The National Tribal TANF Institute will bring together Tribal TANF staff from across the country for an in-person educational experience from July 15-18, 2025 in Davis, California. The theme, “Twenty Years of Tradition: Celebrating Today and Tomorrow Together,” will emphasize the importance of honoring tribal values, cultures and traditions while also embracing new ideas, practices and innovations to make native communities stronger for future generations. Participants will explore programs, opportunities and resources for tribal youth and young adults to help them transition into thriving adulthood. There is a registration fee for participation.

The 45th National Indian and Native American Employment and Training (NINAETC) for WIOA Section 166 and Public Law 102-477 will take place in Providence, Rhode Island from May 4 to 9, 2025. This conference is dedicated to promoting heritage and culture. There is a fee for registration.

Dream the Impossible Native Youth Conference was started in 2007 by several Southern California tribes in partnership with organizations such as the California Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program and is held at a different university each year. This conference is designed to inspire Native American youth to believe that they can achieve anything they want, introduce them to Native professionals in different fields, and help them understand how higher education can transform their lives. The 2025 conference will take place on April 19, 2025, at the California State University, San Bernardino campus.

The National Tribal TANF Institute will bring together Tribal TANF staff from across the country for an in-person educational experience from July 15-18, 2024 in Davis, California. The theme, “Forever Native: Preserving Our Culture for the Next Generation,” will emphasize the importance of honoring tribal values, cultures and traditions while also embracing new ideas, practices and innovations to make native communities stronger for future generations. Participants will explore programs, opportunities and resources for tribal youth and young adults to help them transition into thriving adulthood. There is a registration fee for participation.

The 44th National Indian and Native American Employment and Training (NINAETC) for WIOA Section 166 and Public Law 102-477 will take place in Orlando, Florida from May 13 to 17, 2024. This conference is dedicated to promoting heritage and culture. There is a fee for registration.