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Summer Institute 2026

TTCP 2026 SUMMER INSTITUTE IN TRIBAL CHILD WELFARE

June 15–17, 2026 · Bemidji, Minnesota

Walking together as we support Native children and families. Brought to you by the Tribal Training and Certification Partnership, in partnership with Red Lake Nation, this year's host tribe.

Register for Conference at UMN.edu

Agenda at a Glance

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Day 1

June 15

  • 9:00 Opening: Why were we here.
  • 9:30-12:00 Ceremony and Teaching
  • 12:00-1:00 Lunch
  • 1:00-3:00 Ceremony
  • 6:00-8:00 Dinner Banquet
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Day 2

June 16

  • 8:00-9:00am Breakfast
  • 9:00-9:30 Opening Ceremony
  • 9:30-10:45 Keynote #1: Lonnie Greninger
  • 11:00-12:00 Keynote #2
  • 12:00-1:00 Lunch
  • 1:00-2:00 Breakout sessions #1
  • 2:15-3:15 Breakout sessions #2
  • 3:30-4:30 Breakout sessions #3
  • 5:30-7:00 Dinner Banquet
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Day 3

June 17

  • 8:00-9:00am Breakfast
  • 9:00-9:30 Opening Ceremony
  • 9:30-10:45 Keynote #3- Red Lake Ombimindwaa Gidinawemaaganinaadog Program
  • 11:00-12:00 Keynote #4
  • 12:00-1:00 Lunch
  • 1:00-2:00 Breakout sessions #4
  • 2:15-3:15 Breakout sessions #5
  • 3:30-4:30 Breakout sessions #6

Save the Date:
Summer Institute 2026

We look forward to gathering in Bemidji, Minnesota
For meaningful learning and shared purpose
June 14–16, 2026

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