Event Date
Forever Native: Preserving Our Culture for the Next Generation
Registration is now open!
Now in its 19th year, the Institute brings together Tribal TANF staff from across the country for a unique educational experience. Our 2024 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 our native communities stronger for future generations. We’ll also explore programs, opportunities and resources for tribal youth and young adults to help them transition into thriving adulthood.
For the first time in several years, the 2024 Institute will be held in person on the University of California, Davis, campus—an ideal place to learn, explore ideas and expand our thinking!
What to Expect at the 2024 Institute
- Gain culturally appropriate professional development skills
- Foster and encourage collaboration and interaction between tribal communities
- Learn best practices in service delivery to those in need in our communities
- Celebrate the diversity of culture and experience of institute participants and their sovereign nations
Who Should Attend
We welcome case managers, case assistants, employment counselors, training coordinators, intake specialists, wellness and prevention staff, youth development coordinators, supervisors, community partners, program managers, directors, tribal council members and elders. We can all find opportunities for professional development and organizational growth at the Institute.
Enrollment Information
Registration is now open for the 2024 National Tribal TANF Institute! The enrollment fee for this event includes most meals but does not include hotel accommodations.
- Discounted early enrollment fee (Feb. 13 - April 30, 2024): $1150
- Regular enrollment fee (after May 1, 2024): $1275.
Enroll in the 2024 National Tribal TANF Institute
Keynote Speakers and Instructors
Our list of outstanding speakers and instructors is quickly growing!
Our Institute faculty make up a team of experienced trainers in human services professional and organizational development and community building, and many of them have decades of experience working directly with tribal organizations and Native communities.
Workshop Tracks
The Institute will offer four distinct tracks designed to support staff in various levels of experience and roles:
101 Track - Designed to introduce case managers to the nuts and bolts of the federal TANF program, including case management best practices and strategies to address common barriers to client success and long-term self-sufficiency.
General Workforce Development – Designed to equip professionals with tools to foster inclusive workplaces and navigate complex, evolving work environments.
Advanced Case Management Track - Designed for the more experienced workers, looking to further their skills and abilities to provide solutions to specific challenges faced in communities they serve.
Supervision, Management & Leadership Track – Designed for supervisors, managers and leaders seeking to elevate their expertise in overseeing, managing and leading teams, empowering leaders at all levels with the strategic tools and visionary insight needed to drive impactful change.
2024 Institute Program Agenda
Stay tuned for the full program agenda!
Program Highlights
We’re working hard to plan an event filled with professional development and personal enrichment. More information about the 2024 program agenda will be available soon, but here are a few highlights:
- Opening Keynote from UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May
- Annual Welcome Dinner – July 15 with an evening keynote from Javi Perez
- Tour of the UC Davis Native American Academic Student Success Center (The Native Nest) on July 16.
- Cultural Exchange Night – July 17
- Join us at the Cultural Exchange Night on Wednesday, July 17th from 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the ballroom. Share your culture with each other through traditional song, dance, regalia, jewelry, beadwork, paintings, sketches, poetry, storytelling, foods and any other creative forms of expressions. Everyone will have an opportunity to share. Tables will be set up in a fair-style design. We will also serve light appetizers and beverages. You will not want to miss this memorable event! If you are interested in reserving a table, please email us at tribal@ucdavis.edu.
- Beading Tables: July 16-17
- Additional Speaker Announcements and Cultural Activities: Details coming soon!
Hotel Accommodations
The Institute will be held at the UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Ln, Davis, CA 95616. Below are some hotel options that will be providing a discounted rate for National Tribal TANF Attendees. Please indicate you are attending the UC Davis National Tribal TANF Institute when making a reservation to access the discounted rates.
| Hotel | Rate | Distance to Venue |
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173 Old Davis Road Extension Davis, CA 95616 Phone: (530) 756-9500 |
$200-229/night reduced rate for 50 rooms |
0.2 miles (2-min. walk) |
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245 First St., Davis, CA 95616 Phone: (530) 756-0352 |
$139-149/night |
0.7 miles (14-min. walk) |
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110 F. Street, Davis, CA 95616 Phone (530) 753-3600 |
$138/night |
0.9 miles (20-min. walk) |
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234 D St., Davis, CA 95616 Phone: (530) 753-7100 |
$167/night |
1 mile (21-min. walk) |
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1111 Richards Blvd. Phone: (530) 756-0910 |
$129/night |
1.1 miles (22-min. walk) |
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If you have an immediate question, feel free to reach out to us at tribal@ucdavis.edu.