keynote speaker this year. 

The Martin sisters sharing traditional Navajo singing,  they invited participants to dance. 

Mr. James Junes sharing his wisdom about overcoming lifeʼs obstacles and celebrating our rich heritage and culture. 

Conner Chee sharing his journey of becoming a well renown classical pianist and composer, he incorporates his Native American heritage in his music. 

Our Native youth our future leaders!

San Juan High students sharing their traditional singing.

Miss Blue Mountain, Saylor Dandy and Miss Monument Valley High, Yanaba Smith with  Mr. Pax Harvey.