Most Recent Newsletter

Registration is now open for NATHPO's 26th Annual Conference & Sacred Places Summit, happening August 24-28, 2026, at the Hotel Albuquerque in Albuquerque, NM.

Visit NATHPO's website HERE to reserve your spot at NATHPO's 26th Annual Conference & Sacred Places Summit.

You can register at one of the following levels:

Your registration includes access to: All conference sessions with specified meals beginning with workshops on Monday afternoon, Monday's Opening Night reception, Wednesday's Culture Night at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center hosted by Pueblo of Acoma, Thursday's site visit to Sky City, and Friday's Farewell Brunch. Please note Monday's optional site visit will require an additional fee (see below for more information).

Most sponsorship levels also include registration for at least one conference attendee. For information about sponsoring our conference, please see below or visit this link.

Due to limited availability, this year's conference registrations will be capped at 250. Secure your 2026 Conference Registrations today! 

This year, conference attendees can choose ONE of the four options for the Monday, September 24, site visit.

For $60, attendees can choose from three different trail options at Petroglyphs National Monument. This site visit will involve some hiking, and the options vary based on degree of difficulty. Please choose based on what you think you will be able and willing to do. You can learn more about each option at our registration page.

OR:

For $79, attendees can visit Sandia Peak on the outskirts of Albuquerque. This cost includes your ticket on the tram up to Sandia Peak.

Please note we are limiting participation to 50 people per each of the four site visit options on a first-come-first-served basis, so make your reservation early to secure the spot you want!

NATHPO has reserved a block of rooms at the Hotel Albuquerque for August 22-28, 2026, for conference attendees. This year's group rate is $144 per night, plus applicable taxes.

You can book your room at HERE, follow the links on our conference webpage, or contact the hotel’s reservations team directly at (866) 505-7829 referencing the following:

Conference rates in the NATHPO room block will be available to registrants on a first-come-first-served basis.

Please note that the reservation cut-off date is July 17, 2026. After this date, any remaining rooms within the block will be released to the hotel’s general inventory.

NATHPO invites you to share your knowledge and experiences in Tribal historic and cultural preservation by presenting to our annual conference.

This year’s theme is Living Cultures, Living Landscapes. This is a historic moment of opportunity for elevating Native voices at the highest level. We must come together during this time to speak up for Tribal historic preservation and sacred places.

While, as always, sessions and presentations on all relevant topics are welcome, we encourage you to think about how your proposed topic is related to the conference theme. Presentations by Tribal representatives will be prioritized.

You can find more details about submitting a presentation proposal on our website and in the attached form. Proposals are due no later than April 24, 2026.

Sponsorship registration for NATHPO's 26th Annual Conference is also open!

Please help up make NATHPO's annual Conference & Sacred Places Summit the most exceptional one to date. By becoming a sponsor, you directly contribute to the success of the conference, enabling the provision of delicious meals, comprehensive educational sessions, engaging workshops, and impactful field trips.

Your support goes beyond financial contributions; it plays a pivotal role in uniting the nationwide family of THPOs, fostering connections, and rejuvenating individuals dedicated to the critical work of preserving Tribal heritage. As a sponsor, your organization becomes an integral part of a vibrant community, gaining visibility and recognition while supporting the shared mission of advancing Tribal historic preservation efforts.

You can find more details, access our sponsorship deck, and register to become a Sponsor HERE.

As of last summer, NATHPO has a new mailing address, so if you need to send us something please use the following: P.O. Box 75064, Washington, DC 20013. Please update your records, as the Post office will soon no longer be able to forward to mail from our prior address. You can also find NATHPO's updated W-9 form HERE.

Need GIS Assistance? NATHPO Is Here To Help!

In addition to his work on NATHPO's LAND (Land Area & Name Directory) Initiative, Geospatial Director John Swigart is also available to provide technical assistance for all things GIS to THPOs and THPO staff. You can reach him by email at GIS@NATHPO.org or by phone at 402-476-3746.

Stay current on important happenings using our new Calendar of Events, and post your own to share! And let us know if you have a job posting you would like to share and we'll post it on our Community Job Board. AND don't forget to browse our listing of relevant Grant Opportunities.