NIEA — National Indian Education Association

2026 National Language Summit

The National Indian Education Association and the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education invite you to the National Language Summit, a one-of-a-kind gathering dedicated to strengthening the future of Native language education across Indian Country.

Details

Dates
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Format
Location
NIEA 2026 | Buffalo, NY
Cost
Free
Event type

This event is from NIEA — confirm details there before registering.

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About the Summit

The National Indian Education Association and the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education invite you to the National Language Summit, a one-of-a-kind gathering dedicated to strengthening the future of Native language education across Indian Country.

Spend the day alongside Native language advocates, educators, Tribal leaders, and community experts working to revitalize, reclaim, and sustain their languages.

Through interactive sessions and focused conversations, participants will share what is working, exchange ideas, strengthen connections, and build upon the momentum of Native language work happening across Indian Country.

Who Should Attend?

Communities at every stage of language programming are encouraged to participate, from those beginning to plan a program to those operating established immersion and community-based revitalization initiatives.

Summit Tracks

Participants will have opportunities to connect with colleagues doing similar work through four focused tracks.

Registration Is Free

Space is limited. Register today to reserve your place at the National Language Summit.

Questions?

Contact Roo George-Warren, Language Program Coordinator for the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education, at dgeorgewarren@nfeaie.org.

Descriptions on this page are excerpted from NIEA's own published materials.