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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
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SUMMARY:56th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) brings together thousands of educators\, students\, Tribal leaders and advocates to advance the future of Native education. This year’s theme\, Empowering Sovereignty: Our Legacies\, Our Futures\, highlights culture\, language and community through keynotes\, workshops and cultural events.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/56th-annual-niea-convention-trade-show/
LOCATION:Spokane Convention Center\, Spokane\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Indian Education Association (NIEA)":MAILTO:niea@niea.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTSTAMP:20260417T021226
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SUMMARY:6th Annual Indigenous Children\, Youth & Families (ICYF) Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Washington State Department of Children\, Youth & Families’ Office of Tribal Relations\, this FREE public virtual event brings together staff\, Tribal partners and community members under the theme Restoring Balance: Healing Ourselves and Strengthening Our Communities. Sessions will be led by national experts and state Tribal leaders on child welfare\, juvenile justice\, early learning and culturally-grounded programming. \nThe agenda features advocates and educators from the fields of Indian Child Welfare\, Juvenile Justice and Early Learning. Hear about innovative programming and research from nationally recognized organizations such as the National Native Children’s Trauma Center\, Indigenous Justice Circle\, and CNAY.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/6th-annual-indigenous-children-youth-families-icyf-conference/
LOCATION:https://www.cnay.org/event/6th-annual-indigenous-children-youth-families-icyf-conference/
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington State Department of Children%2C Youth & Families":MAILTO:dcyf.tribalrelations@dcyf.wa.gov.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260417T021226
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SUMMARY:CHANGE Philanthropy 2025 UNITY Summit
DESCRIPTION:For nearly a decade\, CHANGE Philanthropy has sponsored this Summit\, a critical space where funders\, organizers and community leaders unite to strengthen our movements\, increase investments in our communities and support the philanthropic sector to meet the moment. The challenges we face are immense\, but so is the power we hold when we come together. This is a space to strategize\, build and strive toward justice.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/change-philanthropy-2025-unity-summit/
LOCATION:Minneapolis\, MN\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTSTAMP:20260417T021226
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SUMMARY:National Congress of American Indians' (NCAI) 82nd Annual Convention & Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Tribal leaders\, NCAI members\, Native youth and allies from across Indian Country will gather to tackle critical issues\, strategize for the future and strengthen nation-to-nation relationships. Additionally\, attendees can browse a variety of booths ranging from Native artists to federal job recruiters and much more at this unique  opportunity to connect\, collaborate & contribute.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/national-congress-of-american-indians-ncai-82nd-annual-convention-marketplace/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)":MAILTO:contact@ncai.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260417T021226
CREATED:20260114T161129Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Creating Change Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the National LGBTQ Task Force\, this conference is the nation’s foremost political\, leadership\, and skills-building gathering for the LGBTQ movement. The event features a mix of day-long institutes\, keynote presentations\, annual awards and more than 100 workshops & caucuses.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/2026-creating-change-conference/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260204
DTSTAMP:20260417T021226
CREATED:20260114T161606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T200436Z
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SUMMARY:2026 AIHEC Legislative Summit
DESCRIPTION:The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) brings together presidents\, students and faculty from all 34 accredited Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) to engage in meaningful dialogue on critical issues impacting Tribal higher education. \nCNAY speakers included Senior Program Associate Tahnee Poafpybitty & 2023 Champion for Change Samuel Hiratsuka.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/2026-aihec-legislative-summit/
LOCATION:YOTEL DC\, 415 New Jersey Avenue\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)":MAILTO:info@aihec.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T021226
CREATED:20260217T145748Z
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SUMMARY:Youth250: Our Declaration
DESCRIPTION:Youth250: Our Declaration is a once-in-a-generation gathering of young adults shaping America’s future — the founders of our next chapter. As the nation looks toward its 250th anniversary in 2026\, this in-person event places Gen Z at the center of the conversation\, spotlighting their creativity\, leadership and vision for what comes next.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/youth250-our-declaration/
LOCATION:National Constitution Center\, 525 Arch St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
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SUMMARY:12th Annual Wiring the Rez:  Innovation Across Indian Country
DESCRIPTION:Across Indian Country\, American Indian Nations and Native entrepreneurs are using technology to break through geographic and infrastructure barriers\, opening doors to new business sectors and expanding digital sovereignty. As communities continue “wiring the rez\,” online enterprises are becoming powerful drivers of economic self-determination—but they also bring complex legal\, regulatory and operational questions. \nFor twelve years\, Wiring the Rez has united Tribal leaders\, Native business owners\, scholars\, technologists\, and industry experts committed to strengthening sovereignty in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Together\, the conference community examines the next generation of opportunities and challenges—from e-commerce to artificial intelligence—and charts pathways for resilient\, self-determined digital futures across Indian Country.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/wiring-the-rez-2026/
LOCATION:Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino\, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20260417T021226
CREATED:20260128T154058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T015606Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Our Children Conference
DESCRIPTION:National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) hosts the largest national gathering on Native child advocacy issues. With over 2\,000 attendees\, this three-day conference is the premier national event addressing Tribal child welfare and well-being. \nOn Monday\, March 30 at 1:30pm CST\, Tahnee Poafpybitty & Roxy Sprowl  will be presenting — alongside Anita Horner from Casey Family Programs — Building Communities of Hope: A Training Guide to Bridge Lived Experience with Practice. \nThis workshop explores how culturally grounded leadership and resilience mechanisms support the well-being of Native youth in foster care. Participants will learn about CNAY’s co-created Native Foster Youth Well-Being curriculum\, which transforms lived experience into advocacy and systemic change. Through discussion\, reflection\, youth-led insights\, storytelling and a brief cultural activity\, we will examine how culture\, identity and good medicine can strengthen resilience and leadership. This session highlights how centering Native lived experience experts creates pathways for child welfare systems reforms to promote the advancement of Indian child welfare and culturally rooted wellness across communities. \n 
