The following list consists of organizations working to improve the lives of Indigenous people across North America. Each one has conferences our membership can attend. Please see their websites for information on their next conference.
National Indian Education Association
The National Indian Education Association advances comprehensive, culture-based educational opportunities for American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
www.niea.org
National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education
The National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education (NINLHE) mission is to affect change in higher education in the United States and Canada in ways that improve the experiences and educational outcomes of American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Aboriginal students.
https://myacpa.org/ninlhe/
American Indian Science & Engineering Society
AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increading the representation of Indigenous peoples of North American and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.
www.aises.org
National Congress of American Indians
Since 1944, NCAI has served as a unified voice for American Indian and Alaskan Native issues. Founded in 1944, the National Congress of American Indians is the oldest, largest, and most representative American Indian and Alaskan Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities. NCAI is a non-profit organization that advocates for a bright future for generations to come by taking the lead to gain consensus on a constructive and promising vision for Indian country. Their purpose is to serve as a forum for unified policy development among tribal governments in order to: (1) protect and advance tribal governance and treaty rights; (2) promote the economic development and health and welfare in indian and Alaskan Native communities; and (3) educate the public toward a better understanding of Indian and Alaskan Native tribes.
www.ncai.org