Mobile Workshops
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• Registration for a mobile workshop is limited and at an additional cost that must be pre-paid prior to participation.
• A waiver of liability form will be supplied to all mobile workshop participants and must be signed prior to your participation.
• Walking is involved in all mobile workshops.
• We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes and being prepared for warm temperatures.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
S1: Byways: Explore the Past, Plan for the Future
Delve into the past and the future. Byways present opportunities to stimulate economies while preserving local histories and cultures. Venture into the past while experiencing history at stops such as Camp Verde State Park, the cliff dwellings of Montezuma Castle National Monument and others. Contemplate the future by engaging in discussions with local communities and tribal representatives as they ponder the possibilities of byways and byway designation. This experience will be a pre-cursor to a breakout session dedicated to learning about the National Scenic Byways Program and hearing about tribal byway success stories.
Facilitated by the America’s Byways Resource Center.
Transportation provided by Navajo Transit System.
Additional Cost: $40 (Includes shuttle, lunch and admission fees.)
Limit: 40
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2011
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday’s mobile workshops commence with a tribal welcoming ceremony at 8:00 a.m. sharp, where you’ll meet tribal elders and begin the day with a Yavapai point of view.
M1: Abaaja Yu Yee: The Yavapai Experience
The Yavapai people have survived and succeeded for hundreds of years in central Arizona. This mobile workshop will reveal that experience.
After the welcoming ceremony, you’ll be guided on a half-mile walking trail* showing how the Yavapai’s lives are connected to the land. Enjoy lunch while learning more – a close encounter with the Yavapai people. The afternoon adventures include a tour of the tribal enterprises and government buildings. You will be brought up close to the tribal nation and neighboring community of Fountain Hills. See the economic developments from our tourism-based economy. View the world’s tallest fountain and listen to how the relationship with our neighbors strengthens both sides of the cattle guard.
Tribal members will tell the history of how the Verde River and the adjoining mountain ranges help define Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. This mobile workshop tells a story
of perseverance – “The Yavapai Experience.”
Facilitated by Fort McDowell Adventures.
Transportation provided by Navajo Transit System.
Additional Cost: $45 (Includes shuttle and lunch.)
Limit: 40
* A portion of this tour requires physical activity. Please advise the facilitator of any pre-existing medical conditions.
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M2: We-Ko-Pa: A Tourism Success Story
A Yavapai word meaning “Four Peaks,” We-Ko-Pa has now taken on new meanings: challenge, beauty, imagination. This mobile workshop* will take participants through the story of how a Tribal Nation created a tourism destination for the world to enjoy.
After the welcoming ceremony, you’ll shift gears and be introduced to a panel discussion from the experts on how to build a world-class golf destination. Learn about golf course design, how to educate your community on golf as a destination, and hear techniques for relationship building with your local tourism industry officials. An open lunch discussion will follow.
Next, a short shuttle ride will bring you to the clubhouse**, where tribal employees will guide you on a personal “behind the scenes” tour of the complete facility, including a visit with the Golf Course Superintendent and Director of Golf. You’ll then receive a golf lesson from a PGA instructor, followed by 3-holes of golf, or opt to enjoy 9-holes of the best golf club in Arizona. You just experienced, “We-Ko-Pa”.
Facilitated by O.B. Sports Golf Management and Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.
Transportation provided by Radisson Fort McDowell Resort.
Additional Cost: $40 (Includes shuttle, lunch and golf club rental.)
Limit: 20
* A portion of this tour requires physical activity. Please advise the facilitator of any pre-existing medical conditions.
** Proper golf attire: Golf shirt. No jeans or denim please. Plan for 90+ degree weather.
