NAFWS

06/01/2026

🗞️Great CBS News Story!

🐟Protecting salmon preserves a way of life for a Pacific Northwest Tribe

❤️"In my traditional teachers' words, (the salmon) are our relatives," said Muckleshoot oral historian Warren King George. "These are our relatives that come and visit us at least once a year. And then it's important that we maintain that, that relationship."

🔗Link to full story and video interview:

The Muckleshoot tribe's ties to salmon are rooted in spirituality and history.

05/31/2026

👀 We've been working on something behind the scenes...

Tomorrow, the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society will launch a brand-new website designed to make it easier to access member benefits, trainings, funding opportunities, event information, Tribal conservation stories, and more.

We're excited to share this new chapter with you!

As with any major launch, there may be a few things that need additional tweaking during the first week. Thank you in advance for your patience as we continue refining the site after it goes live.

05/29/2026

🚀Join us as we explore the future of wildlife management through emerging technology!

🔸 Emerging Technologies in Wildlife Management Webinar Series 🔸

🪶 The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society (NAFWS) and WildTrax invite you to the second webinar in our Emerging Technologies in Wildlife Management series!

📅 June 11, 2026
⏰ 1:00 PM Mountain Time

🛜 Discover how environmental sensor data can strengthen wildlife and habitat monitoring efforts. This session will highlight how WildTrax streamlines the processing, organization, storage, and sharing of environmental monitoring data, making it easier for conservation professionals to manage information and support collaborative conservation efforts.

🌿 Whether you're collecting field data, managing monitoring projects, or exploring new conservation technologies, this webinar offers practical tools and insights you can put to use.

🔗 Register using the QR code or here:
https://www.nafws.org/product/emerging-technologies-in-wildlife-management/

05/28/2026

🚨NAFWS Hunt Safe Education Program: Virtual Opportunity for Tribal Nations🚨

🎯 Tribal employees interested in becoming certified Hunt Safe Instructors — this opportunity is for you!

🤝 NAFWS is hosting a virtual IHEA Hunt Safe Education Program focused on the certification portion for eligible participants seeking to become NAFWS–IHEA World Hunt Safe Instructors.

📅 August 5, 2026
📍 Virtual | ⏰ 2:00–3:30 PM MT

📄The informational session is open to all, while certification is for Tribal employees with a letter of support.

💥 FREE to attend!

ℹ️ Learn more about Hunt Safe Education and help expand instructor capacity within Tribal communities.

🔗 Register at: www.nafws.org/events-trainings/

05/28/2026

🏜️ Submit your Southwest Region Award Nominations Today! 🏜️

🤝Help us celebrate the outstanding Tribal fish, wildlife, and natural resource professionals being recognized at the 38th Annual Southwest Regional Conference hosted by the Tohono O’odham Nation in Tucson, AZ!

🏆 Award Categories:
🧬 Biologist of the Year
🛠️ Technician of the Year
🛡️ CLEO of the Year
📋 Administrative Staff of the Year
🌱 Emerging Professional of the Year
⭐ Southwest Leadership Award

📅 Nomination Deadline: June 19, 2026

🌵38th Annual Southwest Regional Conference
📅August 17–20, 2026
💎 Desert Diamond Casino | Tucson, AZ

📲 Submit your nomination by scanning the QR code or clicking here:
https://nafws.org/product/2026-southwest-regional-conference/

05/28/2026

🚨 SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT TODAY 🚨
📌 Abstract Deadline: June 19, 2026 at 5 PM MT

🪶The Native American Fish & Wildlife Society is seeking abstracts for the 38th Annual Southwest Regional Conference, August 17-20, 2026, at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona!

🦅 We’re inviting Tribal natural resource professionals, students, researchers, conservation partners, and wildlife and fisheries staff to present their work, projects, research, and success stories highlighting Indigenous stewardship and natural resource management across the Southwest.

🌵📄Abstract submissions are being accepted for both oral concurrent presentations and poster presentations.

🤝 Share your knowledge, connect with colleagues, and help strengthen Tribal conservation leadership throughout Indian Country.

🔗 Submit here: https://www.nafws.org/product/2026-southwest-regional-conference/

05/27/2026

🚨NOW RECRUITING: Alaska Tribal Climate Resilience Intern!🚨

🌎❄️ Calling all Alaska Native students interested in climate resilience, natural resources, and protecting Tribal lands for future generations!

🐟🌿 The Native American Fish and Wildlife Society is now recruiting applicants for the Alaska Tribal Climate Resilience Intern position — an exciting summer opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build professional skills, and support important climate resilience work in Tribal communities.

📚 Eligible students must:
✔️ Be an Alaska Native undergraduate student
✔️ Be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university
✔️ Be majoring in natural resources, biological/ecological sciences, physical sciences, Arctic & Northern Studies, or a related field

✨🤝This is a great opportunity to grow your experience, expand your network, and make an impact through Tribal climate resilience work during the summer months.

📲 Scan the QR code for internship details and application information!

📧 Contact: Lori Petrauski, [email protected]

05/27/2026

🚨 ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT! ArcGIS 4-Day Training!🚨

❗Don’t miss out on this exciting ArcGIS training opportunity for Tribal natural resource professionals. 🖐️Gain hands-on experience with practical ArcGIS tools and real-world resource applications led by NAFWS and USGS experts.

📅 June 23–26, 2026
🏫 United Tribes Technical College Campus in Bismarck, ND

🗺️ Beginner-friendly training with applied workflows focused on mapping, monitoring, wildlife, vegetation, and invasive species management.

💥 FREE for NAFWS Individual & Tribal Members
🚗 Limited travel assistance available for NAFWS members

⏳ Registration is almost FULL, and spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis

🌐 Register here: nafws.org/events-training/

05/27/2026

🌿 Don’t miss your chance to register for the NFWF Grant Seeker Retreat! Connect with Tribal conservation professionals from across the region while strengthening your grant-seeking skills!

🪶Hosted by NAFWS and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, this 2-day, in-person training is designed for Tribal natural resource staff, grant writers, and program managers.

📅 July 28–29, 2026
📍 Polson, Montana
⏰ 8 AM – 5 PM MT

✨ This retreat will focus on grant writing strategies, funding opportunities, practical grant-seeking skills, networking with fellow grantees and applicants, and a site visit to an AERI project site.

💥 FREE for NAFWS Members
🚗 Limited travel reimbursement available to NAFWS members

🥾🧥 Bring field attire for Day 2 activities!

🌐 Register now: nafws.org/events-training/