National Tribal TANF Institute | 2025

A collage of photos illustrating the celebrated 20 year history of the National Tribal TANF Institute

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Twenty Years of Tradition: Celebrating Today and Tomorrow Together

Now in its 20th year, the National Tribal TANF Institute brings together Tribal TANF staff from across the country for a unique educational experience. Our 2025 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 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.

What to Expect at the 2025 Institute

I am so grateful for the opportunity to receive all the knowledge and skills presented by the facilitators. Thank you.Christine Moliere, 2024 National Tribal TANF Institute Attendee from the Shingle Springs Tribal TANF Program

  • Gain culturally responsive professional development skills
  • Foster and encourage collaboration and interaction between Tribal communities
  • Learn best practices in service delivery to community members.
  • Celebrate the diversity of our attendees and their Tribal communities.

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 and can't wait to spend three days of learning and sharing with you.

We have new sisters...we have new brothers...we are ONE.Roseanna Lukes, Tulalip Tribe, at the close of the 2023 National Tribal TANF Institute

Keynote Speakers, Workshops and Instructors

Keynote speaker, workshop and instructor information will be announced soon! Stay tuned to this page for updates

For More Information

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If you have an immediate question, feel free to reach out to us at Tribal@ucdavis.edu.