National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) is honored to host our 44th annual conference this year in Oklahoma City; a premier national event is home to the largest national gathering on Native child welfare and advocacy issues. Join 2,000 attendees for the three-day conference March 29–April 1, 2026; together work, listen, and celebrate one another
Description: The Tribal Youth Justice Resource Center will convene a virtual Talking Circle for OJJDP Youth Healing to Wellness Courts & Tribal Youth Program grantees on the critical topic of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Youth in urban and Native communities. Statistics surrounding missing and murdered Indigenous youth are alarming. According to the National Center for
Description: The Tribal Youth Resource Center (TYRC) Grantee Portal is a centralized resource hub designed to support OJJDP Tribal Grantees at every stage of their work -- from planning and implementation to long-term sustainability. Available through the TYJRC website (www.TribalYouth.org), the Grantee Portal offers access to a wide range of tools, resources, and learning materials,
The National UNITY Conference, is an impactful five-day youth-led annual event held every July. The National UNITY Conference complete with general sessions, regional caucuses, workshops, career/education fair, and fun evening activities provides hands-on leadership development activities and where the National UNITY Council conducts elections and its annual business meeting. The national conference is a place
Description: This peer learning session will provide FY23 and FY24 grantees an opportunity to explore cross-sector partnerships that strengthen and enhance Tribal Youth programs to support the prevention of justice involvement. Participants will discuss practical approaches to collaboration and share strategies for overcoming challenges related to establishing and sustaining community, state, and regional partnerships that
American Indian Health & Services is inviting community members to support Native artists and vendors, the free event offers a space for people of all ages to explore health education.
NATIVE HEALTH’s Youth Resiliency Program is hosting a two-part workshop series for youth ages 11-14: Back-to-School Sewing with MissSalazarCreations. Join us in making a ribbon tote bag! Location: 3738 N
Intertribal Connection Initiative’s Community Nights are open to Indigenous youth and family to gather, laugh, learn, and strengthen our communities together. Location: 7906 Menaul Blvd, NE, Albuquerque, NM Time: 5:30-8:00pm
Come spend the afternoon with Sobermiut: Reviving Our Spirit Inc. for cultural dance performances, BBQ and potluck-style food, family activities, face painting, Alaska Native Games/NYO, vendor booths, wellness and recovery
CNAY is committed to fostering and building relationships within communities, bringing valuable training opportunities to Native youth across the United States. These tailored trainings – offered free of charge throughout
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