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Fairfax, VA – Falmouth Institute presents Native Tech 2005 – Enriching Tribal Communities Through Information Technology, May 16-18, 2005 in Las Vegas, NV. This conference will cover everything from integrating technology into financial, housing, records, enrollment, medical and housing management to IT infrastructure and security issues, and is designed for anyone working in Indian Country. The goal of the conference is to share information on how to automate systems to increase efficiency and productivity.

Highlights of the conference include software demonstrations, vendor exhibits, a cyber café, 12 workshops, and three general session presentations.

Native Tech 2005 workshops include Financial Technology for Tribal Governments; Technology for HR Management; IT Infrastructure Management for Tribes; Enrollment Technology – A Panel Discussion; Standing Rock Telecom, Ind. – As Case Study of a Tribally Owned Telecommunications Company; Automated Procurement and Purchasing Management; Life Cycle of a Major Technology Purchase: From Vendor Selection Through the Final Contract; IT Infrastructure Development for Tribally Owned Businesses – The Dos and Don’ts; Technology Solutions for Tribal Housing; Going the Distance – Expanding Education and Health Care Treatment Through Telecommunications and Technology in Rural Communities; Security Issues for Tribal IT Departments; and Automated Records Management.

Falmouth Institute’s Native Tech 2005 – Enriching Tribal Communities Through Information Technology, will be held May 16-18, 2005 in Las Vegas, NV at Bally’s Hotel and Casino. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Falmouth Institute is Indian Country’s oldest and largest training organization and is the publisher of American Indian Report and Native American Law Digest. For more information about the conference, speakers, registration, sponsors, and exhibits, call Falmouth Institute at 1-800-992-4489 or visit www.falmouthinstitute.com.