This conference focuses on Tribal economic development and resources sharing for Tribal financial professionals.

NAFOA 44th Annual Conference 

NCAI Policy Resolutions are one of the key mechanisms used to express Indian Country's consensus-based positions on Tribal, federal, state, and/or local legislation, litigation, and policy matters that affect Tribal governments or communities. The Resolutions Process guides all of NCAI’s advocacy work.

Submit your Resolutions for the 2026 Mid Year Convention and Marketplace by 

must be emergency in nature and national in scope

All of NCAI’s advocacy work is guided by the 

. Please review the process document before you submit if you are not familiar with it.

The 2026 Mid Year Policy Resolutions Template is available 

. Please submit your resolution on this template. Resolutions must be submitted in Word format or they will be returned to the sponsor for resubmission.

 is now open for submissions. Submit your Resolution through our Online Portal. (

Resolutions will only be accepted via this system.)

 Please read through the questions in the form carefully before beginning your submission.

 in good standing are authorized to submit a resolution. You must first verify your membership before submitting. If you have questions, please contact 

If you have issues submitting resolutions via the online form above, direct questions to 

NOTE: This is not the submission place for Membership and Tribal Delegate Resolutions. Membership and Tribal Delegate Resolutions should be emailed to

 Any questions about this process should be directed to the same email address.

The Resolutions Portal for NCAI's upcoming 2026 Mid Year Convention & Marketplace is now open. For additional information, visit the Resolutions webpage and read the section titled "How do I Submit a Resolution?"

Resolutions Portal Now Open for Mid Year Convention & Marketplace

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invites Tribal Leaders to the 

28th Annual Tribal Budget Consultation (ATBC)

. This critical government-to-government forum allows Tribal Nations to collectively share priorities regarding national health and human services funding and provide direct recommendations for the 

In-Person Consultation & One-on-One Meetings: April 21–22, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

The formal consultation will take place at the 

 in Washington, D.C. In addition to the plenary sessions, Tribal Leaders have the opportunity to request 

 with specific HHS Divisions. These 30-minute private sessions are intended to discuss Tribal-specific priorities directly with agency leadership.

 Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

In-Person HHS Division Meeting Registration

In-Person Budget Consultation Registration

Tribal Nations are encouraged to submit written testimony to ensure their priorities are included in the formal consultation record.

 with the subject line: "HHS Annual Tribal Budget Consultation."

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invites Tribal Leaders to the 28th Annual Tribal Budget Consultation (ATBC). This critical government-to-government forum allows Tribal Nations to collectively share priorities regarding national health and human services funding and provide direct recommendations for the Department’s FY 2028 budget request. The formal consultation will take place at the Hubert H. Humphrey Building in Washington, D.C. In addition to the plenary sessions, Tribal Leaders have the opportunity to request one-on-one meetings with specific HHS Divisions. These 30-minute private sessions are intended to discuss Tribal-specific priorities directly with agency leadership.

28th HHS ATBC: In-Person Consultation & One-on-One Meetings

Join the University of North Dakota School of Law for its 2026 Distinguished Law Speaker Series, featuring Frank Pommersheim presenting 

United States v. Sioux Nation of Indians Revisited: Justice, Repair, and Land Return.

The event will take place in person at the 

UND School of Law Vandewalle Courtroom, 215 Centennial Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58202

Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom, with access details provided upon registration.

Join the University of North Dakota School of Law for its 2026 Distinguished Law Speaker Series, featuring Frank Pommersheim presenting United States v. Sioux Nation of Indians Revisited: Justice, Repair, and Land Return.



The event will take place in person at the UND School of Law Vandewalle Courtroom, 215 Centennial Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58202, followed by a reception. Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom, with access details provided upon registration.

University of North Dakota School of Law: 2026 Distinguished Indian Law Speaker Frank Pommersheim

The Tribal Interior Budget Council (TIBC), established as a key government-to-government consultation mechanism, has long served as the primary forum for Tribal Nations to shape federal budget priorities within the Department of the Interior — and NCAI is convening this webinar to ensure Tribal Leaders are fully informed and prepared to engage in its next chapter.

