Conferences
NCAI 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace
Oct. 18–22Palm Springs, California
Tribal leadership, sovereignty, policy, and marketplace connections. The premier gathering of the National Congress of American Indians.
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Gatherings, pow wows, and movements across Indian Country.
A living calendar of the events shaping our communities. Pow wows, conferences, summits, workshops, and cultural gatherings from October through March. Stay up to date with what is moving across Turtle Island.
69 events listedLinks added as confirmed
Top gatherings to know
Spotlights across the calendar
A few of the most significant gatherings, from national conventions to buffalo restoration ceremonies and the largest pow wows and art markets in the country.
Gatherings
Buffalo Treaty 12th Anniversary Gathering
Oct. 20–22He Sapa, South Dakota (Wind Cave National Park & State Game Lodge)
Buffalo restoration and relationships among Nations. Hosted by the Oglala Lakota Nation with partner organizations.
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Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention
Oct. 22–24Dena'ina Center, Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska Native leadership, public policy, organizations, and exhibitors. Includes the Alaska Native Customary Art Fair.
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Heard Museum Indian Fair + Market
Mar. 6–7Heard Museum, Phoenix, Arizona
Major Native art marketplace with more than 600 artists. One of the largest Indigenous art markets in the country.
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Reservation Economic Summit (RES 2027)
Mar. 8–11Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
Native business, procurement, partnerships, enterprise development, and networking.
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Denver March Powwow
Mar. 19–21Denver Coliseum, Denver, Colorado
One of the largest pow wows in the country. Dates listed by Visit Denver and PowWows.com. Organizer to update site for 2027.
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69 events across all categories. Grouped by month through March 2027.
October 2026
11 eventsPow Wows
Honoring Native Nations Powwow
Oct. 12Santa Fe Plaza, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hosted by Santa Fe Indigenous Center. A celebration of Native nations, dance, and community on the Santa Fe Plaza.
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Waccamaw Siouan Powwow
Oct. 16–17Tribal grounds, Bolton, North Carolina
Traditional powwow hosted by the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe. Listed by the NC Department of Administration.
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Hunting Moon Pow Wow
Oct. 16–18Baird Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Annual pow wow with official schedule posted by the Baird Center.
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Auburn Big Time / Powwow
Oct. 17Gold Country Fairgrounds, Auburn, California
Native artists, food, and contest dancing. Listed on the regional event calendar.
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NCAI 83rd Annual Convention & Marketplace
Oct. 18–22Palm Springs, California
Tribal leadership, sovereignty, policy, and marketplace connections. The premier gathering of the National Congress of American Indians.
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American Indigenous Tourism Conference
Oct. 19–22Tulalip Resort Casino, Tulalip, Washington
Tourism enterprises, cultural experiences, destination development, and partnerships.
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Buffalo Treaty 12th Anniversary Gathering
Oct. 20–22He Sapa, South Dakota (Wind Cave National Park & State Game Lodge)
Buffalo restoration and relationships among Nations. Hosted by the Oglala Lakota Nation with partner organizations.
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Tribal Emergency Management Conference
Oct. 21–22Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula, California
Community preparedness and emergency management for tribal nations.
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Tribal Security & Surveillance Conference
Oct. 21–22Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula, California
Tribal enterprise and facility security.
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Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention
Oct. 22–24Dena'ina Center, Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska Native leadership, public policy, organizations, and exhibitors. Includes the Alaska Native Customary Art Fair.
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Manito Ahbee Pow Wow
Oct. 30 – Nov. 1Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
One of the largest pow wows in Canada. Listed on the Pow Wow Calendar.
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20 eventsWorkshops
Community Navigator Workshop: Page
Nov. 2–3City of Page PERA Facility, Page, Arizona
Free workshop on Indigenous tourism, land stewardship, project development, and grant readiness.
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Community Navigator Workshop: Flagstaff
Nov. 5–6Hopi Tribe Economic Development Corporation, Flagstaff, Arizona
Community tourism, forest health, funding readiness, and partnerships.
