Indian Land Tenure Foundation

04/15/2026

Today at , the Indian Land Tenure Foundation is proud to co-host "100 Years in the Making: The Meriam Centennial Initiative" alongside the American Indian College Fund, the Brookings Institution, and Native Americans in Philanthropy. 🌱

Nearly 100 years ago, the Meriam Report was the first major study to hold federal policy accountable for the economic and social challenges facing Native communities. Now, we're coming together to ask: what has — and hasn't — changed? And how do we move forward?


The Meriam Centennial Initiative is a Native-led, data-driven effort to shape bold, meaningful policy for Indian Country ahead of that 100th anniversary in 2028. We're honored to be part of this work and this community.

03/30/2026

Wópida • Miigwech • Wóphila • Thank you



Thank you for joining us at the Native Land Conference, hosted by the Indian Land Tenure Foundation. It was truly an honor to gather with you in our Native Lands community.

We hope your time at the conference was both memorable and enriching, and that you had the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees committed to strengthening Native land stewardship and sovereignty.

Thank you to all our sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, art vendors, guests, and attendees. It would not have been possible without you. We look forward to seeing you in 2027!

03/18/2026

With Gratitude to Our Sponsors

Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) extends our heartfelt thanks to the incredible sponsors supporting the Native Land Conference. Your partnership helps bring together Indigenous leaders, land stewards, advocates, and community members working to strengthen Tribal sovereignty and keep Indian Lands in Indian Hands™.

We are proud to recognize and thank our sponsors:

• Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation —
• Giniw Collective —
• KTGY Group, Inc. —
• Many Rivers Law — https://www.manyriverslaw.com/
• Morongo Band of Mission Indians —
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) —
• Oak and Stone Development —
• Pandell Technology — https://pandell.com
• Doris Duke Foundation —
• Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community —
• Intertribal Agriculture Council —
• The Conservation Fund —

• National Indian Carbon Coalition — https://www.indiancarbon.org/

Your commitment to Native land and future generations makes this gathering possible. Thank you for standing with us.

📅 March 24–25, 2026
📍 Mystic Lake Casino — Prior Lake, MN

02/24/2026

Native Land Conference presented by Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) highlights the growing momentum across Indian Country to advance Tribal sovereignty and strengthen land stewardship.

Session Spotlight

Exploring Carbon & Co-Benefits on Native Lands: New Tools and Resources for Tribal Communities
🗓 March 25, 2026 | 3:00–4:15 PM
📍 Mystic Lake Casino

This session introduces the National Indian Carbon Coalition (NICC) and its Tribal Carbon & Co-Benefits Hub and Atlas — geospatial tools designed to help Tribal Nations evaluate carbon project opportunities while centering sovereignty, stewardship, and community-defined co-benefits.

Featuring: Lakota Ironboy & Caitlin Smith
Moderator: Quentin Ikuta

As Tribal Nations explore opportunities in the voluntary carbon market, access to Tribally relevant data and trusted technical tools is critical. This session offers a practical starting point for leaders, land managers, and decision-makers ready to explore carbon opportunities on their own terms.

02/10/2026

Meet the Leaders Driving Land Back at the Native Land Conference

We’re honored to welcome two nationally respected leaders to our Lunch Plenary – The Nuts and Bolts of Land Back:

✨ Alvin Warren (Santa Clara Pueblo) – Tribal leader and land restoration expert. Alvin has spent decades helping Tribes regain, protect, and steward ancestral lands, including leading landmark land reacquisition efforts and shaping policy at the federal and state level.

✨ Jodi Archambault (Hunkpapa & Oglala Lakota) – Founder of ANPO, acclaimed advocate, and artist. Jodi applies a transformative lens across policy, art, and activism to expand understanding of Indigenous rights while centering Indigenous ways of life and community relationships.

Moderated by: ✨ John Sirois (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation) – Traditional Territory Advisor and former Colville Business Council Chair. John brings decades of experience in Tribal governance, land management, and policy, guiding discussions on practical tools and strategies for advancing Land Back initiatives.

Together, they’ll explore how Land Back happens in practice — from legal and policy strategies to cultural and community-driven approaches.

