2019 Self-Governance Annual Consultation Conference

Each year, NICWA hosts the largest national gathering on American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) child advocacy issues. With over 1,100 attendees—and growing every year—this four-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. 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. Contact Lauren Shapiro for registration and further information 

2019 Annual Protecting Our Children Conference

We thank all those who attended and look forward to seeing you at RES 2019!

RES Las Vegas

RGG Services has been contracted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide Native American small businesses specialized training to address economic and business development issues and to help implement actions to improve their community.

The cost is FREE and space is limited.



ttps://www.rgg-services.com/small-business-workshops

Small Business Development Workshops For Native Americans

2019 USET Tribal Utility Summit

The 44th Annual Northwest Indian Youth Conference will be taking place on March 17-21,2019 in Fort Hall, Idaho. The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes is hosting the event. The first night (Sun) will be arts & crafts, poetry jam, and open mic. The second day (Mon) will be a full day of leadership topics and workshops. The third day (Tue) will consist of wellness mind, body, and soul. The fourth day (Wed) will focus on cultural arts and presentations and held at the Shoshone-Bannock Jr./Sr. High School. The last day (Thur) will be the college and career preparation day will be held at Idaho State University. The Pow-Wow will take place in the evening on Thursday, March 21 at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event Center. The event information is located at 

2018 NW Indian Youth Conference (NWIYC)

Please join us in Cherokee, North Carolina for this 3-day Summit starting March 14-16 and connect with tribal and business leaders.

Space is limited! Secure your spot today!

To Register, please click here: https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=375978&

Travel Information
Airports near Cherokee, NC



Asheville Regional Airport
55 miles (1 hour, 10 minute drive)



Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
117 miles (2 hour 11 minute drive)



Charlotte Douglas International Airport
158 miles (2 hour 48 minute drive)



Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
170 miles (3 hour drive)




A complimentary charter bus to/from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is available on March 14th and March 17th. To sign-up for the complimentary bus transportation, attendees must enter their flight information through the online registration form.


Deadline to sign up for the charter bus is 

! For questions about the complimentary charter bus contact Monique Tulley-Bahe at 

2019 AISES Leadership Summit

https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=375978&

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport 

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

A complimentary charter bus to/from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is available on March 14th and March 17th. To sign-up for the complimentary bus transportation, attendees must enter their flight information through the online registration form.

Deadline to sign up for the charter bus is

For questions about the complimentary charter bus contact Monique Tulley-Bahe at 

2019 USET/USET SPF Impact Week Meeting

 (Indoor football Field); Oklahoma City; 100 N. McCormick, OKC

 Recruiting/Scouting Combine March 2nd 10-5); the focus is helping students find and secure a college, throughout the day the students and parents participate in multiple academic sessions about communication, recruiting process, 10 step college roadmap, financial aid, and college fair.

 Connect students; 2019 graduates and past graduates not enrolled in college to college opportunities.

 Students are assisted with the 10 step roadmap to college (Includes help with applying, assistance with financial aid, needs analysis, housing, etc.)

If students are unable to attend due to the transportation of schedule conflict we can still assist them in finding a college.

Recruiting/Scouting Combine

http://connect.brookings.edu/register-to-watch-tribal-gamin

The 1988 Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) established the National Indian Gaming Commission as a means to support tribal economic development and self-sufficiency, promote robust tribal governments, and ensure tribes as the primary beneficiaries of gaming activities. Thirty years later, what impact has American Indian gaming had on local tribal communities? What are the challenges for the industry going forward in the next 30 years?

On February 14, Brookings will host a symposium bringing together the U.S. and tribal government officials, academics, and experts to discuss what’s next for the American Indian gaming industry. Our discussions will be aimed at identifying emerging issues, challenges, opportunities, and implications for the industry and tribal citizens alike.

Brookings Symposium on The future of American Indian gaming: The next 30 years

Capital Hilton
1001 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036

VAWA Task Force Meeting at NCAI ECWS

More information will be available soon at 

CDC/ATSDR Tribal Advisory Committee Meeting & 18th Biannual Tribal Consultation Session

NICWA's training institutes are cost-effective professional development opportunities that help you remain current in your knowledge of the ever-changing field of child welfare. Join us for our upcoming training institutes. These interactive and energetic courses are taught by dynamic trainers who are experts in the field of Indian child welfare. Led by those with an extensive experience working with tribal communities, participants will also enjoy the opportunity to network with other attendees from tribal, state, and national agencies located throughout the country. Contact Sarah Wittmann 

 for registration and further information

NICWA Training Institute

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona, the National Congress of the American Indians and the Tohono O’odham Nation invite you to attend a Tribal Border Summit January 24-25, 2019 at the Pascua Yaqui Casino Del Sol Resort Conference Center in Tucson, Arizona.

The Summit is intended to provide an opportunity for leaders of Indigenous Nations and tribes located on or near the international boundaries of Canada, Mexico, and Russia to discuss border crossing related issues and efforts to facilitate the mobility of indigenous people, all while securing tribal lands and the United States. The Summit will develop a Border Tribes proposal to facilitate indigenous border crossing into traditional territories.

Participants and speakers will include representatives from the Department of Homeland Security, Enhanced Tribal Card Experts, Congressional Representatives and Tribal Leaders from Border Tribes.

The 2019 Tribal Border Summit will take place on January 24th - 25th, 2019 at the Casino Del Sol Resort & Conference Center in Tucson, AZ.

· The conference is free to all attendees.

· January 24th will only be open to tribal leaders and representatives.

· January 25th will be open to everyone to attend.

https://www.tribalborderalliance.org/vendor-registration-form/

https://book.b4checkin.com/chameleon/delsol/rlp/Alliance

· You can visit the Tribal Border Alliance website here. 

2019 Tribal Border Summit

Please join the NCAI Youth Commission Officer team as they provide an overview of the Youth Commission as well as ways to get more involved and potentially elected to serve! The next webinar will be held on 

 If you are interested in attending please register to attend! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at 

NCAI Youth Commission Webinar: How to get involved with the NCAI Youth Commission

Northwest Native Youth Food Summit

www.honorearth.org/pydworkshop-kansascity

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