Events

ATAA hosts trainings, webinars, quarterly meetings and gatherings as well as our Annual Symposium which takes place in early spring each year.

We invite you to participate and connect, share and learn with others in the field of Tribal Administration.

ATAA Annual Symposium

The ATAA Annual Symposium provides concrete models and examples of effective Tribal administration practices from industry leaders, updates affecting programmatic and reporting requirements and peer networking. Join us each April for an informative three-day event!

Our Amazing Tribal Administrators at Symposium 2023

2025 ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

Shaping Tomorrow: Unified Vision, Strategic Action

Enhancing Economic Collaboration Between Alaska Tribes and Village Corporations

April 22-24 | Marriott Anchorage Downtown

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With a reduction in future resource revenue expected, and uncertainty in Tribal program funding and grant availability, it is essential for Alaska Tribes and village corporations to develop strategic partnerships that ensure long-term sustainability. Join us, along with co-host the Alaska Native Village Corporation, for this informative three-day event: ATAA's preliminary agenda items:

MORNING PRESENTATIONS AND PANELS:

Senator Lisa Murkowski
CODEL Chiefs of Staff: The New Administration
SBA 8(a) Program and Updates: Erica C. Rivera, Deputy Director, Alaska District Office; Apollo Fuhriman, Regional Administrator, Pacific NW Regional Office (video)
Erec Isaacson, President - ConocoPhillips Alaska
Frank Richards, President - Alaska Gasline Dev. Corp.
Jason Brune, Chair | Deven Mitchell, CEO - Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.
Tribal Administrator of the Year
Ben Mallott, Alaska Federation of Natives
First Alaskans Institute
The Constitutional Basis for ANC and Tribal Participation in Government Contracting
Status and Future of the SBA 8(a) Program & Gov’t Contracting: Insights from ANVCA, NACA, ANCSA Regional Association and Schwabe Law
EPA Region 10 Administrator Emma Pokon
Tribal Justice and Reaffirmation of Tribal Authority in VAWA ’22
Tribal Broadband Panel
The Future of Revenue Sharing: 7(j), 7(i), with Insights from NANA, TKC, Calista, Donlin Gold, & BBNC

TRIBAL BREAK OUT SESSIONS

Empowering Tribal Administrators and Staff: HR Strategies for Recruitment, Support, and Retention
Fostering Commitment: Strengthening Council Engagement, Communication & Fiduciary Knowledge
AI in Rural Alaska: Opportunities and Challenges in Emerging Technology - Carlos Machuca, AKSBDC
Building Strong Financial Partnerships: Banking, Funding, and Credit for Tribes - FNBA
Preparing for Audits and Reporting: Best Practices for Tribes and Updates from the New Administration - Sonosky, Chambers, et al
Double Session: QuickBooks for Alaska Tribes: Know the Basics and Q&A
State of AK Ballot Measure 1: Min. Wage/Sick Leave - State of Alaska; Schwabe Law
State of AK DOT&PF Commissioner Ryan Anderson
Program Updates and Q&A from BIA, HUD and EPA
Tribal Accounting: Fund vs. Non-Profit Standards & Safeguarding Assets from Misuse and Conflicts of Interest
Tribal Data: IT Best Practices for Email, Access, and Cybersecurity
CITC and Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Tribes of Alaska Business Enterprise Stories of Success