2026 NJOMA Conference Registration Opening Soon!
AWARD NOMINATIONS: The NJOMA Board invites you to make recommendations from your respective Regions for Educator of the Year and for Exemplary Program of the Year.
Recommendation forms are now closed.
- Educator of the Year
- Exemplary Program of the Year
CONFERENCE INFORMATION AND AGENDA
Before registering for the conference be sure to review the registration information provided, which includes the refund policy.
- Conference Information and Preliminary Agenda at a Glance - Coming Soon!
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
It's quick and easy to use our online registration system. No more paper forms to get lost in the mail. The online form will register and process credit card payments for adults, students and vendors/exhibitors.
- Click here to get started! Online Registration - Coming Soon!
- You can still use a purchase order (with a hard deadline of December 30) and pay by check/cash.
- To register online, you need a unique email address (an email address can be used only once for registration). If you don't have one, you can sign-up for a FREE email address at Google Gmail.
- No refunds on PAID registrations! Substitutions are allowed.
- Group registrations are NOT AVAILABLE through our software.
Student Scholarships for HS Seniors
Application has closed.
Scholarship Information and Application
We would like to showcase regional representatives and talent to provide various services during our conference.
Opportunities Available:
Tribal Leaders to Welcome and/or lead Invocations, Speakers, Color Guard, Pledges, Patriotic/Tribal Songs, Dancers, and Entertainers.
If interested, please contact Lynnann Yazzie at Lynnann.Yazzie@gmail.com.
Student Opportunities
Conference Information
coming soon!
Contact Information
HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION:
CASH-FREE HOTEL. Experience vibrant downtown Denver at Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. The hotel is located about half an hour southwest of the DEN airport. Situated near Ball Arena and within walking distance of Denver Center for Performing Arts, the hotel boasts an ideal location and offers amenities you need for a comfortable stay. CASH-FREE HOTEL - Please note that this hotel only accepts credit cards, debit cards and, where applicable, other contactless forms of payment. It is a cash-free environment.
- Click here for Event and Entertainment Options.
- Click here for Dining Options.
- Click here for the Denver Indian Center website.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION:
There will be no shuttle service from the airport. Transportation is at attendees own expense. Denver International Airport (DEN) - 27 miles from Hyatt Regency Denver.
Click here for hotel transportation options.
Click here for airport transportation.
PARKING INFORMATION:
Limited self-parking is available for $55/day.
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ADVERTISERS: Complete the Conference Program Advertising Form and send the ad-ready artwork as instructed. It is recommended that ad fees be paid by credit card. Please contact our business office (918-304-0200) to process the payment.
Conference Program Ad is now closed.
- Conference Program Advertising Form
Available sizes and fees:
Full Page - $275 Quarter Page - $125
Half Page - $175 Business Card - $75
The themes are selected to address several ideas.
- Consistent Advocacy: The NJOMA has been advocating on behalf of Native students and Indian education for over 30 years.
- Student Impact: Resiliency - mentally, spiritually and physically - is imperative in the academic success of JOM students.
- We are Resilient: As Indigenous leaders, we continuously provide support for each other and ensure our voices are heard in spaces that have an impact on Indian education.
CONFERENCE THEME DAYS:
Monday - Indigenous Dress to Impress | Tuesday - T-Shirt Day | Wednesday - Walk Your Mocs
Service Opportunities
Conference Donations
VENDORS/EXHIBITORS: All fees must be prepaid. Review the registration information provided for fees, requirements and deadlines.
Conference Information Online Registration and Payment
Conference Information
PRESENTERS: For those who are interested in participating as Workshop and/or Make and Take Presenters, please review the Call for Presentation documents and submit as requested.
Call for Workshop Presentations **Make and Take Presentations
Workshop Proposal/Application has been extended to September 19, 2025.
STUDENTS: There will be no Student Strand activities during the 2025 Conference.
Student Scholarship Opportunities for 2025 has closed.
NJOMA is offering scholarship opportunities for high school seniors graduating during the Spring 2025.
The following scholarship winners will be announced on November 10, 2025 at the annual conference banquet:
- Chief Earl Old Person Scholarship - Two (2) $1,000 scholarships
- Steve Pruitt's Memorial Scholarship - Two (2) $1,000 scholarships
Hotel Information
Conference Quick Links
National Johnson-O'Malley Association
9524 East 81st Street, Suite B-1581
Tulsa, OK 74133
(918) 304-0200 - Cell
(918) 984-9851 – Fax
njoma1994@gmail.com
Scottsdale, AZ
December 7-9, 2026
Talking Stick Resort
9800 E Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
December 7-9, 2026
ELECTIONS: The elections will be for the Regions 2, 5, 7, and Southwest At Large.
Candidacy Deadline: November 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.
NJOMA is looking for Conference Contributors! If your tribe or organization wants to donate to NJOMA, we are a 501 C3 Non-profit Organization. Contributions are tax deductible and used for conference activities.
There are three categories for contributions:
- Silver Contributon
Donation of $2,500 or less - Gold Contributor
Donations of more than $2,500 but less than $10,000 - Platinum Contributor
Donations of $10,000 or more
More information on the Donations Page.
Talking Stick Resort
9800 E Talking Stick Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
(480) 850-7777
Deadline for Group Rate
November 11, 2026
Conference Rate
$209/night + taxes ($29.30) + resort fee
Need to Know Information:
National Johnson-O'Malley Association
Reservations by Phone - (303) 436-1234
Online Reservations - Click Here