Event Date
Twenty Years of Tradition: Celebrating Today and Tomorrow Together
Early registration now open!
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.
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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
2025 Institute Program Agenda
Full agenda and workshop descriptions coming soon!
Keynote Speakers
Meet our opening keynote speaker!
Workshop Tracks
- 101 Track - Provides new Tribal TANF staff with an introductory level understanding of policies and practices.
- Advanced Case Management Track - Provides experienced case managers with an advanced level understanding of policies and practices.
- Cultural Track – Provides Tribal TANF staff with ideas and methods to support the integration of cultural components in general practice and community initiatives.
- Supervision Track – Provides supervisors with strategies to successfully lead teams towards improved effectiveness and efficiency.
- Leadership Track – Provides managers, directors, Tribal council members, elders and other community leaders with skills and strategies for program and organizational development, management and continuous quality improvement.
- General Track – This track is open to all attendees. It provides Tribal TANF staff with current events, inspiring meaningful ideas and discussion. Sessions include the Opening Keynote Address, Town Hall – Open Forum, Welcome Dinner, Cultural Exchange Night, and Closing Keynote Address.
Enrollment Information
Early registration is now open! See below for registration periods and pricing.
| Registration Period | Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Early registration | March 3 - April 30, 2025 | $1150 |
| Regular registration | May 1 - July 8, 2025 | $1275 |
The enrollment fee for this event includes most meals but does not include lodging.
Venue and Lodging
We are so excited to celebrate the National Tribal TANF Institute's 20th year at the outstanding Pechanga Resort Casino located in Temecula, CA. Pechanga Resort is one of the largest resort-casinos in the U.S., owned by the Pechanga Tribe. Guests can stay in 1,100 rooms and suites with modern amenities. The resort offers a 25,000-square-foot spa, a 4.5-acre pool complex (The Cove) with pools, waterslides and cabanas, and multiple dining options. Journey at Pechanga is a championship 18-hole golf course. The resort is easily accessible from I-15 and near Southern California’s wine country.
Special Room Rates for Institute Attendees
2025 National Tribal Institute Attendees get access to a special room rate of $199/night (for overnight stays July 14, 15 and 16).
To book online: Use this reservation link.
To book by phone: call 1-877-711-2946 and let the reservation agent know you are a part of the UC Davis National Tribal TANF group, with booking code 4851671.
The last day to register with the discounted rate is Saturday, June 14–or as soon as rooms are filled.
For More Information
Watch your email inbox for details as they become available. Please be sure to get on the email list to receive updates about the Institute as it approaches.
If you have an immediate question, feel free to reach out to us at Tribal@ucdavis.edu.