Register now for NICWA's 45th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico, April 4–7, 2027. Our multiday conference is the leading event dedicated to Tribal child welfare and well-being, attracting over 1,500 attendees annually. Join us for empowering general sessions, our annual celebratory banquet, and workshops across the spectrum of child welfare.

Our conference theme for 2027, "Rooted in Ancestral Wisdom, Weaving Sacred Connections," calls us to remember why we do this work: to continue weaving our children into our cultures. Protecting Native children is a sacred responsibility entrusted to us by our ancestors and guided by our values.

Pay by the early bird deadline of January 31, 2027, for $100 off registration.

Register now.