The 2021 NIEA Convention theme, “Native Control of Native Education: A Time to Lead” recognizes that, through our collective efforts, we can enact educational sovereignty to transform learning experiences for our Native students and create true equity in classrooms, school districts and communities. Where CHI Health Center, Omaha Convention Center & Arena 455 N. 10th […]
National Indian Education Association Hill Week NIEA will be hosting its Annual Hill Week Events, March 15-17, 2022 at the Holiday Inn, Capitol in Washington, DC. Hill Week participants will receive two days of training and updates from our public and private sector partners to educate them about Native Education needs and garner support for […]
May 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on language users and learners May 17, 2023, at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on capacity building and planning needs May 24, 2023, at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on focus on best practices and government accountability […]
May 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on language users and learners May 17, 2023, at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on capacity building and planning needs May 24, 2023, at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on focus on best practices and government accountability […]
May 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on language users and learners May 17, 2023, at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on capacity building and planning needs May 24, 2023, at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern: will focus on focus on best practices and government accountability […]
54th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show Albuquerque, NM October 18-21, 2023 Register now to attend the 54th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show. Play your role in this ongoing effort to reclaim Education Sovereignty. The NIEA Convention and Trade Show will be held in Albuquerque, NM, October 18-21, 2023. Our theme this year is Education […]
55th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show Education Sovereignty: A Declaration of Change The National Indian Education Association will be holding its 55th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Palm Springs, CA, October 9-12th, 2024. Join more than 2,000 Native educators, students, tribal leaders, and advocates at the largest Native education convention in the nation. […]
April 2 at 5:30 pm Eastern Register Join the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), for a virtual webinar featuring a panel discussion with educators and leaders from Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU's). This webinar panel discussion will showcase educator programs that are combating the teacher shortage and providing unique pathways of support for strong, qualified […]
Join the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), for the second virtual webinar in our Native Educator Programs Showcase. This webinar will feature a panel discussion with teacher educators and leaders from teacher certification and educator programs designed specifically for Native peoples. Join us to learn about unique Native-centered educator programs that are combating the teacher […]
October 8-11 Spokane Convention Center | Spokane, WA Convention Website Join this fall in Spokane, WA for the 56th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show—the premier national gathering dedicated to advancing Native education and celebrating the knowledge, leadership, and shared strength that sustains our communities. Each year, thousands of educators, students, families, Tribal leaders, elders, […]
What comes next after inspiration? Following Educator Day, NIEA invites educators to continue the conversation through our Beyond Educator Day Webinar, designed for those ready to move from reflection to meaningful action. Join Christine M’Lot, 2025 Educator Day Keynote Author, for a post-conference session focused on deepening Indigenous learning through Indigenous-led resources, land-based education models, […]