The Department of the Interior recently issued a 

submit written comments by April 17, 2026

TIBC session in Washington, D.C., on May 19-20, 2026

, where discussions will center on the FY2028 budget process and the future structure of TIBC itself. 

Join NCAI as we walk through the DOI letter, provide resources and talking points to help Tribal Leaders craft meaningful comment letters, and outline upcoming engagement opportunities to ensure your Nation's priorities are heard.

Learn More about TIBC and How to Prepare for the DOI Consultation

Webinar - Your Seat at the Table: Engaging DOI on TIBC Reform and the FY2028 Budget

Join NCAI as we walk through the DOI letter regarding Tribal Interior Budget Council (TIBC), provide resources and talking points to help Tribal Leaders craft meaningful comment letters, and outline upcoming engagement opportunities to ensure your Nation's priorities are heard.

Join the leading experts in the country from the Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, a program of Alliance for HOPE International, and the Department of Justice’s National Indian Country Training Initiative in a dynamic, hands-on 3.5-day course on strangulation and suffocation murders. The course will take place at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina, from June 9-12, 2026.

Crime scene staging research has found that most offenders who stage crime scenes are male, most victims are female, and the most common victim-offender relationship involving staging is intimate partner relationships. Therefore, this course focuses on detecting staged crime scenes in intimate partner-related deaths. 

Seasoned investigators, medical examiners, and prosecutors can be misdirected by killers and can close highly suspicious cases as accidents, suicides, or undetermined cause of death cases. This course will identify the primary mistakes made in staged crime scene cases and walk attendees through the pathway to build prosecutable homicide cases. Attendees will work on actual cases and meet the surviving family members of the victims. Registration is limited. Priority will be given to multidisciplinary federal, state, and Tribal teams working in Tribal communities. Prosecutors, law enforcement, advocates, and medical personnel are encouraged to register as a team

This class contains content that some may find disturbing. For example, numerous autopsy and gunshot wound photographs will be incorporated into lectures and exercises. Please only register to attend this class if you are certain of your ability to handle the content. Also, this class is very popular, and we typically have several hundred applicants we are unable to accommodate. Please register only if you are committed to attending.

There is no cost to attend this training. All travel and lodging expenses are covered by the National Indian Country Training Initiative (NICTI) through the Office of Legal Education. The Executive Office for United States Attorneys will provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Requests should be made to Deborah Thomas as early as possible, preferably at least two weeks in advance of the seminar. No nominee will be excluded from a course on the basis of a disability-related accommodations request. This training is authorized under the Government Employees Training Act.

If you have any questions regarding this training, please feel free to contact Lamesha Bowman at Lamesha.Bowman@usdoj.gov, Deborah Thomas at 

Registration Deadline - National Indian Country Training Initiative Course

The ATBC is designed to foster a two-way conversation between Tribal Leaders and HHS officials to address program concerns and develop actionable recommendations that protect Tribal sovereignty and the welfare of Indigenous communities.

Virtual Planning Session: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 p.m. ET

HHS will host a final virtual planning session to prepare for the formal consultation. This session is vital for shaping the direction of the upcoming dialogue.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invites Tribal Leaders to the 28th Annual Tribal Budget Consultation (ATBC). This critical government-to-government forum allows Tribal Nations to collectively share priorities regarding national health and human services funding and provide direct recommendations for the Department’s FY 2028 budget request.

HHS 28th Annual Tribal Budget Consultation

HHS will host a final virtual planning session to prepare for the formal consultation. This session is vital for shaping the direction of the upcoming dialogue. 

This session focuses on receiving specific recommendations from Tribal Leaders to develop the formal agenda for the 28th Annual ATBC.

