Thank you for joining us at the ATNI 2026 Midyear Convention!

Dear Friends, Leaders, and Partners,

Thank you for joining us at the ATNI 2026 Midyear Convention!

On behalf of the ATNI Executive Board, we are grateful to the Lummi Nation for hosting the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) 2026 Midyear Convention at the Silver Reef Casino Resort. We were last at Lummi for our 2022 Midyear, our first in-person Convention following the conclusion of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

The Lummi Nation are fantastic hosts, strong stewards of their traditional culture and longtime supporters and members of ATNI. We are looking forward to the many events they have planned for us.

We have some great informational presentations for you on the topics of drought and climate change, energy siting, artificial intelligence and data centers, health, contracting, and many more.

At our last convention we hosted State Caucuses for the first time. We received positive feedback, and there is again a feature at this convention. We are continuing to hold space for Tribal Leaders during the Tribal Leaders Roundtable so we may seek input and consensus from tribal leaders and policy staff on issues facing the Tribes of the Northwest.

Concurrently, the Tribal Liaison Convening will take place where state agencies and others can meet and strategize on how to improve state-tribal relationships. Please bring your voice and solutions-based ideas to these sessions.

While you are here, please visit our artisan vendors and support native-owned businesses.

Thank you again for joining us! Let us have a great convention!

Respectfully,

Leonard