The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Sitting Bull College and MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) will be hosting an energy summit at Prairie Knights Casino January 12 and 13 and the public is invited. Please see the full agenda below for details.
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Sitting Bull College, and MIT Solve
First Annual Energy Summit
January 12-13th, 2018
9am-6pm at the Prairie Knights Casino, Ft. Yates, ND
This Summit will explore sustainable energy solutions for Oceti Sakowin with leaders from the community, Sitting Bull College, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Solve.
January 12th: Prairie Knights Casino
10am Opening (Charles Walker) and Invocation
10:30am General Assembly
Welcome from Chairman, Standing Rock Nation, Mike Faith
Introductions of representatives of Oceti Sakowin
Introduce guests and partners, Megan Smith (shift7) & Alex Amouyel (MIT Solve)
Goals of the event as well as history and context of different energy sources
11:15am-12:30pm Breakouts: hydropower, solar, fusion, and currency
Briefing on the type of sustainable energy source including different models
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-3:45pm Return to Breakouts: hydropower, solar, fusion, and currency
Review opportunities locally on these areas and discuss challenges and things to keep in mind in development of solutions.
4pm Report outs to full group
4:40pm Closing
5pm Traditional meal
January 13th: Prairie Knights Casino
10am Opening (Charles Walker) and Invocation
10:30am General Assembly
Review progress/ideas from first day and goals for the day
10:45am-12:30pm Breakouts: hydropower, solar, fusion, and currency
Review opportunities and begin to brainstorm ideas. Identify existing solutions in the community and what’s needed for expansion/improvement.
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-3:30pm Return to Breakouts
Continue to discuss solutions from expansion/improvement of existing solutions and/or additional innovative solutions needed.
3:45pm Report outs to full group
4:30pm Closing
5pm Traditional meal