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Prior Conferences

Woman with roots in the earth exhaling. Text on image reads "18th National Indian Nations Conference"

18th National Indian Nations Conference was held December 10–13, 2024, was held December 10–13, 2024, on the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California with the theme, Healing and Continuing to Stay Rooted.

 

 

 

17th National Indian Nations Conference

The 17th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime Conference was held December 6–9, 2022 on the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California with the theme, “Resilience. Unity. Empowerment.” 

 

 

 

Indigenous people wearing feather headdresses

The 16th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime Conference was held December 5–7, 2018 on the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California with the theme, “Braiding Strength, Hope, and Healing for the Path Forward.” Download the agenda.

 

 

 

Indigenous people gathered in a circle at night

The 15th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime Conference was held December 8–10, 2016 on the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California with the theme, “Harnessing our Collective Wisdom: Strengthening the Circle of Safety, Justice and Healing.” Download the agenda.

 

 

 

Eagle wrapping its wings around an Indigenous family

The 14th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime Conference was held December 11–13, 2014 on the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California with the theme, “Generational Voices Uniting for Safety, Justice and Healing.” Download the agenda.

 

 

 

Indigenous community around a fire

The 13th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime Conference was held December 6–8, 2012 on the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California with the theme, “Strength from Within: Rekindling Tribal Traditions to assist Victims of Crime.” 

 

 

 

12th National Indian Nations Conference Artwork

The 12th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime Conference was held December 9–11, 2010 on the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California with the theme, “Walking in Harmony: Honoring Victim Voices to Achieve Safety, Justice & Healing.” 

 

 

 

11th National Indian Nations Conference Artwork

The 11th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime Conference was held December 11–13, 2008 on the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California with the theme, “Strengthening the Heartbeat of all our Relations.” 


 

 

 

10th National Indian Nations Conference Artwork

The 10th National Indian Nations Conference: Justice for Victims of Crime Conference was held December 7–9, 2006, on the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California with the theme, “Hope for All Generations: Weaving a Network of Safety, Justice and Healing.” 

 

 

 

9th National Indian Nations Conference Artwork

The 9th National Indian Nations: Justice for Victims of Crime Conference was held December 9–11, 2004, on the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California with the theme, “Reviving our Sacred Legacy: Lighting the Path to our Future.” 

 

 

 

 

8th National Indian Nations Conference Artwork

The 8th National Strengthening Indian Nations: Justice for Victims of Crime Conference was held December 5–7, 2002, on the reservation of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, California with the theme, "United Voices: Expanding the Circle of Safety, Justice and Healing."