Workforce Matters is excited to announce our newest resource: 

Supporting Native Workforce Development: A Guide for Funders

Please join us for a discussion with Workforce Grantmaking in Native Nations and Communities Advisory Committee members and funders that will highlight ideas and resources from the guide. Learn how funders can establish and grow impactful philanthropic partnerships with Native Nations and communities and support policies that expand and strengthen Native-led workforce approaches and providers.

Workforce Grantmaking in Native Nations and Communities (WGNNC) 

is an emerging funder collaborative focused on supporting workforce development in Native Nations and communities.

 are welcome to attend this free event, but you must register in advance to participate. Approved registrants will receive a Zoom link for this event via email.

Webinar: Supporting Native Workforce Development – A Guide for Funders

Unity’s Mission is to foster the spiritual, mental, physical, & social development of American Indian & Alaska Native youth and to help build a strong, unified, & self-reliant Native America though greater youth involvement.

National Indian Youth Unity Conference 

NIHSDA National Indian Head Start Management Training Convention

NAIHC is composed of 288 members representing 474 tribes and housing organizations. For over 25 years, Tribal housing programs have utilized the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act, or NAHASDA, to improve housing opportunities throughout tribal communities. NAHASDA is a critical mechanism for Tribal housing programs to receive funding while providing more control over affordable housing decisions and flexibility to address specific housing needs.

National American Indian Housing Conference 50th Annual Convention and Tradeshow

Nisqually Indian Reservation – Youth Center Building, 1937 Lashi ST SE, Olympia, WA 98513 and the Washington Indian Civil Rights Commission.

Tribal Council; Tribal Law Enforcement; Tribal Legal & Court Staff; Tribal Administrators; Tribal Directors; Casino Management & Security Staff

Under the Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA) Tribes have the choice to apply for jurisdiction when a 

non-native person commits a crime of domestic violence 

on their reservation. At the summit U.S. Attorneys of the U.S. Department of Justice will present on the VAWA, and the U.S. Code §1304, that gives tribal jurisdiction over crimes of domestic violence. Special Tribal guest speakers will discuss their experience applying for VAWA & gaining jurisdiction.

Discussion will be held on the new state law creating an 

on Human Trafficking to discuss how tribes can partner with the FBI when tribe’s experience human trafficking on the reservation.

Other guest speakers will discuss issues of 

human trafficking, child sexual exploitation, and missing and murdered 

 siouxlee.debbie@nisqually-nsn.gov or call 360-456-5221 x1121 and ask for Deborah S. Lee.

5th Annual Protecting our Sovereignty Tribal Summit

The 2024 Northwest Indian Gaming Conference and Expo is a unique opportunity for community members to learn about the current state of gaming in Washington and throughout Indian Country. Attendees get up-to-date information on gaming technology, management solutions, gaming regulations & the current political issues that affect Tribal gaming operations. 

2024 Northwest Indian Gaming Conference and Expo 

Oweesta’s annual Native CDFI Capital Access Convening (CAC) will take place June 10-12, 2024 in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.

Held each year, the Capital Access Convening provides an important opportunity for practitioners, investors, and funders to focus on the impact Native CDFIs are making in their communities, take advantage of training, and celebrate one another.

Over the years, the annual Native CDFI Capital Access Convening is the premier event for the Native CDFI movement. This multi-day event includes intensive training for Native CDFIs, a closed-door session for funders and investors, and networking opportunities. Together, we build on our collective voice to advance economic justice across Indian Country.

Oweesta Corporation 2024 Capital Access Convening

REGISTER NOW for the NCAI 2024 Mid Year Convention & Marketplace

June 1- 6 • Cherokee, NC at Harrah's Cherokee

At NCAI's 2024 Mid Year Convention & Marketplace, attendees will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to protect and enhance tribal sovereignty. This will be an in-person convention, which will take place in Cherokee, NC at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort. Tribal leaders, NCAI members, Native youth, and partners from across Indian Country will gather to embark upon a new era of Nation-to-Nation engagement, which will include: proactive strategy development, advocacy, and much more.



