2025 Tribal Summit
2025 Tribal Summit - Hosted by ECU NASNTI REACHE Program
Event Details:
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Dates: November 19–20, 2025
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Location: Chickasaw Business & Conference Center, Ada, OK
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Theme: Rooted & Rising — Cultivating Connection, Culture, and College Success
Be part of something transformative. The 2025 Tribal Education Summit invites bold,
creative proposals that move Native education forward. Focus areas include:
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Student retention & graduation - Share proven strategies and innovative programs that keep students enrolled, supported, and crossing the commencement stage.
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Culturally responsive teaching & advising - Showcase practices that honor Indigenous knowledge, boost engagement, and transform classroom and advising experiences.
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Tribal & institutional partnerships - Present models for meaningful collaboration that create pathways, funding, and sustained opportunities for tribal communities.
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Mental health & belonging - Highlight approaches that nurture wellness, belonging, and resilience for students, staff, and families.
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Indigenous research & storytelling - Amplify community-driven research and storytelling that reclaims narratives, centers Indigenous methodologies, and inspires change.
Additional information
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Complimentary hotel accommodations for travelers >100 miles
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See attached call for presentations and registration flyers for full details
