Native American & Indigenous Studies at PennTuesday, July 21, 2026 - 8:00am to Thursday, July 23, 2026 - 6:00pm
The conference will take place at the University of Utah Conference Center, in Salt Lake City
The National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education (NINLHE) Summer Institute, in partnership with ACPA’s Native, Aboriginal, and Indigenous Coalition (NAIC) and Indigenous Student Affairs Network (ISAN), is a time for professional development, networking with other educators, and personal renewal. Through this Summer Institute, educators with expertise in policies and practices vital to Native student success develop through our training sessions.
Summer Institute attendance is purposely limited to provide participants with an intensive experience that focuses equally on knowledge and skill building, information sharing, and the opportunity to draw upon the accumulated wisdom and experiences of the presenters as well as colleagues.
In an atmosphere of collaboration, friendship, and fun, the Summer Institute offers opportunities for spiritual renewal and personal empowerment. The Elder-In-Residence fulfills an important role within the Summer Institute. The Elder will begin and end each day with a prayer and reflection. The Elder-In-Residence will offer valuable context in which to consider our shared experiences throughout the Summer Institute. Native and non-Native administrators, professional staff, and faculty committed to supporting and increasing recruitment, retention and graduation of American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and Aboriginal students at public, private, and tribal colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Summer Institute participants are expected to arrive on 21 July 2026
- Before 21 June 2026 – $550
- After 21 June 2026 – $650
Included with Registration
- Daily parking at University of Utah Conference Center, where the Summer Institute will take place
- All meals (Tuesday lunch through Thursday dinner)
Lodging is not included in your Summer Institute registration rate, but registrants can take advantage of our special room block and group rates at the University of Utah Guest House, which is connected to the Conference Center. Summer Institute registrants who book directly with the Guest House by 20 April 2026 will receive a discounted rate of $190.00+tax/night. To make your reservation, call the Guest House Front Desk at 801-587-1000 and mention our group name: “NINLHE Summer Institute.” You can also make a reservation online and use offer code: “BKG1201” to access our room block.