The Amish and Their Neighbors:
A Multidisciplinary Conference
June 2-4, 2022
This conference, which is open to the public, will focus on interactions between Amish communities and wider society, including those in areas such as public health, government regulation, business and economic development, charitable work, land use and environmental issues, and civic involvement.
The conference will provide an opportunity for
- examining the dynamic relationship between Amish communities and wider society
- considering cases of cooperation and conflict in areas such as public health, economic development, child welfare, and civic involvement
- sharing ideas for enhancing services to Plain communities in culturally sensitive ways
- understanding the growth of Amish populations
- discovering resources for understanding Amish culture
- networking with colleagues
(Conference registration closes on May 20.)