Find more information for the 28th Annual ATBC In-Person Consultation & One-on-One Meetings in the events below.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) invites Tribal Leaders to the 28th Annual Tribal Budget Consultation (ATBC). This critical government-to-government forum allows Tribal Nations to collectively share priorities regarding national health and human services funding and provide direct recommendations for the Department’s FY 2028 budget request. HHS will host a final virtual planning session to prepare for the formal consultation. This session is vital for shaping the direction of the upcoming dialogue.

28th HHS ATBC: Virtual Planning Session

The Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention has established itself not only as the premier event for the Indian Gaming Industry standing as the driving force behind Native American success.

The largest gathering of tribal leaders and casino executives in the country, the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention is both the meeting place where the community gathers to learn, network and exchange industry-specific ideas and a cultural celebration of success, strength and self-reliance.

Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention 

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. Can’t join us in Oklahoma? Join us virtually for general sessions featuring over a dozen inspiring speakers.

44th Annual NICWA Protecting Our Children Conference 

The Reservation Economic Summit (RES) is the largest and longest-running economic development event in Indian Country, hosted by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. It brings together Tribal leaders, entrepreneurs, government officials, and corporate partners to foster business growth, networking, and economic opportunities for Native communities.

National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development RES Summit 2026 

During NCAI's Executive Council Winter Session, the Tribal Border Task Force agreed to hold a virtual meeting for Task Force members unable to participate. 

If you have any questions or comments, please email 

Virtual NCAI Tribal Border Task Force Meeting

Join the Tribal Leader Briefing Session in Washington, D.C.

Tribal Leaders, partner organizations, and congressional staff are invited

 to participate in a briefing session on the NAHASDA Modernization Act of 2026.


NAHASDA is the backbone of federal housing legislation for Indian Country — yet for over a decade, it remains unauthorized. With the NAHASDA Modernization Act of 2026 now before Congress, there is a narrow and critical window to secure passage. This briefing brings Tribal leaders directly to Capitol Hill to hear from Committee Staff, key congressional Members, ask questions, and demonstrate unified Indian Country support at a pivotal moment in the legislative process.

Light refreshments will be served for attendees.

Join the Tribal Leader Briefing Session in Washington, D.C.
Tribal Leaders, partner organizations, and congressional staff are invited to participate in a briefing session on the NAHASDA Modernization Act of 2026.


Tribal Leader Briefing Session: NAHASDA Modernization Act of 2026

The Department of Justice Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) is inviting Tribal leaders to participate in a virtual government-to-government consultation on legislative proposals addressing public safety issues in Tribal communities. The consultation will be held 

March 16-20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET each day

, with different proposals discussed each session.

The 12 legislative proposals include expanding the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Tribal Prisoner Program, removing the statute of limitations for second-degree murder, amending Tribal law enforcement access to firearms, expanding U.S. Marshals Service authority to execute Tribal violent felony warrants, establishing federal jurisdiction over child abuse crimes, and amending the Stored Communications Act to allow Tribal courts to issue search warrants for electronic communications, among others.

Expanding the Bureau of Prisons Tribal Prisoner Program

Removing the Statute of Limitations for Second Degree Murder

Amending Tribal Law Enforcement Access to Firearms

Amending U.S. Marshals Service Authority to Execute Tribal Violent Felony Warrants

Amending Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution Statute

Establishing a Felony Child Abuse and Neglect Statute

Extending Federal Criminal Jurisdiction Over Sexual Abuse Crimes Against Children in Alaska Native Villages

Expanding Authority for the Entry of Domestic Violence Protection Orders

Amending Tribal Background Check Authorities

DOJ Training and Technical Assistance to InterTribal Consortia

Clarifying Responsibility for NCIC Training for Law Enforcement Officers

Open discussion and opportunity to revisit any proposals

The DOJ strongly encourages written comments, which will be accepted until 

 or mailed to the Office of Tribal Justice. For registration or questions, contact 

OTJ Consultations: Legislative proposals addressing public safety issues in Tribal communities

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy (OIE) is launching its 2026 Tribal Energy Webinar Series, designed to provide Tribal Nations with the technical knowledge needed to best utilize its resources. These sessions offer a comprehensive look at energy development through webinars, workshops, and specialized online curricula.

