Event overview

The NIHB National Tribal Health Conference is a week-long event that serves American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes in the space of health – behavioral and public health. The conference will showcase the interconnectedness of policy, advocacy, and Indian health best practices. Programming includes tribal listening and consultation sessions, hands-on training opportunities, plenary sessions, and workshops that cover timely topics such as funding for Indian Health, the business of medicine, health equity, Indigenous determinants of health, Tribal public health, behavioral health, culture, environmental health, and climate change. The conference also includes focus areas on Native youth, Tribal veterans, and elders, a fitness event, exhibit hall and marketplace, culture night, poster sessions, and gala celebration.

National Tribal Health Conference 2025

September 7-12, 2025

Venue: Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226
Conference registration

Join us in Arizona

Registration Rates

Attendee Registration Opens Soon!
  • Conference Attendee Registration – $850
  • Speaker Registration – $600
  • Early Registration – $750 Deadline: 4/12/2025
  • Youth Registration (up to 24 years old) & Student Registration – $300

Need help getting approval to attend NTHC?

We understand securing approval and funding for conferences can be a challenge so we have created a template justification letter to share with your supervisor. This letter briefly describes the conference's purpose and the benefits of attending and allows for additional information regarding how this conference will benefit you and your work. 

We encourage you to use the linked document to build a compelling letter so that you may represent your organization or office at the 2025 National Tribal Health Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

Travel & lodging

At Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, an authentic experience in the American Southwest awaits you.

Situated in the foothills of the Sierra Estrella Mountain Range and alongside the Gila River, this stunning resort marries natural beauty with modern elegance and ensures a stay you won’t soon forget.

The Pima and Maricopa people who steward the land welcome you with amenities unavailable elsewhere, from world-class dining and unique spa experiences to recreation that will have you exploring the allure of this one-of-a-kind desert enclave.  Just a short drive from Chandler and Phoenix, Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass will take you a world away.

Host Hotel

Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, 5594 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226

Overflow Hotel

Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass, 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226

Hotel Number 1 Name Here

5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226 United States

Want to Join The Conversation? Call for Workshop Proposals Now Open until May 16, 2025!

The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) invites Tribal leaders, health and public health professionals, policy specialists, advocates, and allies to submit workshop proposals for the 2025 National Tribal Health Conference (NTHC)

This year’s Conference theme is “Culture Is Medicine; Community Is Healing” and will focus on the five following Content Areas: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention; Behavioral Health; Public Health Policy, Infrastructure, and Systems; Advocacy; and Strengthening Health Care Delivery in Indian Country.

Learn more.

Meet the 2025 Speakers

Conference Documents

View the 2025 Conference Agenda

View the 2025 Conference Agenda

View the 2025 Conference Agenda

Interested in hosting an event or meeting at NTHC?

The National Indian Health Board would like to allow partners and supporters to take advantage of the gathering of hundreds of tribal leaders, healthcare professionals, and both Tribal and Federal government representatives and host a small event or meeting during NTHC; typically, these can be a breakfast, luncheon, or evening reception or event. If your organization is interested, please download our External Meeting Request Form and return it to NIHB. These forms will be reviewed on a rolling basis based on availability of time and meeting spaces.

Why I attend

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Sponsors

If you would like to sponsor NTHC 2025, email us at [email protected].

Sponsor Package: 2025 NTHC Sponsorship Packet

 

2024 highlights

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The NIHB National Tribal Health Conference is a week-long gathering dedicated to serving American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes in all areas of health, including behavioral, public, and environmental health.

This event highlights the interconnectedness of policy, advocacy, and best practices in Indian health. Attendees can engage in Tribal listening and consultation sessions, hands-on training, plenary sessions, and workshops covering critical topics like health equity, Indigenous determinants of health, Tribal public health, behavioral health, climate change, and funding for Indian Health. With specialized programming for Native youth, Tribal veterans, and elders, the conference also features a fitness event, exhibit hall and marketplace, culture night, poster sessions, and the prestigious Heroes in Health Awards Gala. Join us to celebrate culture, share knowledge, and advance health in Indian Country!

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Registration Open!

Registration for NIHB’s 2025 National Tribal Health Conference is now open! Join us this September in Arizona for an experience where Culture is Medicine & Community is Healing.