Registration is open for the NCAI 2024 
Mid Year Convention & Marketplace

2024 Mid Year Convention & Marketplace

Join us as we celebrate the Return of the Mother Town

Stickball Demonstration • Social Dances • Dinner



Friday, May 31, 2024 
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.


3831 Ela Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

Kituwah Preservation & Education Program
For more information visit: 

Join us as we celebrate the Return of the Mother Town.
Friday, May 31, 2024 • 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Kituwah Mound
3831 Ela Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713

Annual Kituwah Celebration

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) National Tribal Health Conference is a week-long event that serves American Indian and Alaska Natives in the space of health - behavioral and public health. The conference will showcase the interconnectedness of policy, advocacy, and Indian health best practices. Programming includes tribal listening and consultation sessions, hands-on training opportunities, plenary sessions, and workshops that cover timely topics such as funding for Indian Health, the business of medicine, health equity, Indigenous determinants of health, tribal public health, behavioral health, culture, environmental health, and climate change. The conference also includes focus areas on Native youth, tribal veterans, and elders, a fitness event, exhibit hall and marketplace, culture night, poster sessions, and Heroes in Health Awards Gala and Outstanding Service Awards. For more details on registration, the calls for proposal, please visit the NTHC event site.

2024 National Tribal Health Conference: Tribal Health Equity on Our Terms

In 1953 farsighted tribal leaders in the Northwest formed the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, and dedicated it to tribal sovereignty and self-determination. Today, ATNI is a nonprofit organization representing 57 Northwest tribal governments from Oregon, Idaho, Washington, southeast Alaska, Northern California, and Western Montana. ATNI is an organization whose foundation is composed of the people it is meant to serve.

Affiliated Tribes of NW Indians Mid Year Conference

This Annual Fund Raiser will be held at the Muckleshoot New Hotel. 5 – 9 pm. The NW Indian College Foundation is supporting 1,000 students from 130 different Tribes who are attending NW Indian College. The College is the only regional tribal college in the area and has six (7) Northwest campus sites: Lummi Main Campus, Swinomish Tribal Community, Tulalip Tribes, Port Gamble S'Klallam, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and Nisqually Indian Tribe in Washington State. The sixth site is located on the reservation of the Nez Perce Tribe in Idaho State. The NWICF solicits and facilitates private philanthropy, corporations, foundations, governments,  tribal and related contributions to or for the benefit of our Endowment Program to fund student scholarships, research, and program services as designated by the NWIC Foundation Board of Directors. For more info: 360-594-1501 or BJLewis@NWIC.Edu. 

NW Indian College Foundation Annual Meeting

The Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA) Conference gathers semiannually in the Spring for our Annual Conference and the Fall for the Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference to discuss the current trends in tribal economic development and share resources with tribal financial professionals. 

NAFOA 42nd Annual Conference 

Join us for the 2024 Tribal Self-Governance Conference, a must-attend event for Tribal leaders, Tribal officials, Federal partners, and those who work closely with Tribal communities! This in-person conference will be held at the Gila River Indian Community’s 

in Chandler, Arizona. Get ready for enlightening discussions, informative workshops, and networking opportunities. Discover innovative strategies to strengthen Tribal Self-Governance and improve the health and well-being of Tribal communities.

Don’t miss out on this incredible event!

2024 Tribal Self-Governance Annual Conference

Each year, NICWA hosts the largest national gathering on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) child advocacy issues. With over 1,600 attendees—and growing every year—this three-day conference has become the premiere national event addressing tribal child welfare and well-being. Keynote speakers range from federal officials at the highest level of government to youth with lived experience in child welfare systems.

New this year! For those who can’t make it to Seattle, we have a virtual option. All three of our amazing general sessions with over a dozen wonderful speakers will be broadcast virtually. If you can’t make it in person, consider being a virtual attendee.