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Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show
Nov. 6, 4–9 p.m.Dayton Arcade Rotunda, Dayton, Ohio
Indigenous designers, shopping, music, and dance. Listed on the Pow Wow Calendar.
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Choctaw Powwow
Nov. 6–8Choctaw Event Center, Durant, Oklahoma
Free admission. Official event hosted by the Choctaw Cultural Center.
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Big Pine Youth Powwow
Nov. 7Alan Spoonhunter Memorial Gymnasium, Big Pine, California
Youth powwow listed on the regional event calendar.
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Sacred Path × The Autry Museum Pow Wow
Nov. 7Autry Museum of the American West, Los Angeles, California
Pow wow at the Autry Museum. Listed on the Pow Wow Calendar.
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Waccamaw Indian People Cultural Arts Festival & Pauwau
Nov. 7–8Waccamaw Tribal Grounds, Aynor, South Carolina
Cultural arts festival and pauwau. Listed on the Pow Wow Calendar.
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Onslow Veterans Pow Wow
Nov. 7–8American Legion Fairgrounds, Jacksonville, North Carolina
Veterans pow wow listed by Visit North Carolina.
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Drum Along the Delaware
Nov. 8, noon–5 p.m.Rivers Casino, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Community pow wow listed on the Pow Wow Calendar.
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Tribal Economic Outlook Conference
Nov. 12, noon–4 p.m.High Country Conference Center, Flagstaff, Arizona
Tribal economies and economic opportunities. Free with registration.
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HMOC & Redboy Productions Pow Wow
Nov. 14Heritage Museum of Orange County, Santa Ana, California
Pow wow listed on the Pow Wow Calendar.
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Native American Pow Wow at Traders Village
Nov. 14–15Traders Village, Houston, Texas
Pow wow and Native American market. Venue announcement posted.
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National Transportation in Indian Country Conference
Nov. 15–19Gila River Resorts & Casinos, Wild Horse Pass, Chandler, Arizona
Infrastructure, transportation planning, and tribal development connections.
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Southwest Tribal Housing & Homeownership Summit
Nov. 17, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.Albuquerque, New Mexico
Housing authorities, lenders, developers, families, and community partners. Exhibitor and speaker opportunities available.
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Tribal Clean Energy Symposium at RE+
Nov. 18Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Tribal energy projects, financing, development, and partnerships.
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Native Edge Institute: Scottsdale
Nov. 199800 E. Talking Stick Way, Scottsdale, Arizona
Native business development through NCAIED.
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Utah Valley University Pow Wow
Nov. 20–21UCCU Center, Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah
University pow wow listed on the Pow Wow Calendar.
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Carolina Good Medicine Pow Wow
Nov. 20–22Camp Ho Non Wah, Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina
Traditional Southern protocol gathering. Listed on the Pow Wow Calendar.
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Austin Powwow & Native American Heritage Festival
Nov. 21Travis County Expo Center, Austin, Texas
Powwow and heritage festival listed by Austin tourism.
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CSUN Annual Powwow
Nov. 28, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.Sierra Quad, California State University Northridge, California
Food, vendors, and cultural activities. Listed on the event calendar.
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6 eventsSummits
Native American Leadership Forum West
Dec. 2–4Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Lahaina, Hawaii
Tribal leadership development. Registration is reviewed for eligibility.
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Native Edge Institute: Oklahoma City
Dec. 3Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (venue pending)
Native business development through NCAIED.
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Native CDFI Network Policy & Capacity Building Summit
Dec. 6–9Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Native lenders, tribal leaders, investors, funders, and economic development.
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Community Navigator Workshop: Tucson
Dec. 7–8San Xavier Co-Op Farm, Tucson, Arizona
Indigenous tourism, land stewardship, and project readiness on Tohono O'odham homelands.
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Intertribal Agriculture Council Annual Conference
Dec. 8–10Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
Tribal producers, agricultural businesses, resources, and food systems.
