2025-2026 Native, Indigenous, and Tribal Collaborative

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You are invited to join the 2026 Native, Indigenous, and Tribal Collaborative

The Native, Indigenous, and Tribal Collaborative is powered by Casey Family Programs and developed in partnership with Native Americans in Philanthropy.

Foster Partnerships for Tribal Wellbeing

Philanthropy Southwest is excited to announce the launch of the Native, Indigenous, and Tribal Collaborative. Our collaboratives are thoughtfully curated experiential learning programs designed to provide our members a deeper look into important issues facing grantmakers today.

This multi-session, hybrid initiative aims to foster awareness, enhance education, and build meaningful engagement with Native and Tribal communities throughout the Southwest. This is an opportunity to build authentic partnerships and make a lasting impact together. We hope you will join us for this important work to shape a more inclusive and equitable future for Native and Tribal communities across our region.

What To Expect

The Native, Indigenous, and Tribal Collaborative is designed to deepen understanding of the social and funding challenges faced by Native people and provide participants with the tools and resources to support Tribes most effectively. This collective effort will strengthen relationships and investments in Indian Country within the service region of Philanthropy Southwest.

Participation in this collaborative is open to funders who are members of Philanthropy Southwest and/or Native Americans in Philanthropy.

PSW members must log in to register
NAP members, please email bhuber@philanthropysouthwest.org to receive authorization to register

There are two required in-person sessions: February 12-13, 2026 and April 28-30, 2026 (Oklahoma City, OK). There is one optional in-person session May 4-6, 2026 (Laity Lodge in Leakey, TX) for the Grounded Leadership Retreat. All other monthly sessions will be one hour virtual webinars. Visit the Schedule tab for more details.

Participation Benefits

Education and Awareness: Engage in a program designed to enhance understanding of Native and Indigenous cultures, histories, and current challenges.
Tools and Resources: Access practical tools to support and build lasting partnerships with Native communities.
Collective Action: Work alongside PSW members, partners, and Native leaders to advance meaningful support and investments in Tribal wellbeing.

Participation Information

Modality: Hybrid
Cost: $2,500* per participant (does not include participant travel or lodging for any in-person sessions)

*Please note there is a $500 discount for each additional participant from the same PSW member organization. To receive the discount, all participants from the organization must be registered together. During checkout, you will also have the option to add the Grounded Leadership Retreat May 4-6, 2026 at Laity Lodge in Leakey, TX at a special collaborative member rate of $699 per participant. Any remaining spots will later be made available to PSW members at the full rate of $899.

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Schedule

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Please note: Schedule may be subject to minor changes as speaker availability is confirmed.

Session 1: February 12-13, 2026 (Phoenix, AZ)

A Cultural Grounding with Native Communities

Details

February 12, 2026: Arrive in Phoenix by late afternoon. Welcome dinner for all collaborative participants at the Fry Bread House, the first Native-owned restaurant in the United States to receive a James Beard award
February 13, 2026: 8:30am-2pm Cultural Grounding Workshop at the Phoenix Indian Center facilitated by Laura Harris, Executive Director, Americans for Indian Opportunity. Depart Phoenix by early evening.

Included with registration. PSW covers all meals for in-person sessions; travel and lodging expenses are not included.

Session 2: March 4, 2026 (Virtual; 1:30pm to 2:30pm CT)

National Native Advocacy Organizations with Southwest Impact

Speaker(s) TBA

Included with registration

*Optional: Special invitation to join PSW On the Hill March 9-11, 2026 in Washington, DC

Session 3: April 28-30, 2026 (Oklahoma City, OK)

Indigenous Governance & Tribal Relations

Details TBA, but will include:

The First Americans Museum

Included with registration. PSW covers all meals for in-person sessions; travel and lodging expenses are not included.

Optional Special Session 4: May 4-6, 2026 (Laity Lodge in Leakey, TX)

Grounded Leadership Retreat at H.E. Butt Foundation’s Laity Lodge,

During registration, you will also have the option to add the Grounded Leadership Retreat at a special collaborative member rate of $699 per participant. Any remaining spots will later be made available to PSW members at the full rate of $899.

Optional add-on with registration. Special rate includes group transportation to/from San Antonio airport, meals, and lodging.

Session 5: May or early June TBD, 2026 (Virtual; 1:30pm to 2:30pm CT)

Short and Long-Term Investments in Native Well-Being

Speaker TBA

Included with registration

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Thursday, February 12, 2026

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Participation in this collaborative is open to funders who are members of Philanthropy Southwest and/or Native Americans in Philanthropy.

PSW members must log in to register
NAP members, please email bhuber@philanthropysouthwest.org to receive authorization to register

*Please note there is a $500 discount for each additional participant from the same PSW member organization. To receive the discount, all participants from the organization must be registered together. Refunds are considered on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed. All registrations are final and non-refundable two weeks prior to the first session. During checkout, you will also have the option to add the Grounded Leadership Retreat May 4-6, 2026 at Laity Lodge in Leakey, TX at a special collaborative member rate of $699 per participant. Any remaining spots will later be made available to PSW members at the full rate of $899.

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2025-2026 Native, Indigenous, and Tribal Collaborative

2025-2026 Native, Indigenous, and Tribal Collaborative

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You are invited to join the 2026 Native, Indigenous, and Tribal Collaborative

The Native, Indigenous, and Tribal Collaborative is powered by Casey Family Programs and developed in partnership with Native Americans in Philanthropy.

Foster Partnerships for Tribal Wellbeing

What To Expect

Schedule-at-a-Glance

Session 1: February 12-13, 2026 (Phoenix, AZ)

Session 2: March 4, 2026 (Virtual; 1:30pm to 2:30pm CT)

Session 3: April 28-30, 2026 (Oklahoma City, OK)

Optional Special Session 4: May 4-6, 2026 (Laity Lodge in Leakey, TX)

Session 5: May or early June TBD, 2026 (Virtual; 1:30pm to 2:30pm CT)