Join the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Chickasaw Nation for the Honor Awards, an evening celebrating leadership, service, and legacy in Indian Country during NCAI’s 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace.

We invite you to purchase a ticket and join us as we honor:

Governor Bill Anoatubby, Chickasaw Nation

Councilman Gilbert Suazo, Sr., Taos Pueblo

Arlinda Locklear, Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina

7:00–9:00 p.m.
California Grand Ballroom, 
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
888 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262

Space is limited. Purchase your ticket and RSVP by October 10 to secure your place.

Join us for a memorable evening recognizing these distinguished honorees and their contributions to Indian Country.

Honor Awards 

Join the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) in Palm Springs, California, for the 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace from October 18–22, 2026.

Register by September 15, 2026, to take advantage of Early Bird registration pricing. NCAI Members receive additional savings, so sign up early to maximize your savings!

NCAI is now accepting breakout session proposals for the 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace. We invite Tribal leaders, policy experts, researchers, community advocates, and organizations to submit proposals for breakout sessions exploring pressing issues, innovative practices, and policy solutions affecting Indian Country.

Proposals must be submitted by Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. 

Resolutions Portal: Submit by Monday, September 28

NCAI resolutions are one of the policy mechanisms used to express the organizational positions on Tribal, federal, state, and/or local legislation, litigation, and policy matters that affect Tribal governments or communities.

NCAI 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace

Join the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) in Palm Springs, California, for the 2026 Youth Convention from October 18–22, 2026. This convention is held alongside NCAI's 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace.

Through youth-focused programming, leadership development, cultural exchange, and opportunities to engage with Tribal leaders and advocates, participants will build relationships and gain knowledge they can carry back to their communities.

The Youth Convention is open to ages 14–24.

2026 Youth Convention

Join the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) for a day of golf, connection, and purpose in beautiful Palm Desert, California. Held ahead of NCAI’s 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace, the tournament will bring together Tribal leaders, partners, and supporters to benefit the Tribal Supreme Court Project.

Space is limited — register your team today!  

Event Details

 Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert, California

Enhance your tournament experience with a 

, available per player. Each Super Ticket includes:

Supporting the Tribal Supreme Court Project

Tournament proceeds will support NCAI and the 

.  Their work strengthens advocacy for Tribal sovereignty and protects Tribal interests before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. 

For questions or additional information, contact 

NCAI Golf Tournament: Tee Off for Tribal Sovereignty

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