NICWA provides meaningful programming to conference attendees, creating a space where participants can learn about the latest developments and best practices from experts in the field and from one another. Participants represent a cross-section of fields and interests including child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice service providers; legal professionals; students; advocates for children; and tribal, state, and federal leaders. 

National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)  42nd Annual Protecting Our Children Conference

AIBL’s National Business & Leadership Student Conference is designed to give Indigenous students and professionals access to relevant business information and expertise, offering a variety of activities geared specifically to enhance and expand educational experiences beyond what is taught through traditional academic methods. During the conference, students compete for prizes in business plans, community projects, and elevator pitches, where they are offered leadership roles to gain valuable presentation, organizational, and project management skills and experience.

AIBL's National Business & Leadership Student Conference 

NCAI Foundation Webinar: Strengthening Our Shared Legacy

Join the National Congress of American Indians for an insightful discussion on its newly launched philanthropic arm, the National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF), and its ambitious plans to support Tribal Nations in a transformative journey toward shared prosperity and resilience.

On the heels of NCAI’s 2024 State of Indian Nation address in Washington D.C., featured guest NCAI President Mark Macarro (

) will unveil details on NCAIF’s core pillars aimed at upholding tribal sovereignty, empowering leadership, cultivating youth voices, and fortifying Tribal Nations.

President Macarro will be joined by NCAI Executive Director, Larry Wright, Jr. (

Yurok Tribe, descendant of the Hupa and Karuk Tribes

), and the event will be moderated by NCAIF Vice President, Dawn Knickerbocker (

) for an open and candid look into the organization’s innovative roadmap.


Connections between the Foundation’s approach and NCAI’s 2024 policy priorities

Expanding partnerships with Native-led groups to enhance impact

Launching initiatives to foster movement-building and self-determination

Centering Equity & Sovereignty to unite allies and drive change

Speakers will also discuss how public, private, and nonprofit partners can support the NCAI Foundation's mission to empower tribal communities. By taking part in this important dialogue, participants will help co-create solutions that empower Tribal Nations and build bridges of mutual understanding and respect.

NCAI Foundation: Strengthening Our Shared Legacy

Held during the National Congress of American Indians Executive Council Winter Session conference (February 12 - 15 2024), the Native Youth Leadership Summit (NYLS) is designed for youth leaders to meet and develop strategies for improving local and tribal communities through policy development and the resolution process. The Summit is a prime opportunity for Native Youth to learn how to become advocates for their communities while networking with their peers and tribal leaders from across Indian Country.


Native Youth Leadership Summit 2024

Each year, the President of the National Congress of American Indians presents the State of Indian Nations address to members of Congress, government officials, tribal leaders and citizens, and the American public. Delivered during the week that the President of the United States delivers the State of the Union, the State of Indian Nations is a speech that shares the positive and future-oriented vision of tribal nations. The speech outlines the goals of tribal leaders, the opportunities for success and advancement of Native peoples, and priorities to advance our nation-to-nation relationship with the United States.

The speech is delivered to a live studio audience in Washington, DC and broadcast across the nation and around the globe to policymakers, citizens, and students. Recent speeches have reached audiences of over 20,000 people. The speech reflects on the state of our nation-to-nation relationship and offers concrete recommendations where Congress and the Administration can partner more closely with tribal nations.

To facilitate direct engagement between Congress and tribal nations, a member of Congress is invited each year to deliver a Congressional response to the State of Indian Nations. Previous Congressional speakers have included Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Lisa Murkowski, and Representative Tom Cole, among others. The event concludes with a live, interactive Q&A session with the audience, press, and those engaging via social media.



State of Indian Nations 2024

The 2024 Executive Council Winter Session is the annual meeting of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Executive Council, one of NCAI’s three main governing bodies. This meeting presents an opportunity for Tribal delegates to hear from members of Congress and the Administration and helps to further the government-to-government relationship between Tribal Nations and the federal government.

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