Purpose of the NPC
Drawing on the expertise and lived experience of its members, the Council helps identify priority issues, frame the conference theme, guide programming, and ensure that the conference reflects Indigenous values, sovereignty, and community realities. Working primarily through committees, the Council supports ATALM staff by developing recommendations and advancing work between meetings, strengthening the conference’s relevance, impact, and connection to the field.
Planning Council
NPC Meeting Materials and Dates
- Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern, Zoom – Agenda – Presentation Slides – Meeting Notes
- Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern, Zoom – Agenda – Presentation Slides – Meeting Notes
- Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern, Zoom – Agenda
- Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Local Planning Meeting, 9:00AM-5:00PM Pacific, Spokane, WA – Agenda – Meeting Notes
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern, Zoom
- Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern, Zoom
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern, Zoom
- Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern, Zoom
Conference Location
- Hotel Information
- Davenport Grand, $169/night
- Doubletree by Hilton, $150/night
- Meeting Space
- Summits, September 21, located at the Davenport Grand
- Preconference Workshops and Conference Sessions, September 22-24, located at the Spokane Convention Center
Programming
- Submission Form (due Tuesday, February 10)