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Economic Support Every ski (or other sport) town in America could participate in the reconciliation this season - by simply sharing at least 50 snow sports opportunities with your tribe, through their recreation departments. In so doing we will make good on the federal mandate. Given our track record of honoring two out of 400 treaties with Native Americans, while they kept nearly all theirs with us, it’s time to demonstrate to ourselves and the world that we’ve come a long ways and have changed. Check out NVF's website on “How to Plan an Event” and video promo of our documentary (showing how Colorado did it). After meeting and getting to know your tribal neighbors through skiing, a ceremony will naturally happen when it’s time - winter or summer. Most town councils, county commissioners, arts councils, grocery stores, lodges and restaurants want to make a contribution to be a part of this historic new beginning. With “Native Americans being the draw at Salt Lake,” followed by the “Lewis, Clark and Sakajawea Bicentennial,” this is a spiritual and economic win-win for all. NVF’s website and office is there to support you and answer any questions. We will work with you to find the biggest hearted leaders of the local tribes and ski resorts, and political leaders. Then you ask the tribal leaders how they would like to reconnect. NVF is presently working on sponsorships with some of the most respected and sustainable corporations in America to assist in making this a year to a landmark year. (See “Sponsorhips”). |
