NCUIH

NCUIH 2026 Annual Conference
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-30 | The Westin Downtown, 999 9th St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20001, United States
April 27-April 30, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

2026 NCUIH Annual Conference: Celebrating 50 Years of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act

The NCUIH Annual Conference will take place April 27–30, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
This year’s conference commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA), highlighting five decades of progress, collaboration, and continued commitment to Native health.
We look forward to convening Urban Indian Organizations, health care professionals, policymakers, community leaders, and advocates to discuss critical issues related to urban Indian health.

Monday, April 27: Training for Urban Indian Organization Boards of Directors
Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28 – 29: Conference Programming
Thursday, April 30: Hill Day

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact conference organizers at conference@ncuih.org.

Strengthening Vaccine Confidence in Native Communities: Listening Back and Looking Forward
2026-06-17 14:00 - 14:45 (America/New_York)
June 17, 2026 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. ET

Listening Back and Looking Forward
NCUIH will host a Community of Learning session titled Strengthening Vaccine Confidence in Native Communities: Listening Back and Looking Forward on June 17, 2026, from 2:00–2:45 p.m. ET.
This 45-minute session closes the four-part Strengthening Vaccine Confidence in Native Communities series by reflecting on key lessons learned and best practices shared throughout the collaborative. Participants will engage in facilitated discussion and an open forum to share priorities, strategies, and next steps in their immunization efforts. Anonymous dialogue submissions will be available to encourage open exchange and peer-supported problem-solving.
The session will feature Alyssa Smith-Longee, MPH, BSN, RN, Certified Pediatric Nurse (Assiniboine/Sioux – Fort Peck), who will guide reflection and facilitate discussion.
Participants will:

Discuss key lessons learned and best practices shared throughout the Community of Learning series
Review how social media toolkits can support community engagement and outreach efforts
Explore opportunities for peer learning, collaboration, and support in ongoing immunization efforts

Urban Indian Organization staff and leadership are encouraged to attend and participate in this closing session.
