Akwesasne, NY — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe invites community members to participate in strategic planning sessions being held this month. Focus group meetings will be held from Thursday, Enniska/February 18th thru Tuesday, Enniska/February 23rd with various sectors of the community. Individuals are asked to attend and help identify strategic priorities for the next 3, 5 and 10 years.
“The Tribe would like to engage community members in the development of a strategic action plan that will assist the Tribe in improving the quality of life for all Akwesasro:non,” said Tribal Executive Director Tsiorasa Barreiro. He added, “We are seeking input from individuals on the draft content’s direction, goals and objectives, as well as its implementation.”
To assist in the strategic plan’s development, the Tribe is utilizing the services of Tarbell Facilitation Network, who are facilitating the following focus group meetings for identified sectors of the community:
Young Adults 6:30pm-8:30pm
Thursday, Enniska/February 18, 2016
HUD Training Center
Elders (55+) 9:30am-11:30am
Friday, Enniska/February 19, 2016
Seniors Center
Entrepreneurs/Economic Development 1:30pm-3:30pm
Friday, Enniska/February 19, 2016
Seniors Center
Open Session 10:00am-12:00pm
Saturday, Enniska/February 20, 2016
Seniors Center
Health & Wellness 9:30am-11:30am
Monday, Enniska/February 22, 2016
HUD Training Center
People & Families Living with Disabilities 3:00pm-5:00pm
Monday, Enniska/February 22, 2016
HUD Training Center
Language & Culture 9:30am-11:30am
Tuesday, Enniska/February 23, 2016
HUD Training Center
Individuals are encouraged to attend to learn about the progress to date and to share ideas on the creation and implementation of a strategic plan. Participant incentives, doors prizes and refreshments will be provided.
There is a limit of 20 individuals for each focus group meeting, so to confirm your attendance for a specific sector, please email focusgroup@srmt-nsn.gov or call the Executive Director’s Office at (518) 358-2272 ext. 2239.
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