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Help us get ready for our Annual Native Women’s Leadership Forum and Enduring Spirit Honoring Luncheon. This year our theme is Transforming the Future We Imagine. We’ll be celebrating our 21st Annual Native Women’s Leadership Forum at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort on October 23rd and 24th. Help us prepare for our big event by taking a look and sharing our registration links, listed below. We’re currently seeking Indigenous Fashion Designers, Workshop Proposals, Enduring Spirit Award nominations, and Rising Star nominations.

Indigenous Fashion Show Registration: Each year, our Indigenous Fashion Show is a huge hit and a fan favorite! We’re now seeking applications to be a part of this year’s show! Click on the link above to apply to be one of the Indigenous artists featured. The fashion show will be held on October 23rd, 2025 during our Welcome Reception at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort, part of our Annual Native Women’s Leadership Forum.

Leadership Forum Call for Proposals: Do you have expertise in Leadership, Wellness, and/or Empowerment? Share your thoughts and offer your services as a presenter at our annual event. We’re accepting workshop proposals for our 21st Annual Native Women’s Leadership Forum and Young Native Women’s Leadership Academy! Click the link above to learn more about each part of our forum and proposal guidelines.

Enduring Spirit Honoree Nominations: This award recognizes the lifetime achievements of Native women who through their commitment of time, energy, and volunteerism contribute to healthy communities. Each year, up to four women are selected to receive the honor and are celebrated amongst their peers during our annual forum. Click the link above to learn more about this prestigious award and submit your nomination.

Rising Star Award Nominations: This year, we’ll be presenting our third Rising Star Award. This award recognizes the achievements of young Native women who through their commitment of time, energy, and volunteerism have taken their seat at the table contributing to a legacy of leadership. One woman will be selected to receive the Rising Star Honor and be celebrated amongst their peers and Enduring Spirit Honorees at the Annual Native Women’s Leadership Forum. Learn more and submit your nomination at the link above.

Keep an eye out for our 2025 Young Native Women’s Leadership Academy applications, as they will open soon to Native women ages 18 to 25! This program will run from October 22nd to October 24th at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort.

If you have any questions about our 21st Annual Native Women’s Leadership Forum or Young Native Women’s Leadership Academy, please email us: Misha@nativeactionnetwork.org.