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
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Amanda Tachine
University of Oregon
Assistant Professor
College of Education
Navajo NationLewis Johnson
Seminole NationDr. Brandon Postoak
Emergency Medicine
Chickasaw NationGovernor Bill Anoatubby
Chickasaw NationJerod Tate
Classical Composer and Pianist
Chickasaw Nation
