Save the Date: March 24-25, 2026
Native Land Conference
Indian Land Tenure Foundation is pleased to present the first Native Land Conference March 24-25, 2026, at Mystic Lake Casino in Minnesota.
Thank you for the incredible response—Native Land Conference 2026 is officially SOLD OUT!
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Join us March 24-25, 2026
The Native Land Conference, presented by Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF), will bring together Tribal leaders, land office staff, tribal landowners, Native advocates, educators, and allies from across Indian Country. Together, we’ll engage in meaningful dialogue and collaborative learning, rooted in ILTF’s mission to support American Indian Nations in reclaiming and controlling their rightful homelands through four primary strategies: Education, Cultural Awareness, Economic Opportunity, and Legal Reform.
The 2026 Native Land Conference Is Sold Out
Registration is officially closed, as all available seats for the 2026 Native Land Conference have been filled due to overwhelming interest. Thank you to everyone who registered and helped make this one of our most anticipated events yet. We look forward to welcoming attendees on March 24–25, 2026, at Mystic Lake Casino.
2026 Draft Agenda
Get a first look at the topics, sessions, and conversations shaping this year’s gathering. The draft agenda offers an overview of planned panels, workshops, and networking opportunities, giving participants a preview of what to expect as we come together to advance Tribal Sovereignty.
Track 1
Day 1
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Day One
7:30 am
Continental Breakfast
9:00 am
Welcome Plenary
10:00 am
Fee Land to Trust 101: A Beginner’s Guide
11:30 am
Lunch Reception w/ Plenary Panelists Nuts and Bolts of Land Bank
1:00 pm
Fee to Trust 201 — Advanced Fee-to-Trust Applications
2:45 pm
Break
3:00 pm
Reflections and Futures — A Panel on the 2028 Meriam Report
4:15 pm
Close Out
5:30 pm
Arts & Eats — Welcome Reception and Art Vendors
Day 2
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Day Two
7:30 am
Continental Breakfast
9:15 am
Navigating Co-Management in Urban Settings
10:45 am
Advanced GIS Mapping Techniques for Tribal Land Management
12:00 am
Lunch Reception w/ Plenary Speaker Cris Stainbrook & Kim Berns
1:15 pm
638 Contracting for Tribal Land Offices
2:30 pm
Break
3:00 pm
Tribal Carbon Co-Benefits
4:15 pm
Closing Protocol
Track 2
Day 1
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Day One
7:30 am
Continental Breakfast
9:00 am
Welcome Plenary
10:00 am
HEARTH Act Fundamentals
11:30 am
Lunch Reception w/ Plenary Panelists Nuts and Bolts of Land Bank
1:00 pm
Probate Issues & Managing Fractionated Land Interests in Indian Country
2:45 pm
Break
3:00 pm
Negotiating Rights-of-Way and Easements in Indian Country
4:15 pm
Close Out
5:30 pm
Arts & Eats — Welcome Reception and Art Vendors
Day 2
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Day Two
7:30 am
Continental Breakfast
9:15 am
ARMP & Land Use Planning in Tribal Communities
10:45 am
Surveying and Appraisals on Trust Lands in Indian Country
12:00 am
Lunch Reception w/ Plenary Speaker Cris Stainbrook & Kim Berns
1:15 pm
National Indian Carbon Credit Panel
2:30 pm
Break
3:00 pm
Navigating Tribal CoManagement with Government Entities
4:15 pm
Closing Protocol
Track 3
Day 1
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Day One
7:30 am
Continental Breakfast
9:00 am
Welcome Plenary
10:00 am
Native Cultural Conservation Easements
11:30 am
Lunch Reception w/ Plenary Panelists Nuts and Bolts of Land Bank
1:00 pm
Utilizing GIS in a Tribal Land Office
2:45 pm
Break
3:00 pm
Protecting Cultural Resources on Ceded Lands
4:15 pm
Close Out
5:30 pm
Arts & Eats — Welcome Reception and Art Vendors
Day 2
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Day Two
7:30 am
Continental Breakfast
9:15 am
Fee and Trust Land Acquisition & Consolidation Strategies
10:45 am
Advanced Probate Challenges & AIPRA Implementation
12:00 am
Lunch Reception w/ Plenary Speaker Cris Stainbrook & Kim Berns
1:15 pm
Funding Options for Land Acquisition
2:30 pm
Break
3:00 pm
Effective Advocacy and Policy Updates in Indian Country
4:15 pm
Closing Protocol
Sponsors
A variety of unique sponsorship opportunities are available to support the conference and impact Indian Country, including recognition on the ILTF website, with additional sponsorship options. Contact Laura Kildow (lkildow@iltf.org) to learn more.
Exhibitors
The Native Land Conference is a unique tribal event that brings together key tribal stakeholders, making it an excellent opportunity to reach an influential and highly engaged audience in person. Contact Laura Kildow (lkildow@iltf.org) to learn more.