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Community Navigator Workshop: Salt River Area
Dec. 10–11Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Salt River, Arizona
Tourism enterprise and community project development.
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12 eventsWorkshops
January in Tucson
Jan. 7–15University of Arizona Indigenous Governance Program, Tucson, Arizona
Accelerated Indigenous governance education. Course details forthcoming.
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Pechanga Pow Wow
Jan. 8–10Pechanga Summit Events Center, Temecula, California
Dance, song, Native food, and artisan crafts. Free admission.
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Litchfield Park Gathering
Jan. 9–10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Litchfield Square Park, Litchfield Park, Arizona
Native fine arts, jewelry, pottery, carvings, and direct artist sales. Free admission.
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Native Edge Institute: Kauaʻi
Jan. 14Kauaʻi, Hawaii (venue pending)
Native business development through NCAIED.
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Indigenous Business and Economic Development Program
Jan. 24–29Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada
Intensive program on Indigenous economic policy, governance, and business planning.
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Indigenous Tech Conference
Jan. 26–28Vancouver area, British Columbia, Canada (verify venue through registration)
Indigenous founders, technology, investors, and infrastructure.
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Native Edge Institute: Omaha
Jan. 28Omaha, Nebraska (venue pending)
Native business development through NCAIED.
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Native American Human Resources Conference
Jan. 28–29Gila River Resorts & Casinos, Wild Horse Pass, Chandler, Arizona
Workforce, HR, and tribal enterprise management. Preconference course on Jan. 27.
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Spirit of the Buffalo Pow Wow (first weekend)
Jan. 29–31International Market World, Auburndale, Florida
Powwow and Native American festival. The venue hosts two separate weekends.
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American Indian Arts Exposition
Jan. 31 – Feb. 15Tucson, Arizona (confirm current venue with organizer)
Native art and trade during Tucson's gem show season. Confirm operating days and venue before travel.
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NCAI Executive Council Winter Session
Jan. 31 – Feb. 4Location to be announced
Tribal delegates, federal relations, and policy. Official NCAI announcement.
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NCAI Native Youth Leadership Summit
Jan. 31 – Feb. 4Location to be announced
Youth leadership and policy advocacy. Official NCAI announcement.
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12 eventsConferences
State of Indian Nations
Feb. 1Venue and attendance details forthcoming
National tribal priorities and youth leadership addresses. Official NCAI announcement.
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NAIHC Legislative Summit
Feb. 2–4Confirm venue with NAIHC
Tribal housing advocacy and development policy. National American Indian Housing Council.
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Spirit of the Buffalo Pow Wow (second weekend)
Feb. 5–7International Market World, Auburndale, Florida
Second festival weekend at the same venue.
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BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow
Feb. 6Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, California
16th annual Two-Spirit gathering. Save the date listed.
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Seminole Tribal Fair & Pow Wow
Feb. 5–7Hard Rock Live, Seminole Hard Rock, Hollywood, Florida
Dance, drumming, arts, crafts, traditional foods, and performances.
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Arizona Indian Festival
Feb. 6–7Scottsdale Civic Center, Scottsdale, Arizona
Tribal tourism, traditional arts, crafts, food, and cultural connections.
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World Championship Hoop Dance Contest
Feb. 6–7, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.Heard Museum, Phoenix, Arizona
Indigenous hoop dancers and cultural gathering at the Heard Museum.
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Tribal Casino Executive Exchange
Feb. 8–9La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, California
Executive tribal gaming discussions. Check participation eligibility.
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Showdown in the Swamps
Feb. 13Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, Clewiston, Florida
Powwow listed on the Pow Wow Calendar.
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UNITY Midyear Conference
Feb. 13–15 (activities begin Feb. 12)Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Phoenix, Arizona
Native youth leadership and digital storytelling. Registration begins Feb. 12.