📅 March 24–25, 2026
📍 Mystic Lake Casino, Prior Lake, MN

Indian Land Tenure Foundation is pleased to present the first Native Land Conference. Join us March 24-25, 2026, at Mystic Lake Conference Center. Register today!

01/27/2026

Explore the Agenda: Native Land Conference 2026

The Native Land Conference, presented by the Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF), takes place March 24–25, 2026 at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, MN. While registration has reached capacity, we’re excited to share a look at the 2026 conference agenda.

This two-day event brings together Tribal leaders, land professionals, educators, advocates, and allies to strengthen Tribal sovereignty and advance the future of Indian Lands in Indian Hands™.

Agenda highlights include:

Fee to Trust & HEARTH Act fundamentals
Probate, fractionated lands & land consolidation
GIS tools, surveying & land planning
Cultural resource protection & co-management
Land acquisition, funding & carbon initiatives
Expert-led sessions and hands-on workshops will deliver practical knowledge to take back to your community.

View the full agenda: https://iltf.org/native-land-conference/

📅 March 24–25, 2026
📍 Mystic Lake Casino | Prior Lake, MN

01/15/2026

🎉 SOLD OUT! 🎉

Registration for the 2026 Native Land Conference is officially full! Thank you to everyone across Indian Country who registered and made this year’s conference one of our most anticipated yet.

Due to high demand and limited capacity, all available spots have been filled. If you weren’t able to secure a seat this year, we encourage you to plan ahead and register early next year—spaces fill quickly!

We look forward to welcoming registered attendees on March 24–25, 2026 at Mystic Lake Casino for two days of learning, connection, and advancing Indian Lands in Indian Hands™.

Learn more and stay connected:
iltf.org/native-land-conference

01/14/2026

⏰ Only 2 Days Left to Apply!

Time is running out—applications for Indian Land Tenure Foundation’s 2026 Summer Tribal Land Office Internship Grants close this Friday, January 16.

This is your final chance to apply for up to $10,000 to support paid summer internships for Native high school students in Tribal land offices.

Interns gain hands-on experience in:
• Tribal land management
• Mapping & data collection
• Cultural preservation
• Environmental & natural resource work

These internships help prepare the next generation of Native land professionals while supporting the important work of Tribal land offices.
Together, keeping Indian Lands in Indian Hands™.

👉 Apply now before the deadline:
https://app.trytemelio.com/form/cf71bf2a-5265-46a6-bb9e-3c1cb637139a

Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026
Don’t wait—applications close in just 2 days!

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01/06/2026

🎉 New Year. New Opportunities. Limited Seats. 🎉

Kick off 2026 by securing your place at the Native Land Conference, presented by Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF)—March 24–25, 2026 at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, MN.

Registration is filling fast, and remaining spots won’t last long. If advancing Tribal Sovereignty and strengthening Indian Lands in Indian Hands™ is part of your goals this year, now is the time to register.

Join Tribal leaders, land professionals, educators, advocates, and allies from across Indian Country for two days of expert-led sessions, deep-dive workshops, and powerful community connections.

⏳ Once capacity is reached, registration will close.

Register while you still can:
https://whova.com/portal/registration/i4hhjkDTmChB3DKU97Kc/
(Also at iltf.org/native-land-conference)

📅 March 24–25, 2026
📍 Mystic Lake Casino | Prior Lake, MN

12/31/2025

⏰ Only TWO WEEKS left to apply!

Tribal land offices still have time to apply for ILTF’s 2026 Summer Tribal Land Office Internship Grants, offering up to $10,000 to host paid high school interns.

These internships provide Native students with hands-on experience in Tribal land management, mapping, cultural preservation, environmental data collection, and more—while helping prepare the next generation of Native land professionals.

Together, keeping Indian Lands in Indian Hands™.

📌 Deadline: January 16, 2026
Apply here: https://app.trytemelio.com/form/cf71bf2a-5265-46a6-bb9e-3c1cb637139a

Questions? Contact: Nicole Olson | Grants Administrator | [email protected]
Learn more: www.iltf.org