-Look at how tribal communities have reclaimed culture and land

-Build authentic relationships…seeking to understand the other human rather than engaging in extractive and transactional practices.

*Transactional relationships focus on immediate benefits and exchanges, while relational relationships prioritize emotional connection and long-term mutual support. Extractive relationships, on the other hand, are a type of transactional relationship where one party disproportionately benefits at the expense of the other, often lacking reciprocity and mutual support

Organization has been contacted regarding a quote/MOU for committee consideration at May meeting.

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How to use the data- the administrative and faculty staff feel the students open up more deeply to other people not involved with their everyday education. Having a panel of people who are inquiring without

Appreciative Inquiry Approach- what do they feel they need?

Something as simple as setting up the room as a circle!

Key Take Away- not only informing students we care about their voice, but often area that needs more is showing the students we heard them and changes being implemented as a result of their voice.

Create a PLACE OF BELONGING.

Pay attention to the FARM Bill-creative ways that funding can come to rural districts (food nutrition, exercise, etc.)

Use advocacy and storytelling to present creative law-making solutions to congress.

There is bipartisan support for streamlining programs and services in rural communities.