NIEA 2026 | Buffalo, New York
National Language Summit
Advancing the Future of Native Language Education
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
Buffalo, New York
About the Summit
The National Indian Education Association and the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education invite you to the National Language Summit, a one-of-a-kind gathering dedicated to strengthening the future of Native language education across Indian Country.
Spend the day alongside Native language advocates, educators, Tribal leaders, and community experts working to revitalize, reclaim, and sustain their languages.
Through interactive sessions and focused conversations, participants will share what is working, exchange ideas, strengthen connections, and build upon the momentum of Native language work happening across Indian Country.
Whether you teach Native language, lead within your community, support language programs, or help shape policy, you will leave with new ideas, meaningful connections, and renewed energy for the work ahead.
Who Should Attend?
Communities at every stage of language programming are encouraged to participate, from those beginning to plan a program to those operating established immersion and community-based revitalization initiatives.
Summit Tracks
Participants will have opportunities to connect with colleagues doing similar work through four focused tracks.
Early Childhood and Language Nests
K-12 Schools and Immersion
Community-Based Revitalization
Policy, Funding, and Sustainability
Registration Is Free
Space is limited. Register today to reserve your place at the National Language Summit.
Questions?
Contact Roo George-Warren, Language Program Coordinator for the National Fund for Excellence in American Indian Education, at dgeorgewarren@nfeaie.org.