SCHEDULE

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DATE/TIME WHAT TITLE/DETAILS ROOM ASSSIGNMENT
SATURDAY DEC 8
9:00AM-5:00PM WE ARE ALL AMERICA CONVENING WE ARE ALL AMERICA CONVENING (Invitation Only) Rosslyn  
SUNDAY DEC 9
8:00AM-1:00PM CITIES FOR CITIZENSHIP CONVENING CITIES FOR CITIZENSHIP CONVENING (Invitation Only) Salon ABC
9:00AM-12:00PM WE ARE ALL AMERICA CONVENING WE ARE ALL AMERICA CONVENING (Invitation Only) Salon J
12:00PM-1:15PM Affinity Group Caucuses
Open Source Manassas
Black/African Diasporic Affinity Group Caucus Alexandria
Naturalization Working Group
(Hosted by NALEO, UNIDOS US) 		Rosslyn  
1:30PM-3:00PM NIIC KICK-OFF & WELCOME PLENARY 1  New American Dreams & Victories: State & Local Integration Wins MAINSTAGE: Arlington Ballroom
3:00PM-3:30PM COFFEE BREAK
3:30PM-4:45PM TRACK SESSION BLOCK 1
America as a Refuge Refugee Resettement 2.0: What’s Next for the US Refugee Resettlement Program Salon A
Familes at the Forefront Together for Equity: Addressing Educational Disparities Through Family-School-Community Partnerships Salon B
Fighting Hate Mapping Hate Movements Salon H
Following the Future The Story of Us Salon C
From Resistance to Victory LGBTQIA Immigrants Fighting for Representation & Liberation Salon K
The Power & Resilience of Immigrant Women Women Empowered to Lead (WE Lead): Immigrant Women Expanding Legal Services for Their Communities & Themselves Salon FG
Vibrant & Vital Economies Asset Building & Wealth Creation Through Integration & Partnership Salon DE
5:00PM-6:30PM PLENARY 2 The Women’s Wave: Women’s Leadership, Immigrants, Refugees & Our Shared Visions MAINSTAGE: Arlington Ballroom
6:30PM-7:30PM Special Session In It Together: Building Bridges Across Communities
(Hosted by the YMCA and Welcoming America) 		Salon K
6:30PM-7:30PM Affinity Group Caucuses AAPI Caucus & Strategy Session Salon H
6:30PM-8:00PM Affinity Group Caucuses Black/African Diasporic Caucus Dinner & Reception OFFSITE
6:30PM-7:45PM NIIC VIP RECEPTION NIIC VIP RECEPTION (Invitation Only) Skyview 
6:15PM-7:45PM FILM SCREENING  Politics & Popcorn: Time for Ilhan & People Like Us
Hosted in parntership with New American Leaders 		Salon A
6:30PM-7:30PM Film Screening Waking Dream
Hosted in partnership with NAKASEC 		Salon B
6:30PM-7:30PM NPNA Legal Services & Navigator Gathering NPNA Legal Services & Navigator Gathering (Invitation Only) Salon FG
8:00PM-10PM NAE/Welcoming America Receiption NAE/Welcoming America Reception (Invitation Only) OFFSITE
MONDAY DEC 10
7:30AM-9:00AM BREAKFAST Arlington Ballroom
8:45AM-10:15AM PLENARY 3 Our Virginia Story: How Virginians are Turning Resistance into Victory MAINSTAGE: Arlington Ballroom
10:30AM-11:45AM TRACK SESSION BLOCK 2
America as a Refuge Defending Family Unity Salon A
Fighting Hate Tools & Strategies for Community-Level Action to Counter White Nationalist Hate Movements Salon FG
Following the Future Moving Together Salon K
From Resistance to Victory Sanctuary Policies & Beyond: Local Strategies to Undermine Federal Attacks Salon C
Full Citizenship A Complete Count: Preparing for the 2020 Census Salon B
Healthcare & Our Communities Defending Our Communities Against the Proposed Public Charge Regulation Salon H
The Power & Resilience of Immigrant Women Immigrant Women Leading the Movement & Political Change Salon DE
10:30AM-11:45AM SPECIAL SESSION 2019: Challenges & Opportunities for Funders & Immigrant & Refugee Communities & Organizations Salon J
12:00PM-1:30PM LUNCH Arlington Ballroom
12:00PM-1:30PM PLENARY 4 America as a Refuge MAINSTAGE: Arlington Ballroom
1:45PM-3:00PM TRACK SESSION BLOCK 3
America as a Refuge TPS: Broadening Our Circles of Protection Salon H
Culture Clash We’re in a Culture War: Lessons from the Field about Organizing & Communicating Across Tribal Lines Salon K
Families at the Forefront Innovative State & Local Initiatives Paving the Way for Immigrant Workforce Integration Salon A
From Resistance to Victory Multiracial Coalitions & Impacted Communities Leading the Resistance Salon DE
Full Citizenship Citizenship Under Attack: Legal & Advocacy Strategies to Fight Back Salon B
Vibrant & Vital Economies The Economic Case for Immigrant Inclusion: State & Local Strategies Salon C
Welcoming & Inclusive Society Rapid Response: Building Community & Power in the Midst of Crisis Salon FG
1:45PM-3:00PM SPECIAL SESSION  The Southern Wall: The Mexican Frontera Sur, Its Impact on Migrants & US Involvement Salon J
1:30PM-3:00PM SPECIAL SESSION Cities Working Together Rosslyn
3:00PM-3:15PM COFFEE BREAK
3:30PM-4:45PM TRACK SESSION 4