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/national-indian-child-welfare-associations-nicwa-annual-protecting-our-children-conference/
LOCATION:Oklahoma City Convention Center\, 100 Mick Cornett Dr\, Oklahoma\, 73109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Indian Child Welfare Association":MAILTO:info@nicwa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20260417T021226
CREATED:20260204T201419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T020138Z
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SUMMARY:Native Americans in Philanthropy 2026 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) 2026 Annual Conference brings together a community of leaders\, practitioners\, and learners at the intersection of philanthropy\, Native advocacy and Tribal sovereignty to collaborate on ways to be involved in the movement to Indigenize Philanthropy. \nWith a firm grounding in Indigenous cultures\, the NAP conference honors the past\, celebrates the present and charts the map to the future — together. CNAY will be in attendance with youth representation\, including Youth Advisory Board executive committee members Katie Lynch & Tayler Higgins.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/nap-2026-annual-conference/
LOCATION:Riverside Convention Center\, 3637 5th St.\, Riverside\, CA\, 92501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP)":MAILTO:info@nativephilanthropy.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260417T021226
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SUMMARY:2026 Skoll World Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Forum shines a spotlight on some of the most promising solutions and impactful social innovations and connects leaders who are driving social progress around the world. Attendance is curated by the Skoll Foundation team\, with free virtual participation open to everyone.  \nThe 2026 Skoll World Forum will take place April 21–24 in Oxford\, U.K. and online. Join us to learn and collaborate with innovative leaders from across the globe. Inspired by the cycles of regeneration found in the natural world\, the Forum will remind us of our innate capacity for renewal. In a moment defined by the need for collective healing and resilience\, we will come together to solve the most urgent challenges before us and reimagine a future that enables people and planet to thrive.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/2026-skoll-world-forum/
LOCATION:Oxford\, UK\, Oxford\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260417T021226
CREATED:20260205T191445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T191531Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Second Global Summit on Indigenous Peacebuilding
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous leaders from across the world will convene to advance recognition and inclusion of Indigenous approaches to peacebuilding and to ensure these approaches shape global responses to conflict\nand ecological crisis. \nTwo years after the inaugural gathering\, the Second Global Summit on Indigenous peacebuilding in New York City (Lenapehoking) will convene to reflect\, strengthen\, and operationalize this transformative agenda. It aims to advance a global movement where Indigenous Peoples are not only peace recipients but recognized as peace architects and guardians of our planet’s balance.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/historic-second-global-summit-on-indigenous-peacebuilding/
LOCATION:New York\, NY\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Indigenous Peacebuilders Network":MAILTO:newyorksummit@indigenouspeacebuildersnetwork.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260417T021226
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T224707Z
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SUMMARY:2026 HIP Conference: Rooted in Purpose\, Rising con Poder
DESCRIPTION:Hispanics in Philanthropy’s annual conference is where the comunidad comes to reflect\, refuel and reimagine power together. Through plenarias\, panels and charlas\, attendees learn and exchange ideas grounded in the realities and aspirations of Latines in the US\, Latin America and the Caribbean. The agenda is intentionally curated to lift up the emerging needs\, bold visions and transformative leadership shaping our communities today. \nAs HIP prepares to gather in Los Angeles\, a city built on movement\, migration and imagination\, we come together in the spirit of solidarity and possibility — to defend our people\, celebrate our roots and rise collectively toward a more just and liberated future.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/2026-hip-conference-rooted-in-purpose-rising-con-poder/
LOCATION:JW Marriott L.A. LIVE\, 900 W Olympic Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260417T021226
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SUMMARY:2026 NCAI Mid Year Convention & Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:At the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 2026 Mid Year Convention & Marketplace\, attendees work collaboratively with federal partners and Tribal organizations to defend and enhance Tribal sovereignty. \nTribal leaders\, NCAI members\, Native youth and partners from across Indian Country will gather for daily thematic programming featuring plenary panels and breakout sessions highlighting Tribal civic engagement\, pertinent legislation and advocacy updates\, and Tribal governance best practices.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/2026-ncai-mid-year/
LOCATION:Renasant Convention Center\, 255 N Main St\, Memphis\, TN\, 38103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)":MAILTO:contact@ncai.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTSTAMP:20260417T021226
CREATED:20260327T230531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T230531Z
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SUMMARY:Sovereignty Symposium XXXVIII
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1988\, Sovereignty Symposium is hosted by Oklahoma City University School of Law and Oklahoma City University. \n\n\n\n\n\nA historic assembly of five Native American U.S. District Court judges will headline Sovereignty Symposium XXXVIII\, convening in Oklahoma City in June for a groundbreaking examination of ethical leadership and the protection of sovereignty through the federal bench. \nThis year’s event will be highlighted by a keynote panel discussion titled “Ethical Leadership: Honoring Sovereignty from the Bench.” The session will bring together a distinguished group of Native American federal judges to discuss the intersection of judicial ethics\, leadership and tribal sovereignty. \nPanelists: \n\nHonorable Sara E. Hill (Cherokee)\, U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma\nHonorable Ada Brown (Choctaw)\, U.S. District Court judge for the Northern District of Texas\nHonorable Lauren King (Muscogee (Creek))\, U.S. District Court judge for the Western District of Washington\nHonorable Diane J. Humetewa (Hopi)\, U.S. District Court judge for the District of Arizona\nHonorable Sunshine S. Sykes (Navajo)\, U.S. District Court judge for the Central District of California
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/sovereignty-symposium-xxxviii/
LOCATION:OKANA Resort\, 639 First Americans Blvd.\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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