2026 NINLHE Summer Institute

The National Institute for Native Leadership in Higher Education (NINLHE) Summer Institute, in partnership with ACPA's Native, Aboriginal, and Indigenous Coalition (NAIC) and Indigenous Student Affairs Network (ISAN), is a time for professional development, networking with other educators, and personal renewal. Through this Summer Institute, educators with expertise in policies and practices vital to Native student success develop through our training sessions. This intensive experience purposely limits attendance to provide participants with an experience that focuses equally on knowledge and skill building, information sharing, and the opportunity to draw upon the accumulated wisdom and experiences of the presenters as well as colleagues. In an atmosphere of collaboration, friendship, and fun, the Summer Institute offers opportunities for spiritual renewal and personal empowerment. The Elder-In-Residence fulfills an important role within the Summer Institute, beginning and ending each day with prayer and reflection, offering valuable context in which to consider shared experiences.