Families at the Forefront Two-Gen Support for Immigrant Parents of Young Children: Responding to the Loss of Family Literacy Programs & Promoting New Models to Support Parents’ Economic Mobility & Childrens’ Educational Success Salon A
Fighting Hate Democracy Under Threat: Approaches & Practices of Local Government Salon FG
Following the Future Shut It Down! Youth Led Movement Building Strategy Session Salon B
From Resistance to Victory Behind the Walls of Detention Salon K
Full Citizenship The 2018 Midterms & Civic Engagement: Lessons Learned & Looking Ahead Salon H
Healthcare & Our Communities Strengthening Mental Helth for Immigrant & Refugee Communities Salon DE
The Power & Resilience of Immigrant Women Women Keep Our Families Together: Fighting Back Against the Policies Separating Families & Attacking Immigrant Women Salon C
Welcoming & Inclusive Society From Community Education to Universal Representation: The Continuum of Legal Services to Protect Our Immigrant Communities Salon J
3:30PM-4:45PM SPECIAL SESSION  NPNA Funder Briefing (Invitation Only) Alexandria
5:00PM-6:00PM PLENARY 5 MOVING INTO ACTION MAINSTAGE: Arlington Ballroom
6:30PM-7:30PM Film Screening Politics & Popcorn: Councilwoman & Talkback
Hosted in partnership with New American Leaders 		Salon A
6:15PM-7:45PM FILM SCREENING  The Power of Storytelling
Hosted in partnership with New American Economy 		Salon B
6:15PM-7:45PM FILM SCREENING  Exploring the Interesctions Between Immigrants & Sexual Exploitation: Film Screening & Discussion
Hosted in partnership with the NoVo Foundation 		Salon C
6:15PM-7:30PM NIIC HAPPY HOUR Skyview
7:00PM-8:30PM VIGIL IN DC AMERICA AS A REFUGE CANDLELIGHT VIGIL  THE WHITE HOUSE
TUESDAY DEC 11
7:30AM-9:00AM BREAKFAST ARLINGTON BALLROOM
7:30AM-8:30AM AFFINITY GROUP Researchers & Academics Salon FG
7:30AM-8:30AM AFFINITY GROUP Muslims, Arabs &  Southeast Asians Salon H
8:30AM-10:00AM PLENARY 6 A House United: Narrative Change, Just Immigration & America’s Future MAINSTAGE: Arlington Ballroom
10:15AM-11:30AM TRACK SESSION BLOCK 5
Culture Clash The Power of “Deep Canvassing”: Bridging Divides & Shifting Attitudes on Immigration Policies Salon J
Families at the Forefront It’s Time: Challenging State Adult Education Systems to Support Long-Term Integration Success Salon A
Fighting Hate Resistance to Organized Bigotry Salon DE
From Resistance to Victory How to Build a Local Campaign to Expand Legal Services & Access to Counsel Salon B
Healthcare & Our Communities Expanding Access to Healthcare for All Salon FG
The Power & Resilience of Immigrant Women Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Communities: The Intersection of Immigration & Reproductive Health & Rights Salon H
Welcoming & Inclusive Society Becoming a Certified Welcoming Community Salon C
10:15AM-11:30AM SPECIAL SESSION Transnational Organizing and Global Migration Salok K
10:15AM-11:30AM SPECIAL SESSION Transformational Partnerships that Advance Racial Equity: Redefining Relationships Among Funders & CBOs Rosslyn
11:30AM-1:00PM SPECIAL SESSION Access to Justice Office Hours Alexandria
11:45AM-1:00PM LUNCH ARLINGTON BALLROOM
11:45AM-1:00PM PLENARY 7 New American Dreams for New Americans MAINSTAGE: Arlington Ballroom
1:15PM-2:30PM TRACK SESSION BLOCK 6
America as a Refuge The Right to Seek Asylum: Threats & Responses Salon A
Full Citizenship Together We Win: Intersectionality, Alliance Building & the Path to Building Lasting Political Power Salon C
Healthcare & Our Communities Immigrant Integration Strategies to Meet Health Workfore Challenges Salon H
Following the Future Beyond Self-Care: Community-Care & Healing Justice Salon B
From Resistance to Victory Anti-Blackness, Xenophobia, Slaery & Deportation: A Case Study of Black Mauritanians & How Race Plays a Role in Immigration Enforcement Salon FG
Vibrant & Vital Economies Tools to Ensure an Accessible & Protected Workforce Salon DE
1:30PM-4:30PM SPECIAL SESSION New Waves of Leaders: Candidate Training Alexandria
2:30PM-3:30PM COFFEE BREAK
2:45PM-3:30PM Plenary 8 NIIC CLOSING: EYES ON THE FUTURE MAINSTAGE: Arlington Ballroom
4:00PM-6:00PM YMCA New American Welcome Center Convening YMCA New American Welcome Center Convening (Invitation Only)
Hosted by YMCA 		Salon K
WEDNESDAY DEC 12
7:00AM-3:00PM YMCA New American Welcome Center Convening YMCA New American Welcome Center Convening (Invitation Only)
Hosted by YMCA 		Salon H
9:00AM-1:00PM Transatlantic Migrant Democracy Dialogue Convening Transatlantic Migrant Democracy Dialogue Convening Offsite
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