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Wiring the Rez: Innovation Across Indian Country
Feb. 25–26ASU Beus Center for Law & Society, Phoenix, Arizona
Native enterprise, ecommerce, AI, technology, and digital sovereignty.
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Weaving Unity Southeastern MMIW 2SPR Pow Wow
Feb. 27Jamil Shrine Temple, Columbia, South Carolina
Community and awareness gathering. Listed on the Pow Wow Calendar.
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8 eventsPow Wows
Surprise Lake Pow Wow
Mar. 6Surprise Lake Middle School, Milton, Washington
Free and open to the public. Listed on the Pow Wow Calendar. Reconfirm date with organizer.
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Heard Museum Indian Fair + Market
Mar. 6–7Heard Museum, Phoenix, Arizona
Major Native art marketplace with more than 600 artists. One of the largest Indigenous art markets in the country.
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Reservation Economic Summit (RES 2027)
Mar. 8–11Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
Native business, procurement, partnerships, enterprise development, and networking.
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RES Trade Show
Mar. 8–10Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
Exhibit products and services to Native businesses and entrepreneurs. Part of RES.
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Indigenous to Indigenous Business Matchmaking
Mar. 9RES, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
Targeted business introductions and collaboration. Part of RES.
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AFOA Canada National Conference
Mar. 9–11Edmonton Convention Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
Indigenous finance, governance, management, and economic opportunity.
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Spirit of Nations Pow Wow
Mar. 13, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.Jefferson County High School, Dandridge, Tennessee
Save the date listed on the Pow Wow Calendar.
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Denver March Powwow
Mar. 19–21Denver Coliseum, Denver, Colorado
One of the largest pow wows in the country. Dates listed by Visit Denver and PowWows.com. Organizer to update site for 2027.
View event detailsDates and details are confirmed with organizers where available. Some listings may require reconfirmation before travel. Verify with the event organizer before making plans. Links are added only when a verified organizer link is confirmed.
Stay connected to the circle
Native art markets and event calendars
Beyond this calendar, recurring Native art markets and broader Indian Country event calendars help you stay up to date with gatherings, artists, and movements across Turtle Island.
Native artist markets
Recurring Indigenous art markets and direct-artist sales.
- Alaska Native Customary Art FairAlaska Native artists and customary art presented during the AFN convention.
- Daybreak Star Native Art MarketsRecurring Native art markets hosted by United Indians of All Tribes Foundation.
- Heard Museum Ornament MarketplaceSeasonal Native ornament and art marketplace at the Heard Museum.
- SWAIA Winter Indian MarketWinter Indian Market presented by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts.
- Museum of Indigenous People Christmas Indian Art MarketAnnual Christmas Indian art market supporting Native artists.
- National Museum of the American Indian: Native Market InformationNative market information and artist opportunities from the NMAI.
- S'edav Va'aki Museum Indian Market: Artist InformationArtist information for the Indian Market at the S'edav Va'aki Museum.
- Hushtola Art MarketAn Indigenous art market gathering artists, makers, and community.
Event calendars
Broader calendars to keep up with gatherings across Indian Country.
- PowWows.com CalendarA nationwide pow wow and gathering calendar.
- Destination Native AmericaUpcoming Native events, destinations, and cultural tourism.
- North Carolina American Indian EventsUpcoming events from the NC Commission of Indian Affairs.
- News from Native CaliforniaCalifornia Native events, pow wows, and cultural gatherings.
- National Congress of American Indians EventsNational tribal policy, convention, and summit calendar.
- Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (April 2027)Tribal gaming tradeshow and convention. Flagged for tribal enterprise relationships. April 19–22, 2027.
Dates and details are confirmed with organizers where available. Some listings may require reconfirmation before travel. Verify with the event organizer before making plans. Links are added only when a verified organizer link is confirmed.
Know a gathering we should spotlight?
If you host or know of a pow wow, conference, gathering, or movement that belongs on this calendar, let us know how you would like to be connected. Each event is reviewed before it goes live.