Registration is now open for NCAI’s 2026 Executive Council Winter Session (ECWS), Indian Country’s early-year convening to set a unified agenda and advance Tribal priorities for the year ahead. This year’s ECWS will take place on February 9–12, 2026. Each winter, Tribal leaders gather in Washington, D.C., to conduct the governing work of NCAI, engage directly […]
The Navigating Tomorrow: 2026 NACA Policy Summit, hosted by the Native American Contractors Association (NACA), is an annual gathering that unites Native American businesses, tribal enterprises, and Alaska Native corporations to advance federal policy discussions that shape the future of Native contracting. This premier advocacy event serves as a vital platform to protect, promote, and expand […]
The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) is dedicated to empowering Native communities by nurturing the strengths, brilliance, and leadership of Native youth. We work alongside Tribal Nations, Native educators, families, and federal, state, and tribal partners to advance self-determination and expand learning opportunities for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian students. For more than […]
Dear Tribal Leader, On February 10, 2026, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Eastern Time, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) will conduct consultation on the Interagency Agreements (IAAs) between ED and the U.S. Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Labor (DOL). The purpose of this consultation will be to receive meaningful input and guidance from American Indian, […]
From Alaska to Hawai’i, Oregon to North Carolina, the 2026 Champions for Change represent the next generation of U.S. and Tribal leadership. Join the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute for a public panel discussion with six emerging Indigenous leaders about the issues impacting young people across the country — from rural education […]
Dear Tribal Leader: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is notifying you of the opportunity to consult on the agency’s implementation of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. The Forest Service National Policy Summary Analysis summarizes key pieces of the legislation and identifies how implementation may affect Tribal governments, Alaska Native […]
This webinar will provide information for all stakeholders to further mass fatality incidents, human identification cases, and certain missing person investigations. The webinar and subsequent conference plenary session will focus on Rapid DNA technology as an important forensic tool that has significantly influenced the process of addressing mass fatality incidents, and other similar types of […]
SUMMARY: The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will convene a virtual listening session on the use of the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program funds saved thanks to the Trump Administration and Secretary Lutnick’s Benefit of the Bargain reforms. This session will gather input from stakeholders to inform NTIA’s future planning and policy […]
If your Tribe or TDHE needs assistance with compliance or reporting, or would like to talk through program implementation, Treasury hosts weekly HAF Tribal office hours on Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. ET – registration link.
Traditional ownership structures drive power and profit to those who already have it. Alternative forms of ownership – like cooperatives, benefit companies, and perpetual purpose trusts – prove that a better path is possible. Join us for the virtual event “Alternative Ownership 101: How Innovative Ownership Structures Are Building a Regenerative Economy.” Featuring leaders from […]
The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare has created a new webinar series featuring practical, ready-to-use tools to improve outcomes for families affected by substance abuse. Each 30-minute webinar is from 2:00 – 2:30pm ET on its given day and highlights a new resource topic:
Data centers are a hot topic! In this webinar, learn the unique advantages Tribes bring to developers; key elements and ingredients required for successful data center development; the role of the right partners to deliver maximum value to the community; and sources of support for Tribes seeking to evaluate whether a data center may be […]