Session 1: Program Review Mini-Series Alaska Energy Focus: Innovative Solutions in Kawerak and Igiugig

This webinar will detail the specific energy project challenges encountered and the innovative solutions implemented in two remote Alaskan villages: Kawerak and Igiugig. The experiences in these remote environments, offering valuable insights into project execution and critical lessons learned. We will cover technical approaches, community engagement strategies, and the broader impacts of enhanced energy efficiency within these unique settings.

Session 2: Enabling Framework Successful Power Project Development Best Practices

Are you interested in learning about power purchase agreements (PPA), power project financing, power project procurement, natural gas and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) development, power transmission financing, and energy storage? Join this webinar for an overview of these topics as covered in the 

, which outline best practices for successful power project development.

The Handbooks were developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), a technical assistance partner to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Indian Energy. Widely used by both public and private sector leaders around the world, the 

 provides practical guidance on the legal frameworks, financing strategies, and procurement processes involved in developing power projects.

OIE: 2026 Tribal Energy Webinar Series

A Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (SCIA) Oversight Hearing, “Examining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements,” and Legislative Hearing to receive testimony on S. 953, Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025, will be held on 

To watch online and for additional information, please visit the link below.

SCIA Oversight Hearing: Examining Federal Policies Governing Indian Water Rights Settlements

 1:00–2:00 p.m. CT/ 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET

The Survey of Native Nations represents a transformative approach to advancing the quality and availability of Tribal financial data to inform Tribal decision-making. Developed in collaboration with the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD), this initiative enables participating Tribal Nations to enhance their ability to analyze financial data and communicate their economic contributions in data-informed ways.

Built on Indigenous research principles of Tribal data sovereignty and reciprocity, the Survey of Native Nations leverages the Federal Reserve System’s secure data infrastructure to ensure the protection and stewardship of sensitive Tribal information.


This webinar, presented by the National Congress of American Indians, the Center for Indian Country Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Native American Finance Officers Association, National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, and United South and Eastern Tribes, will provide Tribal leaders, finance practitioners, and government staff with an opportunity to learn how Native Nations are leveraging this unique data collaboration to advance their local data practices.



The flexible design of the survey and how it adapts to diverse Tribal needs.

An overview of the rigorous procedures used to safeguard Tribal information.

Examples of the specific data analyses participating Tribal Nations receive.

Firsthand accounts from Tribal leaders on using survey results to advance individual economic development goals.

Those interested in exploring their Tribal Nation’s potential participation will learn how to connect with project leadership or request a formal briefing for their Tribal government.

The Survey of Native Nations represents a transformative approach to advancing the quality and availability of Tribal financial data to inform Tribal decision-making. Developed in collaboration with the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD), this initiative enables participating Tribal Nations to enhance their ability to analyze financial data and communicate their economic contributions in data-informed ways.

Built on Indigenous research principles of Tribal data sovereignty and reciprocity, the Survey of Native Nations leverages the Federal Reserve System’s secure data infrastructure to ensure the protection and stewardship of sensitive Tribal information.

Event Overview:
This webinar, presented by the National Congress of American Indians, the Center for Indian Country Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Native American Finance Officers Association, National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, and United South and Eastern Tribes, will provide Tribal leaders, finance practitioners, and government staff with an opportunity to learn how Native Nations are leveraging this unique data collaboration to advance their local data practices. Attendees will gain insights into:

Survey Design: The flexible design of the survey and how it adapts to diverse Tribal needs.

Data Security: An overview of the rigorous procedures used to safeguard Tribal information.

Practical Application: Examples of the specific data analyses participating Tribal Nations receive.

Leadership Perspectives: Firsthand accounts from Tribal leaders on using survey results to advance individual economic development goals.

Those interested in exploring their Tribal Nation’s potential participation will learn how to connect with project leadership or request a formal briefing for their Tribal government.

