NCAI’s sessions will allow you to hear from members of Congress and agency officials regarding their work for Indian Country. Tribal leaders will have the chance to advocate for priorities ranging from Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations, public safety, enhancing Tribal control through self-determination and self-governance, housing, tax and economic development policy, holistic approaches to promoting the well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native families, how a second rescissions package could impact Indian Country, agency hiring freezes, nominations, and much more.
Below is the tentative schedule of events. Additional details and confirmed times will be updated as they become available.

Dates: September 16-18, 2025
Location: Washington, D.C.

Draft Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Tribal Leader Briefing

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Hill and administration meetings

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - House Meetings

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Hill and administration meetings

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - NCAI Tribal Unity Impact Days Reception in collaboration with Tribal organization partners

Thursday, September 18, 2025

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Senate Meetings

TBD - NCAI Press Session