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SUMMARY:UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) Twenty-Fifth Session
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) is a high- level advisory body to the Economic and Social Council. The Forum was established on 28 July 2000 by resolution 2000/22\, with the mandate to deal with Indigenous issues related to economic and social development\, culture\, the environment\, education\, health and human rights. In 2026\, the theme of the session is: “Ensuring Indigenous Peoples’ health\, including in the context of conflict”
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/unpfii-twenty-fifth-session/
LOCATION:UN Headquarters\, 405 E 45th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10017\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
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SUMMARY:Spring 2026 Opportunity Youth Forum Convening
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with key implementation partner Jobs for the Future\, the Opportunity Youth Forum designed and launched a national learning community of grantee partners over 10 years ago\, which continue to this day. This learning community engages Opportunity Youth Forum site leads\, youth leaders\, funders\, thought partners\, and national leaders across many sectors in two convenings per year: a spring convening\, typically hosted by a member community in order to promote learning in local context and lift up promising local practices in reconnecting opportunity youth\, and a fall convening\, which typically takes place on the Aspen Institute campus in Aspen\, Colorado and focuses on national innovations and movement-building efforts. \nThe convenings of the Opportunity Youth Forum are a twice yearly highlight for members of the OYF network. Attendance is by invitation only.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/spring-2026-oyf-convening/
LOCATION:Montgomery\, AL\, Montgomery\, AL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Convening,External Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aspen Forum for Community Solutions":MAILTO:aspenfcs@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260509T130430
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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:20260509T130430
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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:20260509T130430
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTSTAMP:20260509T130430
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SUMMARY:Aspen Ideas Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Aspen Ideas Festival brings brilliant minds from around the globe to discuss the ideas that will shape tomorrow and help us understand today. From sunup to sundown\, we’ll explore critical issues and uncover ideas that spark wonder.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/aspen-ideas-festival/
LOCATION:Aspen Institute – Aspen Campus\, Aspen\, CO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
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SUMMARY:2026 UNITY National Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National UNITY Conference\, is an impactful five-day youth-led annual event held every July in a pre-selected region of the U.S. About 3\,000 Native youth and advisors are expected to attend the 2026 Conference in Oklahoma City\, Oklahoma (July 10 – July 14\, 2026). General sessions\, regional caucuses\, workshops\, career/education fair and fun evening activities provide hands-on leadership development activities and where the National UNITY Council conducts elections and its annual business meeting. \nUNITY is celebrating 50 years of tradition and Native Youth empowerment. This national conference is a place where Native youth voices are encouraged and valued. Look forward to looking back into UNITY’s immense history\, along with some familiar faces.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/2026-unity-national-conference/
LOCATION:Oklahoma City Convention Center\, 100 Mick Cornett Dr\, Oklahoma\, 73109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTSTAMP:20260509T130430
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SUMMARY:2026 Native Power Building Summit
DESCRIPTION:The fifth Native Power Building Summit is a powerful\, one-day gathering of Native American\, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian leaders\, organizers\, elected officials\, artists\, academics and allies from across the country. Taking place Thursday\, July 16\, 2026\, in Scottsdale\, Arizona\, the Summit creates space for connection\, reflection\, and collective visioning rooted in shared purpose. \nThis year’s theme\, Still We Rise: Joy\, Justice\, & the Fight for Indigenous Futures\, honors our enduring presence\, adaptability and the strength we draw from one another. It is an affirmation of who we are and who we are becoming. Together\, we will celebrate joy as a powerful force\, courageous leadership and coming together to imagine and build futures where Indigenous voices continue to lead.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/2026-native-power-building-summit/
LOCATION:Scottsdale\, AZ\, Scottsdale\, AZ
CATEGORIES:Conference,External Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTSTAMP:20260509T130430
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SUMMARY:2026 Darthmouth Tribal Leadership Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join Dartmouth College for a week of high-impact learning and relationship building\, designed just for Indian Country! Native leaders new to their roles in Indian Country\, whether elected or appointed\, will learn from Dartmouth’s Faculty Presenters in a 25 member cohort. Topics include economic development\, grant writing\, health care delivery and intergovernmental relations. The program is fully funded\, with travel support available.
URL:https://www.cnay.org/event/2026-darthmouth-tribal-leadership-academy/
LOCATION:Dartmouth College\, Hanover\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:External Event,Training
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