Empowering the Next Generation of Native Leaders
Join us on Friday, October 10, 2025, in Spokane, WA, for Student Day at the 56th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show! This one-day, free event is open to Native students in 6th grade through postsecondary and creates a meaningful space to celebrate culture, explore identity, and build pathways to leadership.
Rooted in this year’s theme—“Empowering Sovereignty: Our Legacies, Our Futures”—Student Day is designed to inspire, connect, and uplift Native youth as they step into their power and shape their futures.
Students will participate in engaging workshops and sessions focused on:
Language revitalization
Student voice and advocacy
Mental health and well-being
Digital sovereignty and creative expression
Financial aid and scholarship readiness
College and career exploration
Come learn alongside peers, mentors, and educators from across Indian Country in a day centered on you—your story, your potential, and your future.
This event is FREE for all students.
Register below to reserve your spot and stay up to date on the latest Student Day details!
For questions about Student Days, please contact NIEA at students@niea.org.