Using Your Tribal Data to Chart Your Future: How Tribes Can Participate in the Survey of Native Nations Webinar

The Survey of Native Nations represents a transformative approach to advancing the quality and availability of Tribal financial data to inform Tribal decision-making. Developed in collaboration with the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD), this initiative enables participating Tribal Nations to enhance their ability to analyze financial data and communicate their economic contributions in data-informed ways.

Built on Indigenous research principles of Tribal data sovereignty and reciprocity, the Survey of Native Nations leverages the Federal Reserve System’s secure data infrastructure to ensure the protection and stewardship of sensitive Tribal information.

Event Overview:
This webinar, presented by the National Congress of American Indians, the Center for Indian Country Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Native American Finance Officers Association, National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, and United South and Eastern Tribes, will provide Tribal leaders, finance practitioners, and government staff with an opportunity to learn how Native Nations are leveraging this unique data collaboration to advance their local data practices. 

Attendees will gain insights into:
- Survey Design: The flexible design of the survey and how it adapts to diverse Tribal needs.
- Data Security: An overview of the rigorous procedures used to safeguard Tribal information.
- Practical Application: Examples of the specific data analyses participating Tribal Nations receive.
- Leadership Perspectives: Firsthand accounts from Tribal leaders on using survey results to advance individual economic development goals.

Those interested in exploring their Tribal Nation’s potential participation will learn how to connect with project leadership or request a formal briefing for their Tribal government.

Join the Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation and Indian Country partners on 

Wednesday, February 11, at 5:30—7:00 p.m. 

for a reception celebrating the Alyce Spotted Bear & Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children.

The reception will be hosted in the 

9th Floor Reception Room at the Senate Hart Building 

 and next steps for Tribal leaders, Tribal organizations, and allies.
Food and beverages will be provided.

https://www.ncai.org/event/honoring-the-way-forward-a-reception-for-native-education


Honoring the Way Forward: A Reception for Native Education

Bringing together the Native youth leaders of Indian Country, the Native Youth Leadership Summit (NYLS) provides practical skills and immersive, hands-on training to prepare the next generation of Indigenous policy advocates to lead the way in advancing sovereignty. Open to ages 14–24.



2026 Native Youth Leadership Summit

The Executive Council Winter Session (ECWS) is the annual meeting of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Executive Council, which includes NCAI's 

. This meeting presents an opportunity for Tribal delegates to hear from members of Congress and the Administration, furthering the government-to-government relationship between Tribal Nations and the federal government. NCAI's 2026 ECWS will be held at the 

Read the 2026 ECWS Wrap-Up Report, available now!

NCAI Lifetime Members are invited to stop by the Lifetime Lounge in Room 205 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center during ECWS for exclusive access and benefits. 

Tuesday, February 10: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, February 11: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Join NCAI and Partner Organizations for Additional Events Throughout the Week

Tribal Leaders & Future Tribal Leaders Reception hosted by the NCAI Youth Commission and CNAY

Reception Celebrating the Alyce Spotted Bear & Walker Soboleff Commission on Native Children

Download the NEW ECWS Conference App and Stay Up to Date!

Stay updated and connected throughout the event by 

 You can sign up for sessions, customize your own agenda, and access your check-in code. The app includes the full agenda, speaker bios, session locations, local offers, and real-time updates.

Follow the link below to download the CVent app and enter then name and email address you registered with to log in and get started!



NOTE: If you already have the CVent app, you can also open it and search ECWS 2026

The Executive Council Winter Session (ECWS) is the annual meeting of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Executive Council, which includes NCAI's Executive Committee and Tribal delegates. This meeting presents an opportunity for Tribal delegates to hear from members of Congress and the Administration, furthering the government-to-government relationship between Tribal Nations and the federal government.

2026 Executive Council Winter Session

The Executive Council Winter Session (ECWS) is the annual meeting of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Executive Council, which includes NCAI's Executive Committee and Tribal delegates. This meeting presents an opportunity for Tribal delegates to hear from members of Congress and the Administration, furthering the government-to-government relationship between Tribal Nations and the federal government.



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