2026 NINLHE Summer Institute

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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.

An Intensive Experience

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 Institute offers opportunities for spiritual renewal and personal empowerment. The Elder-In-Residence fulfills an important role within the 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 Institute.

Institute Transportation, Lodging & Meals

Location: The 2026 NINLHE Summer Institute will be held at the University of Utah Conference Center located at 110 South Fort Douglas Boulevard, Salt Lake City Utah, 84113.

Lodging: Take advantage of our special room block and group rates at the University of Utah Guest House, which is connected to the Conference Center. NINLHE registrants who book directly with the Guest House by April 20th 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.

Parking: Registrants may choose to stay at another hotel or commute from home if local; daily parking at Conference Center is included regardless of where you stay.

Transportation: For registrants traveling from out of state, the closest airport to the University of Utah is Salt Lake City International Airport. The University of Utah is a 20-30 minute car ride to the University of Utah and also adjacent to the Ford Douglas Stop on the TRAX Red Line.

Summary Institute Schedule

Below is a summary of our 2026 NINLHE Summer Institute Schedule; registrants will receive a full, updated schedule closer to the event start date:

TUESDAY, 21 JULY 2026

10:00am – 1:00pm PT	NINLHE Summer Institute Registration/Check-in
1:00 – 1:45pm	Welcome & Blessing NINLHE Overview & Summer Institute Orientation
1:45 – 3:15pm	Summer Institute Participant Introductions
3:15 – 3:30pm	Break
3:30 – 5:00pm	Summer Institute Participant Introductions (cont.)
5:00 – 5:15pm	Reflection on the Day led by Elder-in-Residence
5:30pm	Dinner
7:00pm	Evening Activity

WEDNESDAY, 22 JULY 2026

8:00am – 8:45am PT	Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15am	Blessing
9:15 – 10:15am	Keynote Speaker
10:15 – 10:30am	Break
10:30 – 11:15am	Q&A with Keynote Speaker
11:15am – 12:15pm	Common Ground Walk
12:30 – 1:30pm	Lunch
1:45 – 3:00pm	Thematic Breakout Sessions
3:00 – 3:15pm	Break
3:15 – 4:30pm	Participant Roundtable Discussions
4:45 – 5:00pm	Reflection on the Day
5:30pm	Dinner
7:00pm	Evening Activity

THURSDAY, 23 JULY 2026

8:00 – 8:45am PT	Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15am	Blessing
9:15 – 10:45am	Leadership Panel and Q&A
10:45 – 11:45am	Common Ground Walk
12:00 – 1:00pm	Lunch
1:15 – 2:30pm	Thematic Breakout Sessions
2:45 – 4:00pm	Participant Roundtable Discussions
4:15 – 4:30pm	Closing Reflections
4:30 – 5:00pm	NINLHE Summer Institute Evaluations
5:30pm	Dinner

FRIDAY, 24 JULY 2026 (optional)

12:00 – 9:00pm PT

Native American Celebration in the Park Pow Wow

Liberty Park, Salt Lake City, Utah

Registration Payments & Cancellation Policy

Registrations can be paid by check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. All fees must be prepaid. Purchase orders are not accepted. Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing to ACPA at info@acpa.nche.edu by 21 June 2026. Registrations can also be withdrawn by registrants using the event registration system through 21 June 2026. After 21 June 2026, there are no refunds. ACPA reserves the right to charge a service fee of US$50 for returned checks. Registrations are non-transferable. The Summer Institute may be canceled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. In this case, the fees will be fully refunded; however, ACPA will not be responsible for other additional costs, charges or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, and/or travel agencies.

2026 NINLHE Summer Institute

July 21 - 23, 2026
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
United States

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